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Find Russell Funeral Home Obituaries and Confirm Service Details
Looking for Russell Funeral Home recent obituaries? The Winston-Salem funeral home’s official website publishes obituary notices and individual memorial pages. Start with the person’s name, then check the full notice for funeral arrangements, viewing information, family tributes and burial details.
Russell Funeral Home is located at 822 Carl Russell Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. The official telephone number is 336-722-3459.
Source review: October 15, 2026. Obituary listings and funeral arrangements may change. This is an independent guide, not the funeral home’s website.
Quick Answer: Where Are the Recent Obituaries?
Russell Funeral Home
The funeral home’s obituary section is the primary place to find its published memorial notices for Winston-Salem and surrounding communities.
Open the Full Memorial
Match the name, date and family information. Read the complete notice rather than a search-result preview.
Confirm Before Travel
Call Russell Funeral Home if the service is soon, details conflict or you need accessibility information.
Recent Notices Published by Russell Funeral Home
The following names and dates were visible on the funeral home’s official obituary listings during the October 15, 2026 review. These are examples from the published archive, not a continuously updated feed.
| Person | Listed date | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Creswell | October 10, 2026 | Russell official obituary listings |
| Ed Cross | October 6, 2026 | Russell official obituary listings |
| Thomas Winningham, Jr. | September 29, 2026 | Russell official obituary listings |
| Adolphus Haney | September 28, 2026 | Russell official obituary listings |
| Raymond Goodyear, Jr. | September 27, 2026 | Russell official obituary listings |
| Delores Wylie | September 23, 2026 | Russell official obituary listings |
For notices added after this review, use the current official obituary listing. Scroll through newer entries and use the page navigation to reach older notices.
How to Find a Russell Funeral Home Obituary
Make Sure You Found the Correct Person
A matching name is a starting point, not proof of identity. Compare several details before sharing an obituary.
| Check | What to compare | When to investigate further |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | First, middle, surname, maiden name or nickname | A name or initial does not match |
| Age and dates | Age, birth year and death date | The age or year is different |
| Relatives | Spouse, parents, children or siblings publicly identified | Family details are unfamiliar |
| Local area | Winston-Salem, Forsyth County or another known community | The place is unrelated |
| Funeral provider | The funeral home listed in the memorial | The provider is a different Russell business |
Russell Funeral Home Address, Phone and Directions
Russell Funeral Home, Inc.
822 Carl Russell AvenueWinston-Salem, NC 27101
Telephone: 336-722-3459
Fax: 336-631-8268
The funeral home’s official site says its facilities have accessible entrances.
Before You Travel
- Confirm the service is at this address rather than a church or cemetery.
- Ask which chapel or entrance to use.
- Check visitation and funeral start times separately.
- Ask about wheelchair access or other arrangements if needed.
- Confirm parking when attending a large service.
Use the official Russell Funeral Home location page for facility information and directions. For a direct question, use its contact form.
What Funeral and Memorial Details Should You Check?
Visitation and Wake
Check the date, start and end time, public/private status and venue. A viewing may take place before the funeral.
Funeral or Memorial
Confirm the officiating location, start time and any separate family visitation or procession information.
Graveside Service
Check the exact cemetery name and town. The graveside location may be different from the funeral home.
Livestream
Only use a video link provided by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial page.
Flowers and Donations
Follow the family’s stated preference. Verify charity payment websites before donating.
Guestbooks
Keep messages respectful and avoid publishing private phone numbers, addresses, medical information or financial details.
What Areas Does Russell Funeral Home Serve?
Russell Funeral Home describes itself as serving the Winston-Salem area, Davie County and surrounding Triad communities. It states that the business has served families since 1939.
Winston-Salem
Primary funeral-home location in Forsyth County.
Forsyth County
Consider nearby communities such as Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville and Rural Hall when searching a person’s local connections.
Davie County and Triad
Check Mocksville, Advance or other known family locations when the full obituary is difficult to find.
Can’t Find a Russell Funeral Home Obituary?
Search the Surname Only
Remove the middle name, spelling variations and uncertain dates. Browse surrounding entries.
Look for a Maiden or Former Name
Some notices use a person’s legal name, while relatives know them by a nickname or previous surname.
