Alex Cartagena
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Alex Cartagena, 47, was born April 4, 1974 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Carmen Cartagena Gonzalez. He attended Lawrence High School. He was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, and an amazing friend. He loved his music, mainly hip-hop and reggaeton. Alex will be remembered for his funny catch phrases, memorable laughs, and his dedication to helping others. He...
Walter Lee Miles
Jul 1, 2021
Walter Lee Miles was born October 13, 1931 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lindsey Miles and Zura Miles McFarland. He graduated from Atkins High School in Winston-Salem in 1949. He then attended NC Agricultural & Technical State University.
He worked for McLean Trucking Company until his retirement. He was affiliated with the Masonic Temple in...
Doretha Rosemond
Jul 1, 2021
Mrs. Doretha Schoefield Rosemond went on her marvelous journey to be with the lord on July 1, 2021. She was born to Bishop Edward Schoefield and Minnie Bullard of Martinsville VA. She will be deeply missed by those that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bishop Edward Schofield; mother, Minnie Bullard; stepmother, Evangelist...
Cora Daniels
Jun 30, 2021
Cora Mae Kirkpatrick Daniels moved from her earthly home to her heavenly resting place on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She spent 81 years loving her family, friends, and community.
Born in Greensboro and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, Cora was educated in the public school system. Her favorite, of course, being Atkins High School where she flourished in...
Christopher Lamont Chaplin, Jr.
Jun 29, 2021
Christopher Lamont Chaplin Jr. was born on July 31, 1993 to Christopher Lamont Chaplin Sr. and the late Shakitha A. Hauser at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He often attended Mt. Moriah Outreach Center and Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church during his early years. He was educated in Winston Salem/Forsyth County School Systems and graduated from Robert B....
Eugene Monroe Campbell
Jun 28, 2021
Eugene Monroe Campbell "Gene" passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. A native of Winston-Salem, Gene was born to James and Dardenella Campbell on November 12, 1943. He graduated from Carver High School and did further study at Phillips Exeter Academy (prep school) before obtaining a degree in Arts and Sciences and Mathematics from the University...
George William Drake
Jun 27, 2021
George William Drake, son of the late Rosa Drake and James Dessesaure, was born on February 25th, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. George was the ninth child of twelve children, which included six boys and six girls. George was preceded in death by Frank, Jr., Frances, Robert, Eugene, Frederick, Marie, Trudy and Vivian.
George received his primary education...
George Edward Hairston
Jun 24, 2021
Mr. George Edward Hairston, 74, passed away June 24, 2021.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Terry Wayne Smoot
Jun 23, 2021
Terry Wayne Smoot was born to the late Mr. Edward D. Smoot and Mrs. Catherine Pulliam Smoot in Salisbury NC, Rowan County. Wayne departed this life on Wednesday evening, June 23, 2021.
Terry Wayne attended Davie County High School where he played basketball and did track and field events.
Terry Wayne later went into the...
Thomas Preston Fulton, Jr.
Jun 20, 2021
"Build your hopes on things eternal, hold to God's unchanging hand…"
Thomas Preston Fulton, Jr. was born October 11, 1949 to the late Thomas Preston Fulton, Sr. and Mary Willis Fulton. He was the oldest of five and took being the oldest seriously; he was brotherly, bossy, marched to the beat of his own drum, he spoke...
Melvin Woodruff
Jun 20, 2021
Deacon Melvin Woodruff, son of the late Milton and Mazie Woodruff was born on November 17, 1937 in Spencer, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma Mae Woodruff.
He professed his faith in Jesus Christ as a member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church. He served as the Choir Director, Sunday School Assistant Superintendent,...
Agatha Rucker Mansel
Jun 20, 2021
Mrs. Agatha Rucker Mansel, 89, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, June 25, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 2651 Buchanan Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Interment will follow in...
Mary Emma Howell Coble
Jun 18, 2021
Evangelist Mary Emma Howell Coble, 70, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.
Private funeral services will be held Friday, June 25, 2021. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC.
Patrick Douglas Walker
Jun 17, 2021
Patrick Douglas Walker, age 48, transitioned into his eternal life Thursday, June 17, 2021, at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky with his family by his side. Patrick's declined condition was sudden and unexpected from an illness he was stricken with.
He was born February 23, 1973, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Linda Walker, whom...
Athalee Miller
Jun 16, 2021
On June 16, 2021, God called one of his angels' home, Ms. Athalee Miller. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of Mary Thompson Gilmore and Henry Gilmore. She was a faithful member of Mt. Hopewell Baptist Church, Sharon, SC. Attendee of Atkins High School, Winston-Salem, NC. She retired from Forsyth County Public Schools after...
Zilphia Anne Gilchrist Edwards
Jun 16, 2021
On June 16, 2021, God called one of his angel's home, Mrs. Zilphia "Zip" Edwards.
Zilphia was the daughter of the late Lennew and Marzella Gilchrist. She was born on January 06, 1951 in Fairmont, North Carolina. She received her early education from the Robeson County School System and later completed some college courses at Forsyth Technical...
Direz Lukeem Shannon
Jun 13, 2021
Direz Lukeem Shannon, affectionately known as "Rez," 31, was born February 10, 1990, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Warren Arthur Shannon and Joy Manns Shannon.
He attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and was presently employed at Dewey's bakery as a Mixer.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Arthur Shannon and Jimmy Manns....
Curtis A. Pauling, Jr.
Jun 11, 2021
Master Gunnery Seargeant Curtis A. Pauling, Jr., USMC, Ret., 78, passed away June 11, 2021.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, June 18, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Piney Grove Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from...
Beverly Jones Little
Jun 11, 2021
Beverly Jones Little departed this life June 11, 2021, at Novant Health Medical Center.
Beverly, the youngest of five, was born in Winston-Salem, NC April 18, 1956, to Willie Jones, Sr. and Corine Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Annie Deloris Jones Burnett; and a brother, Donald Lee Jones.
Beverly...
Jerry Lee Sharp
Jun 10, 2021
Mr. Jerry Lee Sharp, 76, was born on May 30, 1945, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to Wilbert and Inez Rhines Sharp. He departed this life on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center Palliative Care Unit after an extensive illness. He was educated in the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Atkins High School in 1964....