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.

Sherman D Williams

Sherman D Williams

Oct 3, 2010

Sherman Dietrich Williams was born on March 12, 1956 in Durham, NC. He passed away October 3, 2010. He was a graduate of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and held a career as a chef for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Lewis Williams. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Edna M. Wilkins of...

Helen Mae Robinson

Helen Mae Robinson

Oct 3, 2010

Mrs. Helen Mae Robinson, 81 of 3010 Draper Court peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Helen affectionately known as "Na" was born to Dayton H. Carpenter and Mattie W. Carpenter on November 28, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC. She worked at RJ Reynolds briefly before becoming a devoted homemaker to raise her children, then...

Josephine Kirby

Josephine Kirby

Sep 30, 2010

Ms. Josephine Kirby, 85, passed from this life, peacefully in her sleep, on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the home she shared with her granddaughter, Michelle Kirby. She was a resident of Forsyth County and had previously lived in Reading, PA. She is survived by her children, Joann (Kent) Hall, Robert (Molly) Cunningham, and James D. (Diana) Kirby; and four...

Melvin Lester Banger, Sr.

Melvin Lester Banger, Sr.

Sep 30, 2010

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with his hand. Psalm 37: 23-24. Melvin Lester Banger, Sr. departed this earthly life Thursday, September 30, 2010 at his home. He was born November 18, 1950 and...

Daniel Webster Andrews, Jr.

Daniel Webster Andrews, Jr.

Sep 20, 2010

Daniel Webster Andrews, Jr., affectionately known to many as "Danny Boy", died on September 20, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Montgomery, AL on May 2, 1922 to Daniel Webster Andrews and Jessie Stevenson Andrews. He was brought to Winston-Salem, NC as a small child and attended public schools, graduating from Atkins High School...

Ernest Brown

Ernest Brown

Sep 18, 2010

Mr. Ernest Brown was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 20, 1953, the son of Oscar Morris and Mrs. Grace W. Springs. Ernest departed this life on September 18, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School as well as Forsyth Technical Community College with a degree in Mechanical Drafting and...

Renzie Johnson, Sr.

Renzie Johnson, Sr.

Sep 12, 2010

Mr. Renzie Johnson, Sr. was born to Henry and Beulah Johnson on August 17, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life on September 12, 2010. Renzie Johnson, Sr. was a graduate of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System. He was a veteran of the Army and retired from RJR Tobacco Company after 35 years of faithful service. He was...

Willer Mae Johnson

Willer Mae Johnson

Sep 11, 2010

Mrs. Willer Mae Johnson, 67, loving wife of Jacob Johnson and daughter of the late Charles and Caroline Williams passed on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Hemingway, SC and relocated to Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Paisley High School and continued her education at Monroe Business College in New York. Mrs....

Matthew Banner

Matthew Banner

Sep 11, 2010

Matthew "Little Tessie" Banner, 73 of 107 Oakwood Drive passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Eugene and Thelma Banner. He attended Carver School, was a graduate of South Carolina State University, and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church....

Hosea Pittman

Hosea Pittman

Sep 11, 2010

Mr. Hosea Cleopheus Pittman, age 93, formally of 1414 N. Cameron Ave, Winton-Salem, NC, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2010 at the Brian Center. Mr. Pittman was born July 16, 1917 in Biggers, Arkansas, to the late Greeney Pittman and Mary Sue Phillips Pittman. He was a veteran of the United Sates Army and served...

Robert Cole, Jr.

Robert Cole, Jr.

Sep 11, 2010

Mr. Robert Lee Cole, Jr., known as "Pepi Lee," passed away on September 11, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center North East Concord. He was a native of Winston-Salem, NC and lived in Charlotte for most of his adult life. He attended Calvary Christian Church in Charlotte, NC. He graduated from Atkins High School and continued his education at Winston-Salem State...

Sharon Crawford

Sharon Crawford

Sep 11, 2010

Sharon Eileen Crawford was born June 13, 1953 and ascended to her heavenly home on September 11, 2010. Sharon, 57 was the daughter of the late Reverend William R. and Gwendolyn Scales Crawford. Sharon is survived by her sister, Gloria Crawford of Winston-Salem, NC; an aunt, Viola Scales Trent of Greensboro, NC; nephew, Jamar Eller-Crawford; 2 great-nephews and 2 great-nieces,...

Catherine Scott

Catherine Scott

Sep 8, 2010

Mrs. Catherine Booe Scott, 98, affectionately known as "Mrs. Catherine," was born April 10, 1912 in Mocksville, NC. On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, "Mrs. Catherine" went on to Glory. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wanetta Belle officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family...

Thomas Humphrey

Thomas Humphrey

Sep 8, 2010

Mr. Thomas J. Humphrey, 82 passed away Wednesday evening, September 8, 2010 at his residence. "Big Tom" as he was affectionately known, was born on March 5, 1928 to Roosevelt Humphrey and Mary France. He had a passion for fancy hats, big cars, and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Lawarna Plater. He...

Dorothy Gretta Linton

Dorothy Gretta Linton

Sep 7, 2010

Dorothy Gretta Linton, 92 passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Born January 7, 1918 in Winston-Salem, NC she was one of two children of the late William and Eunice Brannic. Mrs. Linton spent most of her life as a loving wife to the late Elmo Linton and...

Joseph Walker

Joseph Walker

Sep 6, 2010

Mr. Joseph Bernard Walker, 86, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Walker retired from Winston-Salem State University after 25 years of service, and served in WWII as a member of the famed Montford Point Marines; the nation's first Black Marine unit. He was married for 58 years to Ethel Hayes Walker, who passed...

Eva Hillian

Eva Hillian

Sep 5, 2010

On September 5, 2010 The Angels came to escort Eva Little Hillian (our mother, grandmother, sister, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and friend.) home to be with the Lord. She was born in Chesterfield, SC on June 6, 1913 to the late Albert & Isabel Little. During her life she was an employee of the WS/FC Schools as a Cook....

Claudette Holley

Claudette Holley

Sep 5, 2010

Jesus said "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." On Sunday, September 5, 2010 Claudette T. Holley, entered into eternal rest, after an extended period of illness at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1943 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Mrs. Juanita Robinson and resided with Mr....

Evelyn Tanner Spencer

Evelyn Tanner Spencer

Sep 3, 2010

Ms. Evelyn Tanner Spencer, 61, of Kernersville, NC was selected by God to become one his angels on Friday, September 3, 2010. Evelyn was born January 6, 1949 in Elizabeth, NJ. Daughter of Ollie. M. Tanner of Charlotte, NC and George L.Tanner, deceased, of Marshville, NC. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She...

Malven Johnson

Malven Johnson

Sep 3, 2010

Mr. Malven Johnson "Governor" departed this life on Friday, September 3, 2010. He was born on September 28, 1937, the son of Louise Johnson Bivens and Robert Steele. Throughout his life he traveled to and lived in Washington, DC, Rhode Island, and returned home to Winston-Salem, NC. He loved fishing, mechanic work, and fellowship with friends and family. He was...

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