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.

Othello Keck

Othello Keck

Apr 12, 2012

Mr. Othello Rodman Keck, 74, departed his life on April 12, 2012 after an extended illness. He transitioned from life to death with his children, Corey and Tracey, at his bedside. Othello was born on June 2, 1937 in Alamance County to the late Irvin Keck and the late Fostena Everette Keck. At an early age, he became a member...

Errie Miller

Errie Miller

Apr 11, 2012

Mr. Errie Miller, 72, passed away Wednesday morning, April 11, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born May 20, 1939 to the late Alice and Erie Johnson. He was educated in the Winston-Salem public schools and a retiree of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. He is survived by his loyal and devoted wife of 51 years, Equilla...

Johnetta P Ijames

Johnetta P Ijames

Apr 10, 2012

On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, our mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and one of God's generals received her call to return home to her Heavenly Father. Johnetta Marie Purcell Ijames of 600 Chandler Street was born on August 24, 1951 to the late John and Purlean Valentine in W-S, NC. She was educated in the WS/FC School system and was a...

Darryl S Taylor, Sr.

Darryl S Taylor, Sr.

Apr 10, 2012

Darryl Steven Taylor, Sr. was born April 13, 1961 to Vassie T. Taylor and Sam Speas. He passed away April 10, 2012. Darryl attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools and graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1979. Darryl followed family tradition and entered the Navy serving honorably for twelve years. He also worked for ADT and most recently was...

Logan C Pannell, Sr.

Logan C Pannell, Sr.

Apr 10, 2012

Mr. Logan Carter Pannell, Sr., 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Magnolia Creek Assisted Living Facility, where he resided since 2008. He was born April 30, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late John Henry Pannell, Sr. and Irene Logan Pannell. He was a graduate of Atkins High School, then went on to attend Wilberforce University, Winston-Salem...

Robert L Durrah, Sr.

Robert L Durrah, Sr.

Apr 9, 2012

Robert Louis Durrah, Sr., 92, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, after a short illness and a long-term battle with Alzheimer's. He was born June 30, 1919 in Winston-Salem to the late Elizabeth Teamer Durrah and the late Willie Durrah. He grew up in Winston-Salem, where he graduated from Atkins High School...

James W Gwyn, Sr.

James W Gwyn, Sr.

Apr 9, 2012

Reverend James Wesley Gwyn, Sr. was born on March 17, 1916, in Jonesville, NC and departed this life on April 9, 2012 in Raleigh, NC. He was the son of the late York and Charity Gwyn. He attended public school where he graduated from Lincoln Heights High School in 1935. He served in the U.S Army during World War II...

Garry R Duncan

Garry R Duncan

Apr 9, 2012

The circle has been broken, but not forever, we will see you again. The Lord called home our brother, uncle, father, and husband, Minister Garry Ray Duncan. Sunrise was December 5, 1950 and sunset was April 9, 2012 from this earthly world. He attended the Winston-Salem public schools and graduated from Carver High School in 1969. He attended Piedmont Bible...

Donald Ray Archie, Sr.

Donald Ray Archie, Sr.

Apr 3, 2012

Mr. Donald Ray Archie, Sr. passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Edith McKoy-Archie; his mother, Lynda A. Dixon; his father, Donald (Cathy) Samuels; five sons; and one daughter. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Union Chapel Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The...

Edward F Correll

Edward F Correll

Mar 28, 2012

Mr. Edward Frank Correll, 52, passed away March 28, 2012. He was born October 4, 1959 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Vance and Beatrice Correll. He served our country in the US Army from 1982-1997. He graduated from Parkland High School, attended Davidson Community College and UNC School of the Arts. He was employed by Wal-mart Super Center....

Jillian Rose Charlet

Jillian Rose Charlet

Mar 28, 2012

Ms. Jillian Rose Charlet, 22 was born August 23, 1989 in Jeffersonville, IN. She passed away March 28, 2012. Jillian was a graduate of New Washington Middle High School in New Washington, IN. She was a graduating senior majoring in finance at Winston-Salem State University where she also was a member of the women's basketball team for 3 years. Her...

Barbara Harris-Banks

Barbara Harris-Banks

Mar 25, 2012

On Sunday, March 25, 2012, Ms. Barbara Jacqueline Harris-Banks made her transition into eternal life at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Our beloved was born on February 14, 1937 in W-S, NC (Brushy Fork) to Frances Hill-Harris and Jestin L. Harris. She attended Forsyth County schools and graduated from Carver High School where in 1953 she formed the social group the...

Diane Caldwell Wallace

Diane Caldwell Wallace

Mar 24, 2012

Mrs. Diane Caldwell Wallace ascended from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 24, 2012. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 11, 1941 to the late Hubert Horton Caldwell, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Robinson Caldwell. She is survived by her husband, Garland Wallace, Sr.; son, Apostle Garland (Ellen) Wallace, Jr.; four grandchildren, Tierra, Garland III,...

Annie Lancaster

Annie Lancaster

Mar 23, 2012

Mrs. Annie "Penny" Lancaster went home to glory on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born June 22, 1935 in Florence County, SC and a retiree of B&G Pie Company. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Doris Price. Surviving are her husband, Timothy Lancaster; children, Henry Wilson of Texas City, TX, Flora (Calvin)...

Mary Ledbetter Smith

Mary Ledbetter Smith

Mar 21, 2012

Mother Mary Magdalene Ledbetter Smith passed away on March 21, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A woman of great Faith, she was a devout, lifetime member of The Macedonia Worship Center, the headquarters of The True Vine Churches of Deliverance International. There she served in her younger years as the Radio Announcer for the Sunday Broadcast, and the Secretary General;...

Cynthia Diane Carlton

Cynthia Diane Carlton

Mar 18, 2012

Mrs. Cynthia Diane Carlton was born November 12, 1956. Mrs. Carlton departed to be with the Lord Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 4:15pm. Mrs. Carlton was a native of W-S, NC, a graduate of East Forsyth High School and Shaw University where she received her BA in Criminal Justice, and an employee of the State of NC as a youth...

Marlene Pitts

Marlene Pitts

Mar 17, 2012

"A light from our household is gone; a voice we love is still, a place is vacant in our home, which never can be filled," Sons Jonathan and Jason Cox Elder Marlene Tillman Cox Pitts also known to her family as "Brenda" was born January 20, 1954 to Mr. Harold Tillman and Mrs. Ollie Bennett Tillman in Union County, NC....

Roosevelt Gaston

Roosevelt Gaston

Mar 15, 2012

Mr. Roosevelt Gaston, a dedicated family man entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Chester County, SC and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Gaston and Willie Mildred Dunham Gaston Howze; his step-father, Joe Howze; sister, Annie Crockett; and brother, George Gaston. After graduating from Chester High...

Francis Logan Reynolds, Sr.

Francis Logan Reynolds, Sr.

Mar 14, 2012

Francis Logan Reynolds, Sr. was born May 9, 1935 in W-S, NC. He passed away March 14, 2012. Logan graduated from Atkins High School in 1953 and served in the US Army. Upon his completion of military service, he returned to this city where he continued his master building skills with Mr. "Pops" Lassiter and Hugh Smith, Sr. Logan later...

Sandra Ledbetter Piercy

Sandra Ledbetter Piercy

Mar 14, 2012

Sandra Priscilla Ledbetter Piercy was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 21, 1950 to Ruth Ballentine Ledbetter and the late James Ledbetter. She departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 after an extended illness. She grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and was educated in the Winston-Salem public school system graduating in 1969 from Atkins High School....

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