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.

Willia Cummings-Reid

Willia Cummings-Reid

Aug 7, 2017

Reverend Willia Cummings-Reid, 75, of Mocksville, NC passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Oaks @ Forsyth.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Church.

Willie Mae Durham

Willie Mae Durham

Aug 5, 2017

Mrs. Willie Mae Durham, 91, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Guilford Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Durham, Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on...

Don Coad, Jr.

Don Coad, Jr.

Aug 2, 2017

Mr. Don S. Coad "Donnie", 62, of 1234 Gholston Drive was born July 14, 1955 to Myrtle Nellie Coad and Don S. Coad, Sr.

He attended public school in North Carolina and went to New York to finish High School.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Desiréé Thrasher; his mother and father; brothers,...

Loretta Stanton

Loretta Stanton

Aug 2, 2017

Mrs. Loretta McEachin Stanton, known as "Granny" or "Aunt Ret", daughter of Johnny and Agnes McEachin, was born in Robeson County, NC on September 8, 1925.  She departed on August 2, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Loretta joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  She...

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Jul 30, 2017

Mr. Larry Campbell passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  He was born October 21, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Lafayette Campbell and Lelia Rebecca Wilson Campbell.  In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Lee Campbell; and his sister, Portia Althea Campbell Allen.

Larry was a life-long resident...

Douglas Boston, Jr.

Douglas Boston, Jr.

Jul 30, 2017

Mr. Douglas Gerald "Ram" Boston, Jr., 31, was born November 7, 1985 to Nola Yvonne Caldwell and Douglas Gerald Boston, Sr. He departed this life Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his residence.

He attended the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools. Ram loved music and loved to cook.

He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas...

Audrey Lipscomb Hicks

Audrey Lipscomb Hicks

Jul 24, 2017

Audrey Daye Lipscomb Hicks departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born on June 12, 1934 to the late Rev. Laddie Elvin Daye & Annie Rogers Daye of Durham, NC. She was educated in the Durham County School System where she graduated from Hillside...

Mildred Whitmire

Mildred Whitmire

Jul 22, 2017

Mildred Whitmire departed this earthly life on July 22, 2017 after an extended illness.  She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 3, 1928 to the late John and Louise Coleman.  Mildred attended the local public schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School.

Over the years, Mildred was gainfully employed at Comprehensive Health Care (Reynolds...

Ernest Humphries

Ernest Humphries

Jul 22, 2017

Ernest Gene Humphries passed away on July 22, 2017 after an extended illness. He was born August 7, 1931 in Danville, VA and has resided in Winston Salem since 1938. Mr. Humphries was educated in the WS Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Atkins HS in 1949.  He was employed with the city of Winston Salem and retired in...

Reshaun Solomon

Reshaun Solomon

Jul 21, 2017

Reshaun Tremayne Solomon "Shaun" departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2017.   He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on April 9, 1976 to Robert L. and Rosie D. Solomon.  Shaun graduated from North Forsyth High School and attended NC A&T State University.

Reshaun's professional career included owner/operator of PieWorks Pizza, Assistant Store Manager at Lowe's...

Anthony Morrison, Jr.

Anthony Morrison, Jr.

Jul 20, 2017

Anthony Robert Morrison, Jr., 24, affectionately known by his family and friends as "AJ", departed this life on July 20, 2017. AJ was born on January 20, 1993 to Anthony and Cathie Morrison, Sr. in Winston-Salem, NC. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Tyrone P. Galloway, Sr.

He leaves to cherish, his parents Anthony and...

Mary Mccormick

Mary Mccormick

Jul 19, 2017

Mary Ann Anderson McCormick of 3611 Shaw Rd., 71, departed this earthly life Wednesday afternoon, July 19, 2017.  She was born October 22, 1945 to Mary Emma Weeks Anderson and David Lee Anderson, Sr.  In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by three of her siblings, David Lee Anderson, Jr., Walter Leon Anderson and...

Patsy Woods

Patsy Woods

Jul 18, 2017

Patsy Massey Woods was born on October 21, 1911 to Janie (Thomas) Gwyn in Rock Hill, SC. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

Mrs. Woods was educated by the York County School System in Rock Hill, SC.  She relocated to Winston-Salem, NC at an early age...

Jerrilyn Ingram

Jerrilyn Ingram

Jul 14, 2017

With the dignity and grace that she exhibited in life, Mrs. Jerrilyn Jenkins Johnson Ingram passed away on July 14, 2017 at Trinity Glen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Jerrilyn was born on June 25, 1949 to Mrs. Thessalonia Jenkins and the late Frizell Jenkins. Jerrilyn was a 1967 graduate of Atkins High School. She received her BS...

Terahlee Howell

Terahlee Howell

Jul 8, 2017

Mr. Terahlee Dante "T-Lee" Howell was born November 6, 1985 to Ms. Eydie Howell and the late Larry Craft in Winston-Salem, NC.

He departed this life on July 8, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

"T-Lee" was a product of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System, having played football at Carver High wearing number...

Mildred Tuttle

Mildred Tuttle

Jul 8, 2017

Mrs. Mildred Garris Tuttle was born June 26, 1937 and passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son; two sisters; and brother.

She is survived by her husband, William Mack Tuttle; daughter, Debrah Garris Tucker; step-daughter and son, Tanya Tuttle and Eric Tuttle; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren;...

Andrea Thomas

Andrea Thomas

Jul 7, 2017

Mrs. Andrea Dianna Thomas, also known as "Diane", 62, of 321 Azalea Terrace passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at her residence.  She was a native of Winston-Salem and was a faithful member of Alpha & Omega Church of Faith where she was very passionate about working for the Lord and served on several difference auxiliaries.  She attended the...

Henry Williams, Sr.

Henry Williams, Sr.

Jul 7, 2017

Rev. Dr. Henry Williams, Sr., 87, was born on May 10, 1930 in Florence County, South Carolina to the late Lawrence Derrick Williams and Elizan Eaddy Williams.  He departed this life on Friday, July 7, 2017. Rev. Williams was the eldest of 13 children.  He attended school in Florence County, South Carolina.  Rev. Williams further his education by graduating...

Carolyn Barr

Carolyn Barr

Jul 4, 2017

Mrs. Carolyn McKey Barr, 62, passed away July 4, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Daniel Barr officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Chapel.

William Conrad

William Conrad

Jul 3, 2017

Mr. William Bennett "Benny" Conrad was born March 10, 1953 to the late John Alex and Doreatha Conrad in Clemmons, NC.  He passed Monday, July 3, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center following a period of illness.

Mr. Conrad was a retired employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company with 43 years of dedicated service.  He was...

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