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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.
Jasper Lee Clark
Jun 5, 2013
Jasper Lee Clark, AKA "Jazz", went home with God on June 5, 2013. He retired with 20 years of service from the United States Air Force and Centenary Methodist Church. His favorite hobbies were collecting music, clothes, and hats. He enjoyed life to the fullest and making people laugh. He was the coolest man in Winston. He was preceded in...
Jeanette Brooks Hyman
Jun 4, 2013
Surrounded by many family members and loved ones, Jeanette Brooks Hyman went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 6:18am. She was the daughter of Jerry J. Brooks, Sr. and Evelyn Roberta Martin Brooks, both deceased. In addition, she was preceded in death by her brother Charlie (1937); and sisters, Jerrylyn Smith (2005) and Jacquelyn...
Juanita Martin
Jun 4, 2013
Ms. Juanita Martin, born June 28, 1934, was called home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry, Sr. and Mattie Martin; and two siblings, Theodo Massey and Edward Martin. Surviving are one brother, John H. Martin; one sister, Carol Martin; one daughter, Diona Woods Barrett; two granddaughters, Briona...
Lenoir Carter
Jun 2, 2013
Lenoir Juanita Carter was born June 29, 1929 in Davie County, NC to Reuben and Maggie McCain Carter. She passed away June 2, 2013. Ms. Carter, affectionately known as "Lolo" and "Miss Note" was employed for eighteen years at North Carolina Baptist Hospital before retiring. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lee...
Lovetta Stewart
May 29, 2013
Mrs. Lovetta "Nora" Stewart of 1614 Waughtown St. was born August 17, 1953 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mary McKey and David Hall. She departed this life Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Mrs. Stewart was a graduate of Atkins High School and was employed at the Oaks at Forsyth. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Janie Mcgill Johnson
May 28, 2013
Mrs. Janie McGill Johnson was born November 27, 1935, to the late Rev. Charlie L. and Mrs. Ellen McGill in Johnsonville, SC. She passed away May 28, 2013. She attended the public schools and was a member of St. James Baptist Church in Johnsonville. After completing high school, Janie moved to Patterson, NJ. She transitioned from life to eternity on...
Stacey Lamont Frazier
May 28, 2013
Reverend Stacey Lamont Frazier transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was born on November 30, 1976 to loving parents, Patricia Frazier and the late Dr. George Willie Frazier, Jr. Reverend Frazier served as Pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church of Winston-Salem, NC for 6 years. In addition to his mother, Pastor Frazier is survived by his...
Jacqueline Riley Mcfadden
May 25, 2013
Jacqueline Riley McFadden, 65, former employee of Sara Lee Hanes Hosiery, passed away May 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, May 31, 2013 at Saint Paul United Methodist Church with Pastor Donald Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Friday at the Church.
Katherine Hunter
May 23, 2013
Katherine D. Hunter of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully passed on Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Ashburn, VA. She was the beloved mother of the late Valeria Deanna, Sara Elizabeth, Constance Gay; and former wife of the late Johnnie Hunter. To carry on the family legacy she leaves her grandchildren, Sharon Easterling, Everett Daviage, Traci Griffin, and Sheridan Easterling; nine great-grandchildren, Constance,...
Mary Howie Zollicoffer
May 23, 2013
Mrs. Mary Zollicoffer was born March 29, 1952, the baby of ten children, to Cleo and Jannie Mae Howie. She ascended into the heavens quietly with comfort and peace on May 23, 2013. Mary was a 1970 graduate of West Charlotte High School and she continued her education at Central Piedmont Community College. She was a retired employee of RJ...
Quentin H Venable
May 17, 2013
Mr. Quentin Houston Venable went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was born May 5, 1945 in Forsyth County, NC to Joseph and Catherine Venable. He graduated from Anderson High School Class of 1964, was a veteran of the United States Army, and was...
Sharon Brown Melton
May 11, 2013
Mrs. Sharon Diane Brown-Melton of Indian Land, SC, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013. A native of Winston-Salem, Mrs. Brown-Melton was born February 4, 1954, to the late Charlie Mae Hammonds and James Freeman Brown. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Jeanetta Rice of W-S, NC. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Melvin O. Melton...
Errol Richardson
May 5, 2013
Mr. Errol Nathan Richardson was born on December 16, 1959 to Lillie B. Richardson. He departed this life Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his home. Errol was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and was employed by the Army for 20 years as a cook before his retirement. Spiritually, he was a member of First Assembly Church in Winston-Salem,...
Sammy Mitchell
May 4, 2013
Sammy Lee Mitchell was born August 8, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mrs. Mattie R. Mitchell and Mr. Melvin Foster. He departed this earthly life on May 4, 2013. Sammy was a 1975 graduate of West Forsyth High School and a former employee of AZ Store on Patterson Ave. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Robert Johnson
May 2, 2013
Robert Anthony Johnson was born to Mildred J. Chambers and the late George Johnson on February 5, 1970 in Stanly County, NC. On Thursday May2, 2013 God in His infinite wisdom and divine love released our beloved from all earthly limitations and granted his everlasting peace and serenity at his residence in Winston-Salem, NC. Our beloved was a special person...
George William Baldwin
May 1, 2013
As commanded in Matthew 11:28, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." On a peaceful evening, on the 1st day of May, 2013, George William Baldwin was released of his earthly labor "...will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.…" I...
Tommy Leonard Wright, Sr.
Apr 29, 2013
Deacon Emeritus Tommy Leonard Wright, Sr. was born in Macon, Georgia on November 2, 1925 to the late Ella Wright Lavender and Marcus Lee Lavender. He departed his earthly life on Monday, April 29, 2013 and peacefully transitioned into God's heavenly presence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Evangelist...
Frances East Wilson
Apr 28, 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013, Frances East Wilson answered the call of our Lord and Savior surrounded by her children and grandchildren, and was gracefully escorted to take her place in her heavenly home. Frances was born in Stokes County, May 24, 1933 to the late James and Nora East. She was the seventh of eleven children. Frances matriculated in the...
Alfonso Ford Martin, Sr.
Apr 27, 2013
Mr. Alfonso Ford Martin, Sr., 77, the husband of LaVerne Royster Martin, died April 27, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, May 4, 2013 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.
Nancy Douglas Carpenter
Apr 25, 2013
Nancy Douglas Carpenter, 73, of 2705 Gilmer Ave. was born May 13, 1939 to Wiley Peoples and Corene B. Douglas in Winston-Salem, NC. Nancy was a proud graduate of Atkins High School, Class of 1957. After high school she became a dedicated employee of Western Electric now AT&T. After 30 years of service she retired and went to enjoy her...
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