Raymond Goodyear, Jr.
Sep 27, 2026
Mr. Raymond Bernard Goodyear, Jr. was born March 4, 1951 in Marion, South Carolina to Raymond Goodyear, Sr. and Ollie Goodyear, the fifth or eight children. He was a 1970 graduate of Johnakin High School, Marion, SC.
Raymond was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister, Maxie Goodyear, Otis Goodyear, Beaulah Wilson and Meadow Goodyear.
He leaves to cherish memories...
Hal Forrest
Sep 22, 2026
Hal Forrest was born on March 15, 1944, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Mildred Allen and Hal McCollough. He peacefully passed away on September 22, 2026. Hal’s life was centered around his unwavering love for his daughters, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Allen and Hal McCollough; as well as his brothers, Floyd...
Annie Smith
Sep 19, 2026
Annie Lazelle Mitchell Smith
A CELEBRATION OF A REMARKABLE LIFE: There is glory in her story
Annie Lazelle Mitchell Smith was born in Forsyth County on April 15,1926 to William Robah and Lillie Mae Glenn Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Edward Smith. She joins and completes her family in heaven: Vecue, Larston, Belmont, Thelma, Bernita, Eldridge, Margaret...
Alease Gilliam
Sep 18, 2026
Alease Reed Gilliam
Sunrise: October 12, 1932 ~ Sunset: September 18, 2026
Alease Reed Gilliam peacefully departed this life on September 18, 2026, after a long and beautiful journey marked by faith, love, service, and devotion to family.
Born in Halifax County, Virginia, Alease was the daughter of Richard and Nannie Reed. Raised in rural Virginia, she learned the values of hard work...
Valeria Blue
Sep 18, 2026
Valeria K. Eccles Blue was born on April 13, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Velner Miller Sprinkle and George Eccles. Affectionately known as “Ouchie” and “MeeMaw,” Valeria attended Carver High School where she was the president of her freshman class, a majorette, a cheerleader, and valedictorian. Valeria continued her education at Russell’s Business School in Winston-Salem before beginning...
Shirley Addison
Sep 11, 2026
Shirley Addison, originally named Shellie Ruth Hart, was born on Wednesday, February 3, 1937 in Midland City, Alabama to the late Willie Hart of Dale County, Alabama and Shellie Bryant Hart, of Georgia.
Shirley began her education as a child in Dothan, Alabama, and continued her high school studies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
One Friday evening in Newark, New Jersey, in 1964, Shirley...
Helen Blackmon
Sep 10, 2026
Mrs. Helen Thompson Blackmon, affectionately known as “G Mama” by her great-grandchildren, was born on January 31, 1925, in Lancaster, South Carolina, to the late Selvyn Thompson and Lucinda Peay Thompson. Blessed with a long and meaningful life of 101 years, she accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Mount Carmel AME Zion Church in Lancaster,...
Sylviski Brown
Sep 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sylviski Van Brown
October 9, 1945 - September 9, 2026
Sylviski Van Brown, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on September 9, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1945, to the late Mr. Hazel Brown and Mrs. Elouise Brown in Newport News, VA.
Van was a gentle, kindhearted, and caring man whose life was marked by compassion...
Tara Grace
Sep 9, 2026
2 Timothy 4:7–8: "I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me.”
Tara Monique Harrington Grace was born on October 7, 1980, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, to the late Monroe Harrington and Tommicenia Pratt-Harrington. She departed this life on Wednesday, September 9,...
Rosalyn Evans
Sep 8, 2026
Rosalyn Delores Rivers Evans was born February 28, 1951 in Hendersonville, NC. She was the oldest daughter of Clinton Mitchell and Ruby Jackson Rivers. Rosalyn excelled in school and was in the first group of black students to integrate the city school system in 1965. She graduated with honors in 1969. She was one of the first five recipients of...
Vera Stepp
Sep 8, 2026
Vera Simms Stepp, age 80, a native of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Trinity Glen in Winston-Salem.
Vera was born on October 31, 1945, a proud Halloween baby, to Nathan H. and Rosebud J. Simms, the third of four children and the oldest daughter. She was educated at Diggs Elementary School, where her mother worked, and...
Demetria Austin
Sep 8, 2026
Demetria “ Dee” Austin gained her wings Tuesday September 8, 2026 at the age of 57. Dee as she was affectionately known as was born on December 16, 1968, the daughter of Barbara Cockerham and Richard Austin of Wilmington, NC. Dee was born and raised in Wilmington, NC and later moved to Winston-Salem, NC. Playing her beloved sports of volleyball...
Bertha Coleman
Sep 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bertha Cleo Coleman
Bertha Cleo Coleman, a native of Blair, South Carolina, in Fairfield County, was born on March 15, 1941, to the late John Merdis Coleman and Daphne Cleola McConnell Coleman. She was the sixth and youngest of six children born to this union.
Bertha was educated in Fairfield County and graduated from Liston High School. At...
Robbin Moore
Sep 6, 2026
Ms. Robbin Moore, 62, passed away September 6, 2026.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Elizabeth Sledge
Sep 4, 2026
It is with immeasurable sadness we announce the unexpected but peaceful passing of Elizabeth D. Walker Sledge, age 84, on September 4, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love, kindness, generosity, teaching, music and wisdom. She was born in Houston, TX to Amanda and Lloyd Walker and grew up surrounded by family, friends, community and music. She was...
Alphonzo Adiches, Sr.
Sep 4, 2026
Alphonzo Adiches, Sr., affectionately known by all as “Duke,” departed this life peacefully on September 4, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In his final days, Duke was surrounded by family and friends, allowing him to leave this life with the comfort of familiar voices and loving hearts. He believed in God and in the promise of heaven and carried within...
Linda Robinson
Sep 1, 2026
Linda Dianne Robinson was born in Sumter, South Carolina. Her journey took her to Brooklyn, New York, where she welcomed her first child. She later relocated to Seattle, Washington, where she welcomed her second child and continued raising her family.
After many years in Seattle, Linda retired and eventually made her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she spent her later...
Catherine Wharton
Aug 29, 2026
Ms. Catherine Wharton, 70, passed away August 30, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 1:30pm on Wednesday...
Della Bailey
Aug 27, 2026
Della Eve Bailey was born on September 4, 1956, to the late James and Inez Bailey in York, South Carolina. Della departed her life on August 27, 2026, at the age of 69.
Della earned her diploma from South Mecklenburg High School, and graduated from Montreat College.
Della was always smiling and had a laugh that caught the attention of all. She...
Edward Towner, II
Aug 27, 2026
Edward L. Towner II, affectionately known as “Chuckie”, was born on January 6, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Edward Lorenza and Marjorie Towner. Chuckie spent his formative years in Buffalo, New York. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and his family attended Durham Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church.
He was educated in the Buffalo Public School System, graduating...