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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.

Jaylen Nicole Hankins

Jaylen Nicole Hankins

Feb 6, 2025

Jaylen Nicole Hankins was born October 5, 1994, in Winston Salem NC to Harry and Nicole Hankins. And she departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jaylen attended the Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Ronald Reagan High School. She also attended Forsyth Tech Community College and Guildford Tech Community...

Vonetta Juanita Wheeler Brannon

Vonetta Juanita Wheeler Brannon

Feb 3, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Vonetta Juanita Wheeler Brannon

A Legacy of Love, Faith, and Family

Vonetta Juanita Wheeler Brannon, born on March 3, 1938, filled the world with love and joy from the very beginning. As the youngest child of Robert G. Wheeler and Estelle Woody Wheeler, she grew up in a lively, love-filled home...

Rudolph Morrison

Rudolph Morrison

Feb 2, 2025

Rudolph Valentino Morrison, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother, was born November 21, 1953 to Rudolph, Sr. and Rubystene Morrison. He passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Sr. and Rubystene Morrison; his sister, Juanita R....

Doreen Bernice Snyder

Doreen Bernice Snyder

Feb 1, 2025

Doreen Bernice Snyder, 67, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away  on February 1, 2025 at Trellis Hospice Home in Winston Salem NC. Doreen Snyder was born on March 1, 1957 in Brooklyn NY, at Cumberland Hospital. She attended Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, NY. Doreen worked at Luitpold Pharmaceutical for 12 years before she retired and relocated to...

Ruby Roseborough Talbert

Ruby Roseborough Talbert

Feb 1, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Roseborough-Talbert was born on August 6, 1931, in Chester, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Roseborough and Mrs. Lillie Bell Roseborough. She grew up in a large, loving family with her siblings Sarah Smith, Mildred Porter, Pride Roseborough, and Luther Jones.

Ruby found love and married Mr. Allen Talbert Sr. in Chester, South Carolina. Together,...

Johneetra Patton

Johneetra Patton

Jan 30, 2025

Johneetra "Moe" Andrea Patton

July 15, 1966 – January 30, 2025

Johneetra Andrea Patton, affectionately known as "Moe," passed away at the age of 58 on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her family's residence in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on July 15, 1966, in Forsyth County.

Moe was preceded in death by...

Gregory Peck Peterson, Sr.

Gregory Peck Peterson, Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

Gregory Peck Peterson, Sr. was born on November 7, 1950, to James Steele and Marie (Peterson) Greene in Bronx, New York. He was raised by his grandparents, Annie and Joe Steele in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He entered eternal life peacefully on January 25, 2025, surrounded by his children at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Gregory was...

Gwendolyn Campbell

Gwendolyn Campbell

Jan 22, 2025

Gwendolyn Lee Fonville Campbell was born in Philadelphia, PA to the proud parents of Mr. Herbert Lee Fonville and Ms. Georgia Elsie Burrell on Friday, October 9, 1953 and she departed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Gwen graduated from Atkins Senior High School in 1971. She continued her education by completing an Associate's Degree from Droughon Business...

Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

Jan 22, 2025

Elizabeth Nadine Miller, affectionately known as "Tinka," was born on October 23, 1963, in Rutherford County to the late Arthur Carrier and Billie Rae Miller. She was the sixth of eight children, with siblings Gordon Miller and Dorothy Mckesson preceding her in death. She is survived by her one and only son, Joseph Miller; and her loving siblings, Cynthia...

Malia Mosley

Malia Mosley

Jan 18, 2025

Malia Kae Mosley was born on December 24, 2024 to Raekwon Mosley and Katlin Anderson joining her twin brothers, Maddox and Malachi Mosley.

She was our Christmas Angel and such a special gift to her family and others.

Sadly, and unexpectedly, Malia left this earth and entered the eternal arms of Jesus on January 18,...

Barbara Debnam

Barbara Debnam

Jan 18, 2025

Barbara Anne Jeffries Debnam, affectionately known as "Grammy", was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, and cherished friend. On January 18, 2025, she ascended from her earthly body to her heavenly home, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.

Barbara was born to the late Evelyn Hairston Jeffries and Otto Jeffries in Winston-Salem, North...

Rosevelt Hicks

Rosevelt Hicks

Jan 18, 2025

Rosevelt Moore Hicks, affectionately called "Wee", was born to Anderson P. Hicks and Helen Ruth Hicks in Rock Hill, SC on May 12, 1939.  He was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Rosevelt was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1958 and continued his education at Forsyth Technical Community...

Wesley Walker

Wesley Walker

Jan 17, 2025

Wesley Randall Walker was born March 24, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC to Joseph B. and Ethel Hayes Walker. Wesley passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was a 1975 graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School, having also been a member of its North Carolina 4-A state championship basketball team.  He was poised to participate in the 50th...

George S. Horton

George S. Horton

Jan 15, 2025

George S. Horton, son of Betty Corenthia Norwood, was born on August 19, 1948 in Lenoir, North Carolina.  He was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

George was a proud member of the Freedman High School Class of 1966.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served...

Michael Veshaun Shepherd

Michael Veshaun Shepherd

Jan 14, 2025

Michael VeShaun Shepherd, of Winston Salem, NC departed on January 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 16, 1973, to Michael Ray Shepherd and Shirley Jean Shepherd.

He graduated from Carver High School and attended WSSU and obtained an associate's degree in Cyber Security, and Carpentry from Forsyth Technical Community College. He worked at...

Gloria May Cornish Baldwin

Gloria May Cornish Baldwin

Jan 11, 2025

Gloria May Cornish Baldwin entered this journey on May 13,1931 and took her last earthly breath on January 11, 2025.

She was the eldest daughter of Jerome K. Cornish and Laura Gladdin Cornish. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Elwood Rudolph Baldwin; and her sisters, Elizabeth (Jackie) Cornish Bryant and Kathrine Cornish...

Burnell D. Brown

Burnell D. Brown

Jan 10, 2025

Burnell D. Brown, affectionately known as "Burn" or "Big B", was born on August 4, 1944, the sixth of nine children to the late Duval and Queen Reid. Burnell earned her heavenly reward from earth to glory on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center following a brief illness.

Burnell attended the Forsyth County...

Mae Frances Crosby

Mae Frances Crosby

Jan 9, 2025

Mae Frances Crosby was born to Mary White Woods on August 10, 1927 in Blacksburg, South Carolina. She retired from Salem Academy and College after 30+ years of dedicated service as a switchboard operator and mentor. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Woods; daughter, Mary Jo Durbin; son-in-law, Reverend Charles H. Smith, Jr.; grandson, Dameon D....

Martha Douglas Mayfield

Martha Douglas Mayfield

Jan 8, 2025

Mrs. Martha Douglas Mayfield departed this life on January 8, 2025 at 5:30am at the Oaks at Forsyth. She was born in Iredell County, NC on April 20, 1930 to Willie Lee Douglas and Bessie C. Douglas.

Mrs. Mayfield was the youngest of 8 sisters and 4 brothers.

She received her education in the Iredell...

Ernest Cameron, Jr.

Ernest Cameron, Jr.

Jan 7, 2025

Mr. Ernest Cameron, Jr. was born on September 15, 1934 in Florence County, SC to the late Ernest and Jeanette Baker-Cameron.  He departed and entered into eternal life on January 7, 2025 peacefully at home. Ernest retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.

He was a member of Hanes Memorial CME Church where he joined the Men's...

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