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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.

Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson

Aug 28, 2010

Our mother, sister, companion, and friend, Carolyn Ann Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 21, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Monicure Johnson and Vermell Julius. She attended Paisley High School. She was an employee of...

Linda Sherrill Shipp

Linda Sherrill Shipp

Aug 27, 2010

Mrs. Linda Sherrill Shipp, of 127 Azalea Terrace Court, departed this life on Friday, August 27, 2010 following a short period of illness. She is bound for a new heavenly home to rejoice forevermore, according to God's plan. Linda spent most of her young life in Winston-Salem, where she was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system and was a...

Margaret Rosemond

Margaret Rosemond

Aug 25, 2010

"I heard a voice of Jesus say, Come unto me and rest, lay down thou weary one, Lay down thy head upon my breast." Summoned by the voice of the Lord and escorted by an entourage of angels, Mrs. Margaret C. Rosemond made her transition to her heavenly home on August 25, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home....

Joye Lafaye Jordan

Joye Lafaye Jordan

Aug 24, 2010

Joye LaFaye Jordan departed this life on August 24, 2010 after an extended period of illness, Joye was born August 14, 1977 in Winston-Salem, NC. Joye accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and lived her life as a true testimony to the faithfulness of God's will for her life. She will be truly missed by her family and friends....

Doretha Coates

Doretha Coates

Aug 23, 2010

Mrs. Doretha Hines Coates, 69 of 5086 Lansing Drive departed this life on Monday, August 23, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Coates was born to Irvin Hines, Sr. and Daisy Mae Harris Hines on February 23, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC. After graduating from high school, she worked at WFU/Baptist Medical Center in the Central Supply Department...

Willis Johnson

Willis Johnson

Aug 22, 2010

Mr. Willis Johnson, 79, passed away early Sunday morning August 22, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and Palliative Care Center after an extended illness. He was born May 29, 1931 in Savannah, Georgia to Rose Brooks Johnson and Willis Johnson. At an early age he moved with his family from Savannah to New York, New York. Mr....

Dorothy Womble

Dorothy Womble

Aug 18, 2010

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Womble, daughter of Henry and Viola Fletcher Gwyn was born on Wednesday, May 12, 1910 in Winston-Salem, NC. She peacefully transitioned in the afternoon of August 18, 2010 to her heavenly abode surrounded by her immediate family and friends. Her secondary education expectations were achieved upon graduation from Atkins Senior High School. While in Winston-Salem, she was...

Melvin Van Eaton, Sr.

Melvin Van Eaton, Sr.

Aug 17, 2010

Mr. Melvin Louis Van Eaton, Sr., 58 of 1355 Ellerway Apt. 103 passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2010. He was married to Ivory Van Eaton and was the son of the late Henry and Lucy Van Eaton. He leaves to cherish in his memory his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, Ivory Van Eaton of the home; two...

Thomas L. Puryear

Thomas L. Puryear

Aug 16, 2010

Mr. Thomas Lester "Pete" Puryear, 83, was born in Yadkin County on February 26, 1927, to Samuel Puryear and Francey Thornton Puryear. He transitioned into his glorious life on Monday, August 16, 2010. Pete grew up in East Bend, NC and attended the Yadkin County School. He served in the United States Army and was deemed a World War II...

Geneva Rice Britt

Geneva Rice Britt

Aug 16, 2010

Geneva Rice Britt was born May 18, 1921 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Jessie and Annie Rice. She was the seventh of twelve children. She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public School System and graduated from Atkins High School in 1939. In 1959, she married William Britt. She became an active member of Mars Hill Baptist,...

Harvey Turner Savage

Harvey Turner Savage

Aug 16, 2010

Mr. Harvey Turner Savage, 63, died August 16, 2010. Harvey was born February 27, 1947 in Tarboro, NC. After graduating high school he served our country in Vietnam and was in the Army and the Air Force. Harvey earned an Associate's Degree and dedicated most of his career as a youth counselor and supervisor. Harvey is survived by his wife,...

Thelma Pigford

Thelma Pigford

Aug 14, 2010

Thelma Jarrett Pigford departed this life unexpectedly on August 14, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1935 to William and Irene Jarrett. She was a 1953 Graduate of Atkins High School and a devoted member of Union Chapel Baptist Church where her God-Given gift was teaching. She was a former president of W-S Chapter of the...

Shirley Carter

Shirley Carter

Aug 12, 2010

Mrs. Shirley W. Carter 69 of 5128 Britt Drive was born August 17. 1940 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Jefferson Morris Sr. and Mildred Whitlock. Mrs. Carter was reared in the home of her aunt and uncle the late Mr. James and Mrs. Florence Wall. She was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem and departed this life on Thursday August...

Evelyn Wagner

Evelyn Wagner

Aug 10, 2010

Ms. Evelyn L. Wagner, known to family and friends as "Moon or Elb" of 324 Crafton Street was born April 7, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC. Elb was the oldest daughter born to Mrs. Carrolua Pinkney Wagner Holiday. She departed this earthly home on August 10, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. "Elb" was a graduate of Atkins High...

Grady Lee Nicholson, Sr.

Grady Lee Nicholson, Sr.

Aug 9, 2010

Mr. Grady Lee Nicholson, Sr. departed this life on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. A native of Rockingham, NC, he was a resident of Winston-Salem for most of his life. He was a retiree of Ramey, Inc. in Winston-Salem. He was also a member of Abundant Life Christian Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife,...

Naomi Webster Rew

Naomi Webster Rew

Aug 9, 2010

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7" Naomi Webster Rew was born on December 29, 1923 to Decarster and Murphy Joyce Webster in Stokes County, NC. She transitioned to eternal rest on August 9, 2010 at Springwood Care Center. She was a graduate of Atkins High School and...

Marie Robinson

Marie Robinson

Aug 6, 2010

Marie White Robinson transitioned from labor to rest on August 6, 2010. She was born August 26, 1918 to the late Ernest White and the late Carrie Lindsay Means in Rock Hill, SC. Mrs. Robinson attended the WSFC Schools and graduated from Atkins High School. She was a member of the Rose of Sharon Community Flower Club. "Mother Robinson" as...

Elveta Lopp

Elveta Lopp

Aug 6, 2010

Mrs. Elveta M. Lopp a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of 2110 E. 25th St., passed away August 6, 2010 at the home of her loving daughter Barbara L. Parker, 2505 Lewis St. She is survived by her three daughters; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great- great grandchildren; one sister-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Willie Coleman

Willie Coleman

Aug 3, 2010

Mr. Willie T. Coleman was born August 16, 1906 in Lancaster County, SC. Mr. Coleman departed this life on August 3, 2010, just 13 days shy of his 104th birthday. He moved to Winston-Salem, NC at an early age, where he worked for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company until he retired. He continued to keep busy working for Thomas & Howard...

Timothy Hunt, Jr.

Timothy Hunt, Jr.

Jul 28, 2010

Mr. Timothy Hunt, Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as "Tim," was born in Albany, GA to Timothy Hunt, Sr. and the late Juanita Brown, on December 13, 1959. Timothy departed this life on July 28, 2010, with family members surrounding his bedside. He was a graduate of Jordan High School in Columbus, GA. "Tim" moved to Winston-Salem in...

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