obituaries

Dec 17, 2021

Pency Mills Yarborough was the oldest of eight children born to the late John Loyd Mills and Rosella Simmons Mills in Mount Airy, North Carolina. She was born on May 5, 1928.

She was educated in the public school of Mount Airy. Following high school graduation, she enrolled at Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU) where she earned a...

Dec 16, 2021

Veronica Eunita Black "Tanya", was born to the late Gladys Black and Hiawatha Black in Charlotte, NC. At an early age she moved to Brooklyn, NY.  She departed this earthly life, Thursday, December 16, 2021.

She attended the New York public school system and worked for the New York Mass Transit Authority for almost 25 years. She...

Dec 13, 2021

Mr. Charles McKay, Sr., 68, passed away December 13, 2021.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2021.

Interment will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.

Dec 13, 2021

Benjamin James Pitts, Sr. was born November 28, 1932 to James and Bertha Pitts. On December 13, 2021 he went home to be with the Lord.

He graduated from Atkins High School and later joined the US Army. After several years of service, he later returned home to work for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he retired...

Dec 13, 2021

Juanita Owens Nelson of Pittsburgh, PA peacefully departed this earthly life to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the age of 101.

Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Nelson; and daughter, Jacqueline Nelson.

She is survived by her children: Diane Dalton Booe of Walkertown, NC, Nora...

Dec 12, 2021

Gregory Lee Slade was born in Paterson, NJ on November 13, 1960. He attended Pulaski County High School, and then went into the United States Air Force. He later moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1985.

He was preceded in death by his father, Whitfield Slade and his mother, Patsy Slade. He tragically departed this life December 12,...

Dec 11, 2021

Mr. Nokomis Montgomery, 55, passed away December 11, 2021.

Private memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Dec 11, 2021

Robert Lee Spruill

On December 11, 2021, God granted him peace from his earthly struggles as he boarded flight #121121 and quietly joined the heavenly realm.  He entered this world on July 20, 1947 in Hollister, NC and is preceded in death by his parents, Elder Jasper Spruill and Eliza Harrison; and sister, Emma Spruill-Arline....

Dec 10, 2021

Mrs. Veronica Faye Caldwell Jordan, 69, of Clinton, Maryland, departed this life peacefully on Friday, December 10, 2021, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Mrs. Jordan was born to the late Gerald and Madie Hall Caldwell on January 14, 1952, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was a retired employee of the Federal Aviation Administration. Passionate about her work,...

Dec 10, 2021

Stella Bradshaw Harbor peacefully departed from this life on December 10, 2021.  She was born on June 21, 1935 in York, South Carolina to the late Lucille Bradshaw and George Bowen.  She was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system and graduated from Atkins High School.  She graduated from Kate Bitting Reynolds Nursing School and began her career...

Dec 9, 2021

Little Angel Priya Mahalia Garrett, 2, passed away December 8, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont...

Dec 9, 2021

Roland James Ingram

February 29, 1936 – December 9, 2021

Roland James Ingram went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 9, 2021, following an extended period of illness at Trinity Glen.  He was born on February 29, 1936 in Lamar, South Carolina (Darington County) to...

Dec 6, 2021

Ardeicha Carr Oliver, born May 6, 1954, in Wallace, NC (Duplin County), departed this earthly life December 6, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ruby Carr; and her step-father, Leddel Williams.

Ardeicha later moved to Winston-Salem as a child and was a graduate of North Forsyth High School, class of...

Dec 6, 2021

Ronald Ray Wallace was born April 24, 1950, in Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his parents James B. Wallace, Jr., and Jennie R. Wallace. He departed this life December 6, 2021.

Ronnie graduated from Anderson Senior High School in 1968, and after graduation joined the US Army. While in the Army, he served as...

Dec 4, 2021

Joshua Elijah Davis "Josh" was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. on February 16, 2001 to Paris D. Buchanan and raised by his great grandmother Minnie Simons, whom he loved very much.

Joshua went home to be with the Lord December 4, 2021, after God blessed and worked miracle after miracle in his life, 20 years of Faith and...

Dec 3, 2021

George Haywood Johnson, Jr., affectionately called "Choppy," was born to the late George Haywood and Malissa Davenport Johnson in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on July 25, 1947. He was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and was a member of the 1965 graduating class of Atkins High School.

George began his early Christian education at Mount...

Dec 3, 2021

Mrs. Carrie Lee Davis Smith, 80, left her earthly home and answered God's call on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on May 21, 1941 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late James and Lillie Davis.  Carrie moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1959 and married John L. Smith. They had three children, Veronica, Johnnie and Kevin.

Carrie...

Nov 30, 2021

Alice Estella Carter

May 15, 1923 - November 30, 2021

Alice Carter, 98, was born May 15, 1923 to the late the  Clarence and  Gaynor March Carter.

Alice Carter peacefully passed away at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center,  Winston-Salem, NC on Tuesday November 30, 2021 following a brief period...

Nov 27, 2021

Melinda Kay Duke Martin, age 64, was born in Forsyth County on November 8, 1957 to Thomas Duke, Sr. and Hilda Duke.  She passed away November 27, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Melinda was a graduate of North Forsyth High School and a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.

Melinda was preceded in death by...

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. Jimmy "Jimmy Lo" Lomax, Sr. of Airport Road, Winston-Salem, NC made his heavenly transition on November 27, 2021. He was born to Jessie and Lee Anna Lomax on September 16, 1935 in Anson County, NC. "Jimmy Lo" had a passion for life which was expressed through his contagious laugh, infectious smile and unwavering love and support not only...