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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.

Pamela Cohen

Pamela Cohen

Dec 19, 2009

The Lord has once again called upon another one of His angels. Pamela Cohen, affectionately known as "Pam", passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was a resident of Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from West Forsyth High School and attended Winston-Salem State University. Pam was a very faithful and dedicated employee of Bojangles'...

Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

Dec 19, 2009

God saw you getting tired-when a cure was not to be- so he closed His arms around you and whispered, "Come To Me". You didn't deserve what you went through and so He gave you rest- God's Garden must be beautiful- He only takes the best, Joseph Smith was born on February 23, 1918. He had eight brothers and four...

Lola Love Bates

Lola Love Bates

Dec 18, 2009

A beautiful, compassionate, Christian, and matriarch of the Love and Smith Family ended this life on December 18, 2009. Mrs. Lola Bell Love Bates, the fourth of ten children was born to James Samie Love and Mary Smith Love, April 8, 1915 in Westfield, NC and was reclaimed by God on December 18, 2009 in Durham, NC. She attended public...

Sarah Wingate

Sarah Wingate

Dec 16, 2009

Mrs. Sarah Wingate, 73 passed away December 16, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 30, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC to Thomas and Hattie Stukes and was a graduate of Atkins High School. She attended Macedonia Worship Center. Mrs. Wingate was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; and her husband, Roosevelt W. Wingate. Left to cherish...

Jeanette Blair

Jeanette Blair

Dec 15, 2009

Mrs. Jeanette Pasley Blair passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at Noon Monday, December 21, 2009 at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until Noon on Monday at the Church.

Maxine Greer

Maxine Greer

Dec 14, 2009

Mrs. Goldie Maxine Boulware Greer heard the voice of Jesus saying, "Come unto me and rest", on Monday, December 14, 2009. Mrs. Greer was the daughter of the late Andrew and Joycie Boulware. She was a retired employee of Mrs. Ann Brenner. Mrs. Greer was a member of Hanes Memorial CME Church where she was a member of the Missionary...

Jonie Nicholson

Jonie Nicholson

Dec 12, 2009

Jonie "Dutchess" Nicholson 54, departed the life we know on Saturday, December 12, 2009 in the comfort of her family and friends. She was born July 2, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Acie and Courtney Nicholson. She was a life-long resident of Winston-Salem, and educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools. In addition to her...

Beetie Palmer

Beetie Palmer

Dec 11, 2009

Mrs. Beetie Scales Palmer of 395 McGill Drive passed away December 11, 2009 at her residence. She was born December 6, 1945 in Henry County, Virginia to the late Joe Henry Scales and the late Maggie P. Hunt. She graduated from Carver High School Class of 1964. She was a former employee of Wachovia Bank in Trust and retired from...

Vincent Lawrence Daniel

Vincent Lawrence Daniel

Dec 10, 2009

Vincent Lawrence Daniel was the sixth of nine children born on February 17, 1958 to Anderson Daniel, Sr. and India Helen Warren Daniel. He departed this life on Thursday, December 10, 2009 after a brief illness. Vincent leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife, Denise of the home; two daughters, Patrice LaShay (Alfred) Shaw and Whitney Michelle Daniel; one...

George Fennell, Jr.

George Fennell, Jr.

Dec 10, 2009

George Fennell, Jr. was blessed to ascend to Heaven to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was born in the city of Winston-Salem on July 30, 1942 to the late Mr. George Fennell, Sr. and Emma Presley Fennell. George was a graduate of Atkins High School, Class of 1961. He enlisted in the United States Navy...

Douglas Andrew Gilliam, Sr.

Douglas Andrew Gilliam, Sr.

Dec 9, 2009

Douglas Andrew Gilliam, Sr. passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009. He was born December 22, 1974 in Windsor, NC to George Gilliam and Fannie Riddick Gilliam. He graduated from Bertie High School in Windsor, NC in 1993 and received his bachelor's degree in education from Winston-Salem State University. A dedicated teacher, Mr. Gilliam was employed by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System....

Rhonda Gantt

Rhonda Gantt

Dec 7, 2009

Mrs. Rhonda Young Gantt departed this life to be with her heavenly father on Monday, December 7, 2009. Mrs. Gantt was born December 23, 1961 in Winston-Salem, NC to Ruby A. Young and Andrew Alexander Young, Jr. She graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1980 and attended college at North Carolina Central University. She was employed with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg...

Lucille Batts-Nelson

Lucille Batts-Nelson

Dec 5, 2009

Lucille Batts-Nelson departed this life to be with her Father in Heaven on Saturday, December 5, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, James Nelson; one son, Genard "Joe" Batts; seven step-children, Jackie, Patricia, Vickie, Ricky, David, Tyrone, and special recognition to Susan Schoefield-Hodges; one brother; two sisters; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services...

Clarence Mclaughlin, Jr.

Clarence Mclaughlin, Jr.

Dec 3, 2009

Thursday morning December 3,2009, God saw the need to call Clarence W. McLaughlin Jr.,61, to rest after a brief illness at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Clarence was a native of Caswell County, NC and the son of Clarence and Henrietta McLaughlin. He attended Caswell Co. Schools, prior to relocation to Winston-Salem, NC where he graduated from Forsyth Technical...

Betty Lee Gentry

Betty Lee Gentry

Dec 3, 2009

Ms. Betty Lee Gentry, affectionately known to her family as "Pooka," peacefully departed this life on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was a native of Winston-Salem, born November 19, 1952 to Hattie Rush and the late Harry Lee Gentry. Ms. Gentry was a graduate of Parkland High School and completed professional training in phlebotomy. She worked with children for many...

Roberta Reich

Roberta Reich

Dec 1, 2009

Mrs. Roberta Frances Crumpton Reich was born in Fairfield County to the late Amos and Viola Whitener Crumpton on August 30, 1933. She was suddenly called home on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Roberta attended Fairfield County Schools and continued her education at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina. Roberta was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church. She retired from...

Thomas Bramble

Thomas Bramble

Nov 30, 2009

Mr. Thomas Nathaniel Bramble, affectionately known as Brother Son, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2009 at the age of 81, at the home of his son Earl who is an employee of Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was born on July 29, 1928 on the Emerald Isle of Montserrat, in the West Indies and was...

Ruth Moses-Furches

Ruth Moses-Furches

Nov 29, 2009

Ruth Earline Moses-Furches departed this life to be with her Father in Heaven on Sunday, November 29, 2009. She was born October 13, 1939 to the late Oscar and Mary Moses. She was a native of Winston-Salem where she graduated from Atkins High School. She attended Winston-Salem Teacher's College, McLean Business College, and Lamae Beauty College. Ruth retired from Western...

Bernard Porter

Bernard Porter

Nov 22, 2009

Bernard Porter was born in Forsyth County on April 3, 1940. He departed his life November 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, James Porter; his mother, Ruth Porter; stepmother, Fannie Porter; brother, Emannuel "Walt"; sisters, Jacqueline and Dorothy; and his daughters, Cheryl and Angela. Surviving are his children, James, Patrice, Bernadine, Cynthia, Tangie, Sheree, Johny, and...

Charles Callands

Charles Callands

Nov 20, 2009

Mr. Charles Monroe Callands, 71, affectionately known as "Cowboy" was born August 30, 1938 to Henry E. Callands and Pressie A. Dearman. He departed this earthly life on Friday, November 20, 2009. He was employed by the City of Winston-Salem for many years, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for 17 years, and retired from Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center after eight...

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