obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

Jun 10, 2021

Dennis Alexander was born November 29, 1958 in Davie County, NC to Dennis J. and Mary M. Alexander.  He passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2021 after a short illness at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Dennis was educated in the Davie County Schools.  He worked for Lentz Warehouse and Sara Lee Corporation.

He was...

Jun 8, 2021

Ms. Anaiya Monique Cannon, 17, passed away June 8, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Jun 7, 2021

Mrs. Shelma Elizabeth Gladden Brown, known as "Foxy Brown" to family and friends, slipped away in peace on Monday, June 7, 2021 in the presence of her children.

Shelma was born March 12, 1937, in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Mrs. Gladys Nelson Gladden and Mr. Eugene Gladden. Shelma graduated from Atkins Senior High School, Class...

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Faye Coachman, 63, departed this earth on May 26, 2021. Mrs. Coachman was born on December 31, 1957, in Winston-Salem, N.C. to Joseph Shannon Sr. and Eva Alice Carelock.

Mrs. Coachman was a loving and devoted Mother to five children and others whom she touched with her big heart. Mrs. Coachman graduated from Atkins High...

May 25, 2021

Betina Ann Lewis, 41, made her home journey in Jupiter, Florida on May 25, 2021. She was surrounded by her lovely family.  She was born to Betty Porter Roberson and her stepdad James Roberson. Betina graduated from Carver High School Class of 1999. She went on to graduate from ECPI University. Soon after, Betina moved to West Palm Beach,...

May 25, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Mrs. Roberta C. Dillard-Black, 95, was born on November 27, 1925 in Bluefield, WV to Hobart Dillard and Rosa Barts Dillard.  She departed her life after a brief illness on May 25, 2021.

She was a member of the 1942 graduating class of Genoa High School in Bluefield, WV....

May 22, 2021

Mr. Michael King, 65, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, May 28, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021.

May 21, 2021

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for...

May 18, 2021

Ms. Tyyesha Michelle Dillard, 37, passed away May 18, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held at Friday, May 28, 2021.