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.
Clara Mack Duff
Jan 25, 2012
Somewhere between the late evening of January 24 and the morning of January 25, 2012, angels, spirits from the other side, swooped down and ushered our daughter, sister, auntie, godmother and friend over to the other side. Clara Mack Duff was born in Bishopville, SC on December 29, 1952. Clara owned and operated the Exodus Child Enrichment Center for 20...
James King
Jan 24, 2012
On January 24, 2012, God called to his angels to come and get the soul of James R. King. He was born on April 14, 1918 to Deemster and Cleola King in Forsyth County, NC. He attended the W-S/Forsyth County Schools, served in the US Army, and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. His loving personality and wisdom will be...
Georgia Small Chatman
Jan 22, 2012
Ms. Georgia "Cook" Small Chatman, 79, went to her well-earned eternal rest on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Georgia spent the early years of her adult life in Cleveland and would later move to Winston-Salem where she retired from the U.S. Postal Service after more than 30 years of employment. Many will miss her fiery banter, dry wit, love of baking,...
Frances Mckay Taylor
Jan 22, 2012
Mrs. Frances McKay Taylor, wife of the late Monroe Taylor, entered into eternal rest January 22, 2012 at her home of 224 N. Jackson Ave. Winston-Salem, NC. She was born to the late Suazanna Simon McKay and Dock McKay on May 25, 1941. She was a native of Darlington, SC. She moved at an early age to Winston-Salem, NC where...
Vernice Hardy Westmoreland
Jan 21, 2012
Vernice E. Hardy Westmoreland of 5921 Summertrace Lane, affectionately known as "Nesse", departed this life on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at her home after an extended period of illness. She was born March 4, 1956 to Iveria Hardy Shuler of W-S, NC and John Powell of Clemmons, NC. Vernice E Hardy Westmoreland was educated in W-S/Forsyth County School System and...
Vivian Crews Scippio
Jan 18, 2012
On January 18, 2012, Vivian Virginia Crews Scippio of 416 NE 27th Street entered into eternal rest at the Oaks at Forsyth. Born in Guildford County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Vera Crews. A 1955 graduate of Atkins High School, she was married to Johnny Scippio, Jr. for 48 years. Virginia is fondly remembered by...
Barbara Thompson Carter
Jan 13, 2012
Mrs. Barbara Thompson Carter, 62, was born on September 7, 1949 in Winston-Salem, NC to Robert L. Thompson, Sr. and Mary Hall Thompson. She transitioned to glory on Friday, January 13, 2012, in Avon, Indiana. Barbara attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and Winston-Salem State University. Barbara was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a compassionate...
Wayne Pender
Jan 13, 2012
Mr. Wayne Lenardo Pender, 51, passed away January 13, 2012 at West Carmel Hospital in Ohio. He was born January 16, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC. Survivors include his daughters, Kendra Scriven of Greensboro, NC and Kristen Scriven of W-S, NC; parents, Gwendolyn Stevenson Pender and Vernal L. Pender, Sr. of W-S, NC; one brother, Vernal L. Pender, Jr. (Beverly) of...
Willie Brown Malloy, Sr.
Jan 10, 2012
Willie Brown Malloy, Sr. was born to the late Johnny Benton and Hattie Simmons Malloy on August 22, 1942. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended illness. He was of the Baptist Faith and graduated from Paisley High School. Willie served in the United States Army and retired from R.J. Reynolds...
Daniel Johnson
Jan 9, 2012
Elder Daniel Johnson, 76, passed away January 9, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 11am Friday, January 13, 2012 at Macedonia Worship Center with Bishop Todd Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. The family visitation will be held from 10am until 11am on Friday at the Church.
Shawn Duncan Powell
Jan 8, 2012
Shawn Duncan Powell, daughter of the late Antoinette Yvonne Hairston and George David Duncan, was born July 29, 1962 in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2012 after an extended illness. Shawn attended St. Benedict Academy Grammar and would go on to graduate as an honors student from East Forsyth Sr. High School in 1980. Shawn...
Martha Sprinkle Lewis
Jan 8, 2012
Martha Lucille Sprinkle Lewis passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Martha was born on January 29, 1945 to the late Richard and Betty Sprinkle of Rural Hall. Martha is a retiree of Winn Dixie, Food Lion and Cardinal Health with a combined total of 39 years of service. For 10 ½ years, she has proceeded to work part-time in...
Terry L Harris, Sr.
Jan 8, 2012
Mr. Terry L. Harris, Sr., 49, departed this life on Sunday morning, January 8, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 24, 1962 to the late Annette Jean Harris Jones and June Peterson. Terry was employed as a cook for many years at several different restaurants in Winston-Salem including Darryl's, Cactus Jack, Village...
James William Gaither, Sr.
Jan 7, 2012
James William Gaither, Sr., 83, went to meet his heavenly father on Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was born December 29, 1928. Mr. Gaither was a committed member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his son, James W. Gaither, Jr. Precious memories will be cherished by his...
Connie Smith Posey
Jan 7, 2012
Ms. Connie Esther Smith Posey was born December 18, 1945 in Wadesboro, NC. She transformed from labor to reward on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was educated in the Forsyth County Schools and attended Atkins High School. She was a member of Spencer Memorial Christian Church until 2008 when she joined Messiah Community Christian Church. At...
Thomas Edward Woods, Sr.
Jan 5, 2012
Thomas Edward Woods Sr., 66, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2012. He was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on September 8, 1945 to the late Booker and Annie Bell Woods. Surviving are his wife Barbara Woods of 46 wonderful years and two children, Jerryeen Daniels (Willie) and Thomas Edward Woods II (Marcia) and four grandchildren, Mikayla Woods, Savannah Woods, Jaden...
Onetta Yokely Scott
Jan 4, 2012
Our beloved Onetta Katherine Yokely Scott was born as the youngest child of Wallace Yokely and Hattie Covington Yokely on October 3, 1922 in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away on January 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, James Yokely, Layman Yokely, Russell Yokely, Margretta Yokely Gray, and Ida Mae Yokely Flower. At a young...
Marilyn Eugenia Butler
Jan 3, 2012
Ms. Marilyn Eugenia Butler, affectionately known as "Sissy", passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Waterbury, CT on November 24, 1948 to the late Ozzie Butler and Christine Frances Petty Butler. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Waterbury, CT, a graduate of Mattatuck Community College in Waterbury, CT, and was...
Joy Weaver Samuels
Jan 3, 2012
Mrs. Joy W. Samuels, 38, went home to be with her Lord on January 3, 2012 after a heroic battle with cancer. She was born September 20, 1973 in Chapel Hill, NC to James and Sarah Weaver. She was a graduate of Chapel Hill High School and received her BS in Education from East Carolina University and a MS in...
David Hackett
Jan 2, 2012
Mr. David Lee Hackett, 68, of 111 Vine Street passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. He was born November 24, 1943 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Samuel and Valeria Hackett. David attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, where he later moved to Morganton, NC and was an employee at Broughton Hospital where he retired. David was preceded in death by...
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