obituaries

Feb 5, 2020

Dorsey Owens Wiley, Jr., departed this life on February 5, 2020 at his home in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born May 6, 1943 in Danville, VA. In 1953, his parents purchased land and built a home in Caswell County; this would become the family's home. Dorsey accepted Christ at an early age, and he was baptized at Blackwell Baptist...

Feb 4, 2020

Geoffrey Dion Williams was born December 20, 1978 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC to Jacob Cliffus Williams and Cynthia Lane Martin Williams. He was a forward for the Central Piedmont NCAAU Champions in 2001 and 2006. He graduated from the Bryan School of Business, UNCG on May 13, 2001. He married Kimberly Wiggins in 2002 in Raleigh,...

Feb 3, 2020

Mrs. Jennie Wallace, 89, of 3103 Hickory Tree Rd. in Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, February 10, 2020 at Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 Northampton Dr. W-S, NC with Bishop Daniel Salley, Jr. officiating and Apostle Ellen Searcy, Senior...

Feb 2, 2020

Mae Belle Ridgill Eccles, daughter of the late Thomas Ridgill, Sr. and Cleophas Tindal Ridgill was born February 8, 1927 in Manning, South Carolina. She was one of eleven children. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from State High School in 1947.

She was joined in holy matrimony to...

Jan 31, 2020

Mr. William Isaac, 78, transitioned from this earthly "vessel" on Friday, January 31, 2020 after an extended period of illness.  Although William was living at home with his lovely wife, he departed this life at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

William was born on September 16, 1941 in Dillon, SC to the late Mr. Orange and Mrs....

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.