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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.
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...
Ruby Anderson
Jul 25, 2015
Ms. Ruby Harris Gould Anderson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 25, 2015. She was born in Lilesville, Anson County, SC on October 16, 1929 to George Gould, Sr. and Elizabeth Huntley Gould. She was a member of Central Triad Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
Joshua Fennell
Jul 24, 2015
Joshua Phillip Fennell, 25, passed on July 24, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born March 15, 1990 in Winston-Salem, NC, the son of Glenn and Toni Fennell. He graduated from Reynolds High School in 2008, was an Army Veteran of the 101st Airborne Division who proudly served in Afghanistan in artillery...
Joseph Eaddy
Jul 24, 2015
Mr. Joseph Eaddy, 81, was born April 12, 1934. He passed away July 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held from 6:30pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held at a later time in Restlawn Cemetery, Lake City, SC.
Timothy Bennett
Jul 19, 2015
Timothy Lamont Bennett, affectionately known as "BaBa", the youngest son of Daniel Bennett, Jr. and Annie Mae Bennett-Isaac, was born November 4, 1970 in W-S, NC. Although Timothy was living at home with his mom, he departed this life on July 19, 2015 at 8:35pm from the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Timothy graduated from Glenn High School in 1989,...
Trena Bishop
Jul 19, 2015
Ms. Trena Bishop, 42, passed away July 19, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.
Marthaniel Linton
Jul 17, 2015
God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed those loving eyes and whispered "Peace Be Thine." Marthaniel Linton was born to Samuel and Rosalee Linton on May 8, 1922 in Anderson, South Carolina. The sub bowed its head as the moon gave us its peaceful rays. Family and friends bow in...
Evermae "Eva" Masango
Jul 17, 2015
Our beloved mother, sister, and friend Evermae "Eva" Masango passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 17, 2015. She was born on September 7, 1945 in Chamanimani, Zimbabwe to Diana and Amon Matsikenyiri. Before even moving to the United States, she accepted Christ as her Savior at a very early age. She studied undergrad at the University of...
Marvetta Johnson Hardin
Jul 17, 2015
The Lord has called one of his most faithful servants home on July 17, 2015. Mrs. Marvetta Larane Johnson Hardin was born February 8, 1952 to Charlie and Mary Johnson. She was employed with Sara Lee, Inc. for more than 30 years. She was preceded in her transition into glory by her parents; and her brother, Jerry Johnson. Mrs. Marvetta...
Corey Wilson
Jul 16, 2015
Corey Jermaine Wilson was born in W-S, NC on October 23, 1989 to Michael and Michelle Robertson. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School class of 2008, attended Guilford College in 2009, and at the time of his passing was a student a Forsyth Tech majoring in Auto Detailing. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother,...
Kathryn Porter
Jul 13, 2015
Mrs. Kathryn Porter, 91, was born November 17, 1923 and passed away July 13, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, July 18, 2015 at St. John CME Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Services. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.
Curtis Knight
Jul 12, 2015
On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 1:45pm the life of one of God's children was transitioned into eternal life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Curtis Eugene Knight was born August 14, 1951 in Richmond, VA and raised is St. Louis, MO, the youngest son of Alphonso W. Knight and Lottie S. Knight of Hampton, VA. The...
Beulah Scales
Jul 12, 2015
Mother Beulah Mae Scales was born July 25, 1928 in W-S, NC to Treva Davis. She departed this life on Sunday, July 12, 2015 after an extended illness. She was employed at Forsyth Technical Community College for 20 years until her retirement in 1990. She was a sweet, loving, and gentle person…gifted to hospitality and who loved cooking for her...
Gladys Miller-Wagner
Jul 9, 2015
On Thursday, July 9, 2015, our angel received her wings from the Lord and departed on to glory. Gladys Miller-Wagner of 2839 Orchard Creek Ln. Apt. 108 W-S, NC, was born to Gurney and Clarice Miller on July 30, 1930. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband, Charles A. Wagner; six children, Charles "Garfield", Gary,...
Robert Scales, Jr.
Jul 8, 2015
Mr. Robert Louis Scales, Jr. was born April 24, 1933 to the late Robert L. and Sallie Hall Scales in Winston Salem, NC. Robert Jr. was a proud graduate of Atkins High School's Class of 1951. He attended Lincoln University (PA) where he lettered in baseball, until he was called to serve his country in 1953 during the Korean conflict....
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