Our Staff


Wayne Russell

Wayne Russell

Founder

Wayne Russell is the Owner.  He is a 1976 graduate of the Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science, Atlanta, GA.  He is a U.S. Army Veteran, Member of The Funeral Director and Morticians Association of NC and The National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association.  He organized and founded Wayne Russell Funeral Service in 2010 and continues a legacy of service and compassion. He is married to Sheila and proud father of 4 children and 5 granddaughters. 

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Shelia Russell

Shelia Russell

President

Shelia is President and Family Care Director at Wayne Russell Funeral Service.  She along with her husband founded the funeral home in 2010.  She is a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College with a degree in Finance.  She married Wayne in 2007 and serves beside him to see to the needs of many families.  Her attention to detail and personal touch is exemplified to each family they serve.  She is the proud mother of 4 children and 5 granddaughters.

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Mitch Simmons

Mitch Simmons

Family Attendant/ Customer Care


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Eric Foxx

Eric Foxx

Funeral Attendant/ Removal Company


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Rev David Scott Cunningham

Rev David Scott Cunningham

Funeral Attendant/ Minister


Telephone: 1-704-941-0343

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Gregory Hosten

Gregory Hosten

Funeral Attendant/Assistant Administrator


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