Jessica Denise Starke
Jul 29, 2025
Jessica Denise "Niecy" Starke, a devoted mother, sister, auntie, niece, and cherished friend, peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital surrounded by family. Born March 27, 1970, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of Linda Starke Ashe and bonus daughter of the late Robert Allison Ashe.
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Kay Linda Greer Hampton
Jul 27, 2025
Kay Linda Greer Hampton, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her home, surrounded by love. Born on February 25, 1947, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Scurry and John Wesley Greer.
A proud graduate of Paisley High School,...
Leroy Hairston
Jul 27, 2025
Mr. Leroy D. Hairston, 34, passed away July 27, 2025 in Chicago, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 1:30pm on Sunday at the Chapel.
Jermaine Lamont May, Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Jermaine Lamont May Jr., 32, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 27, 2025. Born on July 28, 1992, in Winston- Salem, Jermaine was the beloved son of Michelle C. Moses and Jermaine May Sr.
Jermaine graduated from...
Dorothy Johnson
Jul 27, 2025
Deaconess Dorothy Ann Johnson February 5, 1944 – July 27, 2025
Deaconess Dorothy Ann Johnson, 81, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 27, 2025, at Brookridge Retirement Community, surrounded by her family.
Born on February 5, 1944, in Winston-Salem, NC, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of the late Clinton Lash, Sr....
Abron Griffin, Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
Abron Griffin Jr., 47, affectionately known by his family and friends as "Rocky" departed this life on July 20, 2025. Â Abron was born on January 26, 1978, to Ruby and Abron Griffin, Sr. in Winston-Salem, (Forsyth County) NC.
He was preceded in death by his father, Retired Master Sgt., Abron Griffin, Sr.; foster brother, Alexander Gregory; and...
Bobby Rudolph Spruill
Jul 19, 2025
Bobby Rudolph Spruill was born June 24, 1950 in Columbia, North Carolina. He was one of 13 children born to Reverend Otto Spruill Sr. and Blanche Spruill. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Billy, Otto Jr., and Larry; and his sister, Carolyn.
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Benjamin F. Humprey, Jr.
Jul 16, 2025
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Rev. Benjamin F. Humphrey, Jr., who went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on July 10, 1934, Rev. B.F. Humphrey Jr. lived a life marked by unwavering faith, tireless service, and the enduring work of his hands. Known and...
Tazhae Jamier Woods
Jul 13, 2025
Tazhae Woods was born on January 8, 2002, and sadly passed away on July 13, 2025. He was a shining light in the Winston-Salem, NC area. His spirit lives on through his loving family, including his devoted mother, Sandria Woods; and father, Anthony Fitzgerald Butler. Tazhae cherished his siblings: Jada Banks, Jazmyn Butler, ChaNiya Butler, Amiyah Butler, Anthony Butler,...
Arleigh Bryant
Jul 13, 2025
Arleigh Alexander Bryant, Jr., son of Arleigh Alexander Bryant, Sr. and Daisy E. Hicks, was born July 12, 1988, in Winston-Salem, NC. Â He was unexpectedly called to be with the Lord on July 13, 2025.
Arleigh attended Denbeigh High School, Class of 2006, in Newport News, VA and furthered his education at Strayer University. Â He was recently...
William Martin Chamberlain
Jul 13, 2025
William Martin "Bill" Chamberlain, the 2nd African American basketball player at UNC Chapel Hill was born on December 16, 1949 in Harlem, New York. Bill was the youngest son of the late Pearl and Martin Chamberlain. He received his early education in New York Public Schools and graduated from Long Island Lutheran High School in 1968. He was an...
Chozen Eziah Haney
Jul 12, 2025
Chozen Eziah Haney, who was born on April 21, 2025, peacefully passed in the arms of his parents on July 12, 2025.
Chozen was born far too soon but entered this world with a strength that defied his tiny frame. From his very first breath, he began a courageous battle in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where...
Rebecca Green
Jul 8, 2025
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant..." – Matthew 25:23
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the blessed age of 84, Mrs. Rebecca Jones Green was gently called home by her Heavenly Father—on the very day she was born into this world, she was also born into eternity. She passed peacefully, wrapped in the same grace and...
Loretta King Jackson
Jul 8, 2025
Loretta K. Jackson, 79, departed this life on July 8, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on September 16, 1945 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Floyd James Barber and Sallie Mae King. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Elbert Toby King and James Leroy King; an aunt, Almeana Little;...
Bronson King, Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bronson "Bonnie" King Jr
October 31, 1944 – July 6, 2025
Bronson "Bonnie" King, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC, entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and family. With a heart full of grace and a life marked by faith, Bonnie transitioned peacefully...
Thornton Eaton
Jul 5, 2025
Thornton Hairston Eaton was born on September 9, 1957. Â He departed this life on July 5, 2025. Â Thornton was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothea Eaton; two brothers, Charles Emerson and Bernard Thomas Eaton; and nephew, Eric Eaton.
He is survived by his brothers, Ricky (Denise) Eaton, Gerard (Sandra) Eaton, and Zeffrey (Brenda) Eaton;...
Marie Nesbit Hoyle
Jul 4, 2025
October 14, 1939 – July 4, 2025
Marie Nesbit Hoyle was born on October 14, 1939, to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Nesbit, Sr. in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. As the seventh of thirteen children, she grew up in a vibrant, close-knit family and received her education in the Murrell's Inlet Public Schools, Murrell's Inlet, SC and...
Teddy Lee Moore
Jul 4, 2025
Teddy Lee Moore was born April 30, 1948 to Howard Merrit and Dorothy Lee Moore. He departed this life on July 4, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Merrit and Dorothy Lee Moore; his sister, Cheryl Moore; and brothers, Michael Moore, Carl Moore and Thomas Jackson.
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Alphonzo Lee Carethers
Jul 2, 2025
Sunrise: December 2, 1949 ~ Sunset: July 2, 2025
I am free, praise the Lord I'm free! I'm no longer bound and no more pains afflicting me! My soul is resting and it's just a blessing! I was ready to take flight and now I am free and home at last!"
Hardworking, blessed, entrepreneur, family-oriented...
Glasco Rice, Sr.
Jun 30, 2025
Glasco "Bud" Mennaugh Rice, Sr., age 79, of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Born on February 23, 1946, Glasco proudly served in the United States Navy; where he received an honorable discharge and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He graduated from Atkins High School and later earned...