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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.
Berkley Allen
Aug 17, 2015
Mr. Berkley Ward Allen, 58, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at his residence unexpectedly. He was a 1975 graduate of West Forsyth High School and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. He also was a graduate of Forsyth Technical Community College and was employed as a brake mechanic for numerous years. He leaves to cherish his memories two...
Elizabeth Foster
Aug 17, 2015
Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Foster, 67, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born to the late Charles Sr. and Ollie Bell Hill on May 29, 1948 in Lexington, NC. She recently retired from HanesBrands, Inc. after 26 years of service. She was a member of Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church where she was a...
Lois Robinson
Aug 15, 2015
Mrs. Lois Marie Robinson went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2015. She was born May 18, 1929. She was a retired employee of the Stevens Center and a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, David P. Robinson; mother, Cora Duckett; father, Joseph Duckett; and her siblings, Beverly and...
Arthur Estes
Aug 14, 2015
Mr. Arthur Earlie Estes passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1950 in Winston-Salem, NC to Earlie and Mary Ruth Wilson. Arthur graduated from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools and was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Arthur was described by those who knew him as being quiet, kind, loving,...
Marvin Shaw, Jr
Aug 13, 2015
Marvin Shaw Jr., 73, departed this life on August 13, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1942 in Sumter, SC to Marvin Shaw, Sr. and Geneva Smith Tyler. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and he attended NC A&T. Baseball was a major part of Marvin's life. He played for the Pond Giants of...
Julius Gibbs, Iii
Aug 10, 2015
Our beloved son Julius "JuJu" Theodore Gibbs, III was born September 8, 1991 to Denise Campbell and Julius T. Gibbs, Jr. He departed this life on August 10, 2015. Julius was a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School and was a sophomore at Guilford Technical Community College. Julius was preceded in death by a loving and devoted sister, Shantisa A....
Ronald Jarrett
Aug 10, 2015
Mr. Ronald Henry Jarrett, affectionately known as "Ronnie", 58, a resident of Hephzibah, GA was born May 27, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC to William Henry and Dorothy Jarrett. He departed this life on August 10, 2015 at Trinity Hospital of Augusta, GA with his dedicated and devoted wife at his side. Ronald was a graduate of North Forsyth High School,...
Don Shegog
Aug 9, 2015
Don Roy Shegog, M.D. was born June 26, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma and died August 9, 2015 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Don practiced medicine throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area for over 40 years. In 2011, he moved to the Winston-Salem area where he became a member of St Paul United Methodist Church. Don is survived by his...
Jacob Hughes, Jr.
Aug 9, 2015
Mr. Jacob W. Hughes, Jr., 62, affectionately known to his family and friends as "Jake", departed this life on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Health surrounded by his loving family. Deacon Hughes was a product of the WSFC Schools graduating from Anderson High School. He received two Associate Degrees from FTCC. He received an honorable discharge from...
Demus Williams, Jr.
Aug 8, 2015
Mr. Demus Wilton Williams, Jr., affectionately known as "DeDe", 45, of 305 E. Devonshire Street W-S, NC passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 27, 1970 to Mrs. Sharon Williams and Mr. Demus W. Williams, Sr. He attended the W-S/ Forsyth County Schools and was a member of...
Viola Wigfall
Aug 4, 2015
Mrs. Viola C. Wigfall, affectionately called "Honey" was born May 26, 1939 to Jack and Lonnie Mae Campbell. Viola was called to her heavenly reward August 4, 2015 at Premier Living & Rehab Center in Lake Waccamaw, NC. She was a graduate of Atkins High School, an employee of Food Fair grocery chain, and attended Cleveland Avenue Christian Church. Viola...
Otis Hawkins
Aug 3, 2015
Otis Wesley Hawkins transitioned this earthly life on August 3, 2015. He was born August 6, 1935 in Louisburg, NC to Janice and Clifton Hawkins. Otis, known as "Hawk", was one of the earlier athletes to compete in 2 sports-football and basketball. He was an outstanding pass receiver, defensive end and place kicker, receiving ALL CIAA Second Team in 1957....
Eugene Cain
Aug 1, 2015
Eugene Roach Cain, son of Alfred Cain and Aleen Hopkins as born April 21, 1944 in Forsyth County, NC. He attended the Winston-Salem public schools and was a member of Dreamland Park Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Cain went home to be with his father on Saturday, August 1, 2015. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Joseph Matthews
Jul 30, 2015
At age 88, Joseph Alphonzo Matthews passed on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in W-S, NC on December 7, 1926 to William and Alice Matthews. Joe served in the US Army before working as a truck driver for over 30 years for two grocery products distributing companies. Joseph was married to...
Berdie Felder
Jul 30, 2015
Mrs. Berdie Lee Penn Felder, transitioned from this earthly life to life eternal during the evening hours of Thursday, July 30, 2015. She was born December 4, 1927 in W-S, NC. This beloved lady was the first child born to Mr. Willie Penn Sr. and Mrs. Minnie Thompson Penn. She married her high school sweetheart, Mr. Robert Lee Felder, Sr....
Alvin Garr
Jul 29, 2015
Alvin Belmont Garr was born on October 17, 1948 in Boyle County, Kentucky to Derward Belmont Garr and Dora Dean Clayton. He departed this life on July 29, 2015 at 11:37 a.m. at Wake Forest Baptist Health. The greatest gift of his life, Aretha LaMoure Garr, was born on August 4, 1973. He was a loving, dedicated, and supportive father...
William Dunlap
Jul 28, 2015
Mr. William Dunlap, 57, departed this life Monday, July 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born in High Point, NC on September 30, 1957 to Paul Dunlap, Sr. and Willie Mae Strickland Dunlap. William attended the local Guilford County Schools in High Point and graduated from High Point Central High School. In 1991 Mr. Dunlap moved to W-S, NC....
Sylvia King
Jul 28, 2015
Our heavenly father, whom we love because he first loved us, returned for Mrs. Sylvia Gay Mills King, 48, on Tuesday morning, July 28, 2015, while at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC after an extended illness. She was born June 25, 1967 in Kenansville, NC the first child of Alvin J. Mills and Beatrice Kelly...
Lillian Payne Banner
Jul 27, 2015
On July 27, 2015 God and his infinite wisdom called Lillian Beatrice Payne Banner, better known as "Lillie B", home. She was born March 30, 1939 to David and Katie Payne in W-S, NC. Lillie B attended the local public schools of W-S, NC, was a longtime member of Shiloh Baptist Church, and later joined Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church....
Willie Larkin
Jul 26, 2015
Mr. Willie Edward Larkin was born July 20, 1931 to the late Precious and Viola Johnson Larkin. God called him home on Sunday July 26, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Larkin attended Mt. Moriah School. He was an honorable veteran of the US Army where he received several medals. He was a graduate of the Radio-Television Training Association of New...
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