obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

LaVerne Elaine Graham Gaither peacefully passed away from her earthly home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born to the late Charlie E. Graham and Gertrude Lash Graham in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on September 25, 1945. The youngest of eight children, LaVerne was surrounded and loved by a family who inspired her to...

Oct 13, 2021

"I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believed in me though he were dead, yet shall believe." St. John 11:25

God's Heavenly Angels came to Bredan Robinson Speas' rescue to bring her relief from her suffering on October 13, 2021 and receive her wings to Glory. She was born on February 2, 1974 to the...

Oct 11, 2021

Keye Lyke Porter, 63, of 1253 N. Jackson Avenue was born on June 19, 1958 to Henry F. Porter and Sarah Ruth Porter in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life on October 11, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Porter was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools. He graduated from West Forsyth High School where...

Oct 10, 2021

Mrs. Vickie Lane McNeill Johnson, of 2688 Bethabara Road, Apt. 2, Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia McNeill of Harnett County.  She was educated in the Harnett County School system and furthered her education at Winston-Salem State University with a degree in Nursing, where she also became a...

Oct 9, 2021

Agnes Jamison Charley, 87 years old, of Orangeburg, SC departed this life on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC.  Born September 30, 1934 to the late Johnnie Jamison and Lucia Price.  She was the eldest of 5 siblings, Johnnie Jamison Jr. who preceded her in death, Lucia Dean Zimmerman, Willie Rowe Jr., Ruth McClary...

Oct 8, 2021

Michael Abraham Williams, son of the late Abraham Williams and Margaret Tillery Williams, was born on October 13, 1953, in Winston Salem NC. Michael was called home to be with the Lord on Friday October 8, 2021. In Michael's youth his family moved to Atlanta, GA where he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He attended Morris Brown...

Oct 8, 2021

Sharon Elaine Simmons peacefully gained her wings, escorted by a chorus of Angels, October 8, 2021 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.  She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 25, 1951.  Sharon was the daughter of the late Valjeanne Elaine Simmons Smith and  David Dillard.  Her grandparents were Booker T. and Ida F. Simmons.  She is survived by...

Oct 6, 2021

Vincent "Bim" Edward McRae Sr., 69, of Rural-Hall, NC passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  He was born August 25, 1952 in Anson County to Mae Frances McRae and James Edward McRae.  Upon graduating from Anderson Senior High School in 1970, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served from 1971 to 1973 in Southeast Asia; he received an...

Oct 5, 2021

Cassandra Faye Duncan affectionately known as "Faye" of Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2021. Faye was born on September 17, 1956 to Joseph J. Duncan, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Hill Duncan both of Winston-Salem.

She graduated from East Forsyth High School and attended Winston-Salem State university. Faye worked at AT&T...

Oct 4, 2021

Charles Eugene Hicks was born January 15, 1937 in Utica, Mississippi to Eugene and Mary Hicks.  Charles was one of eleven children and the oldest son. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Green Hill Church of Christ Holiness.

As a child, Charles was educated in the Hinds County Public School System....

Oct 3, 2021

Ms. Wanda Cockerham, 63, passed away October 3, 2021.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Oct 2, 2021

Evangelist Charlita Gladena Gladden, 66, was affectionately know to her family, friends and church members as "Bonnie". After fighting the cares of the world: walking and running this Christian race, God gave His child rest from her labors and welcomed her to everlasting life in His loving arms on October 2, 2021 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center, after fighting...

Oct 2, 2021

Mrs. Bettie Jean Hairston Savage, 81, passed away October 2, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

Oct 1, 2021

Mr. Cedric Larmont Roberts, 55, affectionately known as "Bud", was born February 3, 1966 to Mr. Fredrick C. Roberts, Sr. and Ms. Tometta G. Roberts. He departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021.

Mr. Roberts attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He was a 1984 graduate of North Forsyth Senior High School where he exceled in track....

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. Frank W. Dulin, affectionately known as "DayDay", was born on February 22, 1928, in Davie County, North Carolina to the late Jasper J. and Lettie G. Dulin. He was the third son of 4 children. Mr. Dulin passed away from this life quietly and peacefully on September 29, 2021 at his home. He was a well-respected gentleman who...

Sep 28, 2021

Mr. Roscoe Boyd, Jr., 90, passed away September 28, 2021.

A public viewing will be held from 2:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, October 8, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Sep 27, 2021

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4

Sophia Diane Payne-Drake, daughter of David and Katie Payne, was born August 30, 1955. From the comfort of her home, Sophia peacefully transcended...

Sep 26, 2021

Reverend Dr. James Fernando Linville, Pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church of Winston-Salem, Inc., received his heavenly wings and entered eternal rest the morning of Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born to the late James Willard Linville and the late Antoinette Simmons Linville.  He attended public schools in Winston-Salem, NC, and graduated from North Forsyth Sr. High School.  He...

Sep 26, 2021

Elder Rose Arita Edwards LeGrand was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Bert Russell Edwards, Sr. and Gerta Mae Murray on November 23, 1957. Rose took her "Victory Walk" unexpectedly at Forsyth Medical Center on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Rose obtained her degree in accounting from Salem Business College in Winston-Salem, NC in in 1986. She...

Sep 23, 2021

Dr. Angeline Johnson Gardner, 69, passed away September 23, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, October 1, 2021 at Macedonia Worship Center with Elder Alan Preston officiating and Bishop...