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.
Lottie Dea Coe
Feb 13, 2017
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away."
Revelations 21:4
Lottie Dea Coe, known as "Kunan", was born December 30, 1938 to the late Jack and Catherine Mitchell. Lottie...
Neil Stewart
Feb 13, 2017
Mr. Neil Stewart, 71, of 2521 Lewis Street passed away February 13, 2017 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Macedonia Worship Center.
Equilla Miller
Feb 11, 2017
Mrs. Equilla Hege "SUG" Miller, 73, was born December 18, 1943. She peacefully transitioned from this life to eternal life on February 11, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Lucille Hege, Sr. and Carolyn Hege; and her husband of 56 years, Errie Miller.
She leaves to cherish her memories her...
Aldene Hauser
Feb 11, 2017
Aldene Hauser was born on November 28, 1959 to the late Willey Hauser, Jr and Lena Hauser, in Danbury, NC. He passed away February 11, 2017. He was educated in the Forsyth County School System graduating from North Forsyth High School class of 1978. After high school Aldene joined the United States Army, serving for fourteen years.
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Larry Campbell
Feb 8, 2017
Mr. Larry Darnell Campbell was born October 10, 1950 in Forsyth County, NC. He entered into his eternal rest on February 8, 2017. Mr. Campbell was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC and was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Forsyth County Department of Social Services & the City of Winston-Salem....
Douglas Macarthur Clark
Feb 7, 2017
Douglas MacArthur Clark, also known to his family as "Mac", was born July 11, 1942 in Anson County, NC to Herman Clark and Mrs. Bertha Clark. He departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Thomasville, NC. MacArthur graduated from West Ansonville High School where he met and married the late Sarah Elizabeth Clark. They relocated to Baltimore, MD...
Ernest Thompson
Feb 7, 2017
Ernest Thompson, 63, was born in Lancaster, SC and came to Winston-Salem at an early age. He attended the local public schools, and was a member of the "Atkins Class that Never Was", class of 1972. Ernest was previously employed with R.J. Reynolds and later retired from Dean Foods, Inc. (Sealtest) after 20+ years of service. Ernest accepted Christ at...
Chancer Eldridge, Iii
Feb 4, 2017
Mr. Chancer L. Eldridge, III, 43, passed away February 4, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Mt. Calvary Holy Church. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church. Burial will be held at a later date in Iron Mine Cemetery, Wallace, NC.
Ruth Ballentine Ledbetter
Feb 1, 2017
Ruth Lee Ballentine Ledbetter was born in Alamance County on March 26, 1927 to the late James Howard Ballentine, Sr. and Alma Jones Ballentine. She departed this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and was educated in the Winston-Salem public school system graduating from Atkins High School. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Winston-Salem...
Deborah Smith
Feb 1, 2017
Ms. Deborah E. Smith departed this life on February 1, 2017 after a period of illness. She was a graduate of Parkland High School and attended Livingstone College & Winston-Salem State University. She was an educator with the WS/FCS System for over 21 years. "Ms. Deb" had a love for education, youth, & her church. For many years she was...
Elizabeth Lentz
Jan 27, 2017
Elizabeth Lentz, 75, of 100 Azalea Terrace Ct. #315 passed away on January 24, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of Forsyth County, NC and attended the WS/FCS system. She was a 1961 graduate of Atkins High School and worked as a domestic worker for many years. She was a member of Kimberly Park Holiness Church where she...
Mary Hinton Hairston
Jan 27, 2017
Mrs. Mary Hinton Hairston passed away January 27, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday, February 3, 2017 at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Prince Raney Rivers officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon on Friday at the Church.
Dazelle Benbow Jones
Jan 26, 2017
Wrapped in the loving arms of her God, Dazelle Benbow Jones of 130 North Graham Avenue Winston-Salem, NC, sailed in style across the chilly Jordan River on January 26, 2017. Her earthbound journey began Thursday, April 1, 1920 in Clemmons, NC. The wife of the late Edwin Jones, Mrs. Jones was a 1938 honor-roll graduate of Atkins High School in...
Gertrude Selena Morrison
Jan 25, 2017
Ms. Gertrude Selena Morrison peacefully transitioned from life to life eternal on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Selena was born on January 6, 1950 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Mrs. Willie Mae Jones. The late Mr. Henry Jones was Selena's step-father who she loved and respected as her father. Selena retired from AT&T in 2016 after 32 years of service....
Rosean Hoskins
Jan 24, 2017
Ms. Rosean L. Hoskins, 56, departed from this world on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her father, Oliver Hoskins; her children, Markcus Hoskins, Ephraim Green, Phillip Green, Sierra Green, and Tiffany Green; and a host of many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 4:00pm Saturday, January 28,...
Sarah Speight & Hazel Black
Jan 24, 2017
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Dillard Speight was born December 16, 1929 and passed away January 24, 2017. "Mother Speight" as she was affectionately called, was a 1948 graduate of Atkins High School. She attended Southern Christian Institute and was an active, lifetime member of Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church where she was a founder of the Pastors Aide. She was a...
Leroy Mcgriff
Jan 23, 2017
Mr. Leroy McGriff, 75, passed away January 23, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Helena Smith
Jan 23, 2017
Helena Zelda Smith was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 24, 1954 to Minnie Acker Wilson and Bobby Lee Wilson. She departed this life on January 23, 2017. Helena attended Winston-Salem Business College, to obtain an Associate Degree in Business Administration and Accounting in 1976. She worked in Customer Service for Southern Bell for more than 15 years. Helena Smith...
Jesse Hines
Jan 18, 2017
Mr. Jesse James Hines, 83, was born in Steeles, NC and passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a dedicated member of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, received a National Defense Service Medal, was a USAF Freemason, and a member of the ELKS. He...
Josie Clemons
Jan 16, 2017
Josie Nesbitt Clemons was born on December 30, 1945 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She attended the local public schools and graduated from Anderson High School in 1964. She later attended Winston Salem State University and graduated in1983. She left to be with her Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017 surrounded by her family at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC....
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