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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.

Andre Joyner

Andre Joyner

Jan 21, 2016

Andre Lamont Joyner, 37, transitioned from this earthly life on January 21, 2016 after a long battle with many health ailments. Andre was born in Colleton County, SC. At an early age, the family relocated to W-S, NC. A graduate of West Forsyth High School, this gentle giant was a force to be reckoned with on the football field. Known...

Stacy Ingram Andrews

Stacy Ingram Andrews

Jan 20, 2016

Stacy Ingram Andrews was born October 10, 1972 to Doug and Artina Ingram of Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this earthly life on January 20, 2016. She married Terry Denard Andrews on June 2, 2007. Stacy was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System and graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1991. She attended Forsyth Technical Community College studying...

Anthony Burnette

Anthony Burnette

Jan 20, 2016

Anthony "Kareem" Cornelius Burnette, 46, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Anthony touched so many and made a difference in so many lives because of his huge, kind heart. He was also a die hard Dallas Cowboy fan and North Carolina Tarheels fan. He was preceded in death by...

Mildred Davis

Mildred Davis

Jan 20, 2016

Reverend Mildred Wesley Davis, 71, of 1340 Underwood Ave. went home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on August 2, 1944 in Norwood, NC to the late James & Julia Mae Wilkins Wesley where she attended the Stanley County Public Schools until the age of 14 when she...

Donald Matthews

Donald Matthews

Jan 19, 2016

Mr. Donald T.J. Matthews was born May, 1, 1930 in High Point NC to the late Winburn Z. Matthews and Sallie Pearl McCollum Matthews. He was a faithful and loved member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Kernersville, NC. He graduated from Carver High School and joined the United States Army. "Don" or "Donnell" as he was known, retired from...

Armidee Mack

Armidee Mack

Jan 19, 2016

Armidee Franklin Mack was born September 13, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Peter and Thelma Marie Mack. He was a 1974 graduate of West Forsyth Senior High School. While there he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He furthered his studies at Livingston University and Winston-Salem State University. He was a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Shaw...

Willie B. Williams

Willie B. Williams

Jan 17, 2016

Mrs. Willie Baskin Williams, 88, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Zion Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Joseph Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm...

John Taylor

John Taylor

Jan 17, 2016

Mr. John Clarence Taylor, 73, of Winston-Salem, NC was called home on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born March 23, 1942 to Matt and Flossie Phillips Taylor. He attended Atkins High School. John left in the early 60's for a better life to Chicago, IL where he retired from Nestle. He moved back to...

Denecia Dennis

Denecia Dennis

Jan 15, 2016

Denecia Lynn Dennis transitioned to her heavenly home on January 15, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Denecia was born to Argentina Dennis and Jesse Bitting on February 20, 1952. She attended the W-S/Forsyth County Schools, worked for the former Hyatt House Hotel and Wake Forest University, and was employed by Salem Health when her health declined. From Denecia flowed the...

Judy Leak

Judy Leak

Jan 10, 2016

Mrs. Judy Williams Leak was born in Spartanburg, SC on July 3, 1921 the last living child of twelve born to Reverend Moore G. Williams and Mary Elizabeth Todd Williams. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health with one of her loving daughters by her side. She attended the local public schools...

Ralph White, Sr.

Ralph White, Sr.

Jan 7, 2016

Ralph White, Sr., 77, departed this life Thursday, January 7, 2016. He was born April 21, 1938 in Kinston, NC to Rudolph and Christine White. He served in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was retired from the City of Greensboro. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Reverend...

Charlie Seat

Charlie Seat

Jan 2, 2016

Mr. Charlie James Seat was born August 4, 1945. He departed this earthly life on January 2, 2016. Charlie gained his foundations in Mars Hill Baptist Church and was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. He also attended Church on the Rock where his brother, Reverend Moses Seat was the pastor. He was known for being a man that...

Johnny Bonaparte

Johnny Bonaparte

Dec 31, 2015

Mr. Johnny Lee Bonaparte, 70, was born March 7, 1945 and passed away December 31, 2015. He is survived by his brother, Reverend Emmanuel (Forrest) Bonaparte; two sisters, Wilhelmenia Cheeks and Katrina (Thomas) Richardson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The...

John Wilson, Sr.

John Wilson, Sr.

Dec 30, 2015

Mr. John Neal Wilson, Sr., 76, passed peacefully away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his home. He was a retired worker for the city of Winston-Salem. John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Katherine; daughter, Arnetta Covington; and sisters. Surviving family members are his children, Randolph Wilson, John Wilson, Jr., Arlisia Darlene Wilson, Debra Wilson, Rickey (Leah)...

Cynthia Wooten

Cynthia Wooten

Dec 29, 2015

Minister Cynthia P. Wooten went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was a graduate of Carver High School and attended Winston-Salem State University where she majored in music. She was well known for her many talents of playing piano and singing at many churches throughout the triad. She started her own business with her...

Lagretta Keaton

Lagretta Keaton

Dec 29, 2015

Born December 14, 1951 in Marion, NC, the second child of Annie Lee Keaton and the late Raymond Keaton, LaGretta Ray Keaton departed this earthly life on December 29, 2015. LaGretta grew up in Old Fort, NC, graduating from Old Fort High School in 1969. She furthered her education at Knoxville College in Knoxville, TN in 1973 with a Bachelor...

Kanzenner Wilks

Kanzenner Wilks

Dec 28, 2015

Kanzenner "Candy" Roberson Wilks, 69, passed away on December 28, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Candy was born in Winston Salem, NC to the late Willie P. "Son" Powell and Lila M. Rowell on June 14, 1946. Candy always loved to help people. This innate sense propelled her into pursuing a career as a healthcare professional, where she held...

Thomasina Johnson

Thomasina Johnson

Dec 26, 2015

Mrs. Thomasina Vivian McKnight Johnson, 79, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015, in Los Angeles, California after an extended period of declining health. Mrs. Johnson was born June 7, 1936 in Winston-Salem, NC to Hester Ridgill McKnight and Robert Lee McKnight. Thomasina, affectionately known as "Tom" by her family and friends, grew up in a large, loving close-knit family in...

Leroy Johnson, Jr.

Leroy Johnson, Jr.

Dec 24, 2015

Mr. Leroy Johnson, Jr., was born August 17, 1957. He passed away December 24, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was a member of the United States Army. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Sharon Pollard officiating and Pastor Anthony Johnson of Grace Outreach...

Dora Wilborn

Dora Wilborn

Dec 24, 2015

In his infinite wisdom, God saw fit to equip the Matriarch of our family Mrs. Dora Alice Wilborn, 88, with her wings and called her home to be with him on Christmas Eve 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1927 in Wilkes County, NC to the late Bob Hambric and Grace Hampton. She was a member...

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