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.

James Hogue

James Hogue

Aug 16, 2009

Mr. James Edward Hogue, affectionately known as "Jimmy" 67 passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Yazoo City, MS on May 31, 1942 to Lee Addie Taylor. He was a graduate of MD Taylor High School in Yazoo City, MS. He retired from the City of WS after 35 years of service and...

Glasco Speight

Glasco Speight

Aug 14, 2009

Mr. Glasco Lee Speight, 71 of 307 Spry Road in the Midway Community passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born October 9, 1937 in Forsyth County to Agnes Mingo. He was a retired employee of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. After retiring he worked at Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC in Winston-Salem, NC. He...

Reverend Henry Vaneaton

Reverend Henry Vaneaton

Aug 11, 2009

Reverend Henry VanEaton, known as "Dad" to most, heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest, lie down thy weary soul, lie down thy head upon my breast." He answered the call on Tuesday morning, August 11, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born December 11, 1926 to the late Frances VanEaton and Marshall Hudson. He...

Patricia Speas

Patricia Speas

Aug 9, 2009

"My spirit soared and I reached out and touched the hand of the Lord." Ms. Patricia Kathleen Speas of 1473 E. Sedgefield Drive passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was a current employee of Sara Lee and Hanes Knitwear for over thirty years and was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church....

Maxine Rhodie

Maxine Rhodie

Aug 7, 2009

Mrs. Maxine Griggs Rhodie was born November 18, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was a faithful member of Beulah Tabernacle Holiness Church (Holiness Church of God, Inc.) until her health declined where she served as mother of the church, Sunday...

Roslyn Hauser

Roslyn Hauser

Aug 2, 2009

Ms. Roslyn Burton Hauser was born December 17, 1951 in Winston-Salem, NC to Jessie M. Burton. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended period of illness. Roslyn attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools and graduated from Anderson High School. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church...

Geraldine Williams

Geraldine Williams

Aug 1, 2009

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1 Geraldine Mitchell Williams, a faithful member of Lula Street Church of God, Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on Saturday, August 1, 2009. She was the loving daughter of Catherine Moses and Jack...

Edith Britton

Edith Britton

Jul 30, 2009

Ms. Edith Vaughn Britton passed away July 30, 2009. She was born November 29, 1929 to Marion and Odessa Britton. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Theresa Haynesworth, Marion Davis, Thomas Britton, Mary Fair, and Norma Britton; and a very special granddaughter whom she raised, Natasha Britton. She is survived by five children, Fred Britton, Deloris Britton,...

Brenda Green

Brenda Green

Jul 28, 2009

Ms. Brenda Anita Green, 59, was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Eddie and Irene Martin Green. She was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Atkins High School. She attended North Carolina A&T State University and graduated from Winston-Salem State University in 1973 with a degree in Sociology. She was employed several...

Arnetta Rashad

Arnetta Rashad

Jul 28, 2009

Ms. Arnetta Covington Rashad, 53 unexpectedly departed this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. She was born in Forsyth County to Katherine and John Wilson on December 5, 1955. Ms. Rashad was a devoted member of St. Peters Church & World Outreach Center. She was an employee of the ABC Board. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ms....

William Westbrook, Jr.

William Westbrook, Jr.

Jul 25, 2009

William Sylvester Westbrook, Jr., 52 of 2363 Naomi Drive; a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend answered the Master's call on July 25, 2009. William was born May 1, 1957 to William S. Westbrook, Sr. and Essie Gaston Westbrook. He was a 1975 graduate of East Forsyth High School and a 1979 graduate of Elizabeth City State University. He...

William Campbell

William Campbell

Jul 24, 2009

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend has gone to be an angel with his Heavenly Father. Mr. William Leverne Campbell, affectionately known as "Onion" of 1248 Pleasant Street passed away after an extended period of illness on Friday, July 24, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Campbell was an Anderson High School graduate and he retired from Forsyth County....

Willie Lowery

Willie Lowery

Jul 21, 2009

Willie Calvin Lowery, "W.C." of 6558 Vance Road was born in Forsyth County, NC on May 1, 1939 to Luther R. Lowery and Mildred V. Hairston Lowery. On July 21, 2009 God called home his faithful and humble servant. He attended Carver High School Class of 1960. He was a life-long dedicated member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where...

Elmira Vance

Elmira Vance

Jul 21, 2009

Elmira Vance was born November 7, 1958 to Betty Lee Vance and the late Johnny Fleming in Winston-Salem, NC. Ms. Vance was loved by many, but God loved her best and she departed this life July 21, 2009. Ms. Vance leaves to cherish her memories her mother of the home, Betty Vance; two loving daughters, Tosha Ingram of Atlanta, GA...

Zalinor Banks

Zalinor Banks

Jul 20, 2009

Zalinor Banks, affectionately known as "Tic-Tac" peacefully passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009 at his home after an extended illness. He was born October 4, 1947 to Annie Mae and Willie Lee Banks. He was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board and was a retired employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company....

Rickie Foote

Rickie Foote

Jul 19, 2009

On July 19, 2009, God unexpectedly sent an angel to take our beloved Rickie Waddell Foote to his heavenly home. Rickie recently celebrated his 60th birthday on July 11. He graduated from Atkins High School in 1969 and retired from RJR Tobacco Company after 35 years of service. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He had a...

Retha Harris

Retha Harris

Jul 18, 2009

Ms. Retha Mattie Harris, formerly of Springwood Care Center, departed this life on Saturday morning, July 18, 2009 at 2:20 AM. She was born in Rowan County on June 20, 1920 to Champion and Postella Harris. She was a native of Winston-Salem where she attended the WSFC Public Schools. She was formerly employed by Hotel Robert E. Lee and retired...

Shirley Lewis

Shirley Lewis

Jul 17, 2009

Mrs. Shirley F. Lewis departed this life on Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She was born on February 23, 1946 in Forsyth County to James D. and Jessie P. Lewis. She was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem and was a graduate of Paisley High School. She furthered her education at Forsyth Technical...

James Washington

James Washington

Jul 15, 2009

James Albert Washington, 60 departed this life on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones, to go to a better place. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Albert Smith Rogers and Katherine VanEaton Rogers. He graduated from Carver Senior High School and was employed for 18 years at WFU/Baptist Medical...

Donice Harbor

Donice Harbor

Jul 15, 2009

Donice Maria Harbor was a humanitarian, grassroots activist, public servant and friend. She peacefully departed from this life on July 15, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Donice Maria Harbor was born on October 20, 1972, to Thomas and Stella Harbor. She was educated in the Forsyth County Public Schools, graduating from Carver High School in 1991. She graduated...

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