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.

Mollie Roberts Fulp

Mollie Roberts Fulp

Jan 31, 2012

Mollie Roberts Fulp, better known as "Mollie B", 89, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County, NC to the late Levi Roberts and Sultina Hairston Roberts. She attended Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Walkertown, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D....

Marion Hatton, Sr.

Marion Hatton, Sr.

Jan 31, 2012

Mr. Marion Arthur Hatton, Sr., 61, was born in W-S, NC on December 22, 1950 to the late Clifton Moore Hatton and Minnie Elverta W. Hatton. Arthur departed this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at his home. Marion was educated in the W-S/Forsyth County school system and graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1971. He received a certificate...

Cedell Lyles, Jr.

Cedell Lyles, Jr.

Jan 29, 2012

Cedell Clifton Lyles, Jr., 70, born May 14, 1941 to the late Cedell Sr. and Lula Mae Lyles of W-S, NC, departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his home, 6645 El Rancho Drive, Rural Hall, NC. Cedell grew up as a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem and attended the Winston-Salem Public Schools. He was an employee of...

Frank Junior Boggan

Frank Junior Boggan

Jan 29, 2012

Mr. Frank Junior Boggan entered this life on May 7, 1949 in Stanley County, son of Ray Boggan and Louise Redfearn-Boggan. He went on his journey to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He fought a long and hard fight but never gave up his faith. He accepted Christ at an early age,...

Ben Cox, Sr.

Ben Cox, Sr.

Jan 29, 2012

Mr. Ben Cox, Sr. was born in Latta, SC on June 3, 1930 to Josephine Alexander. He passed away January 29, 2012. He received his formal education from the Latta School System at Mill Branch and retired from Sherrill Pavement where he was employed over 20 years. Ben had a passion for fishing, basketball, and spending time with his family....

Carole Mcgovern

Carole Mcgovern

Jan 28, 2012

Carole Kennedy McGovern died peacefully in her sleep on January 28, 2012. Carole is survived by her three children, John Joseph McGovern of Arcadia, NC, Carole Beth McGovern of Martinsville, VA, and Howard Kennedy McGovern of Pfafftown NC; sisters, Marion Cawley and Joan Kelly of Philadelphia, PA; her companion, Lonnie Ferrell; and 8 loving grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held...

John Cole, Jr

John Cole, Jr

Jan 26, 2012

John Cole, Jr., also known as "Big John", "Rock", "Governor", and "Johnny Cole", fought a good fight and stayed his course. John went home to be with the Lord Thursday night, January 26, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC to John Henderson and Johnsie Cole Wilson. John attended the local schools and...

Clay Fulton

Clay Fulton

Jan 26, 2012

Reverend Clay Vance Fulton transitioned to eternal life on Thursday morning January 26, 2012 at his home. Reverend Fulton was born and raised in Forsyth County. He was the third child born to the late John and Cora Fulton, and father to the late Stacy Fulton. Reverend Fulton was active in the ministry for over thirty-nine years and a Professional...

Clara Mack Duff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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