obituaries

Apr 30, 2024

William Henry McKoy, "Bill", of Winston-Salem, NC transitioned to his heavenly home on April 30, 2024 at 10:15am after a long battle with cancer.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Vina McKoy; wife, Rosie Mae McKoy; three brothers, Pete McKoy, Luther McKoy, and Eddie McKoy; two children, Abra Allen and Kathy Allen; one grandson, Shawnta...

Apr 28, 2024

Ms. Lenette Mickens, 64, was born January 18, 1960 and departed this life on April 28, 2024.

Memorial services will be held at 12noon Thursday, May 16, 2024 at New Light Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Samuel P. L. Hickerson officiating. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Thursday at the Church.

Apr 28, 2024

Lynn James Bitting was born on January 20, 1947, in Winston-Salem, NC to Margaret Byers Bitting and James Miller, who both preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, LaShawnda Morrison; sisters, LaDonna Clark and Andrea James; brothers, Grady Byers and Barry Bitting; sister-in-law, Celestie Byers; brother-in-law, James Blake; and...

Apr 27, 2024

Sandra Rae Ramseur, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend to many was taken from this world on April 23, 2024 in Winston-Salem, NC. Heaven broke the mold on August 25, 1969 when she was born in Monroe, NC.

Sandra was preceded in death by her son, Alex McCullough; and brother, Eric Crowley.

Sandra...

Apr 27, 2024

Artissa LaVet Rowdy was born on July 29, 1971, to Mary Rowdy Griffin. She passed away April 27, 2024.

Artissa was a 1988 graduate of Mount Tabor High School and was previously employed by Wake Forest University and American Airlines Reservation professional until the time of her illness. She also attended Fayetteville State University, Majoring in speech-language...

Apr 26, 2024

Mr. Heyward Jackson, Jr. 73, passed away April 26, 2024.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Chapel.

Apr 23, 2024

In loving memory of David Lee Saunders, who passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024. Born to James Collins Saunders and Equilla Mae Johnson on May 6, 1946, he was the oldest of his siblings, which included: Louis Saunders, Veronica Johnson, and Deborah Johnson, along with Daleel Muhammad. He leaves behind a legacy of devotion and resilience, survived by...

Apr 20, 2024

Walter Black Jr. was born May 4, 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the youngest of three children to the late Walter B. Black, Sr. and Rosa McNair Black. He transitioned to his eternal home peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 after a period of illness.

Walter was raised and educated in Winston -Salem and attended Colombia Heights...

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. James Burkes, Jr., 79, passed away April 19, 2024 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Tyrhonda Chambers officiating.  ...

Apr 17, 2024

Ivan Wendell "Twirl" Pagan was born on November 13, 1956 in Gastonia, NC.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Samuel Pagan; mother, Dorothy Louise Benson Pagan; brother, Vernon Lee Pagan; and brother, Todd Emmanuel Pagan.

Ivan worked for many years as a butcher for Food Lion. He became a member of MCHCWS...

Apr 15, 2024

On Monday, April 15, 2024 William ("Bill") Randall Pack passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and all of his children.  Bill was born on Sep 15, 1951, the third child to Randall E. and Jane (Crowl) Pack.  He spent his childhood and teen years in Lima, Ohio excelling as a swimming athlete in high school.  At the age...

Apr 15, 2024

James Arthur Garner, Sr., also known as "Bunker Dee," was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 23, 1933. He was the only boy among eight children born to the late Lonnie Garner and the late Mattie McCleod Garner.

He attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and graduated from Atkins High School in the Class of...

Apr 11, 2024

Our loving mother and grandmother, Mattie Lee Lincoln McMillan was born June 15, 1934 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late James Ervin Lincoln and Mozell Shannon Lincoln.  On Friday morning, April 12, 2024 our mother and grandmother transitioned from this life into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mattie graduated from Carver High...

Apr 11, 2024

Benjamin Franklin Carpenter, Jr. peacefully departed this life on earth at his home, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was best known by all his friends, family and loved ones by "Benjie." Benjie was born December 12,1955 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Benjamin Franklin Carpenter Sr. and Josephine Murray Carpenter who preceded his death. He...

Apr 11, 2024

On April 15, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC, the world welcomed a beacon of light, Linda Gail Butler. Born to the late Johnny and Ozzie B. Dawkins, Linda's journey began with love and promise. Linda's early years unfolded in Greensboro, NC, where she graduated from Dudley High School in 1970. It was during this time that she intertwined her fate...

Apr 9, 2024

LaTonya Denise Gist, known as "Tink," was born on August 28, 1979, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Princilla M. Thomas and Johnny O. Carpenter.

LaTonya was a loving mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. She cherished her relationship with the Lord and was an inspiration to everyone. She had a creative and artistic spirit. Her philosophy was "The...

Apr 8, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Janie Louise Ellis on Sunday April 8, 2024 where she lived in Winston-Salem all 76 years of her life.

She is survived by her 2 living brothers, Donald Ellis and Ozzy Ellis. She is also survived by her 2 daughters, Shanta Rhodes and Karen Rhodes;  5 grandchildren; and 7...

Apr 7, 2024

Mrs. Phyllis Alfreda Bivins Edwards affectionately known as "Freda" was born June 10, 1958, to the parentage of the late Mr. Joe Bivins and the late Catherine Edwards Bivins.

She was educated in the Jones County and Bibb County School Systems.

Freda met her soulmate, the love of her life Bobby Gene Edwards, and they...

Apr 5, 2024

Ms. Barbara Elaine Conrad affectionately known as "Pretty Leggs & Ms. Coke Cola" was born on January 30, 1957 to Elizabeth Conrad and Albert Cuthbertson. She was called to eternal rest and peace on April 5, 2024.

Barbara was a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School. She worked at Wake Forest Baptist Health for many years...

Apr 3, 2024

Carleeta Timicah Hope Jimmerson was born in Cleveland County, on July 29, 1985, to the late Robert Jimmerson and Anita Grace Jimmerson of Shelby, North Carolina.

Carleeta was an outstanding student at Kings Mountain High School and was a graduate of the class of 2003. She furthered her education attending Winston-Salem State University earning her associate degree....