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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.

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...

Pal Milton Moore

Pal Milton Moore

Mar 26, 2013

Mr. Pal M. Moore, 73, departed this earthly life on March 26, 2013. He was born December 1, 1939 to the late Ethel Hopkins and Mack Moore. He served his country in the US Army and was later employed by RJ Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his son, LaTravis Fisher; brother, Ray Moore, Sr.; and his significant other,...

Juanita C Johnson

Juanita C Johnson

Mar 25, 2013

Mrs. Juanita C. Johnson entered eternal rest on March 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center. The family visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

Gregory Tarrant, Sr.

Gregory Tarrant, Sr.

Mar 24, 2013

Mr. Gregory D. Tarrant, Sr. was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 11, 1952 and went to be with his Lord on March 24, 2013. He was a native of WS, NC and served his country in the US Army from October 30, 1974 through December 23, 1983. He was preceded in death by his father Rev. James L. Tarrant...

Herman Wayne Martin

Herman Wayne Martin

Mar 20, 2013

Herman Wayne Martin was born June 9, 1947 to Justus and Alberta Martin in Forsyth County, NC. He made his transition March 20, 2013 in Stone Mountain, GA. He was a life-long resident of Belews Creek, NC. Herman was a graduate of Carver High School where he received all state honors in football. After graduation from high school, he was...

Lawrence Grier

Lawrence Grier

Mar 19, 2013

Mr. Lawrence Walter Grier was born April 14, 1918 in Forsyth County to the late Robert L. and Ruth L. Grier. He passed away peacefully at Regency Care of Clemmons, Nursing Home on March 19th, 2013. Mr. Grier attended the Winston-Salem Public School System. After 39 years of service at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, he retired on April 1. 1981....

Margaret Linton

Margaret Linton

Mar 19, 2013

Oh Captain my Captain my fearful trip is done, my ship is anchored at the harbor, my work on Earth is done…. The sun bowed its head as the moon gave us its peaceful rays. Her husband, family, and friends bow in humble submission to the will of God as she transitioned home on March 19, 2013. The journey of...

Robin Taylor

Robin Taylor

Mar 16, 2013

Robin Denise Taylor, "Toots", 53, went to be with our heavenly Father on March 16, 2013 after a long period of illness. She was born on June 25, 1957 to Phyllis and Sammy Taylor. Robin graduated from Parkland High School in 1978, was a loyal employee of Family Sweet for 15 years, and she attended Welcome Missionary Baptist Church. She...

Donald S Nelson

Donald S Nelson

Mar 15, 2013

Mr. Donald Spencer Nelson, 49, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home. Born April 17, 1963 in New York, NY, he was the son of the Marshall Nelson and the late Denell Moore Nelson. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Verschello Maria Nelson of W-S; two sons, Julien Tyreese and Elijah Jevon Nelson;...

Evelyn Mock Childs

Evelyn Mock Childs

Mar 10, 2013

After a full and active life, Evelyn Mock Childs passed away peacefully on March 10, 2013 at the K.B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 11, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Julius Columbus Mock and Roxie Mitchell. She attended Atkins High School and was a graduate of Forsyth Technical Institute where she completed her studies as a...

Rhonda Brannon Scales

Rhonda Brannon Scales

Mar 9, 2013

Mrs. Rhonda Denise Brannon Scales, affectionately known as "Teddy" by her college classmates, departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health surrounded by the love of her family and closest friends. She was born January 1, 1957 in W-S, NC and devoted her life to enriching the community through her endless outreach efforts. She was...

Tamla Galloway Cuthrell

Tamla Galloway Cuthrell

Mar 9, 2013

Mrs. Tamla Galloway Cuthrell, aka Tammie "Pink Gem" Cuthrell, was born August 2, 1966 and departed this life March 9, 2013. She was a life-long resident of W-S, NC and a life-long member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Tammie was employed with the Forsyth County Dept. of Social Services for over 14 years. She was the owner and operator...

James Blake

James Blake

Mar 8, 2013

On Friday, March 8, 2013, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called home his humble servant James Blake. James loved the Lord and he loved people. James was born February 15, 1937 to Inell Blake Moore and George Gist in Chester County, SC. He graduated from Finley High School and was a veteran of the Korean War, 82nd Airborne Division....

Mildred Geneva Bowman

Mildred Geneva Bowman

Mar 5, 2013

Ms. Mildred Geneva Bowman transitioned from labor to reward on March 5, 2013 at Grace Health Center, W-S, NC. Ms. Bowman was born January 21, 1933 in Surry County, NC and was the first born of nine children to the late James Ernest Bowman and Luetta France Bowman. She attended public schools in Patrick County, VA. She spent most of...

Ronald R Jones

Ronald R Jones

Mar 4, 2013

Ronald Ravon Jones transitioned on Monday, March 4, 2013. He was born December 3, 1942 to the late Alonzo and Myrtle Jones. He attended the public schools of Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his sister, Doris Jones Cardwell; his brother, Frederick (Collene) Jones; and a host of many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial services will be held at 1pm...

Edith Chaskley

Edith Chaskley

Mar 3, 2013

Mrs. Edith Chaskley, 76, loving mother, grand and great-grandmother was born January 14, 1937. She departed this earthly life on March 3, 2013. She was a devoted and good member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where she served on the Greeter Committee, Pastor's Aid, and Usher Board. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Williams; two sons, James and Charles...

Floyd Fuller

Floyd Fuller

Mar 2, 2013

On Saturday March 2, 2013, Mr. Floyd William Fuller, 80, entered into his eternal rest. He lived his final days at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on April 22, 1932 in Spartanburg County, SC, the son of the late Mr. Danverse Fuller, Sr. and Mrs. Janie Rogers Fuller. Mr. Fuller was a member of the Mt....

Doris Conrad

Doris Conrad

Feb 27, 2013

Ms. Doris Elizabeth Conrad, 86, was born June 23, 1926 and departed this earthly life February 27, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Bethania AME Zion Church with Reverend Louis Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethania AME Zion Church Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on...

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