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.
James T Harper
May 9, 2012
Our loved one, James T. Harper, affectionately known to his family as "PaPa," was born June 30, 1935 to Rosa and Roger Harper in Davie, Co., NC. He passed away on the morning of May 9, 2012 at Universal Healthcare in King, NC after a hard-fought, lengthy illness. PaPa served his country as an Army medic during two enlistments at...
Clementine L Ray
May 8, 2012
Mrs. Clementine Livingston Ray, also affectionately known as Mother Ray, went to sleep Jesus' arms on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Clementine was born in Fairmont, NC on January 2, 1930 to Thomas Livingston Sr. and Louise Lester. She was married to Walter Ray, Jr. Four children were produced from this union. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Ray and...
David D Lowery, Sr.
May 8, 2012
Mr. David Daniel Lowery, Sr., 89, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center in W-S. He was born in W-S, NC to the late William and Minerva White Lowery. He matriculated through the W-S/ Forsyth County School System. After completing high school, David earned a BS degree from A&T College (now NC...
Alvah P Whealton, Sr.
May 6, 2012
Mr. Alvah Powell Whealton, Sr. was born in Carteret County, NC on July 29, 1916. He died on Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Phillips Healthcare Center of the Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, NC. Alvah graduated from Morehead City High School and was a WWII veteran. After the war, he lived in Black Creek, NC for 17 years, where he...
Pamela B Flowers
May 5, 2012
Ms. Pamela Renee (Bailey) Flowers departed this life peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2012. She was a devoted mother of Leslie (Jermarce) of Southern California, Aprille of St. Louis, and Brandi (Jamison) of St. Louis; loving daughter of Darlene Lucas Dyson, and the late Cliston Lucas; cherished Grandmother of Brooke (Aprille), Lajaila (Leslie), and Jermara (Leslie); beloved sister of Wanda...
Valarie Wellman
May 3, 2012
Ms. Valarie Denise Wellman was born October 2, 1960. She departed this life on May 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Claudette Wellman. She leaves to cherish her memory her father, Lonnie Wellman, Sr.; two brothers, Lonnie Wellman, Jr. (Myleen) and Tony Bellamy (Francine); and her exceptional companion and fiancé Lincoln N. Kelly. A Celebration of...
Leslie H Kimbrough
Apr 29, 2012
Mr. Leslie Haywood Kimbrough of died suddenly and unexpectedly on April 29, 2012. Leslie was born January 26, 1948 in Winston-Salem to Ms. Doris Kimbrough. In Winston-Salem he attended grade school and graduated from Anderson High School in 1966. He continued educational pursuits at Winston-Salem State University where he earned a B.A. degree in History in 1970. He began his...
Jimmy Butler, Sr.
Apr 24, 2012
God has called home one of his dear angels, Mr. Jimmy Butler, Sr., who was born January 31, 1956 to Mr. and Mrs. Rosie Lee Butler in Uniontown, AL. He departed this life on April 24, 2012. Jimmy was a graduate of Robert C. Hatch High School. He was later baptized at Friendship Baptist Church in Uniontown, AL. In 1978...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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