obituaries

Dec 19, 2023

Christopher Leronne Brown, Sr., 52, was born January 21, 1971 to Cynthia B. Hall and Ernest Nicholas.  He passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2023 after a brief illness.

He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a truck driver by trade.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia B. Hall; three aunts,...

Dec 17, 2023

Ms. Maxine Jones was born on September 23, 1945, in Olanta, South Carolina to Woodrow Jones and Pearl Lee Melvin Dubose. She departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC surrounded by her family.

She was a graduate of Paisley High School and Russell Business College. She was previously employed with...

Dec 16, 2023

"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want...."

Justin Romard Kay, 47, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Justin was born on March 3, 1976. There is surely a loving welcoming committee there to meet him; his paternal grandparents, Mary H. and Willie B. Kay;...

Dec 15, 2023

Donna L. Simpson, 69 years of age, transitioned to her next phase of life on Friday, December 15, 2023 peacefully in her home with loving family by her bedside. She was born at McKeesport Hospital and raised in Chairton, PA by her mother and father, LeAndrew and Charlie-Mae Parks Crutchfield and was one of eight siblings.

In...

Dec 15, 2023

Clayton Alexander Reid was born on May 25, 1938 to Duval Robert Reid and Queen Esther Burrell. He was the second oldest child of nine children. Clayton served in the military. He was in the U. S. Army and served over 16 years as an enlisted officer. During his time in the military, Clayton fought in the Vietnam War....

Dec 15, 2023

Deacon Nathaniel Timothy Clemons, Jr. was born on July 29, 1950 in Franklin County, NC to Nathaniel Clemons, Sr. and Orester Clemons.  He graduated from Wake County, NC School System.

He then began working for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system as a teacher for 30 plus years at the Career Center where he retired. He also worked...

Dec 12, 2023

Leon "Popcorn" Sutton, 90, was called home on December 12, 2023. He was a proud US Army Veteran and was employed by the city of Winston-Salem for many years.

He leaves behind a devoted friend of 62 years, Barbara Humphries; two daughters, Altheresa (Eddie) Howard and Deidre Robinson; one beloved son, Jerone Robinson; three grandchildren; three sisters,...

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ellen Jones

July 27, 1935 – December 9, 2023

Mary Ellen Hairston Jones departed this life peacefully on December 9, 2023 at her home in Walkertown, NC.  She was born July 27, 1935 in Belews Creek, NC to the late William Hairston and Murphy Scales...

Dec 8, 2023

Mr. Ricky Watkins, 68, passed away December 8, 2023.

A visitation and viewing will be held from 12:00noon until 2:00pm Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

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.