obituaries

Recent obituaries in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The obituaries in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Winston-Salem's history and identity.

Ashielle Webster

Ashielle Webster

Jul 10, 2018

Mr. Ashielle Webster, 40, departed this life unexpectedly on July 10, 2018 in Orlando, FL.  He was born on January 21, 1978 to Michelena Hector and Julien Webster. Ashielle was preceded in death by his sister, Inka Ashinka Webster; aunt, Shirley Steele; and his uncle, Anthony Brown.

He leaves to cherish his memories his precious daughter, Ashinka...

Irma Jackson

Irma Jackson

Jul 9, 2018

Irma Jean Jackson, daughter of the late Willie Mack and Loree Butler Jackson, was born on June 14, 1947 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. On Monday, July 9, 2018, she made her transition into eternal life at Novant Health.

Ms. Jackson was a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Irma Jean Jackson graduated from Atkins High School...

Debbie Williams

Debbie Williams

Jul 8, 2018

Debbie LaVerne Williams was born April 16, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Edith Williams and Wallace Hampton.  She passed away July 8, 2018 in Greensboro, NC.

She was a graduate of West Forsyth High School and was retired from Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.  Debbie was a devoted member of Next Level Christian Church where she...

Katrina Payne

Katrina Payne

Jul 8, 2018

Katrina Michelle Payne, daughter of the late David and Katie Payne, was born November 5, 1963 and was the youngest of eleven children.  She surrendered her fight and went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in W-S, NC.

Katrina graduated from North Forsyth High School Class of 82...

Jimmice Jones

Jimmice Jones

Jul 7, 2018

Jimmice Hart Jones was born on October 5, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Sarah McCracken Hart and Joseph Lee Hart.

Jimmice graduated from Parkland High School in 1978 and was a 1982 graduate of WSSU. She was formerly employed by Piedmont Airlines/US Airways.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Sandra Lomax

Sandra Lomax

Jul 7, 2018

Mrs. Sandra Henderson Lomax, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 7, 2018.  She was born May 24, 1948 in Winston-Salem to the late Nora D. Henderson.

Sandra was a lifelong, active member of St. James AME Church. She was a 1966 graduate of Anderson High School.  Upon graduation, she matriculated to Russell's...

Leonard Carter

Leonard Carter

Jul 4, 2018

Mr. Leonard A. Carter, 27, was born 8-12-1990 and passed away 7-4-2018.  He was the son of Sterling & Shelby Carter.  Leonard attended the WS/FC schools and Forsyth Tech.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandparents; sister; and a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Cynthia Joan Speas Cloud

Cynthia Joan Speas Cloud

Jul 2, 2018

Mrs. Cynthia Joan Speas Cloud was called to heaven on June 30, 2018 after serving our Lord for 84 years. Affectionately known as "Joan" or "Joanne," she was born the second of six children on March 25, 1934 to the late Margaret V. Speas and Elmer Speas.

Joan graduated from Carver High School in 1953. She attended...

Gerald Chalmers

Gerald Chalmers

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. Gerald Lamar Chalmers, 47, departed this life on June 30, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was the son of the late James Albert Chalmers and Geraldine Young Chalmers.  He was a retired US Navy Veteran and a 1989 graduate of Glenn High School.  He was also a member of Post Master Bivouac Lodge #503 of the Masonic...

Frederick Couthen

Frederick Couthen

Jun 29, 2018

Frederick Willis Couthen, affectionately known as "Weedie", 76, was born on May 8, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC to Samuel F. Couthen and Louise Welch Couthen.  He departed this life on June 29, 2018.

He retired with over 40 years of service from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and the Coliseum Shell Service Station both of Winston-Salem, NC.

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James Chisholm

James Chisholm

Jun 27, 2018

James Baity Chisholm, 93, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Danby House Assisted Living Center. He was born January 25, 1925, in Chester, South Carolina to the late Mozelle Chisholm Cunningham and Avis Chisholm. He was the last surviving sibling of nine.  He made his home in Winston-Salem where he attended public schools, worked, and raised his family. ...

Ajoia M. Green

Ajoia M. Green

Jun 26, 2018

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7)

Ms. Ajoia M. Green, born December 11, 1978 to Charles and Janet Green in Syracuse, New York, transitioned from her earthly house to her eternal home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

She was a graduate...

Lizzie Mae Ntiamoah

Lizzie Mae Ntiamoah

Jun 26, 2018

Ms. Lizzie Mae Ntiamoah, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Monday at the Chapel.

Benjamin Simmons, Jr.

Benjamin Simmons, Jr.

Jun 25, 2018

Mr. Benjamin Tanner Simmons, Jr., 76, was born August 23, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Benjamin and Virginia Simmons. He departed this life on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home. He graduated from Atkins High School and retired from Douglas Battery after 35 years of service. He was a member of Macedonia Worship Center where he...

Christine Brown

Christine Brown

Jun 23, 2018

Mrs. Christine "Toy" Brown was born on December 19, 1938 to the late Mr. Monroe Timmons and Mrs. Jessie Mae Timmons. She entered into her eternal rest on June 23, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

A native of Timmonsville, South Carolina, she attended Gibbs High School. She married Isiah Brown and soon afterward...

Billy Taylor

Billy Taylor

Jun 21, 2018

Mr. Billy Alphonzo Taylor, 59,  passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Samuel P. L. Hickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 1:00pm on Thursday at...

Durant Davis

Durant Davis

Jun 21, 2018

Durant Davis was born to the late Addie Bell Phillips and Legrand Davis in Marion County, SC on January 1, 1936.  He departed this earthly life to be with God on June 21, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with his family by his side.

Durant was educated in the public school system of Mullins,...

Frank Green

Frank Green

Jun 18, 2018

Mr. Frank D. Green, 68,  passed away June 18, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Chapel.

Zelma Davis

Zelma Davis

Jun 17, 2018

Mother Zelma Smith Davis was born to the late Harvey Smith and Treaty Smith on August 24, 1935.  She departed this life on June 17, 2018.

She was educated in the Wake County Public Schools and graduated from Johnson County Training School. She later moved to W-S, NC where she joined Temple Holiness Church where she began...

Derek Blakeney

Derek Blakeney

Jun 16, 2018

Derek Martinas Blakeney departed this life on Saturday, June 16, 2018.  He was a 1991 graduate of North Forsyth High School.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry David Blakeney.

He leaves to treasure fond memories two sons, Derek Martinas Blakeney, Jr. and Johnathan Blakeney; mother, Valerie Blakeney Cruse; sister, Tachala (David) Hill;...

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