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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.

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...

Berdie Felder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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