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.
Samuel Isaiah, Jr.
Oct 21, 2016
Mr. Samuel Isaiah, Jr. was born October 24, 1932 in Winston-Salem, NC to Samuel and Lillie Isaiah, Sr. He departed this earthly life on October 21, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was educated in the local public schools and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Isaiah was employed in several careers including taxi...
John Henry May, Sr.
Oct 20, 2016
Mr. John Henry May, Sr., 71, was born June 23, 1945 in Darlington, SC to the late Leroy and Leona May. He departed this life on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was a retired employee of RJ Reynolds for 30 years. He is survived by his devoted wife, Deboria Ann May of the home; two...
Thomas Pitts, Sr.
Oct 18, 2016
On October 18, 2016, Thomas Pitts, Sr. went home to be with the Lord. Thomas was born April 23, 1931 to the late James and Bertha Pitts. He graduated from Atkins High School in 1949 and then joined the Air Force in 1953. His Air Force service included: crew chief on 0-10 crash rescue vehicle from 1954-1957, promotion to Fire...
William Amos
Oct 16, 2016
Mr. William Dillard Amos, son of the late John Dillard Spencer Amos and Sarah Lue King Amos, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 2, 1926. He departed this life on October 16, 2016 in New York City. He was a product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and the City of New York school systems. He did further studies at The...
Nathaniel Hopkins, Sr.
Oct 11, 2016
Mr. Nathaniel Hopkins, 68, of 2341 NC 66 South, Kernersville, NC passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at St. Peter's Church and World Outreach Center with Dr. J.C. Hash, Jr. officiating. All correspondences can be forwarded to the Hopkins Home at 2341 NC 66 South, Kernersville,...
Brenda Denise Robinson
Oct 11, 2016
Brenda Denise Robinson 56, our bright light, the life of the party, loving, junk talking and dearly beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend was called home to glory on Tuesday October 11, 2016. Brenda affectionately known as "Brenda Starr" was born on May 5, 1960 in Winston Salem, NC to Lula Mae Gist Robinson and the late Robert Cornelius...
Annie Earline Penn
Oct 9, 2016
Mrs. Annie Earline Penn, 95, of 229 Forest Hill Ave. passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1921 to Omia Oakly and Clarence Smith. Earline was a graduate of Atkins High School, received her education degree from W-S Teachers College (WSSU), and taught in the WSFCS System for numerous years. She was a...
Ruth Naomi Mitchell
Oct 7, 2016
Ruth Naomi Mitchell, 91, departed from this life on Friday October 7, 2016 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Charles Mitchell; her devoted sister, Edmonia Fisher; her dedicated sister-in-law, Minnie Brown; and a host of relatives and friends. A Homegoing Celebration service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, October 15,...
William Moore, Sr.
Oct 5, 2016
In the late afternoon on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, Mr. William Lamon Moore, Sr., our quiet, gentle, loving and dearly beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed into eternal rest. We thank God for the blessing he was in all of our lives and will miss him in countless ways. William (Billy) was born on December 3, 1936, in...
Marlyne Mckee
Oct 4, 2016
Mrs. Marlyne L. McKee quietly departed this life Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Martel and Thomas Lyttle. She attended the Forsyth County Public Schools. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Winston Salem State Teachers College and a Master of Arts in Counseling from A...
Corrie Kemp
Oct 4, 2016
Corrie P. Kemp, 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, in Kings Mountain, NC. She now joins her daughter Phaedra Kemp and son Pierson Kemp III in heaven. She is survived by many relatives and friends who loved her dearly. A funeral service celebrating her life will be on Friday, October 14, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. with a wake...
Kevin Banner
Oct 3, 2016
Kevin Vernard Banner, affectionately known as "KB", was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 15, 1963 to Vernon and Lillian Banner. He departed this life on October 3, 2016. Kevin attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and was a 1981 graduate of North Forsyth High School. He was employed at Aigis Mechtronics from 1995 until 2010. He was preceded in...
Dwyane Bernard Barber
Sep 29, 2016
Dwyane Bernard Barber was born on October 17, 1958 in Bridgeport Ct. Dwyane's mother, Alma Grier Barber Horton preceded him in death. Father, Alexander Barber, Jr. resides in Winston-Salem. Dwyane departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Dwyane graduated from East Forsyth High School and served in the US Army where he was honorably discharged. He attended Knoxville...
Ina Patricia Mabe Martin
Sep 29, 2016
Ina Patricia Martin was born in Stokes County on March 8, 1924 to Jessie and Eva Mabe. She was united in marriage in 1943 to Burnis G. Martin. The Lord called her home on September 29, 2016. She was 92. Granny, as she was called by many, graduated from Stokes County school system and was a lifelong member of Kings...
Frank Kelly Horton
Sep 28, 2016
Franklin Kelly Horton was born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 4, 1968 to Sherry Wilson Horton of Kernersville, NC and Franklin Horton of TN. Kelly was raised in Winston-Salem, NC. After graduating from Carver High School, Kelly enlisted in the US Army and served 4 years as an Airborne Medic during Desert Storm. Kelly had been ill for some time...
George Wilson
Sep 26, 2016
George Wise Wilson was born on June 14, 1963 in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late Harvey Wilson and the late Janie Mae Poole. George passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness. Surviving are his wife Tandra Wilson; four sons, Denard Williams, Dante Wilson, Ronnie Key and Jamar Connor; four daughters, Latisha Pate, Shanice Simpson, LaToya Key,...
Henry Ivy Lewis
Sep 26, 2016
Mr. Henry Ivy Lewis, Jr., of 2524 Reynolds Park Road quietly and peacefully made his transition to eternal rest on September 26, 2016. He was born June 20, 1944 to Henry I. Lewis, Sr. and Juanita Doby Lewis. Henry was educated in the Winston Salem Forsyth County School System. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service. He...
Charlie Jordan, Sr.
Sep 25, 2016
Mr. Charlie J. Jordan, Sr., affectionately known as "CJ", 81, of Winston-Salem departed this life on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a period of illness. He was born to Lillie Mae Riggins Jordan and John Henry Jordan, Sr. in Laurinburg, N.C. Upon moving to Winston-Salem as an adult, he met and married his wife,...
Margaret E. Jones
Sep 24, 2016
Ms. Margaret E. Jones, 80, was born on August 25, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC but spent most of her life in Greensboro, NC and the last year of her life in Winston-Salem, NC with her daughter, April Bonaparte. Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Friday, September 30, 2016 at Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 3010 Carver School Road with...
Louise Minnie Burch Mccray
Sep 21, 2016
Mrs. Louise Minnie Burch McCray, 92, departed this life Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born November 9, 1923 in Williamsburg County, Hemingway, SC to the late Mr. Ervin and Julia Burch. Residing in Winston-Salem for the majority of her adult life, she raised her children and was a faithful employee at Novant Health. She leaves to cherish her memory...
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