Billy Hairston
Oct 12, 2020
Mr. Billy Hairston was born June 28, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Walter McKensie and Alma Hairston. He transitioned to his eternal home in Heaven on October 12, 2020 after an extended illness.
He attended Carver High School and received several certifications from North Carolina State University. He married the love of his life, the...
Mary Sinclair
Oct 11, 2020
Mrs. Mary Sinclair, 93, of 2704 Patrick Avenue passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, October 16, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.
Private funeral services will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Maria Wiggins
Oct 11, 2020
Maria Ann McCorkle Wiggins, 64, was born July 22, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Neal and Marie McCorkle. She departed this life on October 11, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
She was employed at Best Buy. Maria was also an active member of First Waughtown Baptist Church and was a Missionary, Deaconess and a part...
Cordelia Hairston Nance
Oct 11, 2020
Cordelia Hairston Nance, 85, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC to Lankfell and Evelyn McCormick Hairston. Cordelia was a graduate of Atkins High School, class of 1953. She furthered her education at Winston-Salem Teachers College (now WSSU) receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Education...
Reginald Boyd, Iii
Oct 10, 2020
Reginald Wendell Boyd, III, a wonderful and gentle soul, was born October 8, 1998 to Reginald Boyd, Jr. and TaWana Williams. Mom and Dad anxiously awaited the arrival of their second son who was affectionately named "Third" and "Chipmunk" by his family and friends.
To know him was to love him. Third was mysterious yet outspoken, calculated,...
Donna Walker Reynolds
Oct 9, 2020
Dr. Donna Walker Reynolds, 64, of Winston-Salem, NC transitioned to Heaven the morning of October 9, 2020.
Born in New York City on July 30, 1956, the middle daughter of Mr. James and Mrs. Venice Walker. Dr. Reynolds lived a joyful life, fulfilling successful entrepreneurial consumer and educational businesses. Some of her greatest endeavors included her four...
Thomas White, Jr.
Oct 9, 2020
Reverend Thomas White, Jr., 82, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Thomas White, Jr. was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Thomas and Malinda White. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy G. White.
Thomas leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Dorothy White; daughter,...
Ursula Denise Thompson
Oct 7, 2020
Ms. Ursula Denise Thompson, affectionately known to family and friends as Niecy, 48, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away and grew her wings on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born on June 20, 1972 to James Tatum and Effie Mae Thompson.
She was a caregiver for several years of many people and a member of St. Peters...
Elliott Brown, Jr.
Oct 5, 2020
Mr. Elliott Brown Jr., 86, transitioned on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Forsyth Hospital. He was affectionately known to many as "June", Daddy, Uncle Elliott, and Papa to name a few. He was deeply loved, greatly admired, and tremendously respected. He was an excellent role model.
Elliott was born, raised, and lived all of his life in...
De'Andre Starnes
Oct 3, 2020
Mr. Deandre Starnes, 51, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 3, 2020.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eric Starnes officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn...
Cynthia Rorie Anthony
Oct 3, 2020
Cynthia Rorie Anthony, 90, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Davie Medical Center, Bermuda Run, NC.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bernadine Shaw Holland
Oct 2, 2020
"And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Mrs. Bernadine Shaw Holland of  Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was born July 21, 1962 in Winston-Salem to the late John and Mary Shaw. Bernadine, passionately known as "Bonda" was a faithful member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Combination Chorale, Nurses ministry,...
Naomia Spann Lone
Oct 1, 2020
Mrs. Naomia Spann Lone was born March 6, 1934 to David Shouse and Mary Spann in Forsyth County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Lone Sr.; sisters, Ophelia Glenn and Helen Conner; daughter, Mattie Tiggett; and nephew, Terry Spann.
She is survived by her children, Iris...
Carol Elizabeth Markey
Sep 27, 2020
Carol Elizabeth Markey, 66, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a seven year battle with cancer. Born on December 3, 1953 in Winston-Salem, NC, Carol was a product of the local parochial schools; St. Leo's the Great Catholic School and Bishop McGuinness High School. She graduated from the LPN...
Napoleon Sherard, Jr.
Sep 25, 2020
Deacon Napoleon Sherard Jr. began his journey to the throne on July 15, 1935 when his parents Napoleon and Queen Esther Sherard welcomed him to his earthly home. Throughout that journey, he would cross many gates until entering the final gate on September 25, 2020.
Napoleon, his parents and six other siblings lived in the Belews Street...
Tommy Lee Hood, Jr.
Sep 24, 2020
Mr. Tommy Lee Hood, Jr. age 38 of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on Thursday, September 24 ,2020 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1981 to Tommy Hood, Sr. (deceased) and Siberia Carter Hood.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ms. Louise Hood and Mr. Carroll Carter;...
James Samuels, Sr.
Sep 21, 2020
Mr. James C. Samuels, Sr. was born on November 27, 1927 in Anderson S.C. to Willie Edward Samuels and Beatrice Rucker Samuels, who preceded him in death. He departed this earthly life on September 21, 2020.
James attended Atkins High School here in Winston Salem. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in the U.S. Air Force, he attended...
Linda Jones
Sep 20, 2020
Linda Shirell Jones, daughter of the late Mr. Edwin and DaZelle Jones was born January 24, 1947 and departed this life September 20, 2020. During her lifetime she was employed as a Teacher Assistant with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. She loved music and was at one time the organist for the Senior Choir at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church...
Marcia Jenkins
Sep 19, 2020
Marcia Lynn Williams Jenkins was born on August 21, 1958 in Sparta, NC to Retha P. Hash and Ralph D. Williams. She went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020.
Marcia Lynn or Lynn, as she was affectionally known, was a 1977 graduate of North Forsyth High School. She went on to graduate from...
Muriel Floyd
Sep 17, 2020
Muriel Floyd, Jr., affectionately known as "Boo", was born on April 11, 1957 to Muriel Floyd, Sr. and Minnie Anderson Floyd. He attended Glenn High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and entered the United States Army on June 27, 1976 upon high school graduation. He was honorably discharged in January 1979 and was employed by Dell Computers for several...