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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.

Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson

Jul 28, 2012

Mrs. Rose Johnson, 97, passed away on Saturday night, July 28, 2012, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and Palliative Care Center. Rose was born on May 13, 1915 in Hampton County, South Carolina to Eloise and Henry Brooks. She later moved to Savannah, Georgia where she married Willis Johnson, and gave birth to her son, Willis Johnson, on...

Inez Servance Shaw

Inez Servance Shaw

Jul 28, 2012

Mrs. Inez Servance Shaw was born December 5, 1921 in Sumter, SC. She passed away July 28, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of illness. She was a life-long member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and a retired employee of Bell South. Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Julia Servance;...

Joseph "J.R." Samuels

Joseph "J.R." Samuels

Jul 28, 2012

Reverend Joseph Roland Samuels a native of Anderson, SC was born November 26, 1924. He is the second eldest of fourteen children born to the late Reverend William E. and Beatrice Samuels. Reverend Samuels peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the age of 87. Reverend Samuels was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth...

Charles T Crumblin, Jr.

Charles T Crumblin, Jr.

Jul 26, 2012

Mr. Charles T. Crumblin, Jr. passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Charles was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, graduating from Atkins High School. From there he went on to earn degrees from both North Carolina Central University and Winston-Salem State University. After serving in the Army, Charles worked in several arenas, including...

Sherman Green

Sherman Green

Jul 24, 2012

Mr. Sherman Green, of 1904 Flatrock St. was plucked from the garden of life on July 24, 2012. Sherman was the eldest son of six children. He attended the Forsyth County Schools and worked for Wake Forest University (Aramark) until his health failed. Sherman was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Sherman and...

Dorothy Scales Irby

Dorothy Scales Irby

Jul 21, 2012

Dorothy Ann Scales Irby was born in Madison, North Carolina (Rockingham County) on April 12, 1941 to Dorothy Dodd Scales and Ivory Scales. She passed away July 21, 2012. Dorothy Ann was the oldest child and had a younger brother, Ivory Scales, Jr., who preceded her in death. She received her education from the Rockingham School System (Charles Drew) and...

Jacquelyn Hauser-Claiborne

Jacquelyn Hauser-Claiborne

Jul 18, 2012

Jacquelyn Irene Hauser-Claiborne, affectionately known to family and friends as "JACKIE", was born in Winston-Salem, NC on June 25, 1958. She passed away July 18, 2012. She was a 1976 graduate of North Forsyth High School. Jackie attended Winston-Salem State University and graduated from the Culinary Chef School in Chicago, IL. Jackie was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church....

Derrick L Dendy

Derrick L Dendy

Jul 17, 2012

On July 17, 2012 our Lord called his faithful servant, Derrick Leon Dendy, Jr. home. Derrick was born March 16, 1976 in Seneca, SC. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Dendy. Derrick leaves to cherish his precious memory his mother, Mary Dendy; daughter, Deshia Jasmine Dendy; brothers, Brandon and Kendrick Dendy; sister, Latisha Dendy; fiancée, Holly Farley;...

Avon O Harding

Avon O Harding

Jul 14, 2012

Avon Osborne Harding passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center. He was born September 25, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Julian and Nellie Hammond Harding. After graduating from Armstrong High School, Washington, DC, where he excelled in Track and Field, representing Washington, DC in the Penn Relays, he attended...

Dyanand Kesraj

Dyanand Kesraj

Jul 13, 2012

Dyanand "D" Kesraj, 48, died on July 13, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Marabella, Trinidad, and moved to the United States to attend college on a soccer scholarship. He was preceded in death by his father, Lal Kesraj, of Marabella Trinidad. D is survived by his loving wife, Vickie of Texarkana, TX and...

