obituaries

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...