Check Another Funeral Home
Not every Winston-Salem death is handled by Russell Funeral Home. Search the original newspaper or family-announced provider.
Allow for Publication Timing
An obituary may be posted after arrangements are finalized. Some families choose private arrangements or no public announcement.
For broader guidance, see our obituary search guide.
Forsyth County Death Certificates: Fees, Eligibility and Ordering
When a death occurred in Forsyth County, the Forsyth County Register of Deeds is an important local starting point for certified death records.
| Record or service | Official listed fee | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Certified death certificate | $10 | For eligible requesters |
| Uncertified copy | $0.50 | For informational use, not certified legal proof |
| Statewide search fee | $14 | Separate statewide search service where applicable |
| Card payment surcharge | 3% or minimum $1 | County payment rules apply |
Who Can Get a Certified Copy?
North Carolina restricts certified copies to eligible people, including specified relatives and authorized or legal representatives. Forsyth County lists spouses, children, siblings, parents, step-parents, grandparents and certain agents or legal representatives. Documentation may be required.
Forsyth County Register of Deeds
Address: 201 North Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Telephone: 336-703-2700
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Current county guidance also offers online certificate requests through its authorized ordering system.
Microsteps to Request a Death Certificate
Official Forsyth County eligibility and ordering FAQs · Official county fee schedule
North Carolina State Death Records: When to Use Them
If the death happened in another North Carolina county, use the Register of Deeds for that county or the North Carolina Vital Records office.
| State service | Official amount | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First certificate/search | $24 | Search fee includes one certificate when a record is located |
| Additional same-record certificate | $15 | Ordered as part of the same request |
| VitalChek processing | $13.95 | Applies to the listed online ordering route |
| Optional overnight delivery | $20 | Delivery option, not a guarantee of immediate record processing |
How to Find Older Winston-Salem Obituaries
When the Russell Funeral Home obituary listing does not cover the year you need, Forsyth County Public Library is a useful local research source.
Local Newspaper Index
The library’s searchable newspaper index covers five local newspapers, including the Winston-Salem Journal, The Sentinel, Union Republican, Winston-Salem Chronicle and Clemmons Journal.
Search by name, article date and newspaper. A result may provide a date, page or headline that helps locate the original notice.
North Carolina Collection
The library provides local-history material, newspapers on microfilm and genealogical resources. Its Winston-Salem Journal text archive includes material from November 1997 onward.
For older newspapers, use available historical collections or ask staff about microfilm and indexing.
Search an Older Notice in Five Steps
- Start with the person’s full name and an approximate death year.
- Search the newspaper index without using “obituary” as a required term.
- Try a spouse’s name, maiden surname or known community.
- Write down the newspaper title, date and page reference.
- Use the local-history collection or staff help to locate the original article.
How to Confirm a Cemetery or Burial Location
A Russell obituary may mention a burial cemetery, graveside service or cremation arrangement. Each requires a different follow-up.
Cemetery Named
Write down the exact cemetery name and town. Contact the cemetery office for plot records, visiting hours and directions.
No Cemetery Named
The service may be private, the information may be delayed, or cremation may have been chosen. Do not invent a burial location.
Historical Burial
Combine the obituary, public cemetery records, family information and local archive indexes. Treat third-party grave listings as leads until confirmed.
Veteran Funeral and Burial Help Near Winston-Salem
Families of eligible veterans may be able to access military funeral honors, burial flags, headstones or markers, VA national cemetery interment and other burial benefits.
Salisbury National Cemetery Annex
Address: 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-636-2661
The VA currently lists the Annex as open for burial space. Public visitation is from dawn to dusk.
Original Salisbury National Cemetery
Address: 202 Government Road, Salisbury, NC 28144
The original cemetery is listed as closed to ordinary new burial space. Some exceptions, including eligible subsequent interments, may apply.
Official VA Salisbury Cemetery Details · Veterans Burial Benefits Guide
Before Paying for Funeral or Cremation Services
Families comparing arrangements at Russell Funeral Home or another provider should understand the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule.
Ask for Prices by Phone
Funeral providers must give price information over the phone when asked.
Request a General Price List
When discussing arrangements in person, request the itemized General Price List and keep a copy.
Choose Individual Services
You generally have the right to choose the funeral goods and services you want rather than purchase an unwanted package.
