obituaries

May 5, 2024

Victor Ray Hanna was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 21, 1960 to LD Hanna, Sr. and Mary Singletary Hanna. He departed this life May 5, 2024.

He accepted Christ at an early age. While completing High School in Job Corp, Kitrell, NC, he was elected SGA President. Victor was also a veteran of the United States...

May 5, 2024

John Willie Duncan peacefully passed away at Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, MD on Sunday, May 5, 2024 surrounded by his immediate family.

John was born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina on April 6, 1942. He was born to Maggie McCree and James William Duncan.

John graduated from Winston-Salem State University in 1964...

May 4, 2024

Eva Marie Rutland Diallo was born March 17, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this earthly home for her heavenly home on Saturday May 4,  2024.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents, James Rutland and Mary Frances Rutland.

Eva truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as spending time with...

May 4, 2024

Marilyn Williams Page passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on May 4, 2024 at the age of 80. Marilyn was born on May 31, 1943 to the late Elsworth and Catherine Williams in Winston Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her son, Walter Sherman. She was educated in the Winston Salem, Forsyth County Schools...

May 3, 2024

We celebrate the Life of one of the Lord's special people, Betty Lou Harris-Jackson

Betty is known by many as a beautiful person. Family and friends share her signature pink rose, a special rose that never wilts; fully bloomed in all seasons, a sweet fragrance centered in a vase, and placed in the hearts of all who...

May 2, 2024

Mrs. Carol Davenport, 67, passed away May 2, 2024 at her residence.

There will be no public viewing at the funeral home.

Homegoing services will be held at 12:30pm Friday, May 10, 2024 at Middle Fork Christian Church. The family visitation and public viewing will be held from 12noon until 12:30pm on Friday at the...

Apr 30, 2024

Mr. Gary Speaks, 74, passed away April 30, 2024 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in Salisbury National...

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...