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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.

Waldo Lester, Sr.

Waldo Lester, Sr.

Apr 24, 2013

Waldo Collins Lester, Sr., 89, began life anew in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Mr. Lester spent the last three years of his life defying all expectations as he triumphed over a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia. After a sudden, unexpected illness he passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home having spent...

Eva Jones Jeffries

Eva Jones Jeffries

Apr 22, 2013

Mrs. Eva Jones Jeffries was born November 23, 1926 to the late Meta and James Marshall Jones in Winston-Salem. The youngest of five sisters - Cora Grogan, Julia Matthews, Mary Forbes, Meta McClendon and Dorothy Jones and one brother, Dr. James M. Jones. A longtime resident of Forsyth County, "Baby Bunt" as she was known by family and friends departed...

Earline Jones

Earline Jones

Apr 21, 2013

"The race is not given to the swift nor the battle to the strong; but to the one who endurth to the end." Ecclesiastes 9:11 Mrs. Earline Frazier Jones was born April 27, 1927 to the late Seymor Frazier and Martha Frazier. She went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended...

Willie Hamilton

Willie Hamilton

Apr 21, 2013

Elder Willie Hamilton was born to the late Frank Robinson, Sr. and Estella Hamilton in Beaufort, SC. He passed away April 21, 2013. He was educated and graduated from St. Helena High School, Beaufort, SC. Upon relocating to New York, NY in 1960, he was employed as a construction worker until 1976. After moving to this city, he was employed...

James Wellman

James Wellman

Apr 20, 2013

James Reginald Wellman, always known as "Skip", of 4333 Grove Avenue, departed this life on April 20, 2013 after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Friday at the Chapel.

Vernia Lee Stoutamire

Vernia Lee Stoutamire

Apr 16, 2013

Ms. Vernia Lee Stoutamire, born October 25, 1951, entered into eternal rest of Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Vernia was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Stoutamire, Sr. Those left to cherish her memories are her devoted mother, Annie L. Stoutamire; 2 sisters, Judy Roberts and Velevia Friende; 1 brother, Johnny Stoutamire, Sr. (Denise) and a host of other relatives...

James Johnson, Jr.

James Johnson, Jr.

Apr 15, 2013

Deacon James Johnson Jr. "Jim" was born on March 11, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Beatrice Johnson. He was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2013. Deacon Johnson, known to family as "Poppi, or Uncle Jr.", was a man who dedicated his life to church, family, and speaking the truth. He...

Mae Bell Stokes

Mae Bell Stokes

Apr 13, 2013

Mae Bell Hailey Stokes was born October 31, 1927 in Orangeburg, SC to the late Alfred and Sally Hailey. On Saturday, April 13, 2013 death came to her home and took her to be with the Lord. As a child she became a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church in Orangeburg, SC. Later on in life she joined Shiloh Baptist...

Clarence Martin, Sr.

Clarence Martin, Sr.

Apr 13, 2013

It is with profound sadness that the Martin, Brown, and Logan families announce the home going of their husband, father, grand farther, brother, uncle, cousin, Mr. Clarence L. Martin Sr. This sad event occurred on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his residence in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mrs. Beatrice S. Martin, eight children: Lionel Martin,...

Gail Ridgill

Gail Ridgill

Apr 13, 2013

Ms. Gail Elaine Ridgill of Skyline Village known to her family as "Lil Gail" was born April 18, 1960 to the late Odessa and Garfield Ridgill in Lewisville, NC. Gail took her eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Home of Winston Salem, where she was surrounded by her immediate family. Gail attended the...

Marvin Horne, Sr.

Marvin Horne, Sr.

Apr 8, 2013

Mr. Marvin Edward Horne, Sr. was born February 13, 1953. He departed this life on April 8, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Central Triad Church, 2935 Cole Rd., W-S, NC 27107. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1pm on Saturday at...

Andrew Timmons

Andrew Timmons

Apr 4, 2013

Andrew Timmons passed away at the age of 79 on April 4, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his loving and devoted wife, Henrietta Timmons; two daughters, Angela O'Neal (Cornell) and Stephanie Lyles (Tony); one sister, Judy Timmons; four grandsons; one great-grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12noon...

Lois Crosby

Lois Crosby

Apr 4, 2013

Mrs. Lois Lawson Crosby, lifelong resident of the city died peacefully April 4, 2013 after a period of illness while living with her devoted stepdaughter and caregiver. Lois was an Atkins High School graduate and a member of St. Phillips Moravian Church since 1967. She retired from RJR Tobacco Co. Lois loved nature and spent many hours planting and enjoying...

Mable Matthews Moore

Mable Matthews Moore

Apr 1, 2013

Mable Matthews Moore, 80, passed away Monday evening, April 1, 2013 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital to go on home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mable was born July 25, 1932 to the late William and Alice Matthews in Forsyth County. She grew up in Piney Grove and graduated from Carver High School. She was retired from...

Tecora Hatten

Tecora Hatten

Mar 29, 2013

"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" I Corinthians 18:54-57 Friday, March 29, 2013 as family and friends gathered together with songs, hugs, and kisses, God's unchanging hands reached down from Heaven and picked up his daughter, whose earthly name was Tecora Hatten. Tecora, the daughter of Lucy Webster and the late...

Alton D Rucker

Alton D Rucker

Mar 29, 2013

Our beloved father, son, brother, and friend, Alton Darrell Rucker, 52, of 1612 E. 22nd St., departed his life on Friday, March 29, 2013 at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended illness. He was born May 27, 1960 in W-S, NC to Herman Stapler and Ethel Bernice Rucker-Stapler. He attended North Forsyth High School and was a graduate...

Grace V Norbrey

Grace V Norbrey

Mar 27, 2013

Born on November 8, 1925, in Hanover County, Grace Vernell Norbrey died peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Winston-Salem NC. Following her graduation from Virginia Union University in 1944, Grace taught science and mathematics in Spotsylvania, Stafford Counties, and Fredericksburg VA. The family moved to Petersburg, Virginia, in 1960, and Grace served with distinction in the Petersburg High School...

Carrie W Parker

Carrie W Parker

Mar 27, 2013

Mrs. Carrie W. Parker, 98, departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 after an extended illness. She was a member of Hanes Memorial CME Church; a devoted wife; and the loving mother of Marie Barnes, Janice Benjamin, and Vincent Parker; caring grandmother; dedicated great-grandmother; and an aunt to a host of nieces and nephews. The homegoing celebration for Mrs....

Bessie Toliver Evans

Bessie Toliver Evans

Mar 26, 2013

Mrs. Bessie Toliver Evans, 68, was born November 28, 1944 in W-S, NC to John and Lillie Woods Toliver. She departed this earthly life March 26, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was educated in the W-S/FCS System. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Evans, Sr.; and two brothers, Theodore Toliver and...

Carla M Bryant

Carla M Bryant

Mar 26, 2013

Carla Michelle Bryant was born April 7, 1967 in Ahoskie, NC. She departed this life on March 26, 2013 at her residence. She attended the Paterson Public Schools system in Paterson NJ and received her B.A. in Psychology from Winston-Salem State University in 2001. Later, she went on to obtain her Master's Degree in Public Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University...

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