obituaries

Oct 24, 2018

Mrs. Maria Anthionette Giles Cody, 59, peacefully departed this life and went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Royal Park Rehabilitation & Health Center in Matthews, NC following an extended period of illness.  She was preceded in death by sons, Tori J. Cody and Samuel J. Cody II; and her mother, Mae Frances...

Oct 21, 2018

Mrs. Doris Loretta Sherard Morrison, 85, was born November 9, 1932 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late John and Mary Sherard. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was a graduate of Atkins High School and attended Winston-Salem State University. She retired from Forsyth Medical Center after over 20...

Oct 19, 2018

Ruby Jean Royal, 79, went home to be with God on Friday morning, October 19, 2018. She was born July 31, 1939, in Morven, NC to the late Massey Junior Smith and Lizzie Myers Smith Chambers.  She confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at age twelve and joined the Galilee AME Zion Church where she remained a...

Oct 15, 2018

Mr. Dallas Ray Stewart, 70, passed away October 15, 2018 at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.  The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Tuesday at the Chapel.

Oct 13, 2018

Mr. Richard Dixon, 88, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Mendez officiating.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Thursday at the Church....

Oct 13, 2018

Mrs. Jenny Foster Fox, 83, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Silas Creek Manor.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Perry Hopper eulogist. The family visitation will be held from 2:30pm until 3:00pm on Thursday at the Chapel.

Oct 13, 2018

Terence Xavious Little departed this life on October 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Alander Hemphill.

He leaves to cherish his memory Jonna Stephens, his devoted partner for over 20years; their children:  Devonta' Stephens, Tiego Little, Tamarion Little, and Nigeria Little; one grandson, Jalen Stephens; his siblings: two sisters, Krystal R....

Oct 12, 2018

Mr. Bernard Edward Byrd was born on November 4, 1942, and departed his earthly life on Friday October 12, 2018. He gained his heavenly wings, and was reunited with his loved ones who have gone on before: his wife, Brenda J. Byrd; mother, Ruby E. Byrd; father, Ephraim C. Byrd; and sister, Dianne Byrd Ross.

At an...

Oct 11, 2018

Mr. Bobbie Lee Kirkland, Sr. "Skeeter", 72, was the first-born son of the late Robert and Mildred Joyner Kirkland. He was a 1964 graduate of Paisley High School and was extremely proud to continue and complete his education at Winston-Salem State University. After graduating Paisley High School, Bobbie joined the US Navy. He served as a rank of E4...

Oct 8, 2018

Mr. Howard Terrell Powell, 79, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation will be held from 3:00pm until 3:30pm on Saturday at the Chapel.

Oct 7, 2018

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."    Matthew 11:28

Angela Nicole Dowd, also known to many as "Angie" was born November 18, 1975 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Robert and Della Dowd.   She answered God's calling and received her heavenly wings on Sunday, October 7, 2018 after a...

Oct 7, 2018

Virgil McKinely McNeill, affectionately known to family and friends as "Kenny", "Kenny Mac", and "Unk", was born July 25, 1949 in Bladen County, North Carolina to the late Legoston and Rossie Singletary McNeill.  He departed this life October 7, 2018.

Kenny attended Fourteenth School in Winston Salem, NC and Spaulding Monroe High School in Bladenboro, NC where...

Oct 7, 2018

Christopher Steven Young, 28, of 3904 Marchester Way, Greensboro, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Mr. Young was born on December 8, 1989 in Winston-Salem, NC to Ms. Cynthia Diane "Dodie" Young.  Christopher was a member of the first graduating class of the School of Computer Technology at Simon Green Atkins High School in 2008. On his...

Oct 5, 2018

Alease Virginia Bowles Loggins was born in Martinsville, VA on September 11, 1935.  She was the oldest of five children born to Tommy and Irene Bowles. Her husband, David C. Loggins and her son, Stanley J. Loggins preceded her in death.

Alease graduated from Albert Harris High School at the age of 16.  She married her husband...

Oct 5, 2018

Jacob R. Hopkins was born on April 25, 1949 to the late Willie and Marion Lomax Hopkins in Monroe, NC.  He left his humble earthly home in Rural Hall, NC in route to his Heavenly Palace on Friday morning, October 5, 2018.  October 5 is a truly blessed date given that it is the date of Jacob's transition and...

Oct 4, 2018

"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, external in the heavens" II Corinthians 5:1

Mrs. Vivian Thomas Webber, a long-time resident of Winston-Salem, NC, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 4, 2018 at the Regency of Pineville Assisted...

Sep 27, 2018

Gail C. Dubose transitioned to eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at her home.

Gail was born on March 28, 1949. She was a graduate of Paisley Sr. High School and Russell Business School. She retired from AMP (T.E. Connectivity) after 25 years of service.

Gail grew up as a member of...

Sep 26, 2018

Edward Lee Duren, Jr. was born April 4, 1946 in Winston- Salem, North Carolina.  He was the oldest son born to the late Edward Lee Duren Sr. and Emma Sue (Thompson) Duren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Leon Duren.

Edward graduated from Atkins High School where he excelled not only in academics but...

Sep 23, 2018

Retired Coast Guard Veteran James Emanuel Ray of Winston-Salem, NC was born October 15, 1953 to Walter Ray Jr. and Clementine Ray. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, September 23, 2018, into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. James served in the United States Coast Guard for 22 years. After that, he spent a good...

Sep 22, 2018

Mrs. Annie Mae McConnell was born to Willie Grier and Ellen Grier on May 3, 1930 in Greenville, SC.  They relocated to Winston-Salem, NC where she grew up and received her education.  As a young woman, Annie met the love of her life, Thomas P. McConnell.  They married on September 14, 1948 and to this union was born 5...