obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Strother Holder, 71 transitioned on Tuesday , March 7, 2023 in Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Strother Holder  was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 14, 1952 to Strother Graves and Ola Mae Holder Graves. He was a student at Atkins Highschool, graduate class of 1970. Strother Holder was the life of a party and always happy to be around...

Mar 6, 2023

Ken Edward Byers of Winston-Salem, NC completed his life's journey on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Ken was born on September 1, 1955, to the late Mr. Rufus Byers Sr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Blair Byers in Gaffney, South Carolina.

Ken Byers matriculated through the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and...

Mar 6, 2023

Awilda Gilliam Neal, 72, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Novant Medical Center. Awilda was born on January 9, 1951 to Clarence Tinsley Gilliam and Nonnie Kellam Gilliam in Winston-Salem. After Awilda graduated from Bishop McGuinness High School in 1969. She went on to study French and German at Wake Forest University, graduating in...

Mar 4, 2023

At the age of 73, Delbert William Gray passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the parents of George and Elizabeth Gray, who preceded him in death.

Delbert was a graduate of Paisley Senior High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. He was drafted into the Army...

Mar 4, 2023

Carlos Anthony Sheff was born on April 19, 1963, to the late Joe Lynch and Barbara Sheff Rankin. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Carlos was a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School, Forsyth Technical Community College, and ECPI, who later continued his education with the Naval Air Technical Training Command (NATTC) in...

Feb 26, 2023

Ida Mae Hanna Cooper was born on January 7, 1938, and raised in Johnsonville, SC, the sixth child of James & Alma Hanna. She accepted Christ at an early age and was actively involved in the St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Gibbs High School. At the age of nineteen, she moved to Winston...

Feb 26, 2023

Dr. John B. Brown Jr., son of the late Mr. John B. Brown, Sr. and Mrs. Naomi Burton Brown, was a resident of Kernersville,  North Carolina. John was born in Mooresville, North Carolina on February 16, 1932. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Mary Ethel Moore Brown; and two sisters, Elizabeth Daniels, and Irma Matchett....

Feb 25, 2023

Mrs. Sallie Mae Brown McFadden departed this earthly life for her heavenly home Saturday morning February 25, 2023.  Mrs. McFadden was born in Florence County, South Carolina to Murray Lee Brown and Margaret Edward Brown.

Mrs. McFadden was a front-line soldier being baptized at age fifteen (15) at the St. James Baptist Church...

Feb 22, 2023

Mrs. Claudia Lee Govan Ingram, 73, passed away February 22, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, February 27, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation...

Feb 21, 2023

Mother Mary Magdalena Ervin Abbott, affectionately known as "Momma Abbott", entered the earth on April 18, 1933.  Mary was the 4 th child born to the late George Butler and the late Rosa Bell Dalton Ervin in Bethania, NC.  With her arms extended to the Heavens while praising God, Mother Abbott transitioned from earth to Glory on February 21,...

Feb 19, 2023

We are here to celebrate the legacy of Mr. Thurmond Burnard Goins. Affectionately known as "Pops", "Papa", and "T-Bone", Mr. Goins entered Heaven's Gates on February 19, 2023, surrounded by his three loving children.

Thurmond was born August 21, 1950 to Emma Lee Patterson and Levie Goins of Winston- Salem, NC. He attended Atkins High School and...

Feb 17, 2023

Carl Michael Davis, 64, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on February 17, 2023, after a brave and extended battle with cancer. He was born in Burlington, North Carolina, to Caroll and Alma Davis.

Carl graduated from Dudley High School in 1976, and from the University of South Carolina. Before his retirement, he worked for United Healthcare...

Feb 16, 2023

A Treasured Glimpse into the Life of Annie Iola Williams

Annie Iola Williams, affectionately known as "Ann," entered the heavenly gates with praise and thanksgiving on February 16, 2023. She was born October 6, 1954 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina to the late Fred M. Williams and the late Rev. Nettie M. Williams. She was educated...

Feb 13, 2023

John Henry Alexander Waddell, 70, peacefully transitioned to glory on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1952, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Paul Joseph Cooke and Hattie Williams Waddell. He was affectionately known as "Tootie."

He attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and traveled for several years with the Carolina Classic Fair. He was...

Feb 11, 2023

Shirley Kinlaw Herbert, 76, was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Joshua and Lucille Kinlaw on May 28, 1946. She was called home on February 11, 2023.

Shirley retired from the Social Security Administration after 35 years of dedicated service.

She was a loyal member of St. Peter's Church and World Outreach Center for 19 years...

Feb 10, 2023

Brianna Angie Collado, 7, of Winston Salem NC, passed away, on February 10, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency while in attendance at Walkertown Elementary in Walkertown, NC.

On February 11, 2015, Brianna was born to Joanna Jenny Morales and Alex Collado in New York, NY.

Brianna was her sister's keeper, a bright light, she...

Feb 5, 2023

We are saying goodbye to our treasured Virginia Jarrett Matthews.  She quietly passed on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  Her journey of 99 years began on December 6, 1923 to her parents, Carl and Nellie Jarrett.  Starting at the age of 16, Virginia worked for over 60 years as a housekeeper for the Nicholson Family.  She became a beloved second...

Feb 3, 2023

Mr. Michael L. Manning, 72, was born on November 24, 1950, in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late Mayneal Manning and Bob Steel. He departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Veteran's Medical Carolina Pride Community Living Center in Salisbury, NC.

Mr. Michael L. Manning was a life-long member of St. John CME Church. He...

Feb 2, 2023

"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Deacon Emeritus Harvey Lee Rorie struck many poses during his lifetime: son, brother, student, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, Christian, and friend.

Harvey was born in Wadesboro, NC on April 17, 1929.  He was the first...

Jan 30, 2023

A Husband, a Father, a Grandfather, and a true Man of God, Reverend Robert Lee Moore, Sr. 89, passed away Monday Morning, January 30, 2023 to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was born July 6, 1933, to the late Ed and Mary Moore in Statesville, NC, and grew up in Winston-Salem, NC.  He graduated from...