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.

James Barnette

James Barnette

Dec 20, 2013

Mr. James L. Barnette, 95, was born August 4, 1918 to the late Charlie and Willie E. Barnette. He departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2013. He worked at various Dodge dealerships in the Triad retiring from Colony Dodge after over 69 years of service. He was a devoted, lifetime member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded...

Ruby Gray Jackson

Ruby Gray Jackson

Dec 20, 2013

Mrs. Ruby Lee Gray Jackson, 94, passed away December 20, 2013 at Trinity Glen Nursing Home. She was born May 12, 1919 to Willie and Dollie Gray in Macon, GA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Toney H. Jackson, Sr.; and two daughters, Sandra Williams and JoAnn Jackson. Mrs. Jackson leaves to cherish...

Terry Lynn Shaw

Terry Lynn Shaw

Dec 15, 2013

Terry Lynn Shaw, known affectionately to family and friends as "Pam", passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, December 21, 2013 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 New Hope Lane W-S, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Saturday at the...

Birdell Cession

Birdell Cession

Dec 13, 2013

Mrs. Birdell Williams Cession, 90, of Highland Ave. took her flight and went home to live with her Lord on Friday, December 13, 2013. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Christopher Mungin Sr.; her second husband, Henry Lee Cession; her three children, Christopher Mungin Jr., Louise Mungin and Rosella Mungin; and all of her brothers and sisters. Those...

Cori Maxie

Cori Maxie

Dec 10, 2013

Cori Deon Maxie was born April 1, 1977 in Fort Myers, Florida. He is the son of Erma Jean Owens and the late Jimmy Lee Maxie. Cori passed away December 10, 2013. He relocated to Winston-Salem, NC in 2002 to be closer to family and gained many, many friendships in the process. Cori is survived by his mother, Erma Jean...

Blanche Wofford

Blanche Wofford

Dec 9, 2013

Mrs. Blanche Louise Wofford was born October 16, 1933 in South Carolina to the late Charlie Thompson and Blanche Thompson. She passed away December 9, 2013. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wofford; two daughters, Betty Wofford and Mary Burchette; and her son, Michael Wofford. She leaves to cherish her memories two...

Joyce Elaine Hayes

Joyce Elaine Hayes

Dec 9, 2013

Ms. Joyce Elaine Hayes of 2139 Douglas Hill Drive, Winston-Salem, NC passed away at her home on December 09, 2013. Joyce was a native of Davidson County, where she lived most of her life before moving to Winston-Salem. She was a member of Gates of Zion Church in Midway, NC, attended school at North Davidson High in Welcome and also...

Edgar Lee Duncan, Jr.

Edgar Lee Duncan, Jr.

Dec 8, 2013

Edgar Lee Duncan, Jr. entered the world on February 25, 1959 and departed on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born to the late Reverend Edgar Lee Duncan, Sr. and Evangelist Rubenia Brown Duncan. He was a graduate of Parkland High School Class of 1977, after which he enlisted in the US Army having...

Janice Manning Young

Janice Manning Young

Dec 7, 2013

Mrs. Janice Lynn Manning Young, 63, affectionately known as "Tiddy Bit", of 3411 Old Vineyard Rd. #E3, quietly departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at her residence. "Tiddy Bit" was born on October 28, 1950 in W-S, NC to the late Narvell and Catherine Manning. Janice attended Anderson High School, was a CNA until her health failed, and...

Ernestine Peters

Ernestine Peters

Dec 5, 2013

Ms. Ernestine Andra Peters of 2506 Tantalon Place, known to her family and friends as "Ernie", slipped away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Ernie was born February 24, 1950 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to Francine R. Peters and Roosevelt H. Peters. She has been a faithful member of Union Baptist Church of Winston-Salem for over 60 years. She is survived...

