Henry Rucker
Feb 2, 2022
Mr. Henry LeGrand Rucker, 72, died unexpectedly on February 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born on May 22, 1949 in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Nelson LeGrand McMahon and Ethel Bernice Stapler. Henry graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1967. In May 1971 he enlisted into the United States Air Force and honorably served...
George Wright
Feb 2, 2022
Mr. George Arthur Warren Wright was born on September 2, 1958 and departed this life peacefully after a period of illness on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He was the son of the late Lonnie S. Wright, Sr. and Queen Ann Brooks Wright.
At the early age of 5 under the leadership of his mother Queen A. Wright,...
Kay Frances Conner Johnson
Feb 1, 2022
Kay Frances Conner Johnson, affectionately known as "Mom" and "Kay," was born on December 8, 1940, to the late Henry and Annie Conner in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Kay joined a loving family of five siblings, with three sisters and two brothers: Catherine, Virginia, Sarah, James, and...
Margaret Wilks Kirkland
Jan 31, 2022
Ms. Margaret Kirkland, 81, passed away January 31, 2022.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Saturday, February 5, 2022 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 1:30pm on Saturday at the Church.
Mable L. Millner
Jan 27, 2022
Ms. Mable L. Millner, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly in Worcester, MA on January 27, 2022.
She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late John E. Millner and the late Teretha Millner.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Isaiah Rhody
Jan 27, 2022
Then young women shall make merry and dance, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will show them compassion and have them rejoice after their sorrows. ~Jeremiah 31:13
Isaiah Rhody was born on February 4, 1953 in Bladen County, North Carolina. He peacefully answered the Master's call on Thursday, January...
Thayers Eugene Shuler
Jan 24, 2022
Mr. Thayers Eugene Shuler, 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Russel Funeral Home Chapel.
Edward Franklin Smith, Jr.
Jan 23, 2022
Edward Franklin Smith, Jr. or "Beanie" as he was so affectionately called by his sister Phyllis, was born on April 14, 1954 in Kinston, North Carolina to Hester Ruth Smith and Edward Smith, Sr. He then moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he attended St. Benedicts and was a member of the basketball team. After graduation, Ed enrolled at...
Eleanor Shell
Jan 23, 2022
Eleanor "Bootney" Shell began life on September 6, 1933 and left to be with God on January 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae; two sons, Carl and Darrell Shell; and two grandsons, Darryl Lewis and Kendell Shirley.
Eleanor leaves to mourn behind two sons, James and Stepfon...
Edmonia Brown Fisher
Jan 19, 2022
Mrs. Edmonia B. Fisher was born in Wysacky, South Carolina on May 2, 1931, to Reverend Charlton and Mrs. Pauline McLeod Brown. She was preceded in death by all 13 of her siblings and her loving daughter, Mrs. Jean Stevenson.
Edmonia was the first in her family of 14 children to have graduated from college. As a...
Jane Caesar
Jan 19, 2022
Jane Elizabeth Weeks Caesar was born June 9, 1929 in Hamilton, Bermuda. She was born to the late Mr. William H. Weeks and the late Beatrice Alberta Williams Weeks. She transitioned this life on Wednesday Janurary 19, 2022 in Iredell County, North Carolina. She was known among family and friends as "Cook", "Cat", "Lada", "Lizzy", and "Mom". She attended...
Viola Anderson Mckinney
Jan 18, 2022
Viola Anderson McKinney
August 28, 1943 – January 18, 2022
Viola Anderson McKinney, age 78, of Charlotte, N.C. was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Henry "Penny" Isom and Juanita Anderson on August 28, 1943. She passed away January 18, 2022 at Northlake House Assisted Living in Charlotte, NC. Viola was a...
Lois Davis Quinn
Jan 18, 2022
Lois Davis Quinn was born on February 26, 1937, to the late Will and Henrietta Davis in Newberry S.C. She departed us on January 18, 2022, peacefully at her home in Winston-Salem NC. Her siblings, Willie "Bro Boy," Gladys (John Henry) Smith and Myrtle Davis preceded her in death, but she leaves behind Pilot (Crystal) Samuels Sr. and Arthur...
Betty Louise Patterson Martin
Jan 16, 2022
Mrs. Betty Louise Patterson Martin, age 90, of Boone, North Carolina passed away Sunday evening, January 16, 2022, at her residence.
She was born December 28, 1931, in Boone North Carolina, a daughter of the late Henry Alexander Patterson and Mary Grimes Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Jeanette Martin; her son,...
William "Sonny" Joseph Butler, Jr.
Jan 16, 2022
William "Sonny" Joseph Butler, Jr. was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after an extended illness.
William was born December 22, 1943, in Forsyth County. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Jessie Butler; his father and mother-in-law, Pearse and Odessa Watkins; and...
Anthony Denoris Wardlow
Jan 14, 2022
Anthony Denoris Wardlow, known to many as "Ant" or "Sweet Wheat" passed away January 14, 2022.
Anthony leaves loving memories to his devoted and faithful wife, Michelle Wardlow; his Fab5 children, Anthony Kimbrough, Antonio Wardlow, Demetrice Wardlow, Brittany Wardlow, and Denoris Wardlow; siblings, OC (Tonette) Wardlow, Katrina Campbell, Vanessa (Silas) Pressley, Princess Wardlow, Donald Wardlow (Jennifer), Carleen...
Billy Joe Kirby Solomon
Jan 14, 2022
On January 14, 2022, God decided to add another beautiful flower to his heavenly garden, and lovingly welcomed Billy Joe into his loving arms. Billy Joe Kirby Solomon was born October 2, 1962, to William and Doris Solomon in Winston-Salem, NC. He graduated from Parkland High School and served in the US Navy for 4 years, serving as a...
Juanita Hampton Warren
Jan 13, 2022
It is with immense poignancy that our family announces the passing of our dear loved one, Juanita Hampton Warren, at her residence Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 75 years old.
Juanita will be affectionately remembered by two brothers, Claude Edward Hampton (Betty Hampton) of Newport, Rhode Island, and Elder Ralph Hampton (Virgie Hampton) of...
Terry Lee Holmes
Jan 11, 2022
Mr. Terry Lee Holmes was born on February 2, 1949, to the late Evelyn Johnson Holmes and Arthur Holmes in Winston-Salem, N.C. Terry entered into eternal peace on January 11, 2022.
He was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system and attended Atkins High School. He served in the United States Navy. In addition, he was...
Dorothy Williams
Jan 11, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Thompson Williams of 405 West 26 th Street went home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born July 7, 1937 in York, SC to the late Waddell and Stella McClain Thompson.
Mrs. Williams was a faithful member of St. John CME Church where she served on the Stewardess...