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.
Calberta Wise
Sep 1, 2011
Mother Calberta M. Wise, 86, of 1650 Marble St. passed Thursday, September 1, 2011. She was born on August 4, 1925 in Darlington, SC to the late Rev. William M. and Bessie Miles. She is survived by her loving and devoted son, John Tribble, Jr., of the home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at...
Reverend Calvin Runnels
Aug 31, 2011
Reverend Calvin Runnels born on January 28, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. He was the youngest of nine children born to Reverend Willie and Estella Runnels. In 1991, he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media Communications from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. He also received a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical...
Lucius May
Aug 28, 2011
Mr. Lucius "Pap" May, 67, formerly of 860 File Street Apt A, Winston-Salem, NC departed this life at the Wake Forest Baptist Health Sunday, August 28, 2011. He was born on June 1, 1944 in Darlington, SC to the late Cora Jackson and Elijah Robinson. He worked as cement spreader. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry (Alma)...
Charles King, Jr.
Aug 27, 2011
Charles J King, Jr., son, brother, uncle and friend passed early Saturday, August 27, 2011. A lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, he graduated from RJ Reynolds High School and Winston-Salem State University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He was a pioneer as one of the first Black managers of a factory unit for RJ Reynolds Tobacco...
Reverend Dr. Lenwood Saunders
Aug 27, 2011
Reverend Dr. L.O. Saunders "King LO," Great Pastor of the AME church, Presiding Elder, and Civil Rights Leader. Dr. Saunders was called Home by God on August 27, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was a member of St. James AME Church Winston-Salem, NC where Rev. Steven Lyons was his pastor. A local family visitation will be held from...
Vivian Sharpe Feaster
Aug 27, 2011
Mrs. Vivian "Wig" Sharpe Feaster departed this life on August 27, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC due to renal failure. She was born April 21, 1948 to Robert "Dank" and Janie Cox Sharpe. She graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Pinetops, NC on June 9, 1968, and received several certifications...
Selester Stewart, Sr.
Aug 23, 2011
Also known as "Voice of Thunder" for his style of preaching, Bishop Selester Stewart, Sr. 58, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his home. Bishop Stewart was born January 9, 1953 in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended Carver High School and Forsyth Technical College with a specialty in HVAC and plumbing. A self-employed entrepreneur, he owned and operated S&S Contracting...
Darlene Clemons
Aug 22, 2011
Darlene Clemons was born June 20, 1953 in Harlem Hospital in New York City to Willie Cox and Masie L. Clemmons. She passed away August 22, 2011 at 4:00am at her residence at 2729 Spotswood Ave. W-S, NC. Left to cherish many dear memories are her two brothers, Vaughn Clemons and Romaine Clemons; one sister, Patricia Garcia; a great-aunt, Rose...
Reginald J Allen
Aug 19, 2011
Mr. Reginald Jay Allen, 54, passed away August 19, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born on June 3, 1957 to the late Hubert Jay Allen and Shirley Ann Allen. Mr. Allen gave his life to the Lord and peacefully departed this Earth. He is survived by his son, Reginald Wilborn; grandson, Zahir Wilborn; 4 brothers, Rodrick (Pastor...
Willie Mae Massey
Aug 18, 2011
Thursday morning, August 18, 2011 God sent his Angels to bring home, Willie Mae Smith Massey from "The Rough Side of The Mountain" to "Going Over Yonder". Willie Mae was born May 19, 1928 the seventh and last child to the late Reverend Thomas Albert Smith and Mrs. Mary Armstrong Smith. She grew here in East Bend, NC and attended...
Amos Harper, Jr.
Aug 13, 2011
Amos Waverly Harper, Jr. also known as "VEEP", 80, passed away August 13, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Harper was a retired officer from the United States Air Force. He also worked for Community Services Administration in Philadelphia, PA and Guilford County School Systems. He was a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha...
Katina West
Aug 10, 2011
Sister Katina Andrea' West, 39, formerly of Winston-Salem entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Sister West was born on July 19, 1972 to William and Barbara West, Sr. She was a member of Salem Bible Church (Atlanta) and Macedonia TVPH (Winston-Salem). She was preceded in death by her loving grandmother, Ida...
Cary Wright, Sr.
Aug 9, 2011
Mr. Cary D. Wright, Sr., 62, was called by our heavenly father for his homegoing on August 9, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1948 in Louisburg, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents; Louis Person and Bernice Wright. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Pearl Wright of the home; sons,...
Earline Davis Crawford
Aug 9, 2011
Earline Davis Crawford was born September 28, 1936 in Latta, SC. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to Hattie Johnson and Preacher Davis, the eldest of three siblings between this union. She was also the eldest of seven siblings after her mother's passing and her father's later...
Doretha Jackson
Aug 7, 2011
Mrs. Doretha Edwards Jackson, 65, was born August 1, 1946 at Kate Bitting Hospital to Willie Rhinehart and Myrtle Edwards. She passed away August 7, 2011.She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools. Mrs. Jackson was employed by RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and also as a homemaker. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church. In addition to...
James Willie Jones
Aug 5, 2011
Mr. James Willie Jones, 81, departed this life peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1930 in Winston-Salem, NC to Willie B. and Roma Oliver Jones. He was married to Katie E. Hairston Jones for 45 years. Mr. Jones was affectionately known as "PaPa," "Spike," "Godfather," and "Mr. Cool." He was a...
Thomas Harris
Aug 5, 2011
On Friday, August 5, 2011, Thomas F. Harris of 1519 Pleasant Street passed peacefully into eternal rest with his family by his side. He was born in Anson County, NC to the late C. Threadgill and Lucy Hawkins. Mr. Harris was educated in the Anson County public school system. Upon graduating high school, he served in the United States Army...
Brian Marlin
Aug 4, 2011
Our beloved son, Brian Lee Marlin, 33, left this earthly home on the wings of God's precious angels to his heavenly home on August 4, 2011. Brian as born April 23, 1978 and was a native of Winston-Salem, NC. Brian attended East Forsyth High School and Fayetteville State University. He will be remembered for his athletic talent and fun loving...
Alvonzel D Cason
Aug 3, 2011
"Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world." Mr. Alvonzel Dennard Cason, a.k.a "Von" and "Stretch", departed this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. He was born October 11, 1950 in Winston –Salem, NC to Catherine Raleigh Gray Cason and the late George P. Cason, Jr. He was a 1970 graduate of Atkins Senior...
William Glenn
Aug 3, 2011
Mr. William B. Glenn, 69, a long-time resident of Walkertown, NC, passed away August 3, 2011 at KBR Hospice Home in W-S, NC after a lengthy illness. Mr. Glenn was a native of Rural Hall, NC, a deacon at Hope of Glory Fellowship Church in W-S, NC, and a retiree of RJR and W.B. Glenn Plumbing Co. He is survived...
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