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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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