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.
Margaret Mcarthur
May 9, 2011
On Monday, May 9, 2011 God called home his angel, Margaret Blossom Hodge-McArthur. Margaret Blossom Hodge-McArthur was born to the late Elmo Johnson and the late Willie Mae Hodge in Winston-Salem, NC on December 11, 1948. Margaret was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System and graduated from Atkins High School class of 1967. She continued her education at...
Claude Mccumming, Jr.
May 8, 2011
Mr. Claude L. McCummings, Jr., has kept his appointment with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He answered the call on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center, after a brief illness. Claude was born on July 1, 1937 to the late Claude and Brownie Elizabeth McCummings. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death...
Stanley Witherspoon
May 6, 2011
Stanley Witherspoon, known as "Spoon", passed away peacefully Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was employed by Lentz Transfer and Storage Company for more than 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and George Witherspoon, Sr.; and his brother, George Witherspoon, Jr. He is survived by his brother, William Witherspoon;...
Willie Mae Hale
May 4, 2011
"The Lord has truly blessed me to have had a great life." On Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Mae Hale took her last journey in life. A graduate of Anderson High School class of 1969, she retired from GMAC after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Emma Fennell, Sr.; her husband, Willie Hale,...
Janice Hall
May 3, 2011
Janice Teresa Hall, 40 was called home unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Teresa graduated from North Davidson High School, she also attended Forsyth Tech and worked several years as a dietician at Lexington Health Care. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, David Reginald and Youvonne Hall. She is survived by a brother, Louis Sloan and niece Malayah;...
Jacqulyn Joyner
May 1, 2011
God has plucked a flower from His Garden. Our beloved sister, aunt, and great-aunt, Jacqulyn Ann Joyner, 63, departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2011. "Jackie" was born to the late James and Ethel Joyner. She graduated from the WSFC Schools after which she spent a large portion of her adult life as a caregiver. She was preceded...
Rachel Mcclendon
May 1, 2011
Mrs. Rachel McClendon, 77 passed away May 1, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 2pm Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2pm on Friday at the Chapel. The family may be contacted at the home of her daughter, Theresa Shelf, 2218 Peachtree Street W-S, NC 27107.
Idella Caldwell Jones
Apr 29, 2011
Mrs. Idella Caldwell Jones, matriarch of the Caldwell and Rumph families, peacefully slipped away to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, April 29, 2011. She was the daughter of the late James and Corrine Caldwell, born May 27, 1927. She was a 1944 graduate of Atkins High School, attended Winston-Salem State University, and was a graduate...
Emma Wilkes
Apr 29, 2011
Emma Jean King Wilkes, "Poke Chop" was born October 24, 1934. She passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 29, 2011. Emma was born and raised in Winston Salem, NC and graduated from Atkins High School in 1952. She last worked for Grass America Inc. where she retired in 1995. She was one of four children born to...
Frank Coleman, Jr.
Apr 29, 2011
Mr. Frank Coleman, Jr. of 751 West 26th Street was called from labor to great reward on Friday, April 29, 2011. He was born April 13, 1935 in Gaffney, SC to the late Frank and Queenie Coleman, Sr. In 1967 he was united in holy matrimony to Annie Fowler who preceded him in death in 1996. He was a retired...
Joette Little
Apr 29, 2011
Ms. Joette Elizabeth Little was born on June 20, 1947 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Ochie Bell Little and Marion Rivers, Sr. She graduated from Paisley High School in 1965 and attended NC A&T State University. She was a dedicated member of Sovereign Grace Chapel. She retired from Forsyth Medical Center after 30 plus years of service. She is...
Andre' Gray
Apr 28, 2011
Mr. Andre` Gray, the loving son of Doctor Charles E. Gray and Eula H. Gray was born December 4, 1964 in Baltimore, MD and moved with his family to Winston-Salem, NC as a young boy. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 28, 2011 after a brief illness. Andre` was a graduate of...
William D Carr
Apr 27, 2011
Mr. William Daniel Carr, 80 of Salisbury, NC passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the WG Hefner VA Medical Center after months of declining health. He was born August 9, 1930 to John Robert and Maggie Carr. He attended school in Duplin County and joined the military after high school. He was preceded in death by his parents; a...
Farnsworth Hester, Sr.
Apr 22, 2011
Mr. Farnsworth Hester, Sr., 73, passed away on April 22, 2011 in High Point, NC. He was born January 23, 1938 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and also served in the Air Force. He resided in Washington, DC from 1959-2010. He is survived by his brother, Reginald DuBose; daughter, Miriam Hester; grandson, Fareed Hester;...
Lucretia Witherspoon Mcneely
Apr 21, 2011
Lucretia "Trish Ann" Witherspoon McNeely 60, passed away Thursday, April, 21, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 29, 1951 in Winston Salem, NC to Robert Lee and Parrie Lee Witherspoon. She was married to Charles Lee "Chuck" McNeely for 43 years. Trish Ann was educated in the Forsyth County School System and graduated from Atkins Sr. High...
William Crank, Jr.
Apr 21, 2011
Mr. William Henry Crank, Jr. of Crescent Road, W-S, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center, following a brief illness. Mr. Crank was born November 12, 1944 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late William Henry Crank, Sr. and Aaron Malinda Crank. He attended the local public schools and was a 1964 graduate of Atkins...
Grace Penn
Apr 13, 2011
Grace Pierre Bowling Penn was born on March 9th 1910 in Norfolk, Virginia to Reverend Richard Hausber Bowling and Grace Melton Bowling. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina surrounded by her family. Grace recently celebrated her 101st birthday with her family and friends in Clemmons...
Lc Smith
Apr 12, 2011
Mr. L.C. Smith, 62, was born in Guilford County, NC to the late Banks Smith and Irene S. Shelf. He passed away April 12, 2011. He was educated at Carver High School and was employed by the Town of Kernersville, NC for 40 years. He was blessed to be married to Imogene T. Smith for 40 years. He is survived...
John Edward Martin, Sr.
Apr 12, 2011
"To everything there is a season, a time to be born and a time to die." Mr. John Edward Martin, Sr., 65 of 2932 Lomond Street passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. He was born January 23, 1946 in Forsyth County, NC to Emma Bernice Ortiz and John Berry Martin. He retired March 1, 2011 after 32 years of...
Elisha Moses, Jr.
Apr 11, 2011
Mr. Elisha Moses, Jr., affectionately known as "Moe", was visited by the Angel of Death and has taken from our midst a father, brother, and friend. Born on October 20, 1939 in Bishopville, NC he was the son of the late Mr. Elisha Moses, Sr. and Mamie Marie Johnson. He was joined in holy matrimony with Evelyn Moses. Mr. Elisha...
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