obituaries

Jul 29, 2020

Dorothy Drake McCarthy left earth for her heavenly home on July 29, 2020. Affectionately known as "Dot" by her family and friends, she was born one of twelve children to the late Walter Dove and Mae Etta Jones Drake.  Dorothy was born in Fayetteville, NC and graduated from E.E. Smith High School where she was an outstanding athlete in...

Jul 25, 2020

Ms. Katie Frances DeLapp, 78, of 1831 Disher Road, Winston-Salem, NC, transitioned from labor to reward Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her residence after an extended period of illness.  Born June 12, 1943 in Davidson County to the late Thelma Mae Banks and Frank Clark, she was raised by her uncle and aunt, the late Percy and Lillie Moore....

Jul 25, 2020

Mrs. Willie Davis, 80, passed away July 25, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 12noon until 5:00pm Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Private services will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2020.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

Jul 24, 2020

Ruby Mae Smith Greene

May 8, 1939 – July 24, 2020

On Friday, July 24,2020, Ruby Mae Smith Greene answered the call of our Lord and Savior surrounded by her grandchildren and was gracefully escorted to take her place in her heavenly home.  Ruby Mae was born in Darlington, South Carolina,...

Jul 22, 2020

Mr. Willie Henderson, affectionately known by his family and  friends as "Junior", "Pops", and "PaPa", departed this life for his eternal home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his residence. He was one of three children born to the late Mrs. Irene Henderson and the late Mr. Willie Henderson, Sr.  He was         preceded in death by one daughter, Candice...

Jul 20, 2020

Delores Jackson Wall was born March 17, 1943 to Estell J. Walters and George Jackson, Sr. She attended Atkins High School and continued her education at Carolina Business College.  She was outgoing, loved to sing, cook, and spend time with her family and friends.  Delores retired from RJ Reynolds where she worked for more than 30 years.

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Jul 19, 2020

Mr. John A. Thomas, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born on July 7, 1955 to the late Virginia Thomas and Samuel Belcher.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah Austin-Thomas; daughters, Dawn and Latosha Austin; son, John Thomas, Jr.; grandchildren, Antonia Myers, Brionna...

Jul 19, 2020

Mrs. Annie Ruth McEachin Parms was born July 25, 1937 in Robeson County, NC to the late Mr. Johnny McEachin and Mrs. Agnes McEachin.  She attended the Robeson County School System and graduated from Maxton High School where she excelled in basketball.  Mrs. Parms later met and married the man of her dreams, Johnny Parms, Jr. and to this...

Jul 19, 2020

Brenda LaJoyce Swinson was born September 7, 1956 to the late Hattie Posey Kilgore and Fred D. Swinson, Sr., in the city of Cairo, IL.  She graduated from Cairo High School where she went on to attend Job Corp in Cleveland, OH.  There she studied nursing and worked as a candy stripe at the local hospital.  She also attended...

Jul 18, 2020

Charles "Ray" Ellyet Miller Sr., son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Miller was born August 24, 1944 in Memphis TN.  He had one sister, Rebecca Lee Thomas, who preceded him in death.  Ray was baptized at an early age and for many years was a member of Morningstar United Holiness Church in Massillon, OH.

Ray graduated...

Jul 17, 2020

It is with immense poignancy that our family announces the passing of our dear loved one, James Ray Hampton, on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the age of 73 years. Ray will be affectionately remembered by his three loving children, Carolyn Lindsay, Vanlentesseon Wilson, Ray Wilson Jr.; his four siblings, Claude Edward Hampton, Ralph Hampton (Virgie), Juanita Warren Hampton,...

Jul 16, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Brown, 68, passed away July 16, 2020.

Private funeral services will be held.

Jul 15, 2020

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.  He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with...

Jul 15, 2020

II Corinthians 5:8…To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

David Calvin McQueen entered this life on a warm spring day of May 16, 1948 in Winston Salem, NC.

He departed this life on Wednesday July 15, 2020.

He was born to the late Pastor Joseph Kelly and...

Jul 15, 2020

Mrs. Eleanor Valeria Ford, 74, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina departed this life at home on July 15, 2020.

Born March 1, 1946 in Winston-Salem, NC, she was the daughter of Stacie Norman Wilson and Mary Gladys Barton Wilson.

She graduated from Paisley High School. Eleanor retired from RJ Reynolds where she worked as a handler....

Jul 13, 2020

James "Freddy" Glaspy, 84 years of age, was born on September 13, 1935 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  He passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020.

James was married to Ruby Glaspy for 52 years.  He worked as a machine operator at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for 35 years.  He enjoyed socializing with his friends and spending time...

Jul 12, 2020

Edelina "Ed" Miller Oliphant was born Dec 24, 1954 to the late Ernest B. and Marguerite W. Miller in Greensboro, NC. She is the youngest of three children. She took her heavenly flight on July 12, 2020.

Edelina grew up attending Guilford County Public Schools and she was awarded a scholarship to attend Margaret Hall Preparatory School....

Jul 11, 2020

Mr. Lonnie Ray Wellman, Jr., 64, passed away July 11, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, July 17, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.  Private funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

Jul 11, 2020

Kermit Pinkney, Sr. was born July 19, 1957 to the late Allen W. Pinkney, Sr. and Betty S. Pinkney. On the afternoon of Saturday, July 11, 2020, Kermit took his heavenly flight to behold his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Kermit was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a 1976 graduate of North Forsyth High...

Jul 9, 2020

Ms. Catherine Elizabeth Staplefoote was born in Winston-Salem NC on July 17, 1978 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital to Robert and Elizabeth Staplefoote. As a young child she was loved dearly by her older siblings, Teleah Michelle Roberts and Robert Earl Staplefoote, Jr.

All throughout her education she was a determined and high achieving student with her mind...