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.

Lovetta Stewart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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...

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.