obituaries

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...

Sep 22, 2021

Mr. Charles Hawkins, 80, passed away September 22, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, October 1, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.  Private services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021.  Entombment will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in Salisbury National Cemetery.

Sep 22, 2021

Joseph Rochelle Daniels, Sr.

On September 22, 2021, Joseph R. Daniels, Sr. transitioned at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was the youngest son of Mary T. Daniels and Moses D. Daniels. Joseph was born on December 14, 1947 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Joseph was baptized at an early age at Christ Temple Apostolic...

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Taqwella Shawnya Chiles, 36, passed away September 19, 2021.

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

Sep 18, 2021

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

George David Edward Lorenzo Erwin was born on November 26, 1987. He is the son of Reverend George Erwin...

Sep 16, 2021

Chiquita Rene Coad was born October 27, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC to Don S. Coad, Sr. and Myrtle Banner Coad, the second youngest of nine siblings.  She departed this earthly life on September 16, 2021.

She graduated from East Forsyth Senior High School class of 1978.  Shortly after high school she joined the United States Army where...

Sep 16, 2021

~A Life Well Lived~

Mrs. Carmela Furches Valentine was born on January 18, 1962 to James Furches and Ruth E. Moses-Furches.  She departed this life to be with her mother in Heaven on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Carmela enjoyed connecting with others and was adored by all.  She had truly become the matriarch of her...

Sep 16, 2021

Christine Peak Astrop transitioned to heaven from a room filled with love and Zion songs early Thursday morning, September 16, 2021. She was born June 10, 1932 to Hurbert Peak and Alice Medley Peak in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

A graduate of Atkins High School, she retired from The Western Electric Company.

For most of...

Sep 15, 2021

Mrs. Lois HargroScales , 57, passed away September 15, 2021 in Clarksburg, MD.

The family visitation will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, September 25, 2021 at United House of Prayer For All People.

Private family funeral services will follow on Saturday at the Church.

Sep 15, 2021

Mr. Washington Coleman, 73, passed away September 15, 2021.

There will be no public viewing.

Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Sep 12, 2021

We are confident, I say; and willing rather to be absent from the body; and to be present with the Lord.  2 Corinthians 5:8

Mr. Willie Jay Brooks, age 84, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina departed this life peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on September 12, 2021. He was born in Warrington, GA. And later migrated to New...

Sep 11, 2021

Charles Junior Davis, 75, passed from earth to reward on September 11, 2021, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on April 27, 1946 in Walkertown, North Carolina to the late Arthur William Davis and Rosa Mae Davis.

Charles was educated in the Forsyth county school system. He graduated from Carver High School...

Sep 11, 2021

Jeanette Marie McCaskill was born April 13, 1948, in Hamlet, NC. Early in her childhood the family moved to Winston Salem, NC.

Jeanette was raised in the Happy Hill Gardens community of Winston Salem. She graduated from Atkins High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Business. She relocated to the Maryland and New York area...