George Haywood Johnson, Jr.
Dec 3, 2021
George Haywood Johnson, Jr., affectionately called "Choppy," was born to the late George Haywood and Malissa Davenport Johnson in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on July 25, 1947. He was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and was a member of the 1965 graduating class of Atkins High School.
George began his early Christian education at Mount...
Carrie Lee Davis Smith
Dec 3, 2021
Mrs. Carrie Lee Davis Smith, 80, left her earthly home and answered God's call on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on May 21, 1941 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late James and Lillie Davis. Carrie moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1959 and married John L. Smith. They had three children, Veronica, Johnnie and Kevin.
Carrie...
Alice Estella Carter
Nov 30, 2021
Alice Estella Carter
May 15, 1923 - November 30, 2021
Alice Carter, 98, was born May 15, 1923 to the late the Clarence and Gaynor March Carter.
Alice Carter peacefully passed away at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC on Tuesday November 30, 2021 following a brief period...
Melinda Martin
Nov 27, 2021
Melinda Kay Duke Martin, age 64, was born in Forsyth County on November 8, 1957 to Thomas Duke, Sr. and Hilda Duke. She passed away November 27, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Melinda was a graduate of North Forsyth High School and a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.
Melinda was preceded in death by...
Jimmy Lomax, Sr.
Nov 27, 2021
Mr. Jimmy "Jimmy Lo" Lomax, Sr. of Airport Road, Winston-Salem, NC made his heavenly transition on November 27, 2021. He was born to Jessie and Lee Anna Lomax on September 16, 1935 in Anson County, NC. "Jimmy Lo" had a passion for life which was expressed through his contagious laugh, infectious smile and unwavering love and support not only...
James Louis White
Nov 26, 2021
James Louis White, age 84, transitioned after an extended period of illness in the home of his daughter located in Raleigh, NC where he has resided the past 10 years. He was the first-born child on June 22, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC to James Young and Willie Mae White-Saunders. James was fondly remembered by his nickname, "Butter Milk", which...
Carrie Jefferson
Nov 26, 2021
Carrie Zenobia O'Neill Jefferson, 89, died peacefully Friday, November 26, 2021. She was the last-born child of Maggie and Clifton O'Neill, Sr. on November 20, 1932.
She graduated from Atkins High School in 1951 and Winston-Salem Teachers College in 1955. "Nobie" was a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was an Executive Secretary serving...
Silas Smith
Nov 26, 2021
Mr. Silas Smith, 82, was born August 29, 1939 and passed away November 26, 2021.  He is survived by his loving wife, Diane of 33 years; and a multitude of family and friends.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, December 6, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00am...
Lois Teen Melvin Edwards
Nov 24, 2021
Mrs. Lois Teen Melvin Edwards was born on February 12, 1939 in Rex, North Carolina to Woodrow Jones and Pearl Lee Melvin Dubose. She departed this life Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Novant Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.
She was previously employed with Wake Forest University and Ardmore Baptist Church. She was a member of Union Bethel AME...
Artless Elease Carter
Nov 23, 2021
Artless Elease Carter transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC. Artless was born in Winston-Salem on October 11, 1943 to the late Elease and Luther Carter. Her service is being held on her late mother's birthdate of December 3rd. Artless attended Atkins High School. As a young...
Gwendolyn Jones Fulp
Nov 22, 2021
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Gwendolyn Jones Fulp entered her heavenly home Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born October 1, 1939 in Winston-Salem where she remained a resident. She loved her family, shopping, cooking, and working in her yard.
She...
Shadrach Golden
Nov 21, 2021
On Sunday, November 21, 2021, God summoned the soul of Shadrach Anthony Golden to rest from his weary health issues on earth. He is now peacefully resting in the arms of Heavenly Father…..
My beloved Shadrach Golden was born on September 15, 1940 in Charlotte, NC to his late biological mother, Isabelle Kinard of Hendersonville, NC and...
Zepplyn Barker
Nov 21, 2021
Zepplyn Renee Hicks Barker was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on November 18, 1948 to the late Allen Talbert, Sr. and Georgia H. Williams. God sent an angel to bring her home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She graduated from Atkins High School and received a BS degree in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University.
Valerie Diane Mcarthur Rowles
Nov 21, 2021
Valerie Diane McArthur Rowles was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC on September 23, 1953. On Sunday, November 21, 2021 God called her home to come home to be with him.
She was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools graduating from Atkins High School, Class of 1971. School activities included Student Council, yearbook staff and drama...
Roger Dear Johnson
Nov 21, 2021
Mr. Roger Dear Johnson, 65, passed away November 21, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, November 26, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Greater Tabernacle Worship Center with Bishop Phillip McCloud officiating. Interment will follow...
Kimberly Diane Thomas
Nov 20, 2021
Ms. Kimberly Thomas, 62, passed away November 20, 2021 at her residence.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.
Private funeral services will be held Monday, November 29, 2021.
Teresa Hodge
Nov 19, 2021
Ms. Teresa Hodge was born on August 7, 1947 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Mr. James T. and Mrs. Gladys Shore Hall. She departed this life on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was a graduate of Atkins High School and attended Winston Salem State University.
"Terri", as she was affectionately known, was employed at BE Aerospace where...
Viola Ruth Hood Kimbrough
Nov 17, 2021
Viola Ruth Hood Kimbrough, also known to her family and friends as "Ms. Vi", "Ruth", and "Mother Kimbrough", was granted her angel wings on November 17, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by family.
Viola was born April 5, 1941, to Albert Boyd and Louise Alford Hood in Winston-Salem, NC. She was employed with R.J. Reynolds...
Pamalia Banks
Nov 16, 2021
Pamela "Pamalia" Joyce Bush Banks, 63, passed away at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC on November 16, 2021. She will always be remembered for being a great mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She never met a stranger! She touched so many people throughout her life. We are sad to see her go but know that she is now in...
Earl Clarence Hood
Nov 13, 2021
Earl Clarence Hood departed this life on November 13, 2021. He was born on May 19, 1959, in Winston-Salem, NC to Earl Hood, Sr., and Helen E. Hood. He attended Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, worked for Sara Lee Hosiery, and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, where he enjoyed the men's Sunday School class.
To those...