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.
Rachel Wolfe
Apr 8, 2014
Rachel Mae Singletary Wolfe, 54, passed away Tuesday April 8, 2014 . She was a native of Forsyth County and a graduate of West Forsyth High School. She is the daughter of the late James Singletary and Eugenia Singletary King of Winston-Salem, NC. Cherishing her memories is her husband, Wiley Wolfe; four sisters, Joyce Singletary, Carolyn Ervin, Clara Singletary and...
Lula Hairston Edwards
Apr 7, 2014
Mrs. Lula Mae Hairston Edwards transitioned to her new life on April 7, 2014. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on January 23, 1935 to Charles and Mary Hairston.
She attended the local public schools and was later united in matrimony with Lee Walter...
Jerry Friday
Apr 7, 2014
Mr. Jerry Wayne Friday, 61, was born September 15, 1952 in Winston-Salem, NC to R.T. & Virginia Glenn Friday. He departed this earthly life on April 7, 2014 at Springwood Care Center.
Jerry attended the local public schools of Forsyth County, was employed with the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem for 23 years, and later employed by the...
William Lindsay
Apr 5, 2014
William Lindsay was born on April 20, 1941 to Carmel and Ida Lindsay. He departed this life on April 5, 2014 at The Oaks Rehabilitation Facility.
He attended Atkins High School.
William was an employee of R.J.R. tobacco for 34 years. He retired in 1992.
Dorothy Mcqueen
Apr 5, 2014
Ms. Dorothy McQueen was born on November 12, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dorothea Godfrey and Thomas Williams. Dorothy, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2014.
Dorothy was a graduate of Paisley High School,...
Mary Cowan
Apr 4, 2014
Mary Helen Cowan was born March 2, 1942 in Florence, SC to the late Willie Corbitt and Mary Corbitt Brockington. She departed this life surrounded by family on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was a product of the public schools of Florence, SC, having graduated...
Mason Roberts, Jr.
Apr 3, 2014
Mr. Mason William Roberts, Jr., 79, of Dayton, made his transition to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2014 after succumbing to a lengthy illness.
He was born to Mason W. Robert Sr. and Ruth Self in Winston-Salem, NC.
Mason is preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Mocille, Margaret and...Roachell Blair, Jr.
Apr 2, 2014
Mr. Roachell Blair, Jr., affectionately known to his family and friends as "Nank", was called to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 2, 2014.  He was born June 25, 1940 in Kershaw, SC, to the late Roachell Blair, Sr. and Winnie Blair.  Mr. Blair was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist a Church.
...Mary Sadler
Apr 1, 2014
Mary Ruby Sadler was born to Alexander and Alma Armstrong Sanders October 3, 1918 in Spartanburg, SC. She departed this earthly life April 1, 2014.
She attended Clover High School before going to The Methodist Finishing School...
Joyce Gerald
Apr 1, 2014
"The Lord is my Shepard" Joyce M. Gerald went home to be with her Savior on April 1, 2014 after an extended illness.
She was born in W-S, NC to the late Dewitt L. and Mary Brown Morgan on February 19, 1935. She attended the...
Thomas Lopina, Sr.
Apr 1, 2014
Mr. Thomas Joseph Lopina, Sr., 76, of Winston-Salem, NC died peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and six sons Tuesday, April 1, 2014. He was born in Elmhurst, IL to Thomas Francis and Augustine Agatha Lopina.
Thomas was a graduate of Notre Dame University, received his MBA from the University of Chicago and...
Dolores Mcgee
Mar 31, 2014
Dolores Lavata Black McGee's appointed time by God to die was Monday March 31, 2014. Her place of peaceful transition into eternal life was at Kernersville Medical Center, she was surrounded by her children, other family members and her pastor.
She was the older of...
Alexander Hooper
Mar 30, 2014
Mr. Alexander Barnett Hooper of Winston-Salem, NC peacefully entered into rest on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Winston-Salem Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a brief period of illness.
Alexander Barnett Hooper was born to Otis Barnett Hooper and Johnsie Barbeer Hooper on November 18, 1936. He received his formal...
Jeffery Ingram
Mar 29, 2014
Jeffery Linneal Ingram passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the KBR Hospice Home after an extended illness.
He was born July 30, 1962 in Winston-Salem where he attended the local public schools, graduating from East Forsyth High School. Jeffery completed his undergraduate studies...
James Barber, Sr.
Mar 27, 2014
Mr. James "JT" Tillmon Barber, Sr., 90, peacefully departed this earthly life March 27, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born July 4, 1923 in Rock Hill, SC to the late Fine Elliott Barber and Minnie McCullough Hart Barber.
"JT" attended school in York County, SC and was a US Army Veteran having served...
Ellarine Brown
Mar 27, 2014
Ms. Ellarine Brown was born on June 18, 1942 to the late Idora Brown and Jeff Perkins in Winston-Salem, NC. She was affectionately known as "Miss Lorraine". God chose one of the most beautiful flowers out of His garden on March 27, 2014, when He stopped by Oak Forrest Health and Rehabilitation Center....
Fred Turner, Jr
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. Fred Turner, Jr. of Carver School Road was born December 10, 1935 to Fred Turner, Sr. and Lillie M. Turner. He departed this earthly life March 25, 2014.
Fred was employed with the City of W-S and Budd Services where he retired. He was a loving, caring, free hearted, family oriented, silly, but most importantly a...
Herbert Sligh
Mar 25, 2014
Mr. Herbert Lee Sligh, born June 5, 1939 to the late Cornelius and Hattie Sligh in Newberry, South Carolina, departed this life March 25, 2014.
He served in the U. S. Army as a medic. As a veteran and longtime resident of Winston-Salem, "Sly" joined the American Legion Post #128. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco...
Geraldine Ford
Mar 25, 2014
Mrs. Geraldine Ford, 70 was born January 12, 1944 in Forsyth Co, NC. She departed this earthly life on March 25, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 11am Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Mattie Neal
Mar 25, 2014
Mattie Lee Edwards Neal, 93, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Neal was the widow of Holt Neal and daughter of the late Belton and Amanda Edwards.
Mrs. Neal was retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System where she taught Special Education. She graduated from Atkins...
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