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.
Hilda C Goodwin
Nov 8, 2012
Hilda Corine Goodwin died on November 8, 2012. Her life literally touched hundreds as she was dedicated in her services at Amos Cottage, Kimberly Park Development Daycare Center and Bethlehem Community Center. She was loved by her only son, Sidney Goodwin; her loss is great to her grandchildren, Shayla Black, Zah'mariah Goodwin, Zy'kier Goodwin and her great grandchild, Peyton Black;...
Nathaniel Green Small
Nov 6, 2012
Nathaniel Green Small, affectionately known as "Nat" was born August 15, 1950 to the late Mae Frances Green and Wesley Small; reared by the late Woodrow and Catherine Johnson. Nat departed this life on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools and was a graduate of Paisley High School. He...
Arnise D Middleton
Nov 5, 2012
Mrs. Arnise Darlene Middleton, affectionately known as "Shortcake" was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 15, 1967. She transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of Monday, November 5, 2012. She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth county School System and was a graduate of East Forsyth High School, Class of 1975. "Shortcake" was employed at K&W Cafeteria for 32...
Regina Mae Elcock
Nov 3, 2012
"...the Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth..." (Psalms 145:18) Regina Mae Elcock was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 18, 1951 to the late James T. Elcock and Willie Mae "Willow" Elcock. She departed this life on Saturday November 3, 2012. Regina grew up in Brooklyn, NY and...
Shirley Blackmon Burns
Nov 3, 2012
Shirley Blackmon Burns, 64, passed on November 3, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended illness. She was a graduate of Carver High School, NC A&T State University, and she also attended Bennett College. She retired as a Flight Attendant from US Airways. Shirley was preceded in death by her loving mother, Helen Blackmon. She leaves...
William Brown
Nov 1, 2012
Mr. William Brown "Bill" passed away peacefully in Milwaukee, WI on November 1, 2012. William is survived by his loving wife, Jessie McClam Brown; children, Ronald (Joyce), Donald (Janelle), Vanessa and William Anthony all of Milwaukee, WI; locally survived by two sisters, Doris B. Jones and Deloris B. Stephens (Temus); and a host of nieces and nephews. A celebration of...
Millie Cain West
Oct 30, 2012
Sister Millie Ann Cain West entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Sister West was born on Monday, March 21, 1932, to Carl C. and Sarah P. Cain. She was a member of Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Mocksville, NC. She was preceded in death by her loving parents; brother, Clifton...
Bobby Wilson
Oct 30, 2012
Bishop Bobby L. Wilson, 53, transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. He was born March 14, 1959 to Mrs. Annie Mae Worley in W-S, NC. He attended the Forsyth County Public Schools and graduated from Parkland High School. He furthered his education by attending Vance-Granville College and Carolina Bible Institute. He was employed by the W-S/Forsyth...
John Knox
Oct 29, 2012
Mr. John Henry Knox passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. He was born on April 17, 1936 to the late Henry and Leronia Knox in Forsyth County. In addition to his parents, Mr. Knox was preceded in death by three sisters, Mattie Johnson, Laura Thomas, and Leronia "Sallie-Ann" Knox; three brothers, James Knox, Macon Knox, and William Knox; a granddaughter...
Barbara H Griffin
Oct 25, 2012
Master Gardener and stranger to none, Barbara Ann Hodge Griffin, 77 passed away on October 25, 2012 after a short and very courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 7, 1935 in Winston-Salem to the late Charlie Samuel Hodge and Mozell Mumford Hodge. She attended Atkins High School, graduated from Lincoln Academy in Kings Mountain, NC class of...
Lucy Manns Wilson
Oct 24, 2012
Mrs. Lucy Ann Manns Wilson passed away on October 24, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Wilson was born August 22, 1927 in Sauratown Township in Stokes County, NC to the late Jacob and Mary Martin Manns. She was a native of Belews Creek, NC until she moved to Winston-Salem with her husband, Jimmie L. Wilson. She retired from the...
James Burch, Sr.
Oct 23, 2012
Mr. James Burch, Sr., 69, died October 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.
Mary Lou Wilds
Oct 17, 2012
Mary Lou Wilds, 71, transitioned from this life into Glory on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in the late afternoon due to an extended illness. She was born to Mr. & Mrs. Dodson of Darlington, SC on October 12, 1941 and was a life-long resident of this great city, W-S, NC. She attended Forsyth County public schools and was a former...
Abrah R Allen
Oct 17, 2012
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26 Abrah Rena Allen departed this earthly life on the night of October 17, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Abrah was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 6, 1957 to Rose Freeman McKoy. He graduated high school in June 1976,...
Thomas Auzenne Armstrong
Oct 17, 2012
Thomas "Tommy" Auzenne Armstrong was born on January 6, 1950 to Warren Armstrong, Sr. and the late Grace Tidline Armstrong. He departed to his eternal home on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. "Tommy" grew up in Yadkin County, where he graduated from Starmount High School. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1969, and later worked as a Police Officer in...
Betty P Shepherd
Oct 16, 2012
On Tuesday, October 16, 2012, the Lord sent for his beloved daughter Betty Jean Pennix Shepherd and granted her everlasting peace and serenity. Betty Jean was born October 16, 1946 the daughter of the late Walter Pennix; Mary Pemberton; and her step-father, Junior Jenerette. Betty attended school in Beckley, West Virginia until the age of 10 when her family moved...
Terry Lee Palmer
Oct 16, 2012
Mr. Terry Lee Palmer, son of the late Melvin and Beetie Palmer, was born March 25, 1970 in Forsyth County, NC. Terry was educated in the Forsyth County Public School System, graduating from North Forsyth High School in 1988. He attended Fayetteville State University and The University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Terry's employment record spans many years at various hotel...
Kelsey "Leroy" Lash
Oct 15, 2012
Kelsey "Leroy" Lash, 83, a native of Winston-Salem, NC was born April 26, 1929 to the late Kelsey and Carol Lash. He departed his earthly life on Monday, October 15, 2012 to his eternal home in glory. "Leroy" was a member of the US Coast Guard and received an honorable discharge. He moved to Buffalo in 1948 and retired as...
Mary E Sewell
Oct 9, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Sewell passed away on October 9, 2012. Mary was born October 19, 1934 to the late Marion O. Sewell, Sr. and Flossie Key Sewell. A loving and caring sister, aunt, and cousin, Mary was a committed educator, teaching for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU) and taught school in Sanford, NC, High...
Joseph Singletary
Oct 7, 2012
Mr. Joseph Singletary, 75, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was born on August 13, 1937. He departed this life on Sunday, October 7, 2012 after an extended illness. Born and raised in Lake City, South Carolina, he was educated in Williamsburg County Schools. At 8 years old, while attending services at St. Paul's AME church in Hemingway, South Carolina, he found...
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