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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.

Fannie Turner Smith

Fannie Turner Smith

Dec 29, 2011

Elder Fannie Mae Turner Smith, daughter of the late Deacon Willard Turner and Mother Glendora Adams Turner was born in Johnston County, NC on November 1, 1923. She departed this life on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was a faithful member of Temple Holiness Apostolic Church where she was an Associate Elder of the church. She...

Orville Ilgner

Orville Ilgner

Dec 29, 2011

Pastor Orville Ilgner, 77, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2011 at Summit Place of South Park in Charlotte, NC. He was born August 9, 1934 in Kingston Jamaica, W.I. Orville served as chief photographer with Jamaica Tourist Board for more than twenty years before migrating to the United States. He was called to pastor Voice...

Pauline Oliver Cloud

Pauline Oliver Cloud

Dec 27, 2011

Pauline Oliver Cloud, 89, was called home to rest with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Mrs. Cloud was born in Timberlake, NC as one of eight children to the late John & Agnes Oliver on November 29, 1922. She was married to the love of her life the late Emmitt S. Cloud for 45 years who preceded her...

Lena Owens Young

Lena Owens Young

Dec 23, 2011

Lena May Owens Young went home to be with her cherished Lord and Savior on Friday, December 23, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Josephine "Josie" Owens. She was blessed with 102 years of life which she spent enjoying her family, church and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Young, her daughter...

Valeria Smith Johnson

Valeria Smith Johnson

Dec 22, 2011

Valeria A. Smith Johnson passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was survived by a daughter, Stephanie D. Johnson; two grandchildren, Quantez and Shakara Johnson; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am...

Teresa Dearmon Canty

Teresa Dearmon Canty

Dec 22, 2011

Mrs. Teresa Ann Dearmon Canty, affectionately known as "Hookie," was born on October 22, 1960 to the late Jim and Rebecca Dearmon. She departed this life at Wake Forest Baptist Health on Thursday, December 22, 2011. She graduated from Parkland High School. She was a CNA at Baptist Hospital. Teresa and Damon Canty were wed in Holy Matrimony in 1998....

Geneva Phillips Oglesby

Geneva Phillips Oglesby

Dec 21, 2011

"Enter Into My Joy, Servant….Well Done!" The beautiful, loving life of our beloved Mother, Mrs. Geneva Phillips Oglesby, affectionately known as "Mama", was called from her earthly home on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Hospice and Palliative Care Center, when an angel of God took her bright and cheerful spirit to her heavenly home in a land free from sickness,...

Emma B Mathews

Emma B Mathews

Dec 21, 2011

Emma B. Mathews, March 7, 1936 – December 21, 2011 Mrs. Emma B. Mathews, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday at home surrounded by family. Mrs. Mathews was a member of St. Peters World Outreach Church and was a very active member of the Mother's Board. She retired from Winston Salem State University. She was a pianist/organist...

Nancy Jacobs

Nancy Jacobs

Dec 21, 2011

Mrs. Nancy Jacobs, 81, was born March 11, 1930 in Lancaster, SC to Zelma H. Belton and Dollie Belton and departed her life on December 21, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She retired from Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC and was loved by all. Mrs. Jacobs was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jacobs; her mother, Zelma Anderson;...

Clay H Bryan

Clay H Bryan

Dec 20, 2011

Mr. Clay H. Bryan, 72, departed this life on December 20, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born January 2, 1939 in Sparta, NC to the late Willie N. and Cola C. Bryan. He relocated to Winston-Salem, NC where he was employed at Lowe's for twenty years. He was then employed by Hoots Concrete for 27 years until...

Lettie Banner

Lettie Banner

Dec 20, 2011

Mrs. Lettie Pauline Banner, 78, of 125 Ferrell Heights Ct. passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2011. She was born November 21, 1933 to the late Jessie and Ada Reynolds. She was homemaker and dedicated mother. She is survived by three daughters, Kaye (Ronnie) Williams of W-S, NC, Valerie Banner of Charlotte, NC and Sharon Banner W-S, NC; two sons,...

Edwin L Williams

Edwin L Williams

Dec 20, 2011

Mr. Edwin Leondriss Williams, known to family and friends as "Pee Wee", of 625 6th Street Apartment 2Q, passed away on December 20, 2011. "Pee Wee" was born December 16, 1946 to Joseph Williams and Naomi Spencer Williams. "Pee Wee" was a self-employed brick mason and handyman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister,...

Louise Elizabeth Martin Wright

Louise Elizabeth Martin Wright

Dec 16, 2011

Mrs. Louise Elizabeth Martin Wright, a native of Winston-Salem, NC was born October 11, 1919 to the late Jessie Banks Miller Robinson and Sam Henry Lawson. She transitioned into eternal life on December 16, 2011 at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her sister, the late Nannie...

Julius Galloway

Julius Galloway

Dec 16, 2011

Julius Galloway was born April 20, 1937 in Latta, SC to Luvenia and Elijah Galloway. He departed this earthly realm on Friday December 16, 2011, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in W-S, NC his daughters by his side. Julius worked as a cement finisher until his retirement. He resided at 1316 E. Third Street, Winston Salem NC. He...

Willie Frances Smith Johnson

Willie Frances Smith Johnson

Dec 15, 2011

Willie Frances Smith Penn Johnson, 79, expired on December 15 2011 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Arletha McArthur Smith and step-daughter of the late Cleveland B. Hairston. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, Willie Frances was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and graduated from Atkins High School in 1950. She matriculated...

Empress Hughes

Empress Hughes

Dec 12, 2011

Dr. Empress-Janeen Hughes, the first-born child of Donald R. Hughes and Barbara Medea Hughes, was born with a "Perfect Smile" on August 29, 1982 at Langley Air force Base in Hampton, VA. She passed away December 12, 2011. Empress was born with a variety of rare and special gifts that made her quite unique and extraordinary; some of these early...

Naomi Doggett Morrison

Naomi Doggett Morrison

Dec 11, 2011

Mrs. Naomi Doggett Morrison joined her beloved husband, Oscar C. Morrison, on December 11, 2011 after a brief illness. They were married for more than 50 years and shared many loving memories together. For over 50 years she and her husband owned and operated Morrison Studevent Funeral Home in both Lexington and Mocksville, North Carolina, providing love and support to...

Stanley Johnson Loggins

Stanley Johnson Loggins

Dec 10, 2011

Stanley Johnson Loggins, 56, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011. He was born on August 26, 1955 in Martinsville, VA, the son of David Loggins and Alease Bowles Loggins. He was a graduate of Carver High School in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended Johnson C. Smith University and UNC-Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. "Stan" was employed by MTI Construction in Washington,...

Reuben Earl Bullock

Reuben Earl Bullock

Dec 10, 2011

Mr. Reuben Earl Bullock was born August 9, 1938 and departed this life December 10, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Friday, December 16, 2011 at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch Street, W-S, NC 27107 with Rev. Dennis Leach, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be...

Emma Watson Blue

Emma Watson Blue

Dec 9, 2011

Mrs. Emma Watson Blue, 100, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Maxton, NC on March 15, 1911 to Neal Leonard and Mary Alice Watson. She moved to Winston-Salem at the age of 18. She was married to the late Lonnie Christopher Blue, Sr. for 66 years. She was an avid baseball fan,...

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