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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.

Mary Neal Hardy

Mary Neal Hardy

Oct 11, 2009

Mrs. Mary Neal Hardy of 5030 Butterfield Drive went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Clemmons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Clemmons, NC. Mary Neal was born in Wadesboro, NC on October 15, 1922. She later moved to Winston-Salem where she was employed with C&C Cafeteria until her retirement. She was also a devoted member...

Janie Funderburk Gilmore

Janie Funderburk Gilmore

Oct 10, 2009

Mother Janie Funderburk Gilmore formerly of the Lutheran Home and 3255 Craver Street expired Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born to the late Wister and Nannie Green in Anderson, SC. Mother Janie was a member of Saint Paul Apostolic Church and was a retired employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. She was preceded in death...

James L Stewart

James L Stewart

Oct 7, 2009

James Lee Stewart, son of the late Daniel Stewart and Emma Pollard Cooper was born January 7, 1933 in Apex, NC. With caring family by his side, he entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 after a courageous period of declining health. At an early age he became a resident of Winston-Salem, NC and attended...

Shawnta Staggers

Shawnta Staggers

Oct 4, 2009

Mr. Shawnta Staggers, 34 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was born January 14, 1975 in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended Reynolds High School, Forsyth Technical Community College, and was employed as a chef. He was enlisted in the United States Navy and served for three years. He was preceded in death by...

Bernice D Murrell

Bernice D Murrell

Oct 4, 2009

As Bernice D. Murrell, 84, peacefully slept in her Winston-Salem home on Sunday, October 4, 2009 the angels of God ushered her into eternal rest. Our beloved Mother and Nana was born in Portsmouth, VA and attended local public schools. She went on to graduate with honors from Hampton University. Her career brought her to Winston-Salem where she became the...

Maxine Glover

Maxine Glover

Oct 1, 2009

Ms. Maxine Viola Jenkins Glover, of 4125 Rosa Street, took her flight home on Thursday, October 1, 2009. Maxine was born on November 23, 1956 to Mr. Charlie Jenkins, Jr. and Mrs. Susanna Jenkins. She was a graduate of East Forsyth High, Class of 1975. She attended college at Virginia Seminary and College in Lynchburg, VA, where she majored in...

Bennie Frazier

Bennie Frazier

Sep 30, 2009

Mr. Bennie Frazier slipped quietly away to heaven on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bennie was born to Frank and Lula Frazier on March 31, 1936 in Bamberg, SC. At an early age, Bennie and family moved to New York City where he received his formal education. Bennie took an early retirement as a supervisor...

Helen Eaton

Helen Eaton

Sep 29, 2009

Mrs. Helen Scales Eaton passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. She was born on June 6, 1931 to the late William and Alverta P. Scales. She attended the public schools in Winston-Salem. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Louis McKinley, Sr.; her son, Calvin Ray Eaton;...

Raishauwn Clemmons

Raishauwn Clemmons

Sep 24, 2009

Petty Officer 3rd Class LaMario Raishauwn Clemmons 23, departed this life on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at his home in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born March 28, 1986 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a graduate of West Forsyth High School, Class of 2004, and attended Appalachian State University. He was a Pop Warner Football Player with the W-S Tiny...

Evelyn Reaves

Evelyn Reaves

Sep 24, 2009

Mrs. Evelyn Campbell Reaves, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at her residence. She was born May 18, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Willie and Dora Scott. She was educated in the local school system and was a life-long member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was the Director of the Spiritual Choir. She retired...

Lottie Taylor

Lottie Taylor

Sep 24, 2009

Mrs. Lottie "Jean" Taylor was called home to be with her Lord on September 24, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Chesterfield, SC on July 25, 1945 to the late Willie Evans, Sr. and the late Lattie Brunson Evans. She graduated from Winchester High School in Monroe, NC and...

William Hunt

William Hunt

Sep 17, 2009

Hartford, CT - Mr. William Roger Hunt, Esq., also known as "Billy," was born November 19, 1931 in Winston-Salem, NC to Jarvis Sylvester Hunt and Bessie Barker Hunt. He passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 17, 2009 at Saint Francis Hospital. Billy grew up in Winston Salem, North Carolina where he attended the local public schools. At an early...

Nannie Welch

Nannie Welch

Sep 17, 2009

Ms. Nannie Ruth Welch, of 515 East 27th St., was born on September 9, 1933 to the late Ernest and Elsieann B. Welch. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Walnut Cove, NC and later moved to Winston-Salem, NC where she attended Carver High School. She was a devoted homemaker...

John Evans

John Evans

Sep 16, 2009

Mr. John Franklin Evans, Sr., affectionately known as "John Frank", of 2830 Emerson Street, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a native of Winston-Salem, NC, born on November 13, 1941, the son of the late Jennie Beal and Roy Orphus Evans. John was educated locally in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public School System. He...

John Feemster

John Feemster

Sep 12, 2009

On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, Mr. John Daniel Feemster went home to be with his heavenly father peacefully, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Feemster was born August 26, 1914 in York County South Carolina to Josie Saunders and John McDaniel. He attended the WSFC Schools, graduating with honors from Columbia Heights High School. He...

Robert Moorman

Robert Moorman

Sep 9, 2009

Mr. Robert Ellis Moorman II, affectionately known as "Fat Boi," was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 8, 1978 to the union of the late Robert Ellis Moorman and Theresa Bankston Moorman. He died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in Detroit, MI. Robert graduated from Highland Park Community High School in 1997. While in school he was very active...

Bobby Hicks

Bobby Hicks

Sep 2, 2009

Mr. Bobby Joe Hicks, 64, of 111 East Sidney St., passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 2, 2009. Bobby was born to the late Anderson P. and Helen Ruth Hicks on July 7, 1945. He attended the Forsyth County Public School and later attended Atkins High School. Bobby was employed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for over 30 years. He was...

Raphael Wright

Raphael Wright

Sep 1, 2009

Our beloved Mr. Raphael L. Wright, also known as "Ralph", "Buck", and "Smiley", went to be with the Lord unexpectedly. He was a graduate of Glenn High School class of 2005. He attended North Carolina A&T State University and Forsyth Technical Community College. He was a faithful employee of Wal-Mart. He was the fifth child born to Marion Jerome Wright...

Donny Murray

Donny Murray

Sep 1, 2009

Mr. Donny Ray Murray, 50 of 1930 Clover Trail Drive passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1959 in Haywood County, NC to James H. and Martha Murray. Donny was a 1977 graduate of Pisgah High School in Canton, NC and attended Winston-Salem State University where he played football...

Edward Davis

Edward Davis

Aug 30, 2009

Edward Jerome Davis, 41 passed away unexpectedly August 30, 2009. Jerome was born September 27, 1967 to Edward Duncan and Sandra Conrad. He graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. Jerome was preceded in death by his mother. Left to cherish special memories are his devoted and loving wife, Bonita Davis; five children, Shakoya Crockett,...

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