obituaries

Jan 4, 2022

Theopilia Leon Covington was born on March 10, 1946. On January 4, 2022, he went home to be with the Lord.  He graduated from Atkins High School and later joined the United States Army and served valiantly in the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge.  He received an Associate in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) from Forsyth Technical...

Jan 4, 2022

Percy Thorne, Jr. was the eldest born to the union of the late Percy and Lucille "Lucy" Cherry Thorne.  He is predeceased by his sister, Barbara Ann Thorne who died in 1942 as an infant; and brother, Melvin Thorne who died in 2007.  Percy spent his formative years in Brooklyn, New York in the Brownsville section with his parents...

Jan 3, 2022

Curtis James Moser, Sr., 55, of Winston-Salem, NC answered his call from God and was called home to glory on January 3, 2022 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Sylvester Moser and Mrs. Allie Moser; and his brother, Carlton Moser.

Curtis was fondly known to his...

Jan 3, 2022

Cleo Loretta Gooden McGriff was born 8 June 1926 in Sumpter, SC to Mr. William and Emily Gooden.  Our beautiful and beloved mother transitioned unexpectedly at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center on 3 January 2022.  She is now once again with her husband, Andrew J. McGriff, other family members, and friends.

She was a graduate of Atkins...

Dec 31, 2021

Ms. Emily Hunter, 69, was born December 21, 1952 in South Carolina to Maryella Workman and Jack Hunter.  She passed away December 31, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her brother.

Left to cherish her memories are her three sons, Willie Hunter, Lamont Hunter, and Keith Hunter; two kids that...

Dec 31, 2021

On September 2, 1964 Nathaniel and Maggie Parker gave birth to a baby girl named Edie Renae Parker Oliver aka "Naynay Parker." She entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2021.

Edie grew up in Astoria, Queens, NY and graduated from W.C. Bryant High School. She was employed at NYPD as a 911 dispatcher until her health...

Dec 20, 2021

Carlton Marcus Moser, 53, transitioned from life to eternity in the early hours of December 20, 2021, at Novant Hospital after a brief stint with COVID pneumonia. Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Sylvester and Mrs. Allie Moser.

Fondly known as "Daddy", "Carl", "Paw Paw", "Uncle Car Car", and "Uncle Buddy" by his family...

Dec 19, 2021

Mr. Wayne Carpenter, Sr., 60, passed away December 19, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, January 3, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will...

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...