Constance York
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...
Essie Bailey King
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...
Jimmie Brown
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...
Ella Louise Crump
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,...
Michael Werts
Dec 24, 2022
Mr. Michael Curtis Werts, 41, was born April 10, 1981 to Charles Werts and Michelle Anthony Werts. He departed this life on December 24, 2022.
Michael attended North Forsyth High School and was employed by the Winston-Salem Transit Authority.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Charles Werts; and a cousin, Shawn Carter.
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Andre Lamont Carroll
Dec 24, 2022
André Lamont Carroll was born on May 19, 1977 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Ms. Esther Carroll and Mr. Charles Gilmore. He was the youngest of three children.
André grew up a typical, happy kid who enjoyed watching karate movies, reading comic books, and playing video games. He could be seen in the neighborhood playing basketball and...
Forrest Smith
Dec 24, 2022
Our beloved Forrest Russell Smith, 91, transitioned peacefully to eternal life on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Forrest was born on February 22, 1931, to the late Harvey and Treety Smith in Wake County, North Carolina. At 17 years old, Forrest continued his education, moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and graduated valedictorian from Carver High School . He...
John Edward Jackson
Dec 22, 2022
John E. Jackson was born September 2, 1944 to George Jackson, Sr. and Estell Ramsey in Winston-Salem, NC. He graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1964.
John was in the Marines from March 21, 1966 until June 10, 1969. He was employed by Archer Aluminum / RJ Reynolds and retired after 30 years of service. He...
Helen Loretta Rose Lowery
Dec 22, 2022
Mrs. Helen Loretta Rose Lowery, 53, passed away December 22, 2022.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 2:30pm until 3:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.
Mae Cunningham Archie
Dec 18, 2022
2 Timothy 4:6-8 KJV
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me...
Cassandra Burns
Dec 17, 2022
Ms. Cassandra Burns, affectionately known as "Sandra", departed this earthly life on December 17, 2022 to be with her heavenly father after an extended period of illness. Cassandra was born on March 23, 1950 to Willie Lee and Julia Burns in Albemarle, NC. Cassandra was a very crafty person that created beautiful floral arrangements and jewelry. She was also...
Stephan Letae Mcmillian
Dec 16, 2022
Stephan Letae McMillian, 41 passed away Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born on Friday, November 13, 1981 to Michelle McMillian and Stephan Terry. Stephan McMillian was an entrepreneur and had multiple stores and businesses within the Winston-Salem community.
As a child, Stephan played football for the Kernersville Raiders and baseball at Twin City.
Stephan...
Margaret Cooper Burgess
Dec 15, 2022
Mrs. Margaret Cooper Burgess, 87, passed away December 15, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will...
Hubert Williams
Dec 11, 2022
Sunrise: July 22, 1934~ Sunset: December 11, 2022
"A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE, A GOD TO GLORIFY, A NEVER-DYING SOUL TO SAVE AND FIT IT FOR THE SKY…"
We rejoice to announce the transition of the Reverend Dr. Hubert Sam Williams on December 11, 2022, from labor to rest in the Lord.
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Percy Lee Adams, Sr.
Dec 9, 2022
Percy Lee Adams, Sr. was born March 7, 1937 unto Walter Adams, Sr. and Annie Adams (Johnson) in Greenwood, MS. He attended the Sidon Industrial Academy school during his early elementary years. In his teen years, Percy started working in the fields to help his family before leaving Mississippi on what he called an "Ice Potato" truck and relocating...
Melanie Bush
Dec 7, 2022
Mrs. Melanie Bush, 68, passed away December 7, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Friday, December 16, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family visitation will be...
Brooke Darby
Dec 6, 2022
Brooke Michele Darby was born to the late Cynthia Grace Watson and the late Capers Perry in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 24, 1977. She was a devoted mother, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and friend.
Brooke remained in North Carolina her entire life and was a 1995 Mount Tabor High School graduate. A nd She...
Rosalla Witherspoon
Dec 6, 2022
Rosalla Valeria Witherspoon departed this life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 12, 1959, the only child to parents Robert Wiley Watts and Gwendolyn Delores Watts. She was a devoted mother, niece, aunt, cousin, friend, and colleague.
She grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from East Forsyth High School...
Henry Simmons, Jr.
Dec 5, 2022
The Life & Legacy of Henry Lee Simmons, Jr.
"None of us lives for himself (for his own benefit, but for the Lord), and none of us dies for himself (but for the Lord). If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. So then, whether we...
Hazel Harvey
Dec 5, 2022
Dr. Hazel J. Harvey, 92, was born in Sanford, NC on December 27, 1929 to the late William and Ella Jackson. She gained her heavenly wings on Monday, December 5, 2022.
Hazel graduated from Lee County Training School in Sanford, NC. Upon graduating high school, she attended North Carolina Central University majoring in English. She moved to...