Gwendolyn Foxx Slade

Gwendolyn Foxx Slade

Dec 5, 2013

Gwendolyn Foxx Slade was born September, 21, 1949 in Mecklenburg County to the late Beaufort Foxx and Madeline McClary Foxx. The Lord called her home on December 5, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Gwen received her B.S. Degree at Winston-Salem State University and her Masters of Education Degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Gwen was a...

Athanette Frazier Keaton

Athanette Frazier Keaton

Dec 2, 2013

Mrs. Athanette F. Keaton, 78, passed away December 2, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Athanette attended Atkins High School and retired from Gravely Tractor Company after 24 years of service. She was a faithful member of Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the missionary and usher board society, and was the honorary mother of the church. She...

William Vance, Jr.

William Vance, Jr.

Nov 30, 2013

Mr. William Hunter Vance, Jr. "Jimbo" departed this life on November 30, 2013. William was the oldest born to Fannie and William Vance, Sr. on August 16, 1932. William "Jimbo" Vance, Jr. attended the local public schools and graduated from Atkins High School in 1952. He furthered his education at WSSU. He served in the US Army. He retired from...

Sarah Fultz Mack

Sarah Fultz Mack

Nov 30, 2013

Mrs. Sarah Viola Fultz Mack, 92, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2013 at W-S Rehabilitation Center, after an extensive period of illness. Mrs. Mack was born October 15, 1921 in Forsyth Co., NC to the late Ciscero and Georgia Fultz. She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, for over 70 years, where she served faithfully on the...

Jessica Marlin

Jessica Marlin

Nov 28, 2013

Our beloved daughter, Jessica Lorraine Marlin was born December 22, 1981 and left this earthly home to her heavenly home on November 28, 2013. Jessica was preceded in death by her caring mother, Christine Marlin; and her brother, Brian Marlin. Surviving to cherish her precious memories are her son, Xavier Webster; her father, Robert Marlin; her brother, Aaron Marlin; and...

James Blakes

James Blakes

Nov 27, 2013

Mr. James Blakes, 88, of Alspaugh Dr. passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013. He was born May 25, 1925 to the late Harley Derry and Lizzy Gibson. Mr. Blakes was a veteran of the US Navy, served in WWII, and was a retiree of the Central YMCA of W-S, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jurel Hawkins Hazel

Jurel Hawkins Hazel

Nov 22, 2013

Jurel Hawkins-Hazel was born January 24, 1986 and passed away November 22, 2013. She was a graduate of Empire Beauty School. Jurel was preceded in death by her daughter, Alamia' Hawkins. Jurel leaves behind her husband, Darrell Hazel; son, Orlando Hawkins, II; mother, Muriel Reid (Kenneth); father, Orlando Hawkins; sister, Alandria Jennings (Robia); grandparents, Jurel Gwynn and Mary Thomas; step-sister,...

Patricia Carpenter Taylor

Patricia Carpenter Taylor

Nov 22, 2013

On November 22, 2013, God sent his angels to get his child, the loving Patricia Ann Carpenter Taylor, affectionately known as "PAT". Patricia was born November 19, 1962 to the late JT Taylor and Katie McKay Carpenter. She was a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School Class of 1981 and a member of Union Baptist Church where she served on...

Hilda Hoskins

Hilda Hoskins

Nov 20, 2013

Hilda C. Hoskins was born December 5, 1928 in Fayetteville, NC. She departed this earthly life November 20, 2013. She relocated to New York in 1945. It was there that she met and married the late James H. Hoskins. Mother Hoskins accepted her Lord and Savior in 1969 in Mt .Calvary UCOG in Elizabeth, NJ. Mrs. Hilda Hoskins was a...

James January

James January

Nov 20, 2013

James January was born August 15, 1925 in Camden, Alabama to Isabella King. He was reared by his maternal grandmother in the Washington, DC area. "Mr. January", as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Washington, DC public schools. He joined the United States Air Force at an early age and retired after 24 years of honorable service. He...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.