obituaries

Oct 20, 2025

Stefan C. Morris was the son of Fred Morris, Jr., and Barbara Chisholm Morris.  He graduated from North Forsyth Senior High School in 1980.  He soon entered the workforce.  He was employed by Hackett Tractor and Trailer Repair.  He never met a stranger and enjoyed having conversations about computers, guns, photography, and family.

He was a devoted...

Oct 20, 2025

Margarette Taylor of 709 Woodland Ct. Winston-Salem, NC was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist due to respiratory issues.  Margarette was born in Wilkesboro, NC on April 13, 1938 and was the youngest daughter of Matt Sanders Taylor and Flossie Phillips Taylor.

She received her...

Oct 18, 2025

Ms. Vanderlyn Downing, 66, was born October 14, 1959 in Roper, NC.  She departed this life on October 18, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, October 25, 2025 at First Christian Church, 2320 Country Club Road W-S, NC 27104.

Oct 16, 2025

Rev. Dr. Michael Wayne Robinson peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2025, while at home surrounded by his beloved wife, Rev. Dr. Claire Robinson. They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary the day before on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Rev.  Robinson dedicated his life to spreading the gospel of our Lord and...

Oct 16, 2025

Mr. Milton F. Gaddy, 72 of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life, Thursday, October 16, 2025.

He was born to the late Herbert H. Gaddy and Margaret L. Hill Gaddy in Forsyth County. Milton attended Forsyth County Schools and received his GED from Forsyth Technical College. A retiree of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, his passions included cooking/grilling...

Oct 15, 2025

James Larry Cain, affectionately known as "Big Willie," was born on January 15, 1950, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Annie Mae Davis Cain and Ervin Julius Cain. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, he peacefully transitioned at Select Care in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, James Allen Cain and Ronnie (Adam)...

Oct 9, 2025

Lysandra Wanetta Gaddy Roane was born on December 25, 1954 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Dorothy Gaddy. She was 70 years old when she departed this earthly life on August 9, 2025 at Atrium Health in High Point, North Carolina.

Lysandra was a proud graduate of Winston Salem State University. She worked with Special...

Oct 1, 2025

Louis Little peacefully joined his heavenly father on October 1, 2025 surrounded by his beloved wife, Katherine, of 39 years. Louis was born in Wadesboro, NC on September 21, 1953 to the late Louise Little.  After graduating from Atkins High School in 1971, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served for 3 years.

Later...

Oct 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Samuel G. Puryear, Sr.

Samuel G. Puryear, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the age of 83. He passed peacefully in his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Born on September 28, 1942, in Winston-Salem, NC, Samuel was the beloved son of the...

Sep 25, 2025

Carolyn Lynette Harley peacefully passed from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 62.

Carolyn was born March 12, 1963, as the fourth child to Kay and Hensley Harley in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a 1982 graduate of West Forsyth High School. While she worked various jobs throughout her lifetime, Carolyn had a...

Sep 25, 2025

Born in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Saturday, May 29, 1948, to the late George C. and Annie Lee Crawford, Patricia Ann Scippio was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother sister, and dear friend. Pat departed this earthly home and entered her heavenly home on Thursday, September 25, 2025. "Pat", as she was affectionately known, received her education...

Sep 24, 2025

Toney Ray Tucker slipped quietly away at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, surrounded by loving family members. Toney, the youngest child of William "Russell" and Hazel Little Tucker, was born July 16, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland. Toney spent many years in Bloomington, Minnesota along with his late brother, Gordon. There Toney was employed as...

Sep 22, 2025

Mrs. Delores Butler, 83, passed away September 22, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon  on Monday at the Chapel. Interment will be held at 12:30pm Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC....

Sep 22, 2025

Linda Ann Clyburn, 75, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on December 3, 1949, in Shelby, North Carolina, to Julius and Lou Ivey Barron, Linda lived a life defined by warmth, faith, generosity, and devotion to the people she cherished.

A 1968 graduate...

Sep 22, 2025

To some he may be forgotten, to others just a part of the past-but to those who loved and lost him, his memory will forever last. A cluster of beautiful memories, sprinkled with tears, wishing God had granted us just a few more years.

Mr. Albert Hayes Penn, Sr. was born on December 5, 1942, in Winston-Salem,...

Sep 21, 2025

Lionel Nathaniel Finley, Sr. was born in Hampton, Virginia on August 31, 1948 to the late Mary Ruffin. He was the eldest of three children and grew up in the surrounding community.

Lionel earned his education at Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia, where he was an avid athlete. He excelled on the football field as a...

Sep 20, 2025

Corliss Anita Cook, 70, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2025.

Born August 31, 1955, in Winston-Salem, she was the beloved daughter of the late James and Theresa Duren. Corliss was a dedicated employee of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center until her retirement. Known for her impeccable fashion sense and...

Sep 15, 2025

Bruce David Bradsher was born July 16, 1949 to Luster David and Alma Winstead Bradsher in Hurdle Mills, NC. Bruce went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2025. He became a member of Union Grove Baptist church at an early age. He attended Central High School in Hillsboro, NC and later received his GED. He served...

Sep 14, 2025

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

With heavy hearts and deep respect, we gather to celebrate the life of Ronda Larochelle Hairston, affectionately known as "Lori", of Winston-Salem, NC.  Born on July 13, 1974 in Winston-Salem, NC, Lori unexpectedly passed away on September 14,...

Sep 12, 2025

Johnny Howard Harris was born on March 8, 1939, in Forsyth County to Reverend Willie McGee Harris and Mozelle Miller Harris.  He passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness.

Johnny grew up in Walkertown, NC where he resided most of his life.  He retired from R.J. Reynolds...