Olivia Beckner Goodwin

Olivia Beckner Goodwin

Jul 10, 2012

Mrs. Olivia Beckner Goodwin departed on July 10, 2012. She was loved by her husband, James Oliver Goodwin, who preceded her in death. She is survived by their children, Valerie Crawford, Gilda Reid, Hilda Goodwin, and Jeffery (Priscilla) Goodwin; 5 siblings; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great- great grandchild; and a multitude of other family and friends....

Roy Gerald, Jr.

Roy Gerald, Jr.

Jul 1, 2012

Mr. Roy Gerald, Jr., was called to eternal rest from the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC on July 1, 2012 following a period of illness. Mr. Gerald was born to the late Roy and Rissette Atkinson Gerald in Evergreen, NC (Columbus County) on October 14, 1932. He was educated in the schools of Robeson County and graduated...

Reginald W Jarrett

Reginald W Jarrett

Jun 30, 2012

Reginald Wayne Jarrett, 53 was born October 16, 1958 the son of the late William Henry and Dorothy Jarrett. He passed away June 30, 2012. He was employed at B&G Pie Company. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one sister, Debra Fulton Robinson. Reginald leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Reginald Little and...

Ida Gloria Broadway

Ida Gloria Broadway

Jun 25, 2012

Mrs. Ida Gloria Reeves Broadway, affectionately known to family and friends as "GLO", 66, of 3607 Appomattox Drive, answered the Lord's call and took her wings into eternal rest on Monday morning, June 25, 2012. "GLO" was born December 2, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC to Annie E. Penn and James Reeves. She was a graduate of Atkins High School class...

Alvin Christopher Stowe

Alvin Christopher Stowe

Jun 23, 2012

On Saturday morning, June 23, 2012, God sent His loving angels to receive His son, Mr. Alvin Christopher Stowe, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by family as he transitioned to his heavenly home. Alvin was born December 25, 1955 to the late Reverend Donald S. and Alvera M. Stowe. He graduated from Parkland High School, class of 1972,...

George Crawford, Sr.

George Crawford, Sr.

Jun 22, 2012

Mr. George Palmer Crawford, Sr., 62, of 2362 Montrose Ave. was born in Forsyth County, NC to the late Bluth H. and Artie P. Crawford on March 17, 1950. He passed away June 22, 2012. He attended the local public schools. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Brenda Crawford; one son, George P. Crawford, Jr.; three daughters, Katrina...

Thomas L Clarke, Sr.

Thomas L Clarke, Sr.

Jun 20, 2012

Dr. Thomas Lawrence Clarke, 80, departed this life Wednesday, June 20 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 12, 1932 in Scotland Neck to the late Linward Arrington and Nettie Harris Clarke. He was a graduate of Brawley High School (1949), Hampton Institute (1953) and Meharry Medical College (1959). He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in...

Louis Frierson, Iii

Louis Frierson, Iii

Jun 20, 2012

Louis Frierson, III entered the world on January 9, 1992, in Jacksonville, NC to Louis and Bettina Frierson Jr. In 2010, he graduated from Mt. Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, NC. While at Mt. Tabor, he accomplished many goals which included receiving the highest GPA in the Cisco 1 and 2 Program and the AP Scholar with Honor Award by...

Ronald Lovell Banner

Ronald Lovell Banner

Jun 13, 2012

Mr. Ronald Lovell Banner was born April 19, 1950 in Winston-Salem, NC. He passed away on June 13, 2012. He was educated in the Brooklyn New York School Systems, graduating from Franklin K. Lane High School. Mr. Banner was preceded in death by his parents Myrtle Banner Coad and Scott Perry; and brother, Rickey Coad. He leaves to cherish dear...

Marie D. Dixon

Marie D. Dixon

Jun 12, 2012

Elder Marie D. Dixon was called home early Tuesday morning, June, 12, 2012, to meet her heavenly father. Elder Marie D. Dixon was born in Columbia, SC, November, 22, 1922 to the late Dock and Pearl Davis. She was married to the late James W. Dixon Sr. She was survived by a son, James W. Dixon Jr. (Barbara Dixon) of...

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