obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Cheryl Yvette Watson, 61, was called home on January 30, 2023.  Cheryl was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Charlie and Lois Hines on October 18, 1961.  She graduated from Phillips High School in Birmingham and attended Booker T. Washington Jr Business College, also in Birmingham.

Cheryl was a loyal member of First Calvary Baptist Church under the...

Jan 26, 2023

Betty Adams Moore was born in Reidsville, NC on October 24, 1952 to the late Cerester Adams and the late Otto Broadnax. She graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. She taught in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System for 30 years.

Betty drew strength from Philippians 4:13, "I can do all...

Jan 20, 2023

"Well done, good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23(KJV)

While enjoying the peace and tranquility of one of his favorite vacation spots, God chose to escort his servant, Prince Dr. Joseph Adegboyega, into eternal rest. Affectionally called "Dr. Joe" by most, his humble spirit, his kindness, and his attentive nature will be missed by all.

Dr....

Jan 18, 2023

Ms. Mary Jane Fulp was born on January 16, 1954 to Preston and Janie Fulp, Sr. She was called home on January 18, 2023.  She was a member of Pine Hall Baptist Church, where she served as secretary for many years.

She was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. She earned an Associate Degree in Business...

Jan 17, 2023

Tanya Brown Dawkins, 60, was called home on January 17, 2023.

Tanya Brown Dawkins was born in Winston-Salem to Fred and Clara Brown on December 8, 1962. She graduated from East Forsyth High School and attended North Carolina A&T University.

She worked as an Authorizer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for 7 years....

Jan 17, 2023

Annie Brown Kennedy passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.  She was born on October 13, 1924, in Atlanta, Georgia to the Rev. Mancy Brown and Mary Louise Brown.  She was the oldest of four children.

She graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1945 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Jan 16, 2023

Ms. Jacqueline Cundiff, 62, passed away January 16, 2023.

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

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Saturday at...

Jan 13, 2023

Ms. Scheher Myra Ross, 51, passed away January 13, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park.  The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:30am on Thursday at the Chapel.

Jan 11, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Mrs. Verdell Epps Price, at the age of ninety, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at home.  She was surrounded by her family as she transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life in the early morning hours.

She was born April 11, 1932, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Kirby, 90, passed away January 11, 2023.

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

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, January 28, 2023 at First Calvary Baptist Church with Reverend Derwin Montgomery officiating.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family...

Jan 9, 2023

Miriam Staton Paige McCarter died peacefully on January 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and devoted friends.  Born in Norfolk, VA on January 19, 1940, she was a graduate of B.T. Washington High School and Norfolk State University.  She received her graduate degree from UNC Greensboro.  After a dedicated teaching career, she and her husband opened Special Occasions,...

Jan 9, 2023

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of the lord" Matthew 25:21

Stella Louise King was born on January 7, 1947 in Winston Salem, NC and passed on January 9, 2023....

Jan 9, 2023

David W. Anderson Jr., age 84, of Advance, North Carolina, peacefully slipped into eternity in the comfort of his home on January 9, 2023.

David was born August 1, 1938, in the city of Montclair, New Jersey to his late parents David and Anna Anderson. During his formative years he was educated in the Essex County School...

Jan 5, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Adams, 73, passed away January 5, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, January 13, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be...

Jan 5, 2023

Lillie Simmons Cuthrell, 99, of Winston-Salem peacefully transitioned to glory on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  She was born October 7, 1923 in Winston-Salem, NC to Alberta Gaines and Samuel Reid Simmons, Sr. Lillie attended 14 th Street Elementary School. After graduating from Atkins High School in 1940, Lillie migrated to New York where she was employed in the New...

Jan 1, 2023

Juanita Renee Williams was born in Baltimore, MD on January 16, 1971, to the late John R. Williams and Lessie Mae Jennings-Thompson and gained her heavenly crown on January 1, 2023 after a short illness.

Juanita started her education in Baltimore, MD attending School #7, School #74, Lake Clifton 7th-9th grade. Juanita studied a short time at...

Dec 31, 2022

Constance E. Kelly York, affectionately known as "Candy," passed away on December 31, 2022. Born in Salisbury, NC, on June 17, 1953. Candy was the daughter of Rebecca Elizabeth Witherspoon Kelly and John Frank Kelly. She attended Price Junior High School and graduated from Salisbury High School in 1971. Constance then received her undergraduate and master's degrees in Speech...

Dec 29, 2022

Essie Bailey King , affectionately known as " Doe" , was born in Hemingway, SC on September 6, 1941.  She was the 2 nd born of seven children to the loving union of Reverend Charlie Linwood McGill and his third wife, Peggy Ann Chandler.  Reverend McGill died when Essie was nine years old and Peggy...

Dec 28, 2022

Jimmie Brown was born November 4, 1944 in Florence, South Carolina. Jimmie attended Florence County public schools. He was employed by Craven Country Ham House for many years, Bud Services at Westinghouse and he owned a Landscaping Company known as Brown's Landscaping.

If he was not listening to music, then you could find him watching sports on...

Dec 27, 2022

"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate"- Proverbs 31: 30-31

Our beloved mother Ms. Ella Louise Crump affectionately known as "Louise" at the age of eighty-four,...