obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

Reginald Wilson was born February 22, 1955 to Hattie Ruth Prysock and Ulysses Wilson, Jr.  He went to glory on November 9, 2021.

Reginald attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools.  He was always good with his hands, and he loved to fix things.  He retired as a Lead Electrician at Salem Electric.

In addition to...

Nov 9, 2021

Mr. Willie Holman, 80, husband of Brenda H. Holman, of Clemmons, NC passed away November 9, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1941 in Denmark, SC.

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

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday,...

Nov 8, 2021

"And he said to me, my grace is sufficient for thee:  for my strength is made perfect in weakness most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians: 12:9

Monday night, November 8, 2021 at 10:10pm another angel slipped past heavens gates. Josephine H. Townsend...

Nov 7, 2021

On November 7, 2021, Sylvia Conrad, 68, departed the life we know in the comfort of her family and friends. She was born July 19, 1953 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Selena Nichols.

Sylvia started school at 14th Street Elementary School, which has since been demolished. She went there from the first...

Nov 7, 2021

Rev. Dr. Lillie Elizabeth Lawton Travis, of Effingham, Georgia, went home to be with our Savior on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2pm. After a beautiful life full of faith, family, and thanksgiving, the Lord released her of all pain and suffering.

Born on May 28, 1937,  to her hard working parents, the late Ernest Asby Lawton...

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...