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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.

Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson

Feb 7, 2015

Craig Johnson was a Christian who was reborn of the Lord in August 1989. He was fleshly born on June 7, 1956 to Lois Quinn and the late James Johnson, Jr. in Buffalo, NY. Craig lived in Winston-Salem for many years when he departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 7, 2015 and he peacefully slept away into God's heavenly...

George Redd, Jr.

George Redd, Jr.

Feb 7, 2015

George Spurgeon Redd, Jr. entered into his eternal home Saturday, February 7, 2015 after a one-week stay at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Redd was married to the late Helen S. Redd for 55 years when she passed in January 2001. He was one of the first African-American uniformed police officers for the City of Winston-Salem....

Charles Mock

Charles Mock

Feb 6, 2015

Charles Edward Mock was born December 26, 1941 to the late Ashe and Arie Mae Mock. He was the youngest of six siblings. Charles, affectionately known by family and friends as "Punchie", attended the public schools of North Carolina. He was employed 30 years at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. After his retirement, Charles loved his family and loved being with...

Robert Mitchell

Robert Mitchell

Feb 3, 2015

Mr. Robert Mitchell was born to Hebert and Marie Mitchell in Rural Hall, NC on April 5, 1937. He went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, served in the US Army, and worked at Sear's Warehouse. He was a truck driver for 35 years....

Donald Jarrett

Donald Jarrett

Jan 30, 2015

Donald "Duck" Keith Jarrett, 53 was born in Winston-Salem, NC, April 7, 1960 to the late William Henry and Dorothy Jarrett, departed this life on Friday, January 30, 2015. Preceding his death is one sister, Debra Fulton, and one brother, Reginald Jarrett, both of Winston-Salem, NC. He was a free-spirited, caring and kind person, who was helpful to others. He...

Alfonzo Johnson

Alfonzo Johnson

Jan 26, 2015

Mr. Alfonzo Johnson passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Monday, January 26, 2015. He was born to the late Ethel Kitt-Jones in Winston-Salem, NC on July 17, 1941. He attended Atkins High School and after giving honorable service for his country, he retired from the United States Army Reserves. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company following over 40...

Bridgette Lindsey

Bridgette Lindsey

Jan 26, 2015

Bridgette Michelle Lindsey was born April 5, 1961 to Samuel and Marion Lindsey. She quietly departed this life on January 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Shyretta (Richard) Withers; two sons, Dewayne Lindsey and William (Sandra) Lindsey; her husband of 26 years, Aaron Cheeks; three step-daughters, Angela (Leonard)...

Ben Long

Ben Long

Jan 25, 2015

Mr. Ben Long, affectionately known as "Bennie Man," "Mr. Kool," "Mr. Chocolate," and "Pops," was the Patriarch of the Long Family. He was born in Lynch, Kentucky to Eddie Long and Annie Mae Robinson Long on April 27, 1940. He passed away January 25, 2015. He was elected as the Patriarch of the family at the annual family reunion held...

Lemont Whisonant

Lemont Whisonant

Jan 25, 2015

Mr. Lemont W. Whisonant, son of the late Margaret E. Nelson-Fuller and James Mileage Whisonant, was born in W-S, NC on June 5, 1953. He peacefully passed on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Whisonant lived all of his life in W-S, NC. He grew up in his childhood church home, Shiloh Baptist Church. He graduated from...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Jan 25, 2015

Mrs. Betty Mumford Smith, 87, of Kernersville, NC passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, January 30, 2015 at Providence Baptist Church, Kernersville, NC with Minister India Tapp officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory, Kernersville, NC. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on...

Lisa Lindsay

Lisa Lindsay

Jan 21, 2015

Mrs. Lisa Jones Lindsay departed this life on January 21, 2015. She was born October 9, 1963 in Chicago, IL. She attended schools and graduated in Chicago, IL before she moved to NC in 1981, where she has lived for the past 34 years. She worked at Shipman Homecare & Interim Healthcare for many years as a Home Care Provider...

Trevia Blackwell

Trevia Blackwell

Jan 20, 2015

Trevia T. Blackwell was born December 19, 1965 to Veleria Blackwell and the late Jerry G. Johnson both of the city. Known as "TRUCK", God chose to pluck a beautiful flower out of his garden on January 20, 2015. She leaves memories to cherish with her sons, Calvin and Darryl Blackwell of the city; and a host of other relatives...

Frances Wigfall

Frances Wigfall

Jan 16, 2015

Mrs. Frances Crummie Wigfall, 100, of Somerset Court, 1635 E. Fifth St., W-S, NC peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015. She was born on February 21, 1914 in Newberry County, SC to Matthew and Lueada Crummie. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Eugene and Blisco; and three sisters, Lizzie,...

Robert Lee Greene, Jr.

Robert Lee Greene, Jr.

Jan 15, 2015

Robert Lee Greene, Jr. was born into this world on October 22, 1989 in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the tender age of 25. Robert is the dearly beloved son of Robert and Angela Greene. His family moved to Miami, Florida when he was an infant. Robert graduated from Everglades High School with...

Johnnie Senn

Johnnie Senn

Jan 15, 2015

Mr. Johnnie Senn was born May 17, 1929 to the late Johnnie and Geneva Senn in Newberry, SC. He was employed by the city of W-S as an equipment operator for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; two brothers; and his daughter, Betty Senn. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of...

Delois Greene

Delois Greene

Jan 15, 2015

Delois Mack Greene, 71, was born on April 1, 1943 in Forsyth Co., NC to Clifton and Sarah Fultz Mack. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at her home lovingly surrounded by her family. She retired from Thomasville Furniture Industries with over 30 years of service. She attended Emmanuel Baptist church in W-S, NC for many years....

Darnella Ellis

Darnella Ellis

Jan 13, 2015

Mrs. Darnella Jones Ellis, known as "Bootsie", was born November 23, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC to Marie Jones and Sylvester Grant. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She attended the public schools of Winston-Salem and was a graduate of Atkins High School. After graduation she was employed by Duplan Inc. of the...

Margie Scarborough

Margie Scarborough

Jan 12, 2015

Margie Joyce Scarborough, 89, entered eternal peace on Monday, January 12, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Harvey and Margaret Joyce. She worked for the Winston-Salem Public Schools. Margie was a very dedicated member of Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years,...

Lorenzo Benthall

Lorenzo Benthall

Jan 11, 2015

Our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Mr. Lorenzo Benthall, 51, was born June 8, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. He peacefully departed this life on January 11, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Estelle Benthall; and his brother, Bobby Benthall. Left to forever cherish his memories are his...

Woodrow Bruton

Woodrow Bruton

Jan 11, 2015

Mr. Woodrow Wade Bruton entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 11, 2015. He was the son of the late James and Helen Bruton. He was a loving father and grandfather. A lover of the outdoors, fishing, and The Dallas Cowboys; he was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. Early in his life he met, fell in love with, and...

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