obituaries

Dec 8, 2023

Mr. Harold Psalm Mitchell, Sr., 67, passed away December 8, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, December 15, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Lee Pitts, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Robert Pitts, Sr. and Sandra Pitts. He was a graduate of North Forsyth High School. He spent his whole life in Winston-Salem, where he left an indelible mark on those who knew him.

Robert had a passion for...

Dec 1, 2023

Mr. Selevester Mitchell, lovingly known by family and friends as "Ves" and "Mitch" transitioned from his life on December 1, 2023.  Selvester was born April 30, 1941, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late George Andrew Mitchell and the late Mildred Searcy Mitchell.  He was raised in a loving family along with his siblings. He attended Kimberly Park, Paisley, and...

Nov 29, 2023

Mary Esther Fielder Jones was born to the late Robert and Mary Fielder. Mary was born September 29, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA where she graduated from Simon Gratz High School. Mary professed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ who she believed in wholeheartedly. Mary was a faithful and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Mary...

Nov 28, 2023

Thressa Correll Witherspoon of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

She was born March 13, 1929 to Vance and Beatrice Correll.  Thressa was the 2nd of 16 children and was raised in the Piney Grove Community.

Thressa was a 1950 graduate of Carver High School and was a graduate of Star's...

Nov 27, 2023

Pastor Richard Franklin Lowery of 3104 Williston Rd, Walkertown, NC, was born in Forsyth County on February 13, 1936 to Luther Roosevelt Lowery and Mildred Hairston Lowery. He was called to Heaven on November 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Pastor Richard F. Lowery, while attending Carver Consolidated High School, served in the Army...

Nov 27, 2023

Vernetta Selestine Ackers Brown, well known as "Sneaky", was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC.  She graduated from Paisley Magnet School Class of 1966.  Vernetta was a member of St. John Baptist Church and enjoyed singing on the choir until her health declined.  She was well known around the city as being an owner of the former nightclub, The...

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Reuben Bratton Jr., 73, of 2801 Barker Court transitioned from this life on November 27, 2023.  He was born December 10, 1949 in Winston-Salem, NC, the son of the late Reuben and Annie Mae Bratton.  He was a graduate of Carver High School, class of 1969 and attended North Carolina A&T State University.  He was a retired employee...

Nov 27, 2023

"It ain't fair you died too young.  Like a story that had just begun. The death tore the pages all away…." -Kenny Chesney

Alex Jeremiah Wilson, 17, gained his wings on November 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 24, 2006 to Tanya Wilson....

Nov 24, 2023

Passhun Pische Wilson, 26, was born November 4, 1997. She departed this life unexpectedly on November 24, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Per her family's request, funeral services will be private. The family requests that no photographs, videos, or social media posts...

Nov 21, 2023

Andrew William Markey 1983 - 2023

Drew Markey, 40, passed away on November 21, 2023 at Baptist Hospital following a bicycle accident. Drew was the son of a fiercely loving single mom, Carol Markey. She preceded him in death, along with his favorite uncle, Larry Jones; and his grandparents, Mary Markey and Andrew Markey.

Nov 19, 2023

Wesley was born October 30, 1953 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mary Etta Frazier Kirby.  He departed this life on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after an extended illness.  He was the oldest of three siblings and was an energetic, hardworking, and industrious youngster.  He graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1972. He obtained an Associates Degree from Forsyth Technical...

Nov 19, 2023

Shirley Patterson Miller was born on January 26, 1945 and left to be with the Lord and her loved ones on November 19, 2023.  Pierce and Sarah Patterson gave birth to Pettie Lee Patterson (moved to Harlem, New York), Lester Patterson (Winston-Salem, NC), Shirley Ann Patterson (Winston-Salem, NC), and their baby sister Ruth Patterson, who unfortunately died at the...

Nov 15, 2023

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV).

ENTERING...

Nov 14, 2023

Priscilla Elaine Wilcox Seat was born at High Point Central Hospital on July 18, 1952 to Preston Wilcox, Sr. and Irene Ratliff Wilcox Singletary.

She was educated in the Guilford County and Forsyth County School Systems. She continued her education at Winsalem College and Forsyth Technical Community College. Priscilla obtained a degree in Accounting and career diplomas...

Nov 12, 2023

Mikki Allen Hill, affectionately known to family and friends as 'Hillyosis', graced this earth on Saturday, August 21, 1982 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The absolute PRIDE & JOY of his mother's life, Mikki was adored by his cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, fraternity brothers and extended family. Mikki was a lover of dancing, acting/drama, African American history, social...

Nov 11, 2023

Reverend Lawrence Paul Carvana, Sr. stepped into Glory early in the morning on November 11, 2023, at his home in Pfafftown, North Carolina. He was a faithful and devoted husband for almost 60 years to the love of his life, Barbara Hawkins Carvana, who preceded him in death in 2018. Together, they created, raised, and unconditionally loved a family...

Nov 10, 2023

Jerry Lee Majette, 69, departed this life on Friday November 10, 2023 at his home.  Jerry was born November 10, 1954 in Lumberton, NC.

He attended WSFCS Anderson and Parkland.  He was a long-distance Truck Driver for many years.  He retired in 2021 from East Penn Manufacturing as a forklift driver for over 20 years.

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Nov 10, 2023

Our beloved Audra Mae Adams, 83, was born October 25, 1940, to the late James and Mary McCullough. She transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Hospital after an extended illness.

Audra retired from working for many years in various jobs. Audra's jobs consisted of Piedmont...

Nov 10, 2023

Ronald Christopher Emerson, 52, passed away November 10, 2023.