obituaries

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...

Dec 23, 2019

Revelation 21:4 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

Mrs. Sarah Frances Glenn "Sweet Pea" Thomas a loving mother, sister, friend and missionary. She joined her heavenly father on...

Dec 23, 2019

Bro. Donald Raye Jordan, 73, was born December 15, 1946 in Winston-Salem, NC to Allen and Dilcie Fee Jordan.  Donald left with an angel of God to live with his heavenly father on Monday, December 23, 2019.

Donald Jordan was affectionately known as "DJ" and was a graduate of Atkins High School, Class of 1966.  Following high...

Dec 22, 2019

Today we celebrate the well-lived life of our beloved Jerry Lee Hairston, Sr.  He has taken his seat at the welcome table greeted by his parents, Oldis Phillips and Ellen Hairston; three siblings; and other loved ones who preceded him in death.

A Winston-Salem native, Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Atkins High School.  Upon graduation, Jerry...

Dec 20, 2019

Jerell Lamont Cohen of Winston-Salem, NC passed on December 20, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

Jerell was born in Newark, NJ on June 14, 1976 to his mother, Uverna Williams and father, Earl Cohen.

Jerell attended Westside High School. Later, he relocated to North Carolina where he met his...