obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Perlicer Vann Johnson, aged 68, also known as "PC" passed away on September 29, 2023 in Winston Salem, NC. He was born on February 27, 1955 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Perlicer Johnson Sr. and Betty Jean Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Mary Johnson and Sandra Johnson Hood. Perlicer is survived by...

Sep 27, 2023

Evelyn Gholston Hicks, affectionately known as "Earline", was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 2, 1938 and received her heavenly wings on September 27, 2023.

Evelyn was born to Earl Thompson and Roberta Gholston, both preceded her in death.  She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Robert and Katie Gholston, who also preceded her in death....

Sep 24, 2023

Ms. Paula Mimms Baker, 72, was born October 24, 1950 and passed away September 24, 2023 in Kernersville, NC.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Sep 23, 2023

Mr. Ernest Rennard Dubose, aka "Cuda" was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 6, 1953. He departed this life peacefully in his sleep at home on September 23, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie May Dubose; his father, Ernest Jackson; three brothers, Phil Dubose, Ernest Jackson and Ben Dubose; one son, Ernest Rennard...

Sep 22, 2023

Ms. Margaret Covington, daughter of the late Samuel Mack Thomas and Reverend Minnie Broadway Thomas, was born August 9, 1928 in Anson County, North Carolina. Margaret was one of thirteen children. All of her siblings preceded her in death.

Margaret, affectionately known as "Mork", was kind and sassy. In her youth, she attended the Fairview Church of...

Sep 22, 2023

Mr. Willie Crawford Johnson, Sr., 88, was born on August 18, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC to Fred and MaeBelle Crawford.  He departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2023.

He was a graduate of Atkins High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a...

Sep 22, 2023

David Lee Lumpkin (affectionately known to the family as Dipper and to friends as "Lump") was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 29, 1955, to the late Martha Elizabeth Cuthrell Lumpkin and Frank William Lumpkin, Jr.  He attended Winston-Salem Public Schools and graduated from East Forsyth High School. David had many talents in the arts, he could draw, sing,...

Sep 21, 2023

Reverend Arthur Eldridge, a devoted servant of God and a beloved member of the community, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Born on October 4, 1930 in Rural Hall, NC, Arthur was the son of the late Leslie and Alta M. Eldridge.

Arthur's journey through life was marked by his unwavering faith and commitment...

Sep 21, 2023

John Dwight Segers, Jr. was born on May 18, 1968 to the late Sharon Diane Young and John Dwight Segers. He is survived by his wife, Maria Alexandre; four children, John Segers III, Jonathan Alexandre, Javier Miranda and Jayden Alexandre; his father, Ronald Young, Sr. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, one sister, Kimmilli Segers Jackson; two brothers,...

Sep 21, 2023

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Delores Raysor Smallwood was born June 27, 1947 to the parentage of Reverend Fred Raysor and Mrs. Geneva Raysor in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She was the youngest child of eight...

Sep 21, 2023

John Ervin Miller was born January 4, 1942 and passed on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by his family.  He was the fourth child born to Luther and Emma Leitzsey Miller who preceded him in death.  John grew up in Forsyth County and attended the public schools.  Shortly after graduating from Atkins High School, he...

Sep 14, 2023

James Givens was a loving husband, father and a "father figure" to many.  He was a generous and caring brother, neighbor and friend.  He valued family above all and championed for the "little man".  He was quick to share a smile, humble in spirit and loved by many.

James Givens, 80, departed this life unexpectedly on the...

Sep 14, 2023

Mary Magdalene Williams Webster, 94, was born August 17, 1929 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Eugene White and Annie Bell Bryant. She entered into eternal rest peacefully on September 14, 2023 with family by her side. Her journey on this earth may have come to an end, but the legacy of resilience and tenacity she leaves behind...

Sep 13, 2023

Mr. Emanuel Haney passed away September 13, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Chapel.

Sep 13, 2023

Brenda Elaine Pollard was born on November 7, 1951. She departed her life on September 13, 2023. She was the daughter of Helen Hall Rinehart.

Mrs. Pollard was a resident of Winston-Salem, NC where she attended Atkins High School and then Forsyth Technical Community College. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church.

In...

Sep 10, 2023

Gerita Miller Frazier was born on May 11, 1973 to Bruce Davis and the late Phyllis Miller. She was a member of Greater Hope of Glory Missionary Baptist Church. She later worshiped at Power of God in Christ Ministries. Gerita loved God and loved to fellowship and serve. Gerita worked at Arbor Ridge until her health wouldn't allow her...

Sep 8, 2023

Arletha Josephine Watson Devan was born on July 18,1944 in Kinston, NC. She departed this earthly life at 4:54 am on September 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Arletha Watson; her husband, Russell DeVan; three siblings, Ada Darnell Watson, Grace Marie Watson, and Ralph Edward Watson; and her precious daughter, Gwendolyn Renee Watson....

Sep 8, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Tatum Hill, 77, passed away September 8, 2023 at her residence.

Memorial services will be held from 3:00pm until 5:00pm Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church.

Sep 8, 2023

Mr. Vernal Pender, Sr., son of the late Bradley and Beaulah Mae Crawford Pender was born August 26, 1943 in Anderson County, North Carolina.  He departed this life on Friday, September 8, 2023 at his home.

He attended the Forsyth County Public Schools and served in the United States Army.

Vernal, Sr. was affectionally called...

Sep 7, 2023

Mr. Larry Norland Napper, 69, was born in Forsyth County, NC on December 7, 1953 to Reverend Warren Jake Napper and Madame Mary Elizabeth Mack Napper.  He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was formally employed as a Diesel Mechanic.  He was discharged from the United States Army in 1975 after serving in Germany.  Larry was a member of...