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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.

Rosa G. Powell

Rosa G. Powell

Aug 7, 2016

Mrs. Rosa Mae Powell, 82, of 110 Crossfield Ridge Ct. peacefully went home to be with the Lord, August 7, 2016. Rosa, affectionately known as "Ma Powell", was born to Corrine & Harry Green in Bishopville, South Carolina on January 12, 1934. She relocated to Winston-Salem, NC in the 1950's with spouse James Benjamin and 2 young children. She joined...

Mattie Mcclendon

Mattie Mcclendon

Aug 1, 2016

Mrs. Mattie McClendon, 89, was born October 16, 1926. She departed this life on August 1, 2016. She attended High School in Hogansville, Georgia where she was a member of basketball team and later attended Savannah State College and earned a degree in Social Work. She worked for over 30 years as a social worker at Forsyth County Department of...

Brenda Kay Miller

Brenda Kay Miller

Jul 29, 2016

Brenda Kay Miller, 44, of Winston-Salem left this earth for her heavenly home on Friday, July 29, 2016. Brenda Miller was born November 24, 1971 in Winston-Salem, NC to Richard Bernard Miller, Sr. and Brenda Faye Miller of the city. She was a graduate of North Forsyth High School, Class of 91' and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. Brenda was...

Woodrow B Haney, Sr.

Woodrow B Haney, Sr.

Jul 29, 2016

Woodrow B. Haney, Sr., 88, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina departed this life on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born on June 7, 1928 in Forsyth County to the late Walter Haney and Bertha Byers. Woodrow retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after forty-two years of service. He also worked at Winston-Salem State University for...

Norris E. Williams

Norris E. Williams

Jul 27, 2016

Mr. Norris Emanuel Williams, 66, of 630 Chandler Street passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Memorial services will be held 4pm Friday August 12, 2016 at Piney Grove Baptist Church.`

Vincent Michael Gomez

Vincent Michael Gomez

Jul 23, 2016

Vincent Michael Gomez was a true native New Yorker, born and educated in the New York Catholic parochial system as the first of two children of the late Irene (Taylor) Gomez and Vincente Gomez. Always inquisitive, witty, and blessed with an easy smile and kind heart, Vincent's early years were shaped by observing life on streets of Harlem and the...

Annie Lee Chishlom

Annie Lee Chishlom

Jul 20, 2016

Ms. Annie Lee Chisholm, 74, of 760 Highland Avenue Apt. N passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her residence. She is survived by her children, Belinda and Jeffery Chisholm; 3 grandchildren; 7 greatgrandchildren; 1 brother, James Chisholm; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Gregory Cloud and...

Bettie Lou Williams Bennett

Bettie Lou Williams Bennett

Jul 18, 2016

Bettie Lou Williams Bennett, 74, daughter of the late, Willie Williams and Juanita Bowens Williams, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18 after a short period of illness at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on February 12, 1942 in Winston-Salem and graduated from Atkins High School in 1959, completing her...

George Floyd

George Floyd

Jul 17, 2016

Mr. George Floyd, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11:30am Friday, July 22, 2016 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Suber, officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:30am...

Cora Jane Day Warren

Cora Jane Day Warren

Jul 16, 2016

Mrs. Cora Jane Day Warren, 109, of 1512 E. 1st. Street, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. She was born in Yanceyville, NC to the late Jim and Dorothy Day. She later moved to Winston-Salem where she stayed at previous locations before she moved to the Happy Hill Community where she started the first Girl Scout Troop. She was also...

Carlton "Carl" Wendell Binns

Carlton "Carl" Wendell Binns

Jul 16, 2016

Mr. Carlton "Carl" Wendell Binns, 65, of Winston-Salem, NC, died at his home after a long illness on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He is survived by his devoted, caring, and loving wife of 12 years, Charleator Binns, who was faithfully at his side comforting him until death. Born in Newport News, VA on June 3, 1951, he was the son...

Helen Vernell Johnson Lewis

Helen Vernell Johnson Lewis

Jul 16, 2016

Mrs. Helen Vernell Johnson Lewis, 65, of Parkwood Ave. Winston-Salem, NC was born October 15, 1950. She departed this life July 16, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was married to Richard Lewis and has one son, Christian Lewis of the home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with...

William Standard Lamaupin

William Standard Lamaupin

Jul 15, 2016

Mr. William Standard LaMaupin, Jr., 81, was born September 23, 1934 to William Standard LaMaupin and Sarah LaMaupin in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He departed this life for a better one with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2016. William loved the Lord and accepted Christ at a young age and was a faithful member of St. Peter's Church and World...

Paul Miller,Iii

Paul Miller,Iii

Jul 2, 2016

Mr. Paul Lewis Miller, III was born on January 1, 1959. He departed this life on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, July 8, 2016 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1301 Alamance Church Road Greensboro, NC. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Friday at the Church.

Charles Wallace

Charles Wallace

Jul 1, 2016

Charles Michael "Rat" Wallace, 67 departed this life Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and previously employed at Mellow Mushroom for several years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beulah Wallace; and father, Samuel Epperson. He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Pope; one granddaughter,...

Roger Lampkin

Roger Lampkin

Jun 24, 2016

Mr. Roger Jerome Lampkin, Jr., 61, of 1619 E. 25th Street passed away June 24, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Friday at the Chapel.

Georgia Topping

Georgia Topping

Jun 22, 2016

Mrs. Georgia Marie Marshall Topping was born March 26, 1923 in Winston-Salem, NC to Floyd and Georgia Marshall. She passed away peacefully on June 22, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Atkins High School, received her BS in Education from Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU), and received her Master's in...

Moses "Mo" Lucas

Moses "Mo" Lucas

Jun 21, 2016

Mr. Moses A. Lucas, known by most as "MR. MO", was one of five children born to the late James Lucas and Willie Richardson Lucas in Wilson, NC on March 27, 1927. He was called home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church from his early childhood until his passing. In 1954, after...

Elbert Elcock

Elbert Elcock

Jun 21, 2016

Mr. Elbert Seymore Elcock, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Universal Healthcare King, NC. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Prince Raney Rivers officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Tuesday at the...

Rosena Simpson

Rosena Simpson

Jun 18, 2016

Mrs. Rosena Gist Simpson transitioned peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Chester County, SC to the late John Gist and Carrie Baity Gist. Rosena attended the York County Schools and retired from Carpenters' Flower Shop. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church and later joined Emmanuel Baptist Church. In...

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