obituaries

Sep 16, 2020

Mr. Robert Wayne Miller, Sr. passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born January 20, 1949 to Robert Cathcart and Mary Miller.

Robert attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools.  He was employed with the City of Winston-Salem and worked various construction jobs.

He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 15, 2020

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, God's heavenly angels came down to claim one of his own. Vaul Melvin Martin Sr. was born to the late Reginald Martin and Thelma Hairston Dalton on August 22, 1944.  He received his education in Stokes County schools and then went on to Rockingham Community College. He retired from Sears & Roebuck Co. after...

Sep 15, 2020

Our dearest Nora LaVon Jarrett Martin, 69, was peacefully called home on September 15, 2020. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 3, 1950 to Henry L. Jarrett, Sr. and Nora B. Jarrett, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the fourth of seven children and affectionately called "Von".

Nora graduated from Paisley High...

Sep 15, 2020

"SOVEREIGN, SOVEREIGN, THE LORD MY GOD IS SOVEREIGN. HE CAN DO WHATEVER HE WANTS TO DO. HE CAN DO WHATEVER HE WANTS TO DO WHEN HE WANTS TO. GOD CAN DO WHATEVER HE WANTS TO DO WHEN HE WANTS TO, HOW HE WANTS TO, BEAUSE HE'S SOVEREIGN, GOD IS GOD. WHO AM I TO QUESTION HIS WISDOM? I AM...

Sep 14, 2020

Our beloved Christia Renee' McManus was born October 14, 1967 to Daniel G McManus, Sr. and Peggy McManus Carpenter. She departed this life on September 14, 2020.

She worked in the medical field as a CNA, Medical Billing Specialist and various Customer Service positions. She attended Carver High School graduating in 1986 and attended Winston Salem State...

Sep 13, 2020

Amos Evander Pigford transitioned peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2020. Amos was born in Fairmont, North Carolina on April 8, 1930.  His parents were David Pigford and Bessie Pittman Pigford.  At an early age, he and his family moved to Winston-Salem, NC.  After attending the public schools, he entered into the United States Army and served in the Korean War. ...

Sep 12, 2020

Ms. Leacia Joe, 57, passed away September 12, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 2:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, September 18, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020.

Sep 10, 2020

Sherry Paulette Wilson Horton was born January 14, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC to James A. Wilson, Sr. and Christine Gray Wilson.  She began her eternal rest on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

Sherry was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.  She graduated with honors in 1963 from Atkins High School.  Sherry went on to further her education...

Sep 9, 2020

George Hauser, III was born August 1, 1962 and departed this life on September 9, 2020.  He was born to the lineage of Elder George and Missionary Mildred Hauser.  George's maternal lineage was traced to the country of Sierra Leon by way of the Mandingo Tribe.  His great-great-grandfather, Mendy Truesdale, was born into chattel slavery, but purchased his freedom...

Sep 8, 2020

Barbara Ann Ross Oliver was born June 30,1942 in Winston Salem, NC. Early in her childhood the family moved to Brooklyn, NY.

"Bobbi", as she was affectionately called, went on to attend Clara Barton High School with a focus on Nursing. After graduating, she worked at Kings County Hospital for many years before getting married and moving...

Sep 6, 2020

Josephine Delrae Lockhart

1932 – 2020

"Well done, good and faithful servant"

Mrs. Josephine Lockhart, lovingly known as Delrae, transitioned home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020.  She was born on March 11, 1932 in Winston-Salem to Glenn and Mabel Perry.  She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Sep 6, 2020

Leroy Wall, III., 1956- 2020, life was well lived and well loved! The Lord called him home in peace at Forsyth Medical Center, with his family, friends, and love ones by his side. Lee was a beloved resident of the Belview Community. He attended N.C. State University with a major in Horticulture and was honorably discharged from the United...

Sep 5, 2020

Treasured memories find that on Tuesday, June 1, 1954, the world received Lois Carolyn Hicks, born to Henrietta Benson and John Pearl Hicks, where she attended Shiloh Baptist Church.

Lois attended St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School, graduated from George Washington High School in Danville, VA, and furthered her education at Winston-Salem State University where she graduated...

Sep 4, 2020

Mr. Brandon Geoffrey McManus, 29, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, September 11, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home. Private services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020.

Sep 3, 2020

Shelia Laverne Howard Moore unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Shelia was born on January 25, 1948 and was the seventh of nine children born to the late Lawrence S. Starks, Sr. and Cora Lee Harris Starks in Winston-Salem, NC.

She graduated from Atkins High School where she was a proud majorette.  After high school,...

Sep 3, 2020

Gale Traphine Wallace passed away peacefully Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center.  Gale was born September 25, 1951 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Lester M. Jones and Beulah Wallace.  Gale was preceded in death by her brother, Charles M. Wallace.

Gale attended Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic School and graduated from...

Sep 2, 2020

Warren Renwick was born October 10, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was one of nine children of the late Luther Renwick and Catherine Renwick. Warren departed this earthly life on September 2, 2020.  Warren attended Sunday School, B.T.U., and many other church activities at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC.  He received his education in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County...

Sep 1, 2020

Mrs. Delica L. Haywood, born November 26, 1937, departed this life on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  She was born in Belews Creek, NC to the late Grady Mills and Addie Dalton-Mills.  She was reared in life by a loving step-mother, Pearl Mae Mills.

She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools and was a graduate of Carver...

Aug 30, 2020

Ms. Valjean Harvey, 70, was born December 6, 1949 in Forsyth County, NC to Samuel Mickles Harvey and Dorothy Scales Harvey.  She departed this earthly life on August 30, 2020.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five siblings.

Left to cherish her memories are her brother, Barry (Margo) Harvey; nephew,...

Aug 29, 2020

Leroy "Roy" Worley passed away Saturday August 29, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center with his wife at his bedside. He was born January 29, 1932 in Marion, SC the fourth of five children of the late Sam and Mary Davis Worley.

Roy graduated first in his class at Marion County High School, joined the army and became...