obituaries
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.
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....
Angie Brown
Jul 7, 2015
In the still of the morning of July 7, 2015, God reached down and lovingly folded our mother in his arms and carried her home. Angie Neal Brown was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 3, 1935 to Edward and Naomi Neal. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In 1950, Angie...
August Banner-Wood
Jul 2, 2015
August Pierce Banner-Wood was born on June 11, 1986 in Winston-Salem, NC to very proud parents, Cathy Banner Wood and Richard Wood. Having been named with such a prestigious mantle, he made his presence known in any arena. From childhood, in an effortless manner, August always had the ability to capture attention and make an impression. His conversation and depth...
Alene Davenport
Jun 30, 2015
Mrs. Alene Saner Davenport, 83, received her crown on June 30, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born December 16, 1931 in Boomer, NC to Hillary & Maude Redmon Saner. She was a graduate of Lincoln Heights High School, Wilkesboro, NC and was employed by the WS/FCS System in cafeteria services as well as the Bethlehem...
Ethel Samuels
Jun 30, 2015
Ethel Howell Samuels was born May 31, 1945 to Mazie V. Howell and Jasper Barker. Ethel departed this life on June 30, 2015. She was born and raised in Mocksville, NC and attended Atkins HS. Ethel worked for Princess House for many years. She was an active member of Fulton YMCA in Winston Salem and a faithful member of Winston...
John Conrad, Jr
Jun 26, 2015
John Alexander "June" Conrad, Jr., 69 of 1242 Lyndale Dr. Winston-Salem, NC passed away June 26, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 10, 1946, in Winston-Salem, NC to John and Doretha Conrad. John graduated from Carver High School and worked at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for several years and went on to retire from...
Lee Scales
Jun 22, 2015
Mr. Lee Norman Scales, 70, was born August 14, 1944 in W-S, NC to Norman B. Scales and Savanah Scales. He went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He retired in 2012 from Kaba Access Control, W-S, NC prior to his health decline. In addition to his parents, he...
Fannie Koger
Jun 20, 2015
Mrs. Fannie Mae Fleming Koger, 65, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born October 7, 1949 in W-S, NC to Robert Lee Fleming and Virginia Luckey-Taylor. She was a faithful member of Ministries of Truth Apostolic Church having served in several capacities including the missionary and usher boards...
Choice Johnson
Jun 19, 2015
Mr. Choice Lee Johnson, 86, was born April 6, 1929 to Roy and Mae Willie Ford Johnson and departed this earthly life on June 19, 2015. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, RE Johnson and Essie Mae Johnson. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Prater of Blackwood, NJ, Valerie Gladden of Spartanburg,...
Ruby Johnson
Jun 18, 2015
Redeemed, child of God, Ms. Ruby Duncan Johnson, 72, went home to be with the LORD on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Ruby was born September 25, 1942 in W-S, NC. She attended the historic Atkins High School, and furthered her education by completing the Master's level- holding a degree in Law, Psychology, and Criminal Science. She served Society as a...
Elizabeth Jones Transou
Jun 12, 2015
Elizabeth "Libby" Carolyn Jones Transou departed this life on Friday, June 12, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was born January 4, 1946 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Rev. George W. Jones and Dorothy H. Jones. She was a 1963 graduate of Carver High School. She married Ervin B. Transou on September 16, 1978. In addition to her parents,...
Yancey Stewart
Jun 10, 2015
Mr. Yancey H. Stewart was born on December 8, 1940 in W-S, NC, the eldest of 8 children born to Yancey Stewart and Lueiza McCall Stewart. He departed this life on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 after a brief illness. Yancey attended the W-S/FCS System, was employed as a forklift driver, and was a member of Macedonia Worship Center. In addition...
Charles Gardner
Jun 8, 2015
Mr. Charles Obie Gardner, 71, passed June 8, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Todd Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:0pm on Saturday at the Chapel.
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