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.
Ruth Best
Dec 7, 2011
Mrs. Ruth Steele Best was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 5, 1929 to Mrs. Edith Black Blair. She departed this life on December 7, 2011 after an extended period of illness. She leaves to mourn their loss her son, Kenneth Jordan Bess of Charlotte, NC; two daughters, Shirley Bess Agee of the home and Beverly Ann Bess of Philadelphia,...
William H Anderson, Sr.
Dec 7, 2011
William Hazel Anderson, Sr., affectionately known as "Willie", 68, departed this life on December 7, 2011. He was born to the late Robert A. Dunlap and Albertine Johnson. Educated in the York, SC public schools, he moved to W-S, NC where he honed the talents of a skilled butcher worked at the 5th Street Meat House for more than 17...
Alonzo Jones
Dec 6, 2011
Alonzo Robert Jones, 98, died on December 6, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on July 15, 1913 in Rock Hill, SC; he was the son of the late Mack and Maggie Jones. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School. He retired from Alcatel/Lucent after...
Mary Vincent
Dec 4, 2011
Evangelist Mary Alice Lawson Vincent of 1021 Brookline Street slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Sunday, December 4, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving children, her grand, great and great-great-grandchildren. "Missy" as she was fondly called was born April 11, 1926 to Charles G. and Esther L. Lawson. In addition to her parents she...
Evelyn Brevard
Dec 2, 2011
Mrs. Evelyn M. Brevard, 99, departed this earthly home on Friday December 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Brevard; and her devoted god-son, John Thomas Williams, Sr. She is survived by her god-daughter-in-law, Verna C. Williams; a god-daughter, Precious G. Hill; many god-grandchildren; a nephew, Reginald Dubose; devoted friends, Dorothy R. Williams and Mary Shuler;...
Dorothy Mae Davis
Nov 30, 2011
Dorothy Mae Davis was born October 13, 1937 in Darlington, SC to Woodrow Wilson Sr. and Pauline Wilson Moore. She fought a good fight and finished her course November 30, 2011, saved to join GOD. She was preceded in death by her children; Diane Greene, Jacqueline Davis, and Leverne Greene. Left to mourn her loss are her husband, Dan Davis;...
Lillian Foster Martin
Nov 30, 2011
Mrs. Lillian Shirley Foster Martin was born September 14, 1936 in Spindale, NC to the late Eddie "Whitt" and Gertrude Foster. She departed this life on November 30, 2011. Lillian was educated in the public schools in Rutherford County. She attended Livingstone College and graduated from North Carolina College at Durham, NC (NCCU) with a BS degree in Biology. Lillian...
Mary Alice Ledbetter
Nov 30, 2011
On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, our loving angel Mary Alice Amason Ledbetter left to be with her heavenly family. Mary Alice was a native of Winston-Salem, NC and one of eight born to the late Robert and Ozella Amason. Mary Alice was a gold star member of First Baptist Church where she served on several committees. She was employed by...
Vencie Reaves Haney
Nov 26, 2011
On Saturday, November 26, 2011, Vencie Reaves Haney, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, departed this life and went home to be with the Lord- God plucked a beautiful flower. Mrs. Vencie Reaves Haney was born June 24, 1934 to Florie and Dunk Reaves of Horry County, SC. She leaves to cherish her memories six daughters, Wanda...
Edward Debnam
Nov 26, 2011
Edward "Chubby" Bernard Debnam departed life Saturday Nov 26th 2011 at Springwood Nursing Care after an extended illness. He was born June 7th 1943 to Lucy Irene Debnam and Daniel McClurkin in Winston-Salem. He was a graduate of Anderson High School's class of '62. His employment would include Chrysler Corporation in Detroit and Pilot Freight in Kernersville. He was a...
Earnest Eugene Hairston
Nov 26, 2011
"A Miracle Born- A Miracle Departed" Mr. Earnest Eugene Hairston, of 4039 Village Park Court, was born February 6, 1939 in Stokes County, NC to Carl and Lenora Gibson Hairston. He passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He attended elementary school in Martinsville, VA and was a graduate of London High School...
Louis Eaton, Jr.
Nov 25, 2011
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest…" Mr. Louis McKinley Eaton, Jr., affectionately known as "Lil Bro", passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2011 in Greenville, TX. He was born to the late Louis McKinley, Sr. and Helen S. Eaton on February 3, 1953 in Forsyth County, NC. He attended...
Marcella East Hatcher
Nov 22, 2011
On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Marcella East-Hatcher answered the call of our Lord and Savior where she was gracefully escorted to her heavenly home. She was the oldest of six children born to the late Thomas and Stella East. She was a member of Christian Fountain Baptist Church. Marcella was a graduate of East Surry High School, and attended Business...
Myrtle Ruth Washington
Nov 21, 2011
Mrs. Myrtle Ruth Washington was born on May 11, 1932 in Anson County, NC. She passed away November 21, 2011. She graduated from Merrick-Moore High School in Durham, NC in 1952 and went on to attend Teachers College in Winston-Salem, NC. She was retired from Wachovia Bank of Winston-Salem, NC and was a sales representative at Rominger Southern Furniture in...
Minnie Wilson Miller
Nov 19, 2011
Mrs. Minnie Wilson Miller, 70, of 542 Edna Street, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born February 21, 1941 in W-S, NC, the daughter of Mrs. Corrine Campbell Wilson and Mr. Ulysses Wilson. She graduated from Atkins High School and was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant at Dorethea Dix Hospital. She was an...
Evelyn Edwards Tyndall
Nov 18, 2011
Mrs. Evelyn Ann Edwards Tyndall of 3845 Northampton Drive passed away Friday morning, November 18, 2011. She was born April 24, 1936 to the late Eugene Edwards, Sr. and Georgia Wilkes Edwards. Mrs. Tyndall received her elementary education at Kimberly Park Elementary School, her high school education from Atkins High School, and she attended Winston-Salem State College where she is...
Mary Barden Wilson
Nov 18, 2011
Mrs. Mary Gladys Barden Wilson was born November 4, 1921 to proud parents Mary Alice Williamson and Oscar Barden. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by two daughters; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; a great-great-granddaughter; three brothers; one sister; and a brother-in-law. Mrs. Mary Gladys Barden Wilson is celebrated...
Billy W Miller, Sr.
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Billy W. Miller, Sr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, departed this earthly life Wednesday, November 16th, 2011. He was born December 10, 1937 to the late Martha Smith Miller and Milas Miller. Mr. Miller was a native of Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from Carver High School. Mr. Miller was honorably discharged from the United States Army,...
Saysha Ray
Nov 16, 2011
Saysha Nachelle Ray ascended into the arms of her heavenly father on November 16, 2011. Saysha was born to her surviving father, Charles Forward and her mother Michelle (Christchon) Bradley on July 28, 1993. She attended The Special Children's School, as well as the Children's Center where she touched many lives with her chatty personality and her beautiful smile. She...
Rogers Rucker
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Rogers Rucker was born to the union of Sylvester Rucker and Kathleen Flood Rucker on July 22, 1934 in Commerce, GA. He departed this life on November 16, 2011. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System in his early years and finished his education in Banks County, GA. He was a retired employee of Pepsi Cola Bottling...
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