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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.

Lana Fisher

Lana Fisher

May 26, 2017

Mrs. Lana Jevernia Fisher, 69, of 4428 Stowe Street, passed away Friday May 26, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born May 5, 1948 to the late John Edward and Eloise Wilder Leecost in North Philadelphia.

Homegoing services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in...

Ruby Brunson

Ruby Brunson

May 26, 2017

Ruby F. Brunson, daughter of the late Mary Mumford, was born on February 8, 1934 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She made her transition into eternal life on Friday, May 26, 2017. Ruby F. Brunson was a true asset to her community, she loved to help others in any way that she could. As a result of her generous...

Leroy Miller

Leroy Miller

May 25, 2017

On Thursday, May 25, 2017, Deacon Leroy Lee Miller, 78, of Winston-Salem transitioned from life while working in his beautiful yard into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was born October 7, 1938 to the late Bishop and Anne Bell Miller.

Leroy served in the United States Army from April 1961 until he...

Deborah Tucker

Deborah Tucker

May 25, 2017

Deborah McLaurin Tucker, 59, originally from Clinton, NC transitioned from this life, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home in Winston-Salem, NC. She is preceded in death by her husband, Narvie Jones Tucker and is survived by her only son, Narvie Jarrell Tucker, her parents, Clarence Robert McLaurin and Bessie Mae McLaurin, two granddaughters, Alana and Laila, one sister, Brenda...

Jackie Marlin

Jackie Marlin

May 24, 2017

Mr. Jackie Lee Marlin, 63, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home. He was born December 22, 1953 in Winston-Salem, NC, the son of the late Kenneth and Christine Luckey Marlin.

Jackie was a Baptist by faith.

Mr. Marlin was a 1972 graduate of Reynolds High School where he played football. After working...

Cornell Hancock

Cornell Hancock

May 16, 2017

Cornell Hancock, loving father and grandfather, died on May 16, 2017 at the age of 84 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Cornell worked over thirty-five years in flooring for Styron Flooring Covering. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Little Man and Cornell, Jr.

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Oscar Hines

Oscar Hines

May 14, 2017

Mr. Oscar Hines, 83, was born on May 16, 1933 to Sue Avery and Wilson Hines in Fayetteville NC.  Mr. Hines was called home, to dwell with our heavenly Father on May 14, 2017.  He met the love of his life at Antioch Baptist church in 1953, and would later marry Betty Jean Brown in 1957.  Mr. Hines graduated...

Charles Mitchell

Charles Mitchell

May 13, 2017

Charles Robert Mitchell, 92, departed from this life on Saturday May 13, 2017 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ruth N. Mitchell in October 2016.

He is survived by his dedicated sister-in-law, Edmonia Fisher; and a host of loving nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Charles was a...

Harvey Williams

Harvey Williams

May 11, 2017

Harvey Wade Williams was born in Winston-Salem to George W. and Essie W. Williams on October 30, 1942.  He passed away May 11, 2017 at Oak Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.

He graduated from Atkins High School and attended Forsyth Tech.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired...

Emery Rann, Iii

Emery Rann, Iii

May 10, 2017

Pastor Emery Louvelle Rann, III transitioned on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.  He was born on August 2, 1952 to the late Dr. Emery L. and Margratha Rann in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Emery was a man of deep spiritual and religious convictions.  He believed in the African tradition of defining family through relationships in addition to blood kin. ...

Donald Lee Jones

Donald Lee Jones

May 9, 2017

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."  II Timothy 4: 7-8

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Joseph H. Covington, Sr.

Joseph H. Covington, Sr.

May 9, 2017

Deacon Joseph Henry Covington, Sr., 98, entered eternal rest on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2017.  He was born in Southern Pines, NC on March 14, 1919 to Robert, Sr. & Annie Curton Covington.

Deacon Covington attended the public schools of Southern Pines and moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1936.  He was a World War II Veteran of...

Malia Hardin

Malia Hardin

May 8, 2017

Malia LeVette Hardin was born on April 21, 1975.

She is survived by her parents, Janice P. Benjamin and Mannie "Giggie" (Denise) Hardin; one brother, Rodney C. Hardin; son, Justyn Jahvon Hardin; niece, Apiffany Jacole Craven; uncles, Henry Hardin, Bernard Hardin, and Vincent Parker; aunts, Mary Lee Cook, Marie P. Barnes, Blondell S. Hardin, Willie Mae Hardin...

Rosetta King

Rosetta King

May 6, 2017

Mrs. Rosetta Ariyomi King, 81, was born October 12, 1935 in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  She departed on May 6, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Winston-Salem First.  Interment will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.

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Freeman Roebuck

Freeman Roebuck

May 3, 2017

Mr. Freeman J. Roebuck passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was a faithful member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church for 38 years and served as a trustee, on the senior choir, and Male Chorus throughout his membership. He graduated from Carver High School in 1950 and attended a university in Cheyenne, Wyoming where he specialized in Communications. He...

Paulet Howard, Sr.

Paulet Howard, Sr.

May 2, 2017

Mr. Paulet R. Howard, Sr., 94, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away at Springwood Care Center during the morning hours on May 2, 2017.  He was born April 19, 1923 in Darlington, SC to the late Early and Patsy Berry Howard. However, from his early years until his death his home was Winston-Salem, NC. His education was obtained through Winston-Salem/Forsyth...

Leonard Glenn

Leonard Glenn

Apr 29, 2017

Leonard Glenn went home to peace on Saturday, April 29, 2017.  He was born on November 26, 1942 to the late Wade and Catherine Glenn.  He was employed at RJ Reynolds and self-employed at Glenn Construction Company for over 30 years.

In addition to his parents, awaiting his arrival are his son, Leonard Bernard Glenn; brother, Bill...

Charles Lee "Chuck" Mcneely

Charles Lee "Chuck" Mcneely

Apr 28, 2017

Charles Lee "Chuck" McNeely, 71, passed away Friday April 28, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

He was born May 11, 1945 in Winston Salem, NC to Charles Lee Brown and Queen Ester McNeely.  He was married to Lucretia "Trish Ann" Witherspoon McNeely for 43 years.  Chuck was educated in the Forsyth County School System and graduated...

Guster Mae Black

Guster Mae Black

Apr 27, 2017

Mrs. Guster Mae Black, 92, was born June 24, 1924 and passed away April 27, 2017.

She retired from 62 Cafeteria at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was a dedicated lifetime member of Hanes Memorial CME Church where she served on the Gospel Choir and the Missionary Board.

Mrs. Black was preceded in death by...

Shelton Holman

Shelton Holman

Apr 26, 2017

Shelton Holman, affectionately known to family and friends as "Shep Lee", was born June 9, 1949 and departed this earthly life on April 26, 2017.  He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and loved his life to the fullest.  He was loved by many, especially his family.

"Shep Lee" was preceded in death by his mother, Louise...

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