obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Juanita Ann Lytle was born January 13, 1954 to Annie Lee Lytle.  She departed this earthly life on November 5, 2021.

Juanita was employed at Taco Bell and Bojangles.  She was a people's person and she loved golf, her family, and shopping.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her nephew,...

Nov 2, 2021

Charles Stevenson Greene was born in Swan Quarter, North Carolina on March 19, 1943. He was the second of three children born from the union of Mary Elizabeth Greene and Columbus Harris.

Upon graduating from High School, Charles entered the United States Army and served several years receiving an honorable discharge, relocating to New York.

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Nov 2, 2021

Born on October 3, 1945 at Moore County Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Corrina Rebekah McNair was the first daughter and 3 rd child of 10 born to Rev. John Preston and Hattie Bell McNair.  She spent her childhood growing up in Taylor Town, North Carolina where she was a highly active member of Galilee Baptist Church and attended...

Nov 2, 2021

Marion Irene Correll Wofford, of Winston-Salem, NC, entered her eternal rest and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born on June 8, 1942 to Vance and Beatrice Correll.  She was one of 16 children and was raised in a loving Christian home in the Piney Grove Community.  She loved her family, the church, and all...

Nov 1, 2021

Mrs. Olean S. Stewart passed away peacefully early morning on November 1, 2021 at the age of 92, at Randolph House of Hospice in Asheboro, NC. Mrs. Stewart was the fourth of six children and the longest living family member at 92 years old. Born on April 3, 1929 and raised in Bishopville, SC, Mrs. Stewart worked for over...

Oct 30, 2021

Mr. Kyle Lawrence Penn, 29, passed away October 30, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, November 12, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.  Private services will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Calvin Vernon Truman Gantt, 75, was born in Advance, NC on April 20, 1946. He went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 with his wife at his side. Mr. Gantt was a resident of Rural Hall, NC and worked at RJ Reynolds until 1982, then relocated to Port Chester, NY beginning a...

Oct 28, 2021

Mary Louise Williams-Breazeale was born on July 6, 1927 in Belton, South Carolina to Lee Williams and Bessie Delph-Williams.

She was a longtime member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Nurses Board.  She was a very quiet and soft-spoken person and was there to give moral support and a helping hand to those...

Oct 28, 2021

Mrs. Margie M. Pitts, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, following an extended illness.

She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 19, 1947 to Carlyle and Odessa McDonald. She later married Marquis DeLafayette Pitts, her husband for 34 years.

She was...

Oct 26, 2021

Ms. Beverly Dean Saunders, affectionately known as " Aunt Dean", 72, gained her wings on October 26, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on June 21, 1949 to Sammie and Margaret Saunders.  She was a graduate of Atkins High School in Winston-Salem.  She was a college graduate of Strayer University, in Washington, DC.  She...

Oct 25, 2021

Mother-Teacher

"Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me.  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...

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. Timothy O'Neal Little, 49, known to  many as "Ski" or "Lucky," was born October 23, 1972 in Forsyth County to Willie Cuthrell, Jr. and Annie Mae Little.  He passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

He was a 1990 graduate of Parkland High School.  Mr. Little was a young man that enjoyed exploring, travelling the US,...

Oct 23, 2021

Frances Irene Dearmon was born in Dobson, North Carolina to the late William Dearmon and Louise Dearmon on October 2, 1946. Frances received her wings at Trellis on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

Frances worked for Thomasville Furniture for over 18 years before retiring. She was dedicated to serving God which she showed through several years as an...

Oct 21, 2021

Earlene Beatrice Reavies was born February 1, 1934.  She was reared and educated in Washington DC. She graduated from Howard University in 1956 with a degree in Sociology and also earned a Master's Degree in Social Work.  She retired from Howard University Hospital after 36 years of service as a social worker.  While there, she was on the team...

Oct 20, 2021

Margaret Simon was born in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Willie Evans and Jane Castley on March 26, 1930. Margaret received her wings at Trellis on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Margaret was a dedicated housekeeper for many years before retiring. She was dedicated to serving Christ which she showed through several years as an Usher board...

Oct 19, 2021

Mr. Jimmel C. Williams, 76, was born on January 3, 1945 to the late George and Essie Williams. He passed away on October 19, 2021, after a brief illness.

His early education was at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic school from First - Eight grades and he completed education within the Winston-Salem Public school system (Anderson High...

Oct 18, 2021

Gwendolyn Armstrong was the daughter of Booker T. and Beatrice Armstrong. She was born April 18, 1939 in Shelby, North Carolina. She departed this life October 18, 2021. She was the oldest of 3 siblings, Joyce A. Rankings and Toni A. Brown, who preceded her in death.

She graduated from Winston-Salem Teachers' College (WSSU), where she received...

Oct 18, 2021

Arnetha LaVonnie Howard Kimbrough affectionately known as " Netha, " " Neat " & " NeeNoc " departed her earthly life on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, NC.  Arnetha was born July 28, 1949, to the late Johnnie and Helen Howard in Winston-Salem, NC.  She began her school career at St. Benedicts...

Oct 16, 2021

Charles Matthew Carthern was born June 13, 1960 in Washington, DC to James and Rebecca Carthern. He departed this life on October 16, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, James Carthern; and his brother, Carl Carthern.

He is survived by his wife, Iris Carthern; children, daughter, Carla Carthern and...

Oct 14, 2021

Deacon Willie McCormick, Jr., affectionately known as "Papi" and "Papa," 83, departed this earthly life Thursday evening, October 14, 2021.  He was born on November 1, 1937, to Maudie Lee Bryant and Willie McCormick, Sr.  In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife Mary McCormick; and four siblings, Wesley McCormick, Geraldine...