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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.

Bobbie Bannister Scales

Bobbie Bannister Scales

Apr 21, 2012

Bobbie B. Scales, known as "Miss B" and "Nan'a", of 2817 Rowell Street, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1941 in W-S, NC to the late Ruby and Thomas Bannister. Bobbie graduated from Murrell Dobbins Vocational Technical School on the eighteenth day of June, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA...

Ronald J Johnston, Sr.

Ronald J Johnston, Sr.

Apr 20, 2012

Our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend, Mr. Ronald Jacob Johnston, Sr., 65, affectionately known as "Ronnie," of St Peter's Heritage Place, transitioned from earth to eternity on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center following a brief illness. He was born to Rosetta Johnston and James Brewer on March 25, 1947 in...

Kim Duncan Palmer

Kim Duncan Palmer

Apr 19, 2012

Mrs. Kim Lanay Duncan Palmer was born May 7, 1964 in Winston-Salem, NC. Her life ended on April 19, 2012 when she went home to be with the Lord following a period of illness. Kim graduated from Reynolds High School. She later attended Salem College and Brookstone Business School. She was employed as a substitute teacher in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County...

Bernice Boston Chisholm

Bernice Boston Chisholm

Apr 18, 2012

Mrs. Bernice Boston Chisholm was born March 28, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC to Nathaniel "Bud" Boston and Leeanna Sherald Boston. Formerly of 2912 Borg Road, W-S, NC, Mrs. Chisholm resided for the past five years at Liberty Commons of The Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, until her unexpected death. Mrs. Chisholm passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Novant Medical...

Michelle Delaine Davis

Michelle Delaine Davis

Apr 16, 2012

Mrs. Michelle Delaine Davis, 55, of 2716 Teresa Ave. went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2012. She was born on May 24, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Carolyn Duckett Jones and the late Joseph Hawkins. She attended Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church and was currently attending Carolina Christian College. She leaves to treasure her memory, two...

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;...

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