John Henry Squire
Jun 8, 2019
Mr. John Henry Squire, 56, passed away June 8, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. officiating. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Tuesday at the Church.
Bobby Ray Taylor Carpenter, Sr.
Jun 7, 2019
Mr. Bobby Ray Taylor Carpenter, Sr. was born to Katie McKay Carpenter and the late J.T. Taylor on June 6, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC. Bobby graduated from RJ Reynolds High School. He was an employee at Arbor Acres. Bobby was a member of Union Baptist Church at an early age. Bobby, better known as "Big Bob," was a kindhearted...
Erma Rice
Jun 3, 2019
Mrs. Erma Bryant Rice, 101, passed away June 3, 2019 at the Rose Tara Senior Living, King, NC.
Graveside services will be held at 12noon Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Evergreen Cemetery.
Benita Ruffin Buckley
Jun 2, 2019
Benita Ruffin Buckley was born in Durham, North Carolina on October 10, 1980. She was the second child of Avon Long Ruffin and the late Benjamin S. Ruffin. She was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System graduating from West Forsyth High School in 1998.
Benita attended Hampton University where her major was Nursing. She worked...
Earnestine Horne
Jun 2, 2019
Earnestine Johnson Horne was born March 5, 1932 in Wadesboro, North Carolina, Anson County to David Johnson and Nezzie Gaddy Johnson. She transitioned into glory on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Earnestine attended Kingsville High School where she lettered in basketball. She was the Head Majorette for the Kingsville High School Marching Band. Earnestine furthered her education and...
Erma Covington
Jun 2, 2019
Mrs. Erma Jean Downing Covington, 76, passed away June 2, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home,
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ray Watlington officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon...
Donna Cook
May 31, 2019
Ms. Donna Cook, 68, passed away May 31, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dewayne Wade officiating and Pastor Michael Tyree eulogist. The family visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Sunday at the Chapel....
Helen Wolfe
May 30, 2019
Ms. Helen Wolfe "Sug", quietly departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Early Crutchfield and Janie Mae Dendy. Sug was born September 6, 1956 and was a graduate of Central High School.
Sug was a member of the North Point Baptist...
Cynthia Coles
May 26, 2019
Mrs. Cynthia Coles, 61, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Phillip Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 1:00pm on Friday at...
Patricia Nesmith
May 23, 2019
Patricia Ann Nesmith was born May 28, 1951, the only daughter of Willie Belle Nesmith and John Williams. She departed this earthly life on May 23, 2019.
"Pat", as she was affectionately called, had three brothers, Tommie Lee Nesmith, Don Cornell Nesmith, and John Wayne Nesmith.
Pat graduated from Anderson High School, attended Forsyth Technical...
Angelo Johnson
May 22, 2019
Pastor Angelo Denorris Johnson, affectionately known as "Nod," peacefully made his transition to Eternal Rest at the Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro, NC on May 22, 2019. Â He was born August 23, 1961 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Mr. Jake Jack Johnson Jr. and Mrs. Jeanette Young Johnson. He attended the local schools and graduated from Parkland...
Jay Perrie Bailey
May 21, 2019
Mr. Jay Perrie Bailey, 53, son of Beaufort and Pollye Bailey, was born December 26, 1965 in Washington, North Carolina. He departed this earthly life on May 21, 2019 at his home in High Point, North Carolina.
Mr. Bailey attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools, graduating from West Forsyth High School. He later enrolled at Winston-Salem State...
Fred Hawkins, Iii
May 21, 2019
Fred Douglas Hawkins, III of Winston-Salem, NC, known to family and friends as "Freddie Bandz", joined the heavenly angels on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Fred was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Fred Douglas Hawkins Jr. (Susan) and Tonya Gary Waldo (Jeffrey). Freddie attended Mt. Tabor High School, where he gained a passion for writing and producing his own music....
Mamie Adams
May 20, 2019
Mrs. Mamie Adams, 76, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Church.
Louise Lowery
May 19, 2019
Louise R. Lowery was born December 7, 1928 in Darlington, South Carolina, to the late Marian and Carl Richardson. She went home to be with her Father, Jesus, on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
Louise was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1947. She...
Jalen Cockerham
May 18, 2019
Mr. Jalen Cockerham, 23, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Sunday at the Church.
Private burial services will be held at a later time.
Dequincy Currence
May 16, 2019
DeQuincy Currence, aka "Quincy", 84, was born September 26, 1934 in York, SC to the late John Andy and Clara Currence. He departed his earthly life on early Thursday morning, May 16, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after battling cancer for several years.
Quincy served in the United States Army and afterwards was employed...
Barbara Ann Williams Howard
May 14, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Ann Williams Howard was born May 19, 1948 to Edward and Lillie Mae Nickerson and transitioned to her Heavenly home on May 14, 2019.
She was a 1966 graduate of Atkins High School and a dedicated member of Mt. Nebo Outreach Church where she served as a youth leader.
Barbara was preceded in...
Mamie Gilliam
May 14, 2019
Ms. Mamie Plummer Gilliam, 93, transitioned on May 14, 2019 at her home following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Reuban Gilliam, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on...
Gloria Stinson
May 13, 2019
Gloria Bitting Stinson, affectionately known as "Nana", was born to Andrew Bitting and Katherine Watts in Winston Salem, NC on December 27, 1935. She transitioned from this life and went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2019.
She graduated from Atkins High School and entered Forsyth Tech School where she secured a certificate in...