obituaries

Aug 21, 2020

Angela White Mallory was born in Columbia, SC on May 23, 1968 to Ralph White, Sr. and Bettie A Saleem.  She passed away peacefully August 21, 2020.  The family relocated to Winston-Salem, NC after her father's military tour.  She graduated from West Forsyth High School, attended Sister Clara Muhammad where she became a teacher after high school, and attended...

Aug 20, 2020

Mr. Walter Pone, Sr., 49, known as "the Rolla, Pimpin, G-Money, Lil Richard, Daddy, and Pop-Pop" was born on March 16, 1971 in Philadelphia, PA to Betty Jean Shepard and Fisher Pone, Sr. Shortly afterward, he moved to Gary, Indiana and was raised by his uncle John Lee Pennix and Aunt Ruth. During his life he resided in many...

Aug 18, 2020

Tillackdarry Roopchan, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC earned his heavenly wings on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. His belief in God was his firm foundation and his memories will always be in our hearts.

Tillackdarry "Papa T" was born December 4, 1939 in Guyana, South America.  He pursued his calling and...

Aug 18, 2020

In his infinite wisdom and goodness, God called one of his servant's home. Mrs. Doris Smith Herrell, 88, passed away surrounded by love at her home, on August 18, 2020.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo Lincoln Smith and Vivian Peacock Smith.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years,...

Aug 16, 2020

Emmanuel Gye Collins, Sr. was born February 22, 1931 in Sapele, Nigeria, West Africa to Thomas Bodio Collins and Elu Grace Keke Collins. On Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Oak Forest Health & Rehab in Winston-Salem, NC, Emmanuel departed this world for the place where there is no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.

He...

Aug 15, 2020

Mr. Aaron Lamar Shepherd, age 28, a loving father, son, brother and friend departed his life unexpectedly on August 15, 2020. He was born June 11, 1992 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Lavonia Denise Shepherd and Orlando Lemar Small.

Aaron Shepherd, known as "Lil A" was a longtime resident of Winston-Salem. He was educated in Forsyth County...

Aug 15, 2020

Mr. James Benson Dunlap, 94, of Kernersville, NC passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, August 21, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

Aug 15, 2020

Decorace Ryan Hopkins, aka "Big D" of 223 Countryside Ct., Winston Salem, North Carolina was born July 22, 1990 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Sgt. Rebecca Olivia Stokes Hopkins (Ret.) U.S. Army and Rudolph Murphy (Ret) U.S Navy. He passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2020 at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

He was a lifelong...

Aug 11, 2020

Sharon Diane Young was born on May 18, 1952 to the late Pauline Blair Rodman and Eulace Rodman. She worked as an Administrative Clerk for Bowman Gray School of Medicine for many years. Sharon was an enthusiastic conversationalist who always found the right words to share at the right time. She enjoyed great music, collecting jewelry and coins. ...

Aug 8, 2020

Albert Lewis Hampton, Sr., of Roanoke, VA passed away on August 8, 2020 at Sovah Health Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, VA. He was the son of the late James Robert and Millie Hampton.

Pvt-2 Albert L. Hampton, Sr. was a proud member of the United States Army as a 1 st Airborne Ranger and also received a...

Aug 8, 2020

Annie "Anne" Lee Hayes Phillips transitioned peacefully from labor to reward on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on November 28, 1930 in Winston-Salem, N.C., she was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rosa Covington Hayes; her sister, Viola Glenn; and her brother, John Washington.

Educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth...

Aug 4, 2020

Herman  Matthew  Burney,  Sr.  (affectionately  known  as  'Boo-Man'), born  on  November  23,  1927  was  called  to  his  heavenly  home  on August  4,  2020.

Herman  received  his  elementary  and  high  school  education  in  the Alexandria,  VA  and  Salisbury,  NC  Public  Schools  and  earned  both BS  and  MS  degrees  in  Chemistry  from  NC  A&T  State  University; moreover,  he  earned ...

Aug 3, 2020

Norman Richard Brunt was born to James Nebraska Cloud and Vivian Brunt on February 11, 1947. He departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.

He was a graduate of Atkins High School. He also served in the United States Air Force. He was self-employed and the owner/operator of Brunt Upholstery.

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Aug 2, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Mae Mangus was born July 7, 1944 in Stokes County, NC to the late Irea Smith and the late Doretha Simmons Smith. She was a widow of the late Donald A. Mangus, Sr. She departed this life on Sunday, August 2, 2020.

For many years she was a seamstress at Indera Mills until she retired.   ...

Aug 1, 2020

Richard Witherspoon departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to Tom N. Witherspoon Sr. and Kathleen J. Witherspoon Hearn on June 1, 1932 and was a native of Salisbury, North Carolina.  Richard is survived by his wife of 50 years, Louise Witherspoon.

Richard was educated in the Salisbury...

Jul 31, 2020

Billy Frank Rucker earned his heavenly wings on July 31, 2020.  He resided at Oak Forest Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility until his transition.  He was born in Mocksville, NC to Bishop Rucker and Mamie Wansley Rucker on November 4, 1932.  He married Margie Conrad Rucker and they had three children, Cynthia Rucker Collins (Roosevelt), Billy Frank Rucker, Jr. and...

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,...