obituaries

Nov 15, 2022

Tyshun Tavares Frazier was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 7, 1979 to Henry "Richard" Sherill of Cleveland, NC and Elizabeth "Libby" Frazier of Winston-Salem, NC.  He suddenly entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Tyshun attended school in Forsyth County and graduated from Glenn High School Class of...

Nov 14, 2022

Ms. Andrea White-Hunter, 38, passed away November 14, 2022.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, November 21, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Love Acceptance & Forgiveness Ministries, 2071 Bowen Blvd. W-S, NC.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens....

Nov 10, 2022

Mr. Nathaniel Nash, 73, passed away November 10, 2022.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, November 14, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Entombment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation...

Nov 9, 2022

Sarah Odessa Austin, 98, was born in Greenville, South Carolina on September 18, 1925, the sixth of  nine children born to Broadus and Blanch Evans. On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, God called our Loving Mother and Grandmother home to rest in his Loving arms after a brief illness.

She attended Greenville, South Carolina Public Schools. Her family...

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. Stephon Eugene Hicks, 61, was born June 17,1961in Pulaski, Virginia to Mildred Webb Williams Hicks.  He passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his residence.  He resided in Winston-Salem, NC and attended Hanes High School. Stephon Hicks worked as a landscaper providing service for many years.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...

Nov 7, 2022

Carson Harold Underwood was born July 24, 1950 in Wake County, NC.  He departed this life on November 07, 2022.  Carson lived to the age of 72.

Carson graduated from Fuquay-Varina Consolidated School in 1968 and Winston-Salem State University in 1972.

Carson's work career included employment at Wachovia Bank as well as car sales within...

Nov 7, 2022

Loretta Robinson Cooper was born on October 1, 1942, to James and Louester Robinson in Cheraw, South Carolina. She departed this life on Monday, November 7, 2022.

Loretta grew up in Cheraw, where after losing both of their parents at an early age, she and her three sisters were raised by their paternal grandmother, Miranda Robinson. Their...

Nov 7, 2022

Mrs. Sharon D. Wright was born October 27, 1956 to William Doby, Sr. and Savannah P. Doby. She transitioned from this earthly realm on November 7, 2022.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dexter Wright, Jr.

She leaves her loving husband, Dexter A. Wright; daughter, Shanita Green; daughter-in-law,...

Nov 6, 2022

Mrs. Christine E. Jackson, a child of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, earned her heavenly wings on November 6, 2022.  She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, May 9, 1925.  Mrs. Jackson attended the local schools where she was a member of the Kimberly Park Glee Club and other school organizations.  She was blessed with a beautiful...

Nov 5, 2022

Mr. Alphonso Jeter, 78, passed away November 5, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown,...

Nov 5, 2022

Zeb Gilmer Sheff, Sr. was born August 8, 1945, to Zeb and Sophie Avery Sheff.  He departed this life peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2022.

He attended the local public school, later joining the Marine Corps and earning the following awards: Navy Unit Citation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and National Defense Service Medal with...

Oct 28, 2022

Willie C. Williams Jr., age 55, of Winston Salem, NC peacefully departed this life on Friday October 28, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Born December 3, 1966 in Belle Glade, Florida he was the son of Willie (Brenda) C. Williams Sr. and Barbara Harden. Willie grew up in  Miami, Florida and attended Scott Lake Elementary School. Willie then...

Oct 27, 2022

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Galloway Jones was born on April 25, 1946 to Harvey and Janie Galloway in Winston-Salem, NC.  She departed this earthly life on October 27, 2022.

Mrs. Jones was employed by K&W Cafeteria for over 20 years and was a former member of Kimberly Park Holiness Church.  She loved to cook, take care of her...

Oct 27, 2022

Mrs. Mary Jones Warren, 95, was born March 15, 1927 and departed this life on October 27, 2022.

A viewing will be held from 2:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Friday, November 4, 2022 at First Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn...

Oct 26, 2022

Reverend Robert Bernard Walker, 74, was born August 2, 1948.  He departed this earthly life on October 26, 2022.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Johns CME Church with Reverend John...

Oct 22, 2022

Richard James Baldwin, 58, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2022 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by family.

Richard was born November 29, 1963 in Queens, New York the son of Willie Mae Davis and Robert Baldwin. He was the oldest of their three children.

He...

Oct 20, 2022

Epitome of Love

Celebration of Life

Hattie Dora Margaret Williams Jones

Dawn: July 3rd, 1950 -  Dusk: October 20th, 2022

Love is Patient...

Love is Kind...

Love does not seek its own way...

Love bears all things...

Among the incredible things that 1...

Oct 19, 2022

Mrs. Ruby C. Glaspy, 80 years old, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2022 at home. She was born to Carrie Lee Watson and Weymon Cunningham. She worked for RJ Reynolds for 30 years. Miss Ruby was also the Lead Singer of the group "Black Country."

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Oct 17, 2022

For Corey Blake Simons, the cycle of life began on January 20, 2005, with his birth in Winston-Salem to Penny Barr (Richard Hodge) and William Simons, Sr.  Corey lived out his days loving his family and friends.  On October 17, 2022, Corey took his heavenly flight to reunite with his beloved brother and best friend, William Simons, Jr. The...

Oct 17, 2022

Rev. Dr. James Fulwood, Jr. gained his heavenly wings on Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Dr. Fulwood was born to the late Willie James and Rosa Bell Fulwood on May 23,1937 in Kingstree, South Carolina.

He graduated from Thomason High School in Kingstree South Carolina, Fulwood furthered his...