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.
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...
Thomas Leonard
Nov 7, 2014
Thomas Gabriel Leonard went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2014. He was born to William Gabriel Leonard and Lula Bell Leonard of Winston-Salem, NC. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and Winston-Salem State University; a medic in the US Army where he fought in the Vietnam War; and was employed by the WS/Forsyth...
Mary Watlington Sowell
Nov 6, 2014
Mary Juanita Watlington Sowell, 77, died Thursday, November 6, 2014. She was the daughter of Rubin Wilson Watlington and Mae Sue Bigelow Watlington. Born in Caswell County, NC, she moved to Winston-Salem in the early 1960's. She attended Caswell County High School in Yanceyville, NC. In later years, she retired from A Cleaner World in management. She was a committed...
John Hanna
Nov 4, 2014
Mr. John Davis Hanna, 73, born May 13, 1941, passed away on November 4, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Florence, SC to LD Hanna, Sr. and Mary Singletary Hanna. He was a graduate of Atkins High School. He was a Medic while serving in the Army during the Panama Canal Crisis and served in...
Denise Watts
Oct 26, 2014
Denise C. Watts, 58, departed this life on Sunday, October 26, 2014. She was born October 5, 1956 to Mamie McCormick and Clarence Thacker in W-S, NC. She attended the Forsyth County Public Schools and graduated from North Forsyth High School. She was employed for years with Aramark, Inc. and was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church under the...
Edna Wilkins
Oct 25, 2014
Mrs. Edna McNeil Wilkins, 83, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Oaks at Forsyth. Graveside services will be held at 11am Friday, October 31, 2014 in Gardens of Memory Walkertown, NC with Minister Becky Chapman officiating.
Cheryl Yancey
Oct 25, 2014
Cheryl Wilborn Yancey of Murrells Inlet, SC died Saturday, October 25, 2014. She was born October 7, 1961 in Wilkes County. Ms. Yancey was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Walkertown, NC. She was employed as a nurse with Dr. Elizabeth F. Sherertz, MD, MBA in Murrells Inlet, Sc. She was preceded in death by her father, Garfield...
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