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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.

Khloe White

Khloe White

Aug 28, 2015

Little Miss Khloe White passed away Friday, August 28, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Scottie I. White, Jr. and Shantiqua K. White; brother, Scottie I. White, III; sister, Kylee S. White; grandparents, Pastor Scottie I. White, Sr. and Earline White, and Darrin Hughes and Sharon Sheff; and a host of family and friends. Graveside services will be held...

Ronald Carlton

Ronald Carlton

Aug 23, 2015

Deacon Ronald "Slim" Carlton was born on March 3, 1952 to Charlie Carlton and Evangelist Roberta Sarah Foster (Carlton) Groves. He departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2015. He was married to the late Betty Carlton. Deacon Carlton was a product of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and a retired employee of Piedmont Natural Gas Company. He was honorably...

Robert Eller

Robert Eller

Aug 23, 2015

Mr. Robert Lee Eller of 5695 Reynold Road Winston-Salem, NC departed this life into his spiritual home on Sunday, August 23, 2015. He was born in Boomer, NC (Wilks County) on August 16, 1951 to Robert and Pearlee Eller. He attended the Wilks County secondary schools, Wilksboro Community College, Winston-Salem State University where he received his bachelor's degree, and UNC...

Annette Griffin

Annette Griffin

Aug 20, 2015

Annette Horne Griffin passed away August 20, 2015 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Cassandra Boulware; one granddaughter, Cinnamon Boyd; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm...

Neil Batchleor

Neil Batchleor

Aug 20, 2015

Mr. Neil E. Batchleor, 63, passed away August 20, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 12noon Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall F&AM, 1025 E. 14th Street W-S, NC 27105.

Johnny Ligons, Sr.

Johnny Ligons, Sr.

Aug 18, 2015

Johnny Mack Ligons Sr., 56, was born on October 29, 1956 to McCombs Ligons and Daisy Sloan Ligons in Belton, SC. Johnny departed this life Tuesday morning August 18, 2015 at his home in W-S, NC after a brief period of illness. He was a 1976 graduate of North Forsyth High School and also attended NC Central University. He was...

Berkley Allen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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