David Springs Edwards
Aug 18, 2026
David Springs Edwards gained his wings on August 18, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1957, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late David and Barbara Edwards. He attended Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1975.
In 1977, David proudly joined the United States Army, serving his country as a Specialist Four with the 82nd...
Debborah Lindsay
Aug 16, 2026
Debborah Marlene Truesdell Lindsay gained her wings on Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was born on December 20, 1957 in Richmond, VA to the late Fred Lee Truesdell and Mildred Walls Truesdell.
Debborah spent her formative years at Catholic school at St. Benedict the Moor and Bishop McGuinness and graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1976. Debborah attended Spelman College...
Thomas Penn, Sr.
Aug 14, 2026
Thomas Everette Penn, Sr. departed this life peacefully on August 14, 2026. He was born on August 31,1946, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Minnie T. Penn and Willie Ervin Penn, Sr.
Thomas was educated in the Forsyth County School District before choosing to serve his country. He proudly joined the United States Marine Corps (SEMPER-FI), where he diligently served...
Catherine Harper
Aug 13, 2026
Mrs. Catherine Harper, 82, passed away August 13, 2026.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at North Point Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon...
James Ford, Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
James “Jimmy” Franklin Ford, Jr., beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, in-law, friend and neighbor, transitioned peacefully from his home in Winston-Salem to the Holy City of God on August 12, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 67.
One of four children of Parphinia (née Hannon) and James Franklin Ford Sr., Jimmy was born, raised, and lived...
Roosevelt Samuels
Aug 11, 2026
Roosevelt Samuels, 87, son of the late Pastor William Edward and Beatrice Rucker Samuels, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was born June 28, 1939, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Roosevelt was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. He graduated from Atkins High School where he was an outstanding football player, and he earned the...
David Heilig
Aug 11, 2026
On August 11, 2026, David L. Heilig, age 73, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Louise Heilig, at his side. David was born on February 12, 1953, in Salisbury, NC to the late Cindy Louise Hawkins and Robert Heilig.
In 1982, David met Louise Davis Heilig. They married in 1983, beginning a lifelong love story...
Charlene Ross
Aug 9, 2026
Ms. Charlene Yvette Ross, 69, passed away August 9, 2026.
Services will be held at 8:30am Friday, August 21, 2026 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held at 11:00am Friday, August 21, 2026 in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.
Helen Fair Covington
Aug 9, 2026
Helen Gertrude Fair Covington was born June 24, 1946 at Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Evelina Brown Fair and Waddell Alexander Fair, Sr.
Helen was educated in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, a graduate of Paisley Senior High School. She attended Winston-Salem State University and graduated from Forsyth Technical Institute. Through...
Louise Meredith
Aug 4, 2026
Louise Lewis Meredith
December 17, 1927 – August 4, 2026
Louise Lewis Meredith, lovingly known by many as “Ms. Louise,” “Ms. Merdy,” and “Ma Lou,” was born on December 17, 1927, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Laura and Herbert Lewis. One of 20 children, Louise was raised with the values of faith, family, hard work, and caring for others,...
Darlene Gibbs
Aug 4, 2026
Darlene Diane Dorsey Gibbs, affectionately known as Mama Gibbs, was born to the late Martin and Pearl Dorsey on March 13, 1949, in Atlantic City, NJ. She passed away and left this earth on August 4, 2026, at the age of 77. She entered into her new heavenly home with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Jesus...
Sheila Brown
Aug 2, 2026
Sheila Renee Brown, affectionately known as “Miss Brown,” peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1961, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Elmer Brown Sr. and Mozelle (Gray) Johnson. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who dedicated her life to serving and helping others.
Miss Brown...
Timothy Thompson
Aug 1, 2026
Mr. Timothy Murrell Thompson, age 74, was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1952, in Winston-Salem, NC, the 9th son born to John and Ruth Thompson. He departed this earthly life on August 1, 2026. He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and attended Norfolk State University. He was a caregiver and served his clients with professionalism and dignity.
At Bethlehem Missionary...
Estella Bitting
Jul 30, 2026
Ms. Estella ‘Lacie’ Bitting, 74, of Greensboro, NC transitioned Thursday, July 30, 2026. The fourth of ten children born to Mrs. Callie Odella Hunter Bitting, Lacie was known for her love of cooking, baking and catering. She often shared meals with co-workers, and during celebrations of family and friends. Known for her abiding love for her nieces and nephews, Lacie’s...
Angela Lewis
Jul 29, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angela “Angie” Yvette Lewis, a beloved daughter, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, loving fiancée, caring sister, aunt, cousin, and treasured friend. Angela peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 29, 2026, at the age of 50. Angela was born on October 6, 1975, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Angela graduated from Mount Tabor High...
Lou Eva Gwyn
Jul 29, 2026
Lou Eva Atwater Gwyn, affectionately known as "Lou", was born on May 12,1935 to the late Lewis and Lucille Miles Atwater in Alamance County, North Carolina. She departed this life on July 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
At a young age, Lou relocated to Winston-Salem, North Carolina and became a proud graduate of Atkins High School. She later attended...
Paul Landingham, III
Jul 28, 2026
With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we celebrate the life of Paul G. Landingham, III, who peacefully departed this life on July 28, 2026, at the age of 61. He was the son of Paul Landingham, II and Nettye Hayes Landingham. He received his formal education from the WS/FC School System, and he was a dedicated employee of Colins BE...
James Rousseau, II
Jul 26, 2026
James Arthur Rousseau, II departed this life on July 26, 2026. He was born July 16, 1940 in Adah, PA to the late Nettie Rousseau Smith and James Arthur Rousseau. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine R. Rorie.
He was a graduate of Atkins High School (class of 1958), received his BS Degree...
Mamie Lawrence
Jul 25, 2026
Mamie Rutledge Lawrence, 91, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by loved ones after a brief period of illness. Mamie was born December 7, 1934 to the late Eva Dale Rutledge in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Mamie was raised and educated in Winston-Salem where she graduated from the historic Atkins High School. Mamie furthered...
John Smith
Jul 25, 2026
John Lee Smith was born on September 27, 1938, in Kentucky to the late Kelly O. Smith and Laura Bell Adams Smith. He departed this life on July 25, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
John received his education through the Clark County Public School System and proudly served his country in the United States Military. He was united in marriage to...