Check Third-Party Charges
Separate funeral-home costs from cemetery fees, newspaper notices, transportation and other outside services.
FTC Funeral Rule and Price Rights
Check the Funeral Provider’s License
The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service provides separate license searches for funeral establishments and individual professionals. You can verify a provider before making an unfamiliar payment or signing an agreement.
Other Russell Funeral Homes: Avoid a Wrong-Location Match
The name Russell is used by other funeral-related businesses. The provider covered here is Russell Funeral Home, Inc., Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
| Identity clue | Winston-Salem provider |
|---|---|
| Official website | russellfuneralservice.com |
| Address | 822 Carl Russell Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |
| Phone | 336-722-3459 |
| Primary area | Winston-Salem and surrounding North Carolina communities |
If the obituary you need names another state or funeral provider, use that provider’s own first-party notice page instead of assuming it belongs to the Winston-Salem business.
After You Find the Obituary
- Save the individual memorial URL.
- Confirm the correct person before sharing it.
- Write down the service, cemetery and reception addresses separately.
- Verify any donation link on the charity’s own website.
- Ask each bank, insurer or agency whether a certified death certificate is required.
- Ask the funeral director whether the death was reported to Social Security.
- Check veteran benefits if military service applies.
- Store receipts, confirmations and sensitive records privately.
Our after-death notification checklist explains common administrative tasks in more detail.
Official Sources and Further Reading
Russell Funeral Home — ObituariesOriginal memorial notices, listed dates and individual entries Russell Funeral Home — LocationWinston-Salem address, contact details and accessibility Forsyth County Register of DeedsOfficial certificate fees and office contact information Forsyth County Vital Records FAQsCertified-copy eligibility and ordering information North Carolina Vital RecordsStatewide death-certificate ordering, fees and authorized vendor Forsyth County Public Library — NC CollectionHistorical newspapers, indexes and genealogy research North Carolina Board of Funeral ServiceProfessional and funeral-establishment license verification VA Salisbury National CemeteryVeteran burial information, cemetery status and contactsRussell Funeral Home Recent Obituaries: FAQs
Where can I find Russell Funeral Home recent obituaries?
Visit the official Russell Funeral Home obituary listings at russellfuneralservice.com/obituaries. Open the individual memorial for the full published notice and any available service information.
Where is Russell Funeral Home in Winston-Salem?
Russell Funeral Home is located at 822 Carl Russell Avenue, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101.
What is Russell Funeral Home’s phone number?
The official telephone number is 336-722-3459. Call to confirm time-sensitive service information or ask about arrangements.
How do I search older Russell Funeral Home obituaries?
Use the official obituary listing and browse older pages. Try the person’s surname, maiden name or nickname. For historical Winston-Salem notices, Forsyth County Public Library offers newspaper indexes and local-history resources.
Can I find visitation and funeral times in an obituary?
Many individual memorials contain service information, but not every notice includes every detail. Confirm current dates, addresses and public or private status with the handling funeral home.
How much is a Forsyth County death certificate?
Forsyth County currently lists $10 for a certified copy and $0.50 for an uncertified copy. Additional online or payment fees may apply.
Can anyone get a certified North Carolina death certificate?
No. Certified copies are restricted to eligible requesters, including certain family members, authorized agents and legal representatives. Uncertified copies are available more broadly under county rules.
What if the person died outside Forsyth County?
Use the Register of Deeds for the county where the death occurred or North Carolina Vital Records. A Winston-Salem funeral home may handle services for someone who died elsewhere.
How do I check a cemetery mentioned in an obituary?
Copy the exact cemetery name and location from the memorial, then contact the cemetery office for burial records, grave-location help and visitor information. Do not assume an unverified third-party listing is official proof.
Does Russell Funeral Home provide veteran services?
Russell Funeral Home serves families arranging funeral services. For military funeral honors and burial benefits, ask the funeral director and confirm eligibility through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Can I verify the funeral home’s North Carolina license?
Yes. The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service provides a public lookup for funeral establishments and licensed funeral-service professionals.
Is RecentObituaries.info the official Russell Funeral Home website?
No. RecentObituaries.info is an independent information guide. The funeral home’s official website is russellfuneralservice.com.