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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.
James Brown
Sep 28, 2014
Mr. James Henry Brown, 84, was born June 15, 1930 to Mack Henry and Mary Eliza Brown. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. James was a graduate of Carver High School, attended NC A&T State University, and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. He was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco...
Sarah Hamlin
Sep 28, 2014
Sarah Friende Hamlin passed away Sunday morning, September 28, 2014 at the age of 92. She was the loving widow of Samuel Lee Hamlin, Sr. of Winston-Salem and the middle child of Walter W. Friende and Maggie Leone Friende of Kernersville, NC. Her three brothers, DePolle Friende, Billy D. Friende, Sr. and Palmer G. Friende and her eldest sister, Cozette...
Chester Boston
Sep 27, 2014
Mr. Chester Lewis Boston, 64, entered into eternal rest on September 27, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief period illness. Mr. Boston was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Henrietta Foy; father-in-law, Lee Feggins; sister-in-law, Rosa Lee Feggins; and cousin, Joe Cunningham. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 43 years, Kay Boston; one...
Rozena Mcfadden
Sep 27, 2014
Ms. Rozena Lee McFadden, 80, affectionately known as "Rose" was born April 25, 1934 in W-S, NC. She departed this life on September 27, 2014 following a brief illness. She leaves to cherish precious memories her caretaker and devoted niece, Sharon McFadden; two other nieces, Carolyn and Linda McFadden; a nephew, Robert McFadden; two devoted great nieces, Denesha Bell and...
Cynthia Mckey
Sep 27, 2014
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16 On September 27, 2014, our beloved Cynthia Denise McKey was called home to be with our heavenly father. Cynthia Denise McKey was born to Ms. Mary McKey in Winston-Salem, NC. She attended the...
Michelle Denning
Sep 26, 2014
Mrs. Michelle Renee Denning, 54, was born November 12, 1959 to Barbra Balance and David Cunningham in Tipton, MO. She departed this life surrounded by family on September 26, 2014. She grew up in Knob Noster, MO with 6 brothers and sisters and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia Missouri. Michelle met and married Charles Denning and made her...
William Toney, Jr.
Sep 26, 2014
William Leon Toney, Jr. transitioned from this life on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. William was born on December 15, 1971 in Winston-Salem, NC and was the son of William Leon Toney, Sr. and Bernice Crews Toney. He graduated from North Forsyth High School and attended A&T State University. He excelled in his musical talent while playing...
John Thomas, Sr.
Sep 25, 2014
John Roi Thomas, Sr., affectionately known as "Roi", was born in Winder, GA on November 27, 1926 to the late Nathaniel and Callie Long Thomas. He passed away September 25, 2014. He graduated from Lincoln Academy in Kings Mountain, NC. Roi enlisted in the Navy, served his country in World War II, and was honorably discharged in 1946. On March...
Barbara Stephenson
Sep 24, 2014
Ms. Barbara Ann Stephenson, 63, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Ms. Stephenson was born August 16, 1951 in Grimesland, NC, the daughter of Mrs. Alice Wiggins Thomas and Elmer Ray Stevenson. She was a member of Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and a breast cancer survivor. She was preceded in death by her...
Krisandra Byers
Sep 24, 2014
Krisandra "Krissy" Juanita Byers was born September 22, 1992 and was called to rest on September 24, 2014. She attended Forsyth Technical Community College. Krisandra was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Sandra B. Lyons; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Christine Sanders Evans; and her paternal grandfather, Frank Anthony Sanders, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Sherrye Yvonne...
Grace Harris
Sep 22, 2014
Mrs. Grace Marbury Harris, 76, departed this earthly life September 22, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center with her husband by her side. She was born January 3, 1938 in Gadsden, AL to the union of Phynn and Willie Mae Marbury. She was a graduate of Carver High School, Gadsden, AL; Talladega College Talladega, AL; received her Master's Degree in Education...
Blondina Grinton
Sep 21, 2014
Blondina Glenn Grinton, resident of Granville Apartments, was born February 11, 1939. She departed her life on September 21, 2014. Blondina was retired from Thomasville Furniture Industries and attended First Waughtown Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Dale (Earlyne) Martin, Kenneth Martin, Barry (Cynthia) Martin, Kaytrina (Antonio) Smith, and Marthaniel (Montreal) Grinton; her sister, Betty Fields;...
Thomas Hairston
Sep 21, 2014
Mr. Thomas Junior Hairston was born April 14, 1926 to the late Thomas and Vera Imes Hairston in Clemmons, NC. He departed this life Sunday, September 21, 2014 after a long period of illness at Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington, NC. Thomas was a veteran of World War II having served as an Army PFC Medic Aid Man. He...
Rosie Freeman Mckoy
Sep 20, 2014
Mrs. Rosie Mae Freeman McKoy, 79, passed away September 20, 2014. She was born July 10, 1935 to Nancy Williams Boyd and Charlie Freeman. Mrs. McKoy was a member of Phillips Chapel Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board and the Gospel Choir until her health began to fail. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Delois Harding
Sep 18, 2014
Delois Harding was born October 30, 1941 in Chapel Hill, NC to the late Lunies and Lillian Fearrington. She passed away September 18, 2014. She joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age where she was an active member of the Sunday school and Church Choir. Delois received her early education at Horton High School, Pittsboro, NC, graduating with...
Maggie Crockett
Sep 17, 2014
On September 17, 2014 God called home a wonderful woman to join her family and friends. Maggie Crockett was born January 31, 1943 to Rev. Charlie Jackson and Marion Jackson. She graduated from Carver High School and Forsyth Tech; and retired from Forsyth Medical Center after 25 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Melinda Morgan
Sep 17, 2014
Mrs. Melinda Faye Mitchell-Morgan accepted her heavenly call when the angels knocked on her door September 17, 2014 in Brandywine, MD. The angels gave her wings, which enabled her to fly away from this world of sorrow and pain to spend eternity with the Lord. Melinda was the daughter of George Louis Mitchell and Pauline Mitchell and was born October...
Renee Wilson Brown
Sep 15, 2014
Renee Dionne Wilson Brown was born December 10, 1972 in W-S, NC to Kevin D. Springs, Sr. and Nina Wilson Ricci. She passed away September 15, 2014. Renee was employed as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer in the areas of zoning and housing with the Town of Mooresville, NC. She was previously employed with Winston-Salem's Housing Authority and the City...
Lessie Mae Thompson
Sep 14, 2014
Lessie Mae Jennings Thompson, affectionately known as "Mae" departed his life peacefully on September 14, 2014. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Dorothy Mae Moore and Elijah Jennings. She received her education in both the Baltimore, MD and North Carolina schools and retired from Unity Healthcare of Washington, DC on September 5, 1997. Lessie Mae married Nathaniel...
Joyce Smith
Sep 12, 2014
Sister Joyce Ann Smith of Rural Hall, North Carolina was born to Fannie Mae Smith and Robert Lane Smith, Sr. in Wake County, North Carolina on December 26, 1948. Sister Joyce was reared in Forsyth County and was the second of three children. She departed this life on September 12, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was a graduate of...
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