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.
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...
Betty Lou Parker
Aug 3, 2011
God has called another one of his angels home, Betty Lou Rhyne Parker passed away August 3, 2011. She will be missed by her loving children, Robin Lynn Mitchell and Bryan A. Parker; grandsons, Nigil A. and Denzel T. Mitchell, and Dimitric R. Massey; granddaughter, Farrah Parker; two great-granddaughters, Dstiney and Makylah Massey; one brother, James Riggins; sisters, Lucille Riggins...
Katherine Barr
Aug 2, 2011
Ms. Katherine Barr departed this life on August 2, 2011. She was born July 14, 1959, one of three children born to Dorothy Wilson and James Barr, and reared in Winston-Salem, NC. Katherine attended the public schools system and was employed by Tyson Food in Wilkesboro, NC. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, August 8, 2011 at Galilee...
Vanessa Williams
Aug 1, 2011
Vanessa Williams passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health after a long period of illness. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James "Bud" Grinnell; and her grandmother, Vera Williams. She leaves to cherish her grandmother, Martha Grinnell of Sumter, SC; her father and mother, Willie & Ida Grinnell Williams; a loving daughter, Janise...
Franklin Dillington Lash
Jul 30, 2011
Mr. Franklin Dillington Lash was born September 30, 1935 and transitioned from this life to glory on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. "Frank" was born in High Point, NC and attended Columbia Heights School in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a born again Christian who loved the Lord and was a member of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist...
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