Tracey Meredith
Aug 11, 2019
On Wednesday, August 22, 1962 at 5:25pm our family was blessed with the entrance of Emma Ware Meredith's first grandson, Tracey Dorrell Meredith. "This brown-eyed baby boy stole his grandmother's heart from day one and became her world." She adored him and he was her little king. Tracey was the first of Margaret and Theodore Diggs' six children, Bomani,...
Martha Riley
Aug 7, 2019
We celebrate that God has called Martha Stephens Riley to join the heavenly angels.  Her service of remembrance will be held Monday, August 12, 2019 at New Bethel Baptist Church at 12:00noon.  Visitation will be at 11:00am until 12noon on Monday at the church. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will conduct final rites  at 6:00pm Sunday, August 11, 2019...
Vernola Denise Purvis Jackson
Aug 5, 2019
Mrs. Vernola Denise Purvis Jackson born May 3, 1951 to Benzena and the late James Purvis in Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on August 5, 2019 at Trellis Hospice Care. Vernola was married to Charles E. Jackson for 39 years and to this union a son, Charles E. Jackson, Jr. was born. Mrs. Jackson graduated from Atkins High School...
Melville Mauney
Aug 3, 2019
Melville Lander Mauney, 96, transitioned to his heavenly abode on August 3, 2019. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 12, 1923 to the late Rachford and Cora Johnson Mauney.
Lander graduated from Atkins High School and was a World War II Veteran who served in the United States Army as a Master Sergeant. Following his...
Diana Saunders
Jul 28, 2019
Minister Diana Legette Saunders, licensed and ordained to the gospel ministry, was born on June 18, 1956 to Brisco & Mamie Legette. A native of Mullins, South Carolina, she spent seventy-five percent of her life in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
She departed this life on July 28, 2019.
She was preceded in death by both parents;...
Randell Alfredine Cain, Sr.
Jul 27, 2019
Randell Alfredine Cain, Sr. peacefully took his heavenly flight from this earthly journey on the morning of July 27, 2019.
He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 22, 1942 to the late Mary Owens and William Henry Cain, Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Norma C. Jones.
He was a 1961...
Weldon Mashack, Sr.
Jul 26, 2019
Mr. Weldon Mashack, Sr., 89, passed away July 26, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Edward Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Friday at the Chapel.
Keith Ledbetter
Jul 26, 2019
Mr. Keith Ledbetter, 45, passed away July 26, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, August 2, 2019 at Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Chad Armstong, Officiant and Reverend Dr. Robert McGowens, Sr. of Greater Galilee Charlotte-Winston-Salem, NC, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be...
Esther Tripp Wilson
Jul 25, 2019
Esther Tripp Wilson, 83, passed away July 25, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Marvin Harley
Jul 24, 2019
Mr. Marvin Harley, 57, passed away July 24, 2019 at Silas Creek Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.
Mary Lee Clark
Jul 24, 2019
Mrs. Mary Lee Clark, 75, passed away July 24, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Saturday, August 3, 2019 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend James Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:30pm on Saturday at the...
James Edward Davis
Jul 22, 2019
Mr. James Edward Davis, 79, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Benbow Chapel AME Zion Church, East Bend, NC with Rev. Keith Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Benbow Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on...
Bruce Ziglar
Jul 21, 2019
Bruce Lenwood Ziglar went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2019, late evening unexpectedly at Forsyth Medical Center.
Bruce was born to the late Otis Ziglar and the late Anna K. Ziglar. Bruce was a dedicated employee of Titan Express as an Independent Contractor. He was a kind, smart man who was loved by...
Orlando Wright Davis, Sr.
Jul 20, 2019
Mr. Orlando W. Davis, 61, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Henry J. Wright officiating. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Sunday at the Chapel.
Viola Bridges
Jul 17, 2019
Ms. Viola Bridges, 87, passed away July 17, 2019 at The Oaks @ Forsyth.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, July 26, 2019 at Beulah Baptist Church, 5216 Arcadia Rd. Woodford, VA 22580. Interment will follow in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 7:00pm Thursday, July 25,...
Mary Mickens Hairston
Jul 17, 2019
Mary Mickens Hairston, 72, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on July 17, 2019.
She was born on February 19, 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Mary J. Mickens.
Mary was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She served well in the church. She was very active in church and other activities...
Harry Lee Jones
Jul 15, 2019
Deacon Harry Lee Jones departed this life on July 15, 2019. Mr. Jones was born in Williamsburg County, Lake City, SC on February 25, 1935.
Deacon Jones retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Ruthie Mae Catuns; and two sons, Harry Jones, Jr. and...
Eugene Belton, Sr.
Jul 14, 2019
Mr. Eugene Belton, 80, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Middle Fork Christian Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 12:30pm on Saturday at the Church.
Carrie Blakley
Jul 13, 2019
Carrie Blakley was born on April 12, 1962 in Winston-Salem, NC to Jesse Blakley and Margratha Forrest. She departed this life on July 13, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center.
Carrie was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC where she attended and graduated from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
Carrie was a loving and...
Elrita Brockman
Jul 12, 2019
Mrs. Elrita Crawford Brockman, 68, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Thursday at the Chapel. Interment will be held at 10:00am Friday, July 19,...