obituaries

Sep 22, 2025

Mrs. Delores Butler, 83, passed away September 22, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon  on Monday at the Chapel. Interment will be held at 12:30pm Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC....

Sep 22, 2025

Linda Ann Clyburn, 75, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on December 3, 1949, in Shelby, North Carolina, to Julius and Lou Ivey Barron, Linda lived a life defined by warmth, faith, generosity, and devotion to the people she cherished.

A 1968 graduate...

Sep 22, 2025

To some he may be forgotten, to others just a part of the past-but to those who loved and lost him, his memory will forever last. A cluster of beautiful memories, sprinkled with tears, wishing God had granted us just a few more years.

Mr. Albert Hayes Penn, Sr. was born on December 5, 1942, in Winston-Salem,...

Sep 21, 2025

Lionel Nathaniel Finley, Sr. was born in Hampton, Virginia on August 31, 1948 to the late Mary Ruffin. He was the eldest of three children and grew up in the surrounding community.

Lionel earned his education at Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia, where he was an avid athlete. He excelled on the football field as a...

Sep 20, 2025

Corliss Anita Cook, 70, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2025.

Born August 31, 1955, in Winston-Salem, she was the beloved daughter of the late James and Theresa Duren. Corliss was a dedicated employee of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center until her retirement. Known for her impeccable fashion sense and...

Sep 15, 2025

Bruce David Bradsher was born July 16, 1949 to Luster David and Alma Winstead Bradsher in Hurdle Mills, NC. Bruce went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2025. He became a member of Union Grove Baptist church at an early age. He attended Central High School in Hillsboro, NC and later received his GED. He served...

Sep 14, 2025

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

With heavy hearts and deep respect, we gather to celebrate the life of Ronda Larochelle Hairston, affectionately known as "Lori", of Winston-Salem, NC.  Born on July 13, 1974 in Winston-Salem, NC, Lori unexpectedly passed away on September 14,...

Sep 12, 2025

Johnny Howard Harris was born on March 8, 1939, in Forsyth County to Reverend Willie McGee Harris and Mozelle Miller Harris.  He passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness.

Johnny grew up in Walkertown, NC where he resided most of his life.  He retired from R.J. Reynolds...

Sep 12, 2025

On Friday, September 12, 2025, God dispatched his Angels to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to pick up his child, Shirley Settle Spease to take her heavenly home.  Family was always a priority for her and loved to spend time with her grandkids and family always with a smile on her face and in her heart.

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Sep 12, 2025

Blanche Craft Robinson was one of nine children born to the late Martin Craft, Sr. and the late Malvrynn Mitchell Craft in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on August 9, 1939.

She attended East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio and was a member of the graduating class of 1958.

Blanche held an Associate Degree...

Sep 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mary Louise East Jones

Sunrise: July 29, 1954 ~ Sunset: September 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Mary "Puddin" East Jones who left us on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Mary "Puddin", was a...

Sep 8, 2025

William Thomas Brandon, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, entrepreneur, friend to many, and inspiration to all, was born on June 3, 1943, to the late John and Fannie Brandon. He departed this life on September 8, 2025 at the age of 82.

A proud graduate of Torrence Lytle High School, Huntersville, NC, William went on to...

Sep 6, 2025

Terri Lynn Dunlap, daughter of Mr. Henry and Velma Jeter Dunlap, was born on April 28, 1963 in Winston-Salem, NC.  She departed this life on September 6, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.  She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She attended West Forsyth High School and after graduation she attended the Barbizon Modeling School in...

Sep 4, 2025

Willie Douglas Lawrence, 88, peacefully slipped into his eternal slumber on September 4, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on May 21, 1937 to the late Estelle Lawrence in Calhoun County, South Carolina. Willie was preceded in death by his mother and son, Wesley DeVole Lawrence.

He previously attended Alpha and Omega Church of Faith....

Sep 3, 2025

Deloris Louise Hines was born December 08, 1939, in Winston-Salem NC and journey home on September 3, 2025, at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home of Forsyth County.

She attended Atkins High School, graduating class of 1958, participated as a majorette and a lifeguard at 14th St School.  IgHhh

She and her husband, Jesses Hines,...

Aug 31, 2025

Our loving grandfather, father, and husband, Joseph Anderson, was born to the late Eva Mae Murphy Johnson and the late Jeronimo Cone on April 13, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida.  Minister Joseph departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Baba Joseph graduated from New Stanton Senior High School in Jacksonville,...

Aug 31, 2025

Sara S. Elliott was the fourth child born to the late James H. and Lee Ella Stroud on December 1, 1924 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She answered the call to rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Sara was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. There she...

Aug 31, 2025

Milton Nathaniel Vaughn, Sr. was born in Forsyth County, in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 3, 1934, to the late Ganson B. Vaughn and Doretha Johnson Vaughn.

He earned his education in the Forsyth County Schools. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in December 1987.

Mr. Vaughn was preceded in death...

Aug 31, 2025

Mrs. Hattie Cain Jeter transitioned into a peaceful sleep on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Hattie Cain Jeter was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January  21, 1921. She was the oldest of seven children born to William Henry Cain, Sr. and Hattie Williams Cain.

She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and worked as a domestic worker until...

Aug 30, 2025

Mr. Tommie Franklin Easter departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 7:34 pm at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to West and Janie Bishop Easter on May 24, 1943.

Tommie graduated from Atkins High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, marking the...