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.

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...

Terry L Harris, Sr.

Terry L Harris, Sr.

Jan 8, 2012

Mr. Terry L. Harris, Sr., 49, departed this life on Sunday morning, January 8, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 24, 1962 to the late Annette Jean Harris Jones and June Peterson. Terry was employed as a cook for many years at several different restaurants in Winston-Salem including Darryl's, Cactus Jack, Village...

James William Gaither, Sr.

James William Gaither, Sr.

Jan 7, 2012

James William Gaither, Sr., 83, went to meet his heavenly father on Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was born December 29, 1928. Mr. Gaither was a committed member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his son, James W. Gaither, Jr. Precious memories will be cherished by his...

Connie Smith Posey

Connie Smith Posey

Jan 7, 2012

Ms. Connie Esther Smith Posey was born December 18, 1945 in Wadesboro, NC. She transformed from labor to reward on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was educated in the Forsyth County Schools and attended Atkins High School. She was a member of Spencer Memorial Christian Church until 2008 when she joined Messiah Community Christian Church. At...

Thomas Edward Woods, Sr.

Thomas Edward Woods, Sr.

Jan 5, 2012

Thomas Edward Woods Sr., 66, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2012. He was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on September 8, 1945 to the late Booker and Annie Bell Woods. Surviving are his wife Barbara Woods of 46 wonderful years and two children, Jerryeen Daniels (Willie) and Thomas Edward Woods II (Marcia) and four grandchildren, Mikayla Woods, Savannah Woods, Jaden...

Onetta Yokely Scott

Onetta Yokely Scott

Jan 4, 2012

Our beloved Onetta Katherine Yokely Scott was born as the youngest child of Wallace Yokely and Hattie Covington Yokely on October 3, 1922 in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away on January 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, James Yokely, Layman Yokely, Russell Yokely, Margretta Yokely Gray, and Ida Mae Yokely Flower. At a young...

Marilyn Eugenia Butler

Marilyn Eugenia Butler

Jan 3, 2012

Ms. Marilyn Eugenia Butler, affectionately known as "Sissy", passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Waterbury, CT on November 24, 1948 to the late Ozzie Butler and Christine Frances Petty Butler. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Waterbury, CT, a graduate of Mattatuck Community College in Waterbury, CT, and was...

Joy Weaver Samuels

Joy Weaver Samuels

Jan 3, 2012

Mrs. Joy W. Samuels, 38, went home to be with her Lord on January 3, 2012 after a heroic battle with cancer. She was born September 20, 1973 in Chapel Hill, NC to James and Sarah Weaver. She was a graduate of Chapel Hill High School and received her BS in Education from East Carolina University and a MS in...

David Hackett

David Hackett

Jan 2, 2012

Mr. David Lee Hackett, 68, of 111 Vine Street passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. He was born November 24, 1943 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Samuel and Valeria Hackett. David attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, where he later moved to Morganton, NC and was an employee at Broughton Hospital where he retired. David was preceded in death by...

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...

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