obituaries

Jan 31, 2020

Ms. Mary Gladys Porter, 67, passed away January 31, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Delores Taylor officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Chapel.

Jan 31, 2020

Deacon Cornelius Scales, lovingly called "Bo-Peep" by many, was born July 22, 1927 and departed this life on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Deacon Scales retired from McLean Trucking Company after 42 years of service. He was a graduate of the class of 1944 from Atkins High School. He proudly served...

Jan 26, 2020

Antwan Lamarr Jones, "BUG", passed away on January 26, 2020.  He was born to Henry A. and Rita W. Jones on July 15, 1975.

Antwan was a soldier from the time he started walking until the Lord called him home.  We call him our soldier because he never gave into pain, agony, and suffering.  Antwan loved music,...

Jan 23, 2020

Ms. Jo Ann Frazier, 58, passed away January 23, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Robert Gaston officiating. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 12:30pm on Thursday at the Chapel.

Jan 18, 2020

Naomi Louise Jackson Jeffries was born to the late Robert D. Jackson and Minnie Bynum Jackson in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 13, 1927.

She was educated in the local public schools and graduated from Atkins High School in 1945.  In 1949, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Winston-Salem Teachers College.  During the...

Jan 16, 2020

Charlita C. Cardwell led a successful, multi-faceted life as an investor, attorney, philanthropist, twin sister, mother, and devoted wife with an unflappable grace and fashionable style that captivated everyone she met. Charlita passed away on January 16, 2020 in Manhattan, NY at the age of 46 surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina...

Jan 16, 2020

Kathy Craig Cannon, 65, passed away January 16, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, January 22, 2019 at Fellowship Church, Winston-Salem, NC. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Wednesday at the Church.

Jan 14, 2020

Dorothy Clayborn Allen peacefully transitioned into eternity on January 14, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born to the late William Clayborn and Rebecca Wells Clayborn in Lynchburg, SC. She later moved to Winston-Salem where she married the late Willis Allen Sr. Together, they had 6 children. And from those children came 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and...

Jan 9, 2020

Larian Koger was born on November 4, 1962 to Theodore Koger and Mattie Chick in Winston-Salem, NC.  He departed this earthly life on January 9, 2020.

Larian graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1981.  He worked 23 years for Conway and 5 years for Pet Dairy.  He was loved by family all over the country and...

Jan 8, 2020

Mr. Booker T. Williams, 86, passed away January 8, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Clarence Moore, Jr. officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 2:30pm until 3:00pm on Saturday at the Chapel.

Jan 5, 2020

Charles R Hall, Jr., 94, of Winston Salem, NC, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on January 5, 2020 at his home. Charles was born to the late Charles and Emma Hall. He was a native of Winston-Salem, NC, all his life, where he attended Atkins High School. He worked for Western Electric for over 30 years, until...

Jan 4, 2020

Orlando Eugene Scales, Jr. was born September 20, 1960 in Winston Salem, NC. He was the first born to the late Orlando Eugene Scales, Sr. and Barbara Davis Scales.  He transitioned from this earthly life on January 4, 2020.

"June" as he is affectionately known grew up in Winston Salem, NC and attended Forsyth County Schools. He...

Jan 3, 2020

Ms. Bessie Geraldine Davis, 81, passed away January 3, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Chapel.

Jan 1, 2020

Our beautiful Christmas Angel, Lizzie Crowder Wilson, was born December 25, 1935 to the late Louise Crockett and James Crowder in Lancaster SC. Sadly she departed this life on January 1, 2020 after an extended illness.

Moving to Forsyth County, NC at an early age, Lizzie attended the public schools. She later worked housekeeping jobs and at...

Dec 31, 2019

Mr. Willie Rogers, 91, passed away December 31, 2019.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30pm Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 1:30pm on Friday at the Chapel.

Dec 30, 2019

Mr. Shaquan Williams, 24, passed away December 30, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Friday, January 3, 2020 at St. John CME Church.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 12:30pm on Friday at the Church.

Dec 26, 2019

Angie Elaine Bethea, was born on March 11, 1960 and unexpectedly departed her earthly home on December 26, 2019.

She has left to cherish her memories two sons, Victor Bethea and Deon (Kaniah) Bethea; two daughters, Shantakiya (Ricky Davis) Bethea and Kiaira Bethea; three sisters, Carolyn (Reginald) Payne, Margaret (Thomas) Cramwell, and Mary (Eric) Wood; two brothers,...

Dec 25, 2019

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Rucker, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Nathan Scovens officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Thursday at the Church.

Dec 25, 2019

William Clement "Diamond" Boyce was born February 18, 1931 to the late Clement Owens and Emma Tate Boyce. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

He was born in Winston-Salem, NC and had resided in this city all his life. He worked for several companies over his life span – Hanes Hosiery, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...

Dec 25, 2019

Joy Fredrica Paige Jackson Adams passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Trellis Hospice Care of Winston-Salem, NC.  Joy was born on August 25, 1950 in Lanham, Maryland to Stanley Paige and Bruce Pugh Paige.  She accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and recently re-dedicated her life.  She was married to the late Richard Adams until...