obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Mrs. Wilma Sumler , 86, passed away April 18, 2023.

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLC VIEWING at Russell Funeral Home. Viewing will be held on Friday at the Church.

Funeral services will be held...

Apr 17, 2023

Ms. Annie Mae Squire was one of thirteen children born to the late Frank and Katie Squire. She was born in Hartsville, South Carolina on November 1, 1930. The family moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina when she was a young girl. She was educated in the local public schools and...

Apr 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the gentle soul of Sandra Kirby Tobias left this harsh earth to join the heavenly angels.  A beautiful and heartfelt private service officiated by Reverend James Clyburn was held on Friday morning, April 14 th at Red Bank Baptist Church for family and close friends.

"Mama", "Mama T", "Mrs. T", "Boo", as...

Apr 8, 2023

Minetta Elizabeth Lowe Werts, born October 17, 1956 of Winston-Salem, NC,  entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2023.

Minetta was the youngest daughter born in Ottawa, Canada to Howard and Hilda Lowe. She was raised in Winston-Salem following her dad's service in the US Air Force.  She was a...

Apr 6, 2023

Charles James "Chuck" Washington III , 66, of Spring, TX entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 6. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, son, and friend to many. He was greatly loved and will be remembered for his humor, wisdom, optimism, and care.

Chuck...

Apr 1, 2023

Our loving Mother, Ma, Grandma, Granny-Granny, Fannie, also known simply by "Roach" passed away peacefully at her residence on April 1,2023 at the age of 88.

Naomi C. Roach was born January 7, 1935 in Beards Fork, West Virginia to the late Ben Coles, Sr. & Stella Coles. She was the last living child of 11 siblings....

Apr 1, 2023

On Saturday, April 1, 2023, Heaven called home its good and faithful servant, Eula Mae Ellis Goodwin. A true woman of God, she loved nothing more than to minister to all who were willing to receive a word from her joyous demeanor. Born April 12, 1929 to Wiley and Fannie Ellis, Eula was the oldest daughter and the second...

Mar 30, 2023

Born on February 28, 1950, in Fayetteville, NC, Gerald Thorne McKoy was the second of three children born to Marian Louise Thorne McKoy and Tildon Walker McKoy. He attended school in Fayetteville, and graduated from E. E. Smith Senior High School, where he was the salutatorian of the class of 1968. He then attended Wake Forest University, receiving a...

Mar 29, 2023

On Wednesday morning, March 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Constance Rita Russell, affectionately known as "Mama", "Cissy Baby", "Aunt Cissy", "Grandma", "Grànda" and "Queen" to her brother Shorty, transitioned from labor to reward. She left us all broken hearted, but her soul flew freely to meet the Lord, her parents, and siblings in Heaven.

She...

Mar 29, 2023

Mamie Elizabeth Thomas Hunter was born June 10, 1944 in Iredell County, NC to Tom and Elizabeth Thomas.  She was the fourth child of five- 3 sisters and 1 brother.  She departed this earthly life on March 29, 2023.

She attended the Statesville City Schools and then in the early 70's s made her journey to Winston-Salem,...

Mar 27, 2023

Eva Mae Butler Strickland was a devoted wife and caring mother who loved to serve her family and friends. She passed away quietly in her sleep on March 27, 2023, seven days after celebrating her 91st birthday.

Eva was the youngest of seven children born to John Butler and Rossie Fowler Butler.  The Butlers were farmers and...

Mar 26, 2023

Beverly Banner Whitsett, affectionately known as "Bev", and "Big B", was born on February 12, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Elmer F. and Valine S. Banner. On Sunday March 26, 2023 Beverly transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward at Oak Forest Rehabilitation Center in Winston- Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Mar 25, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Treadwell, age 74, of Charlotte, NC was born December 15, 1948 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Frank B. Treadwell and Willie Mae Robinson. Elizabeth, affectionately known as "Ms. Ann", peacefully passed away on March 25, 2023, in the presence of her granddaughter, Brittany. Elizabeth attended Atkins High School, then went on to be an entrepreneur,...

Mar 24, 2023

Joseph Brannon, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023, following complications related to cancer.

Born in Winston-Salem on November 21, 1968, Joseph, affectionately known as "JoJo", was the youngest of three and only son of the late Joseph Brannon, Sr. and Vonetta Wheeler Brannon. While JoJo relished in being the baby of the family, he...

Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Antonio L. Harris, 50, passed away March 23, 2023.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Red Bank Baptist Church, 6405 Red Bank Road Germanton, NC 27019.

Mar 21, 2023

Dr. Astor Yeary Herrell was born on February 13, 1935 in Ft. Ridge, TN to the late Clarence and Charity Herrell.  He transitioned to his heavenly home at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home by family on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Dr. Herrell is a retired Department Chair of the Physical Science Department at Winston Salem State...

Mar 20, 2023

Constance Elaine Wilson…Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt transitioned from her earthly body into our Heavenly Father's arms on March 20, 2023. Constance Elaine Wilson was born November 10, 1949, to the late William and Fannie Mae Wilson in Winston-Salem, NC.

Constance graduated from Carver High School, Class of 1968, and attended Draughon's Business College. She...

Mar 18, 2023

Irma Leone Wellman Gadson departed this earthly life on March 18, 2023. Born February 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Webster Wellman, Sr. and Emma L. Polk Wellman. Irma was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, and was one of four children.

Irma graduated from Atkins High School in Winston-Salem in 1940. Upon...

Mar 17, 2023

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 KJV

James Robert Brock, born March 4, 1947, was the first offspring of Luther and...

Mar 16, 2023

Rodney Lee Tucker, known as " Bull", graced the world as the baby of the family minutes after his twin brother on December 29, 1958. Rodney rested peacefully at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after resilient battles with medical difficulties. He was predeceased by his mother, Clara Wagner Tucker and father, Nathaniel Lee Tucker who lived in Winston-Salem, North...