Napoleon Crowell, Jr.
Nov 21, 2018
Bishop Napoleon Lee Crowell Jr., affectionately known to his family as "Bishop", "Pastor", "Father" and "Uncle Cripp", departed this life on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the age of 69 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 6, 1949, and was a product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, graduating from Carver High School...
Tiego Litlle
Nov 21, 2018
Tiego T. Little entered this life on October 31, 2006 to his parents, Verisia Jonna' Stephens and Terence Little. His twin brother, Tamarion, came bouncing out one minute later. The two loved each other and shared a bond as only twins can. They played together, wrestled together, laughed together, and of course the misbehaved as a team. Tiego departed...
Fernando Bray
Nov 20, 2018
Mr. Fernando Fonta Bray transitioned this life on November 20, 2018. He was the son of Immogene Bray and the late Julius Bray, Jr. of Winston Salem NC. Fernando graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1980 and matriculated to Winston Salem State University and graduated in 1987. While attending WSSU, Fernando studied Business Administration and became a member...
Linda Lineberger
Nov 18, 2018
Ms. Linda Lineberger, 63, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Oaks at Forsyth.
Memorial services will be held at 2:30pm Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 2:30pm on Saturday at the Chapel.
William Simons, Jr.
Nov 18, 2018
William Charles Simons, Jr., a.k.a. "Will", 16, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2018. He was born on December 28, 2001 in Winston-Salem, NC, the son of Penny Barr and William Charles Simons, Sr. Will was admired by his brother, Corey Simons and his sister, Ashley Simons. He was a member of New Direction Movement Cathedral Church.
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Mozelle Jones
Nov 18, 2018
Mozelle "Mo" Roach Jones transitioned to her heavenly home on November 18, 2018.
Mozelle was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 21, 1930 to Willie Mae Banner and George Roach. She attended 14 th Street School and Atkins High School. She also attended La'Mae Beauty College.
Mozelle was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church...
Eleanor Brown
Nov 18, 2018
Family focused, faith filled, strong and determined are all words that describe Eleanor Elaine Frazier Brown-a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Elaine was born on December 28, 1941 in Winston Salem, the fifth of six children born to the union of Erma Samuels Frazier and Edward Toby Frazier. She inherited a rich legacy of faith, family, leadership...
Abraham Peguero
Nov 18, 2018
Mr. Abraham Peguero, 24, passed away November 18, 2018.
Funeral services will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Carl Carter, Iii
Nov 17, 2018
Mr. Carl Carter, III, 67, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, November  26, 2018 at Agape Faith Church, Clemmons, NC.
Robert Phillips, Jr.
Nov 16, 2018
Robert "Bob", "Phil", "Baity" Phillips, Jr. was born on July 14, 1927 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Lillian Minor Phillips and Robert W. Baity. Bob was united in holy matrimony to Tonnie Hill Wilson on December 21, 1991.
Bob graduated from Atkins High School and upon graduation; he served in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable...
Tonya Bess
Nov 16, 2018
Tonya Glenn Bess, 51, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born on October 17, 1967, to Shirley Glenn and Leonard Glenn, Sr.
She was a prominent business owner of Sherrod's Beauty Salon and Prime Tyme Soul Food Cafe.
Awaiting her arrival were her father, Leonard Glenn, Sr.; her brother, Leonard...
Mary Jenkins
Nov 16, 2018
Mrs. Mary Fuller Jenkins, 87, transitioned peacefully from this life and entered the eternal kingdom on November 16, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Jeter White and John Fuller. Educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, Mary was a graduate of Atkins High School class of 1949 and a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for...
William Henry Payne, Sr.
Nov 15, 2018
Rev. William Henry Payne, Sr., 84, of Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, November 15, 2018 after an extended period of health challenges. He was a true soldier of the Lord and his departure can be expressed in the same words of the Apostle Paul in II Timothy 4:7: I have fought a...
Hazel Preston
Nov 15, 2018
Mrs. Hazel Preston, 92, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Evergreen Cemetery.
Gloria Elaine Fulton
Nov 12, 2018
Gloria Elaine Fulton, 69, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Tuesday at the Chapel.
Crystal Cuthbertson
Nov 11, 2018
Ms. Crystal Cuthbertson, 35, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.
Lewis Blackmon, Jr.
Nov 10, 2018
Lewis Michael Blackmon, Jr. was born to Lewis Michael Blackmon, Sr. and Lucille O. Taylor Fair on February 12, 1970 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the oldest of three siblings and was affectionately known as "Mike" to family and friends.
Lewis grew up in Winston-Salem and attended East Forsyth High School in Forsyth County. Lewis honorably served...
Michael Edward Bullock, Iii
Nov 9, 2018
Michael Edward Bullock, III was born in Forsyth County, NC on April 12, 1951 and departed this life on November 9, 2018. His family later relocated to Mt. Airy, NC where he graduated from J.J. Jones High School and attended Surry Community College. Michael worked as a committed employee for Forsyth Hospital for 44 years. He was also a...
Jospehine Wells Gwynn
Nov 7, 2018
Mrs. Josephine Gwynn, 75, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Friday at the Chapel.
Nicholas Hester
Nov 5, 2018
Dr. Nicholas Tremayne Hester, son of Virgil and S. Patricia Hester was born   May 19, 1981 in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended the public schools of Davidson County. Nicholas earned an undergraduate degree from Warren Wilson College, master's degree from Minnesota State University, and a doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In addition to his many...