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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.

Patrick T. Hairston, Sr.

Patrick T. Hairston, Sr.

Oct 15, 2010

Mr. Patrick Turner Hairston, Sr., was born on August 20, 1924 in Davie County, North Carolina to the late Peyton T. Hairston and Lorena Mason Hairston. Patrick departed this life on Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was educated in the public school system of Winston-Salem, NC. Patrick enlisted in the United States Navy...

Catherine Shore

Catherine Shore

Oct 14, 2010

Catherine Spann Shore, 55 of Reynolds Forest Drive passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 peacefully in her home. She was born September 28, 1955 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Herbert Lee Spann and Vermell Julius. Catherine was a graduate of North Forsyth High School and Winslam College. She was also a former employee of Tyco. Mrs. Shore worshiped...

Sheila Lester Kennedy

Sheila Lester Kennedy

Oct 14, 2010

Sheila Theresa Lester Kennedy passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at WFU/Baptist Medical Center. She was born on June 24, 1953 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Waldo Collins Lester, Sr., and the late Marjorie Thurston Lester. In her youth she was afforded the opportunity to live in various places around the United States as well as in Itazuke, Japan through...

Tyrone Galloway, Sr.

Tyrone Galloway, Sr.

Oct 11, 2010

Tyrone Peter Galloway, Sr. passed peacefully from this life the morning of October 11, 2010 after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life. Tyrone was born and resided in Winston-Salem, NC. Tyrone was a professional painter during his career. His favorite past time was...

Marion Oglesby

Marion Oglesby

Oct 11, 2010

Marion Oglesby was born October 31, 1955 and departed this life on October 11, 2010. She was a member of Exodus United Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter and granddaughter, LaTasha Oglesby and Jasmine Reynolds; three brothers; four sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, October...

Zilla Brown

Zilla Brown

Oct 7, 2010

Ms. Zilla Brown died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home in Huntersville, NC. She was born to the union of Stephen and Lula McGregor on October 10, 1910 in Thomasville, GA. She completed her elementary and high school education in the Thomasville Public Schools. Ms. Brown was united in matrimony to Rev. Robert L. Brown who was...

Marilyn Mcknight

Marilyn Mcknight

Oct 7, 2010

Mrs. Marilyn Pinkney McKnight, the daughter of Betty Summers Pinkney and the late Allen W. Pinkney, was born June 12, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this life after an extended illness on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She resided with her sister, Chlories P. Shore of Pfafftown, NC. Mrs. McKnight received Christ as her personal savior...

Rosa Johnson

Rosa Johnson

Oct 6, 2010

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away" (Rev. 21:4) "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." (II Corinthians...

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,...

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