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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.

Mary Willis

Mary Willis

Jun 5, 2015

Mary Guest Willis was born to the late Roosevelt and Vergie Guest in Cleveland County, NC on May 31, 1941. At 74, she made her transition to her heavenly home on Friday, June 5, 2015 She was a 1959 graduate of Cleveland High School. She attended North Carolina Central University and completed her degree in nursing at Guilford Technical Community...

Timothy Crump

Timothy Crump

Jun 5, 2015

Timothy G. Crump, 64, passed away June 5, 2015 after battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was born February 13, 1951 in Raleigh, NC. Tim devoted his life to service; be it protecting our great nation throughout his 27 year career with the US Air Force, protecting our youth through owning, operating, and teaching martial arts at his...

Ida Penn

Ida Penn

Jun 5, 2015

Mrs. Ida M. Franklin Penn was born December 7, 1929 to the late Alex Franklin and Evelyn F. Shouse in W-S, NC. Ida Mae was educated and graduated from Atkins High School. She retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. In addition to her parents she was preceded in life by her husband, Paul N. Penn, Sr.; her daughter, Evelyn Y....

Iris Barr

Iris Barr

Jun 3, 2015

Iris Nadine Porter Barr was born May 8, 1941 to the late James B. Porter and Ruth C. Porter. She accepted Christ in her life as a young child and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church for almost 30 years. She retired from Wake Forest Baptist Health after 39 years. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2015...

Doris Gilliam

Doris Gilliam

Jun 1, 2015

Doris Virginia Gunn Gilliam was born May 15, 1929 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was the oldest of six children and educated in the city public school system, graduating with the Atkins High School class of 1947. After high school, Doris began her educational goals to become a teacher at Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU). She had four active years as...

Theodore Shannon

Theodore Shannon

May 30, 2015

Mr. Theodore "Ted" Lee Shannon, affectionately known as "Honey", was born to the late Thorton Shannon, Sr. and Bertha Lee Shannon Glenn in Winston-Salem on October 9, 1942. Ted peacefully departed this life on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. In addition to his parents Ted was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Karen Winningham

Karen Winningham

May 30, 2015

Karen Michelle Winningham was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 1, 1967 to Thomas A. Winningham, Sr. and the late Zoleen Winningham. She transitioned to glory on May 30, 2015 after a short illness. Karen was a graduate of East Forsyth High School in 1985. She received her Bachelor's degree from East Carolina University and her Master's degree from North...

Jacqueline Archie

Jacqueline Archie

May 27, 2015

Mrs. Jacqueline Flowers Jenkins Archie departed this earthly life on May 27, 2015. She was born November 3, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard T. Archie, Sr.; and a host of other relatives. Left to cherish her memories are her children, Richard T. (LeeArlis) Archie, Jr., Carl R. (Carolyn) Archie, Carol A. Wearing, Vanessa A. Wesley,...

Rose Stowe

Rose Stowe

May 25, 2015

Rose J. Stowe, 65 passed away peacefully May 25, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Somerset Co., NJ she lived in Plainfield before moving to Winston-Salem in 1968 where she attended WSSU. She worked as an educator in the WS/FCS and retired after over 30 years. She was a member of the Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc. and...

Juan Johnson

Juan Johnson

May 21, 2015

Mr. Juan Nelson Johnson, affectionately called "Spooky," departed this life Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home following an extended period of illness. He was born to the late Ms. Azariah H. Johnson in Washington, DC on July 14, 1946. Juan attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and was a 1965 graduate of Atkins High School....

Samuel Morrison

Samuel Morrison

May 19, 2015

Samuel L. Morrison, 61, was born on July 6, 1953 in Forsyth County to Henry Morrison and Arletha Legrand. Samuel departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 after a long battle with illness. Sam was loved by many in the community and his influence reaches all over the city. "Mr. Sam" will be sorely missed by all who knew...

Anthony Burnett

Anthony Burnett

May 18, 2015

Our beloved, Anthony Wilburn Burnett, 50, was born December 8, 1964 and departed to be with the Lord on May 18, 2015 at 4:57pm. Anthony was a residence of 1406 Harrison Ave. W-S, NC and he grew up in the Happy Hill Garden Community of Winston-Salem, NC. Anthony was a jack of all trades, but his latest occupations were landscaping...

Tiffany Cherry

Tiffany Cherry

May 18, 2015

On May 18, 2015 Tiffany Roma Jones Cherry departed this life and returned home to her Heavenly Father. Tiffany was born November 27, 1979 to Reginald E. Jones, Sr. and Ethel R. Jones of Walkertown, NC. She was a member of Friends United in Christ Church. Tiffany was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; and her daughter,...

Peggy Webster Floyd

Peggy Webster Floyd

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Peggy Ann Webster Floyd, 77, was born August 26, 1937 to Decarster H. and Murphy Joyce Webster. She departed her earthly home on Sunday May 17, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Peggy graduated from St. Anne Academy, attended Winston-Salem Teacher College (WSSU) and was a retiree of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 30 years of service....

Annie Hutson

Annie Hutson

May 15, 2015

Mrs. Annie Lee Vinson Hutson departed this life into her new life on May 15, 2015. She was born November 20, 1933 to Rev. Lee Grant and Evangelist Lelar Vinson in Darlington, SC. She attended the local schools of SC before relocating to W-S, NC in 1946 where she attended Atkins High School. She was a member of Piney Grove...

Mary Caldwell

Mary Caldwell

May 14, 2015

Mary Ford Caldwell was born on October 9, 1929 and departed this life on May 14, 2015 to be with her Heavenly Father. She was the daughter of Elbert and Laura Caesar Ford. She leaves to cherish her memories two brothers, Elbert Ford, Jr. and Arthur Lee Ford; one sister, Laura Earnestine Ford; and a host of nieces, nephews, family...

Florie Melton

Florie Melton

May 11, 2015

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Florie S. Melton, 85, of 5010 Voss St. departed this life early Monday, May 11, 2015 when she received her crown. She was born November 18, 1929 to Adolphus Streater and Hattie Sellars Streater in Chesterfield County, SC. She was married...

Elouise Cameron

Elouise Cameron

May 11, 2015

Mrs. Elouise Davis Cameron was born in Darlington, South Carolina on March 31, 1931. She was the eighth child born to Ceaser and Carrie Davis Wingate. The angles received her on May 11, 2015. She was a domestic worker, a loving mother to her eight children, and a loving wife. She was a member of Macedonia Worship Center until her...

Nathaniel Miles, Jr.

Nathaniel Miles, Jr.

May 10, 2015

On the morning of May 10, 2015 the Lord called to rest Mr. Nathaniel "Pete" Miles, Jr. "Pete" was born July 2, 1942 to Nathaniel Taylor Miles, Sr. and Willie Deborah Fuller Miles. He graduated from Carver High School, Class of 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retiree of RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service,...

Chester Garnes, Iii

Chester Garnes, Iii

May 10, 2015

Chester Robert Garnes, III "Bobby", 25, was born August 26, 1979 in Paterson, NJ. He walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2015. He attended school in Paterson, New Jersey and was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Pinnacle, NC. He leaves behind his wife, Shameeka Taylor; children, Tahliek and...

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