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.

Bruce Maddox

Bruce Maddox

Jul 4, 2011

Bruce Edward Maddox was born September 15, 1966 in Shelby, NC. He is the son of Mary Padgett Friday (Michael) and the late Edward Ray Mauney. He transitioned peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. On June 23, 2011, Bruce celebrated 21 years of marriage to Jacqueline Simmons-Maddox and was the father of two beautiful children, Bianca...

Ruffin Nichols Noisette

Ruffin Nichols Noisette

Jul 3, 2011

Reverend Ruffin Nichols Noisette, of Clemmons, NC, entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 3, 2011. Rev. Noisette was born in Summerville, SC on March 20, 1923, to the late Joseph Edward Noisette, Sr. and Louise Nichols Noisette. Rev. Noisette served the Lord in many capacities. He was the Assistant Dean of the University Chapel at Fisk University and a...

Mary Malzina Hairston

Mary Malzina Hairston

Jul 3, 2011

Mrs. Mary Malzina Scales Hairston, 75, of 3774 Watkins Street Walkertown, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Stokes County on April 29, 1936 to Lee Ambus and Beulah Hauser Scales. She attended the local schools and graduated from Carver High School. She...

Loretta Howie

Loretta Howie

Jul 2, 2011

Ms. Loretta Walker Howie heard the voice of Jesus say "Come unto me and rest" on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Loretta was born on July 26, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Fred and Julia Walker. She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools and was a member of Mars Hills Baptist Church....

Melvin Chaplin, Sr.

Melvin Chaplin, Sr.

Jun 29, 2011

Melvin Chaplin, Sr. of 1624 Rockford Street, a native of Mocksville, NC, son of the late Robert and Catherine Mason Chaplin, passed away June 29, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. He retired from WSSU after 37 years of employment and was a member of Campbell City Elks Lounge. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Melvin Chaplin,...

Juanita Harris

Juanita Harris

Jun 20, 2011

Juanita H. Harris departed this earthly life on June 20, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 12:30pm on Thursday at the Church.

Cedric Hooper

Cedric Hooper

Jun 20, 2011

Cedric Osmund Hooper completed his earthly assignment on Monday, June 20, 2011. He was born on October 6, 1967 in Mooresville, NC to the late Floyd Adams and the late Mildred Hooper. After graduating from Mooresville High School, he attended Winston-Salem State University and most recently graduated in May with BS in Business. Cedric was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy Fan,...

Wilbert Brewton

Wilbert Brewton

Jun 18, 2011

Wilbert Brewton was born September 9, 1919 in Hazlehurst, Georgia to the late Estella and Kellie Brewton. After a long illness he departed this life June 18, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Wilbert was affectionately known as "Brewton" to family and friends. He owned the 966 Club in Newark, NJ and lived in Springfield, NJ until 1990...

Cathy Johnson Hunt

Cathy Johnson Hunt

Jun 9, 2011

Mrs. Cathy Vernell Johnson Hunt, 58, departed this life on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Macedonia Worship Center with Apostle S.D. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Wednesday at the Church.

John K White, Sr.

John K White, Sr.

Jun 8, 2011

Mr. John Kenneth White, Sr. was born August 29, 1946 to Rev. John Henry and Dr. Maggie McMoore White in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He passed away June 08, 2011 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. He attended the York County Schools, Cleveland and Washington High Schools in Shelby, North Carolina, and acquired his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from North Carolina...

Pearlie Mae Mills

Pearlie Mae Mills

Jun 7, 2011

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Small Mills, 86, affectionately known as Pearl, of 5138 Lansing Dr., formerly of Walkertown, NC, went home peacefully on June 7, 2011 to be with the Lord after a brief illness. She was born on April 13, 1925 in Charlotte, Co., SC to Thomas Small and Annie Simmons. She was reared by her cousins Mr. Morris and...

Evelyn Hall

Evelyn Hall

Jun 5, 2011

Mrs. Evelyn F. Hall, 83, of 5710 Antietam Drive passed away June 5, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, June 11, 2011 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1840 Butler Street W-S, NC 27107. Entombment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1pm on...

Hazel Tucker

Hazel Tucker

Jun 5, 2011

Mrs. Hazel Little Tucker passed on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Mrs. Tucker was born April 15, 1930 to Willie and Julia Little in Winston-Salem. A member of Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church for more than 60 years, she served on the Usher Board, the Kitchen Committee, Matilda McKinney Missionary Circle, and the Senior Choir until her...

Cora C Darby

Cora C Darby

Jun 5, 2011

Our mother, our friend, our everything was picked out of the beautiful rose garden from which she blossomed. Cora Darby went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2011 following a period of illness. She was born in Monroe-Union County, NC on January 5, 1944. She moved to Winston-Salem, NC at a young age and was a...

Ada Huff Evans

Ada Huff Evans

Jun 3, 2011

Ada Belle Huff Evans, 78, was born June 9, 1932 in Langley, SC and departed this life on Friday, June 3, 2011 at her home in Winston-Salem, NC. She was married to Ray Allen Evans of High Point, NC and they resided with their two daughters in Colorado for over 40 years before moving back to NC in 2001. Mrs....

Shirley Howard Scales

Shirley Howard Scales

May 31, 2011

Mrs. Shirley Howard Scales, affectionately known as "Shorty", went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Shirley was born in Darlington, SC to Mrs. Hattie S. Howard and the late Jesse D. Howard. Mrs. Scales was a 1970 graduate of Atkins High School. Shirley was beautiful inside and out. She attended Modeling School in Silver...

Preston K Lester

Preston K Lester

May 30, 2011

Mr. Preston Kinzell Lester was born August 28, 1928, the youngest of three children, to the late Ephraim E. and Elizabeth Coleman Lester. He died on Monday, May 30, 2011. He is survived by his brother, Mr. Waldo C. Lester, Sr. and his family; his sister, Mrs. Bertha L. Farmer (Anthony) and her family. Memorial services will be held at...

Elmer R Davis, Sr.

Elmer R Davis, Sr.

May 30, 2011

Elmer Ray Davis, Sr., 71, departed his earthly life on Monday, May 30, 2011 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC and attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, a graduate of Atkins High School class of 1958. Mr. Davis retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, Whitaker Park Plant in 1998 after 34 years...

Lowretha Bohannon

Lowretha Bohannon

May 29, 2011

Mrs. Lowretha Tomlinson Bohannon went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2011 at her home, 424 West 26th Street after an extended period of illness. Mrs. Bohannon was a retiree of the Forsyth County Dept of Social Services and a long time employee of Thalhimers Dept Store. She graduated from Atkins High School, and also attended Winston-Salem...

Rayvon Pauling

Rayvon Pauling

May 29, 2011

Rayvon Harrylee Pauling, laid to rest May 29, 2011. Rayvon was born July 21, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC to Alonzo Pauling and Nellie Pauling. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Pauling; one son, Darrell Sims; one daughter, Jenise Sims; four brothers, Cleotus (Mary) Pauling, Harold (Bonnie) Pauling, Kassell Pauling, and Veotus (Edna) Pauling; one sister, Constance Suber of Boston,...

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