obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

Ms. Linda Faye McCorkle Rogers, 74, passed away July 29, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, August 4, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Jul 29, 2023

Sandra Elaine Tyson Patrick, 73, was born July 22, 1950 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Betty Tyson Caldwell of Winston-Salem and Johnie Poole of Bronx, New York. She was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach Sr., Pastor. There, she thoroughly enjoyed attending the Senior Women's Bible Study...

Jul 29, 2023

Victor Dee Davidson, II was born on March 11, 1983, in Winston-Salem, NC to Victor & Delphine Davidson. He peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home on July 29, 2023, He leaves behind the most important loves of his life, wife, Crystal; and children, Victor "Trey" and Kennedi.

He is also survived by his...

Jul 24, 2023

McDaniel "Googie" Teeter, Jr. was born on July 9, 1952, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late McDaniel Sr. and Peggy Withers Teeter. God saw fit to call him home on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Dan was educated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System and was a 1970 graduate of West Charlotte High School. Dan enlisted in the...

Jul 22, 2023

Thomas Joe Cunningham was the only son born to Joseph and Louise O'Leary Cunningham on October 16, 1943, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He attended Piney Grove Baptist Church in Waxhaw, NC where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior.  Thomas was vocal about his relationship with Jesus and unashamedly shared his faith with his family, neighbors, and friends.

Jul 19, 2023

Toyoko Yonamine Townsend, age 90, was born on December 22, 1932 in the Shurikinjocho (Shuri) area of Naha, Okinawa, Japan, She died peacefully on July 19, 2023 in the presence of her family. Toyoko was affectionately known as "Grandma Toki" among her family and friends. She was the 7th of 8 children born to Saburo and Tsuru Yonamine. Toyoko...

Jul 18, 2023

Deacon John Henry Love, known to some as "Eddie", was born on December 31, 1950 to Mary Brown Love in Winston-Salem, NC.  He later moved to Greensboro, NC for a few years with his mother.  He departed this life on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

He graduated from Dudley High School in...

Jul 18, 2023

Ricky Davis, Jr. was born on August 5, 1993 to Ilyse Turner and Ricky Davis, Sr. in Winston-Salem, NC.  He departed his life on July 19, 2023.

He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He loved sports and played football, basketball, and baseball.  Most of all he loved dogs.  He enjoyed music and the blues, and tennis shoes...

Jul 17, 2023

Mary Rachel Cameron was born November 3, 1937, in Florence County, SC, to the late Abraham Burroughs Sr. and Sarah Burroughs. She entered into eternal life on July 17, 2023, peacefully at home.

NC Baptist Hospital formerly employed her for over 30 years. She was a member of Hanes Memorial CME Church in Winston-Salem, NC, where she...

Jul 17, 2023

On July 17, 2023, the Lord saw fit to send his angels to wrap their wings around our beloved husband, father, and friend, Mr. Alfonso Teasley George, escorting him into eternal peace and rest for a job well done.

Alfonso was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cebe and Alice George on January 27, 1947, in...

Jul 14, 2023

Geter McCoy Anderson, 89, affectionately known as "Gete" departed this earthly life on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Trinity Glen Senior Care Community in Winston-Salem, NC. Geter was born to the late Sally Kate and Roscoe Anderson on February 25, 1934, in Chatham, VA. He was a graduate of Pittsylvania County Schools. Geter was a construction worker for most...

Jul 14, 2023

Mr. Clarence George Pledger, known to many as " Chuckie or Chuck" was born June 6, 1960 to Betty and George Pledger.   He answered God's call and departed this earth early Friday morning, July 14, 2023.

He was a student in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system and worked as a general laborer prior to his initial...

Jul 12, 2023

Dwight Cornell Malloy, 68, was born on August 26, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC to Nelson Malloy, Sr. and Rosa Lee Hill Malloy.  He passed in peace at home with his wife by his side during an extended illness on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 under Hospice Care in Garner, NC.

Dwight attended the local public schools and was...

Jul 11, 2023

Thomas Earl Ingram, a faithful servant, and loving family man, passed away on July 11, 2023. His life was marked by his commitment to his family, service to his community, his country, and above all, to his Lord. His faith took root at Center Grove Church where he was baptized on March 2016, igniting a hunger for the Word...

Jul 10, 2023

Justin Byron Summers affectionately known as Nuggie and Baby Boy entered into this world on November 12, 1979.  He was the second child of Cecil C. Summers and Robin S. Summers.  He transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home on July 10, 2023.  He was a 1999 Graduate of North Forsyth High School and was accepted into...

Jul 8, 2023

Eunice D. Benson was born January 19, 1936 to the late Fred Davidson Sr. and Sadie Tillman of Wadesboro, NC. She transitioned to her heavenly home on July 8, 2023. Her early life education consisted of attending the Forsyth County School System, graduating with her diploma from Atkins High School.

On February 20, 1959, she married her...

Jul 6, 2023

Reflections of a Life Well Lived

Surrounded by family, music, and with prayer, Marion Elizabeth Freeman Williams was called home on the morning of July 6, 2023.

Marion was born September 8, 1929, in Orange, New Jersey to Stella Brown and Robert Freeman.  She was raised in a household of strong and determined women.  The...

Jul 4, 2023

Drusilla Ann Frazier was born May 23, 1957, to Cleveland and Hattie Frazier.  She departed this earthly life on July 4, 2023.  She was the youngest of two children.

She received her GED from Forsyth Technical Community College.  She dedicated her life to helping people who were ill.  She began as a Certified Nurses' Assistant working on...

Jun 29, 2023

Ms. Laticia Nichole Salter, 50, passed away June 29, 2023 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Jun 29, 2023

Theodros McKenzie Koumbis Mitiku was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 17, 1991 to Fassil Mitiku, PE and Dr. Kathy E. McKenzie-Mitiku. He started his life on a holiday and nearly ended on another holiday. Life was to be lived: an adventure: an oyster to find that glistening pearl. Theodros means "child of God" and he had many names…Theo,...