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.
Franklin Bennett
Dec 4, 2014
Deacon Franklin Roosevelt "Doc" Bennett, 73, son of the late Alberta Bennett Howard and Lonnie Odell Gist, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 1, 1941 in Woodruff, SC. As a teenager he moved to Winston-Salem, NC where he attended Carver High School and was a...
Ruth Eccles
Dec 1, 2014
Mrs. Ruth Roberta Donnell Eccles passed away quietly and peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born September 15, 1923 in Guilford County, NC. Mrs. Eccles attended Bennett College and UNC-Chapel Hill. She began her nursing career early in life and retired from Forsyth Medical Center in 1987 with 42 years of...
Viola Sterling
Nov 29, 2014
Elder Viola Hairston Sterling was born on August 23, 1933 to the late John and Gladys Hairston in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this life November 29, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was educated in the Forsyth County Public Schools. She was a former employee of Maya Angelou many years upon her retirement. She was the Founder and Pastor of...
La'Montaye Rice
Nov 27, 2014
Mr. La'Montaye S. Rice, 36, passed away November 27, 2014. A native of W-S, he was born June 28, 1978 and attended various public schools including North Forsyth High School. "Montaye" leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Catherine (Bobby) Rice and Ronnie (Angie) Cherry, Sr.; one daughter, LaTayia Rice; three sons, Joseph, Nicholas, and his unborn son Taye, Jr.;...
Gracie Jordan
Nov 23, 2014
Mrs. Gracie D. Jordan went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2014. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 69 years, Willard C. Jordan; two daughters, Sylvia (Dr. Kermit Simrel) of Washington, DC and Dr. Willardean Dula (Alan) of Winston-Salem, NC; a loving grandson, Dr. Kermit S. Muhammad and his three children, Khadir, Kenneth,...
Eleanor Mussa
Nov 23, 2014
Eleanor Annette "Net" Mussa was called from her earthly home on November 23, 2014. She was born on March 19, 1941 to the late James & Hazel Burrell. Net was born in Winston-Salem, NC and the family relocated to Baltimore, MD when she was 2 years old. She attended the Baltimore City School System and later attended Apex Beauty School....
Pauline Winphrie
Nov 22, 2014
Pauline Genell Miller Winphrie was born on July 27, 1940. She entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2014 at Forsyth Hospital after a lengthy illness. Pauline was the third child born to Luther Miller, Sr. and Emma Leitzsey Miller. She was educated in the Winston-Salem City School System and graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1958. Pauline was...
Linda Jordan
Nov 20, 2014
Mrs. Linda Faye Fuller Jordan passed away peacefully on November 20, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was born in South Carolina to the late Cleo Robinson and late Dorothy Lee Fuller. Linda grew up in Winston-Salem, N.C. She graduated from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, N.C. She graduated from Draughon's Business College in Winston-Salem, N.C....
Nathaniel Martin, Jr.
Nov 20, 2014
Our father, Nathaniel Martin, Jr. resident of 1334 Dublin Court was born April 8, 1934 in W-S, NC to the late Nathaniel Martin, Sr. and Julia Jones Martin. He departed this life on November 20, 2014. Nathaniel attended Atkins High School, was a former employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, and retired from Norel. He was a faithful member of...
Robert Scotton
Nov 20, 2014
Robert Lee Scotton fondly known as "Pinto" was born on October 14, 1945 in East Spencer, NC. He was the fifth child born to the parents of Rev. Vertice Adam Scotton and Maggie Bell Price Scotton both whom preceded him in death along with his brother, Vertice "Sunny" A. Scotton. He was formally educated in the Rowan-Salisbury Public School System...
Mildred Ford
Nov 20, 2014
Mrs.Mildred Page Ford went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended illness. She was born October 28, 1924 in Mullins, SC to the late Mary Lee and Dolan Page. She moved to Winston-Salem after finishing school in Mullins, SC and was self-employed. She was a member of...
Domenica Mcgill
Nov 20, 2014
Ms. Domenica Regina McGill, 51, was born October 11, 1963 to Daniel and Viola McGill in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was affectionately known as Doe by her family and friends. Domenica was employed by Wachovia Bank for many years. She enjoyed listening to music and knitting. She was preceded in...
Connie Thomas
Nov 17, 2014
On November 17, 2014 Connie Campbell Thomas, 73, was called to eternal rest and peace when her "loving Angels" surrounded her quietly and peacefully and carried her home. She was born February 9, 1941 to David and Louise Campbell. She attended St. John CME Church where she served as a dedicated servant until her failing health. In addition to her...
William Johnson
Nov 16, 2014
Our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Mr. William Johnson, was born May 1, 1953 in Mocksville, NC to Willy and Mayfean Johnson. He departed this earthly life on November 16, 2014 at the Winston-Salem Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. William was a 1971 graduate of Davie County High School and was a very hard worker that held various jobs until he...
Haywood Cloud, Sr.
Nov 15, 2014
Haywood Nebraska Cloud, Sr., affectionately known as "Boobie", was born to James Nebraska Cloud and Vivian Brunt on December 29, 1945. He departed this life on Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was a graduate of Paisley High School. He also served in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed at Strohs Brewery for 30 years before retiring in 1999....
Wanda Harris
Nov 14, 2014
Wanda Lee Harris, 52, passed away peacefully November 14, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health surrounded by her family. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Fisher Pone, Sr. and Betty Jean Shepherd. Wanda was a gentle hearted and devoted mother and sister. She was a fun and good natured Godly woman and...
Clarence Williams
Nov 13, 2014
Clarence Henry Williams, most often known as "PI", was born December 1, 1927 in Winston-Salem, NC. He passed away November 13, 2014. He was the seventh of eight children born to Charlie and Daisy Henry Williams. The family lived for forty plus years at 808 Highland Avenue. When Urban Renewal demolished the many homes in East Winston, the family moved...
Winnie Morris
Nov 13, 2014
On November 13, 2014, Winnie Morris, 80, was called to eternal rest and peace when her "Loving Angels" surrounded her and quietly carried her home. She was the daughter of the late Johnny Morris and Sylvania Morris. Born in Chester, South Carolina she moved to Winston-Salem at the age of thirteen. She attended Living Word of God Apostolic Church where...
Emma Campbell
Nov 9, 2014
Emma Beatrice Campbell, affectionately known as "Bea", departed from this life and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her home. She was born the oldest of six children, (Clarence Pitts, Jimmie Lee Pitts, twins Elbert and Albert, and Hattie Mayberry) to Eugene and Emma Dee Pitts on March 4 1928. Bea attended Atkins...
Dennis Dunlap
Nov 7, 2014
Dennis Dunlap, 52, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on June 30, 1962 to Benjamin and Hattie Dunlap. He passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dennis graduated from Parkland High School in 1980. He held several jobs during the course of his lifetime and most recently he worked for Magpie Properties, a non-residential building...
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