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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.

Joseph Nichols, Jr.

Joseph Nichols, Jr.

Jan 27, 2010

Joy filled the hearts of Selena and the late Joseph Nichols, Sr. on April 6, 1961when their son Joseph Nichols, Jr. was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. "Peace be Thine" were the words our Heavenly Father whispered on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 and Joe made his transition home to be with the Lord. Joe was a graduate of East Forsyth...

Thomas Fulton,Sr.

Thomas Fulton,Sr.

Jan 27, 2010

Thomas Preston Fulton, Sr. transitioned into spiritual rest on January 27, 2010. He was born on July 27, 1927 to David and Eleanor Fulton in Manning, SC. The family, which included his parents and two brothers, Roland and Herman, made their home in Winston-Salem, NC soon after his birth. This is where he graduated from the original Atkins High School...

Walter Wilson, Jr.

Walter Wilson, Jr.

Jan 26, 2010

Mr. Walter Wilson, Jr. was born in Newberry, SC on March 3, 1938 to the late Mattie Reeder Wilson and Walter Wilson, Sr. He departed this earthly life on January 26, 2010 after a brief illness. Mr. Wilson was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem Forsyth County and continued his studies at Winston-Salem Teachers College. He served in the...

Nora Scales

Nora Scales

Jan 26, 2010

Mrs. Nora Elizabeth Holloway Scales, 74 passed away in her home on January 26, 2010. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John and Mollie Holloway, Sr. Nora was born in Goldsboro, NC and was a retired first grade teacher from the WS/FC Public School System. She was also a former queen in the Kimberly Park Alumni Chapter of...

Kenneth Payne

Kenneth Payne

Jan 24, 2010

Mr. Kenneth Weldon Payne, "Kenny" of 4675 Superior Drive peacefully made his transition into life eternal, after a long period of illness on Sunday, January 24, 2010. He was born February 29, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Lillian Payne Banner and Waddell Boyd, Sr. He attended the local public schools and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School, class of 1975....

Eric Harris

Eric Harris

Jan 24, 2010

Eric "E" Bernard Harris passed away unexpectedly January 24, 2010. He was the only child of Mary M. Harris and Rene Hughes born on January 8, 1975 in Winston-Salem, NC. Preceding him in death was his adoptive father, William N. Lee. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Bobbie V. Lloyd Harris; three daughters, Danielle D. Lloyd, Raven O....

Cleother Mcgriff

Cleother Mcgriff

Jan 23, 2010

Mr. Cleother McGriff, a resident of Grace Health Care, went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He is survived by two brothers, Pernell McGriff and Leroy McGriff both of Winston-Salem, NC; three sisters, Virginia McCullough, Alicia Barksdale both of Winston-Salem, NC and Betty Magee of Texas City, TX;...

Marion Butler

Marion Butler

Jan 20, 2010

On January 20, 2010 God called Marion L. Butler from labor to reward. She was the widow of the late Reverend Dr. J. Ray Butler. She was the third of ten children born on December 8, 1921 to the late William E. Lucas, Sr. and Maude Garner Lucas of Durham, NC. A service celebrating her life will be held at...

Helen Cochrane

Helen Cochrane

Jan 19, 2010

Ms. Helen Louise Cochrane, loving sister and aunt, affectionately known as Lou by family and friends, passed away January 19, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Helen was born April 18, 1949 in Winston-Salem to Willie Decatur Cochrane and Vivian Lucinda Penn Cochrane. She attended Oakwood University for a season and graduated from Forsyth Technical College as a Licensed...

Matthew White, Sr.

Matthew White, Sr.

Jan 15, 2010

Mr. Matthew Nathaniel White, Sr. was the sixth child born to the union of Reverend Robert Embre, Sr. and Olivet Evelyn White. He was born with his twin brother, Mark on September 23, 1940. Matthew graduated from Vineland High School in 1959 where he was a four sport athlete earning varsity letters in both football and wrestling. He attended the...

Lenora Alston

Lenora Alston

Jan 15, 2010

Mrs. Lenora "Pie" Lee Alston departed this life at her home on January 15, 2010. She was born on June 26, 1944 in Rembert, SC to Woodrow Augustus Lee and Sarah Vaughan. She was baptized at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC where she served as a Sunday School teacher, usher, and missionary. As a child she attended Mount...

Emanuel Pelzer

Emanuel Pelzer

Jan 12, 2010

Emanuel Grace Pelzer, affectionately known to family and friends as "Skeeter", of 150 Willow Oak Drive Apartment 104 was born March 18, 1941 to Collie Pelzer and Mozella S. Pelzer McLean. He departed his life on January 12, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his wife and family. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC, attended Carver High School,...

John Faison

John Faison

Jan 12, 2010

On the 18th of April 1922, John William Faison was born to Arlene and John Faison in Ahoskie, NC. He was one of ten children. Only his sister, Ruby Faison Godwin survives him. He was a member of the Army and served in the Philippines during World War II. He earned a degree in sociology from Virginia Union University in...

Robert Moore

Robert Moore

Jan 12, 2010

Robert L. "Timmy" Moore, 70 departed this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Tim was one of seven children blessed to the union of Eula Moore Matthews and Cornell Moore. He was a product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools, having entered the world of work while still a student at Atkins High School. He was an avid CB radio...

Gladys Oldham

Gladys Oldham

Jan 9, 2010

Gladys Dandridge Oldham was born April 28, 1924, in Bassett, VA, to the late Frederick Douglas and Brooksie Sunshine Dandridge. The oldest of three children, her family moved to Maybeury, WV in 1937 and she graduated from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, WV, in 1943. She enrolled in Bluefield State College in Bluefield, WV, from 1943 – 1947 and graduated...

Christine Butler

Christine Butler

Jan 9, 2010

Christine Francis Petty Butler, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2010. She was formerly of Waterbury, CT and a 15 year resident North Carolina residing at 5129 Yukon Road in Walkertown, NC. Mrs. Butler was born on January 12, 1925 in Pittsboro, NC to the late Ellis and Dockana Petty. She was a former...

Marie Knox

Marie Knox

Jan 9, 2010

On the morning of January 9, 2010, an angel came down and said my child come with me. Mrs. Marie Knox, 103 years old, better known as "Momee" was born March 26, 1906 in Timmonsville, SC to Doc and Jane Jackson. She departed this life at Springwood Care Center. She was a faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church where she...

Herbert Hope

Herbert Hope

Jan 9, 2010

Dr. Herbert Louis Hope departed this life on Saturday, January 9, 2010. A native of Gastonia, NC, the son of Gomain Davis Hope and John Walter Hope, he was born on June 19, 1930, the tenth of twelve children. Dr. Hope graduated from Highland High School in Gastonia, received a B.S. Degree in Education from Winston-Salem State University, Masters of...

Melven Thomas

Melven Thomas

Jan 8, 2010

Mrs. Melven O. Thomas, 88 of 3004 Fondly Road passed away January 8, 2010 at the Oaks Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. Thomas; and a son, James A. Thomas. She is survived by four daughters, Juanita Herron of Charlotte, NC, Patricia T. Jacobs of Winston-Salem, NC, Lorraine Little of Walkertown, NC, and Debra...

Sadie West

Sadie West

Jan 8, 2010

Mrs. Sadie Mae Gilliam West, 87, of 1426 N. Cameron Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC was born November 28, 1922 to the late William and Florence Gilliam. She departed this life on January 8, 2010 at the KBR Hospice Home. She was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem and a 1940 graduate of Atkins High School. She was a former Nursing Assistant at...

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