obituaries

Feb 11, 2024

Mr. John T. Page, 65, passed away February 11, 2024.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Feb 11, 2024

William Alexander "Mr. Bill" McClain was a man of and for the people of Winston-Salem.  Based upon Christian principles, his humble efforts influenced the lives of the most challenged in the community-our children.  His passion was in preparing youth to be responsible and productive citizens.  Thousands of children have achieved success because he listened, he taught them to listen;...

Feb 9, 2024

On Friday, February 9, 2024, James Hubert Crosby, affectionately known as "Dickie" was called on his heavenly journey.  He was born July 3, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, February 23, 2024 at Russell Funeral Home.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, February 24,...

Feb 9, 2024

Jessie Lee Harriman, Sr. was born April 28, 1977 to Deborah Lynn Parker and Jessie David Leake. His siblings are Lisa and Tereasa Leake, and Jessie Leake, Jr. In addition to his parents and siblings, he leaves behind his beautiful, loving wife, Mrs. Keshia McNeill-Harriman, whom he adored and cherished; his children, Shykim Harriman, Khadijah Harriman, Jessie Harriman, Jr.,...

Feb 5, 2024

Elaine Florence Bryant suddenly departed this life on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the age of 77 at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC.  Elaine was born on July 7, 1946 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Claude S. and Mary Whitfield Finney, one of four girls.  She received her early education from the DC Public Schools and...

Feb 5, 2024

Mr. Martinez "Pete" Carlos Smith passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home. Pete was born on September 19, 1955, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Forrest and Francina Smith. He completed his education at a high school in the Forsyth County school system and later worked as a janitor in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County...

Jan 31, 2024

On January 31, 2024, Willie Edward Cole, Jr., 63, of Winston-Salem, NC, after a valiant fight, peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to Glory.

He was born on September 15, 1960, to the union of Willie Edward Cole and Gloria Sales Cole. He was known to many as "J" or "June" Cole.

He was educated...

Jan 29, 2024

Bradley Gerard McManus, age 32, departed this earthly life on Monday, January 29, 2024. Bradley was the second-born son of Daniel Gray McManus, Jr. and Lisa Witherspoon McManus. Bradley graduated from Carter G. Woodson High School and was a crew leader for Wilco-Hess/Speedway on the management track.

Born on May 30, 1991, five minutes after his twin...

Jan 26, 2024

Adelaide "Laide" Price was born November 26, 1934, in Ellerbe, NC.  The Lord called her home on January 26, 2024.  She passed in her home while sleeping surrounded by family. Her illness may have been visible, but her name was already written on the Lambs Book of Life.

Adelaide graduated from Ellerbe High School in 1953.  She...

Jan 25, 2024

Willie James Long

Mr. Willie Long, known as "Jimmy," was born February 16, 1948 to Hattie Long and Daniel Lee Longshore in Winston-Salem, NC.  He departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Willie attended the local public schools, graduating from Atkins High School in 1967.  Willie was...

Jan 25, 2024

Gaylia Warren Jones, affectionately known as "Gigi" was born to the late Katherine Warren Jones and Micheaux Matthews on November 29, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC. Gaylia was a member of the Kernersville community in Forsyth County where she attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. She graduated Carver High School with the class of 1958. She worked in the restaurant...

Jan 25, 2024

The Life

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William "Fred" Hyman, I

William Frederick Hyman, known as "Fred" by most and G-Pa by all who loved him, was born on July 10, 1939, to the union of James L. Hyman and Bessie Grier Hyman.

Fred went home to be with...

Jan 22, 2024

Carl Jerome Davis was born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 1, 1948 to Grace Laverne Davis and John Davis. He was the younger brother of Alva Jean Sawyer (Davis) and Shirley Johnson.

He attended Atkins High School and was a member of the men's basketball and football teams.  He was employed with Thomasville Furniture Factory for 17...

Jan 22, 2024

Mr. Ervin Clinton, Jr., 85, passed away January 22, 2024 at Novant Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Holy Church. Entombment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The viewing and family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Wednesday at the Church.

Jan 19, 2024

William Henry Cain, III

Sunrise: July 30, 1946

Sunset: January 19, 2024

William Henry Cain, III was born to William Henry Cain Jr. and Mary Owens Cain on July 30,1946 in Winston Salem, NC. He departed this life on January 19, 2024.

William...

Jan 19, 2024

Belinda Faye Jefferson entered the world on November 8, 1953. This beautiful baby girl was born to her late parents, Esther Elizabeth and Clyde Littlejohn Jefferson in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

During her 70 years of life, she left numerous footprints throughout the city and on the hearts of beloved family and friends. She departed this life on...

Jan 18, 2024

Our Dear and Beloved, Mary Etta Frazier Kirby peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family members, on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

She was born to the late Annie B. Frazier in Greenwood, South Carolina, on March 30, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bill" Kirby; a daughter, Sandra Frazier Stewart; and...

Jan 18, 2024

Imeldia Deloris Dixon was born on June 12, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC to Olivia Campbell and James Huff.  She was raised by two sets of grandparents.

She was educated in the public school system and graduated from Atkins High School in 1959.  She attended Bennett College for two years, graduated from Russell Business College with a degree...

Jan 15, 2024

The Life and Legacy of Janice Elaine Bell.

Janice Elaine Bell, 65, departed this life and entered heaven's gate on January 15, 2024. She was born in New York, NY on February 1, 1958 to the late Alonzo Charles Bell, Sr. and Joan Elaine Bell.

Janice grew up in New York until her early teens...

Jan 8, 2024

Mrs. Pollye Graves Bailey, daughter of Goley Graves and Gertrude Graves, was born July 21, 1935 in Mebane, NC.  She departed this earthly life on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Pollye attended the local public schools in Graham, NC and graduated from Graham High School.  She attended Kate Bitting School of Nursing, Winston-Salem, NC, and later became a...