obituaries

Apr 22, 2023

Benaja Kenosia Reid was born on September 29, 1973 to Clayton and Naomi Reid and was the second youngest child. She attended and graduated from Parkland High School in 1991. She received her degree from ECPI Institute in Greensboro North Carolina.

Benaja was employed as an executive...

Apr 21, 2023

Richard Everette Johnson, aka "Zeke", aka "BaBro", age 70, gained his heavenly wings on April 21, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Winston-Salem.

Richard was born in Iredell County on September 13, 1952, to the late Beulah Mae Johnson-Brown and John "Brother" Everette Morrison and reared by A.J and Geneva Scott Robinson. He graduated...

Apr 20, 2023

Mary Louise Cherry was born to the late Matthew Wentworth and Estelle Jacobs Frazier in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on September 24, 1946. Mary attended Atkins high school.

Mary was a great mother and grandmother, who loved Bingo! She always told the truth, rather...

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Clarence Joseph Hart, "C.J.", was born on May 19, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Sarah McCracken Hart and Joseph Lee Hart. He was affectionately known as "Butch" by his family. C.J. succumbed to a long battle of illness on April 20, 2023 at Trellis Supportive Care.

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Apr 19, 2023

Mrs. Joan Peoples Jones, 91, of Little Rock, AR transitioned on April 19, 2023.

She leaves to cherish her memories locally Reverend Dr. Kendall (Mae) Jones, Sr. and family, Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church.

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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.