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.
Jacquelyn Miles
Jul 15, 2009
Ms. Jacquelyn Evelyn Miles, 62, affectionately known as "Jackie" passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after a brief period of illness. She was born February 6, 1947 in Winston-Salem to Nathaniel and Willie Fuller Miles. She attended Carver High School graduating in the Class of 1965. She graduated from McLean Business College...
Nina Steele
Jul 13, 2009
Nina Bailey Steele, 92 was born October 6, 1916, in Walnut Cove, NC. She passed away July 13, 2009. She was the last of the 14 children of William H. Bailey and Emma Turner Bailey. After graduating from Walnut Cove Elementary School and Atkins High School, Mrs. Steele lived in Winston-Salem, NC for most of her adult life. She graduated...
Timothy Edwards
Jul 11, 2009
Mr. Timothy L. Edwards, 46 of 2940 Galaxy Court passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009. He was born in Forsyth County on May 23, 1963 to Mr. Harrison L. Edwards, Sr. and Mrs. Lois Edwards. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. He was preceded in death by his father. He leaves to cherish his loving memories his...
William Bailey
Jul 10, 2009
Mr. William Bailey, known to many as "Bill", 60 of the Lutheran Home, 5350 Old Walkertown Rd. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was life-time native of Winston-Salem, NC and was born July 16, 1948 to William O. and Mable D. Bailey. He was a faithful...
Brenda Jackson
Jul 9, 2009
Ms. Brenda Jean Jackson, 63, of Kernersville, NC died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the home of her loving and devoted daughter, Lorenda D. Jackson. Ms. Jackson was born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 13, 1945 to Mr. Willie and Loree Jackson. Brenda attended Mars Hill Baptist Church and was a member of the youth choir, under the leadership of...
Robbie Delapp
Jul 7, 2009
Mrs. Robbie DeLapp, 77 passed away July 7, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born August 29, 1931 in Winston-Salem, NC to Jasper Frank and Lubertha M. Kinzer. Mrs. DeLapp was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Clandon DeLapp. Left to cherish her memories...
Charlie Ward
Jul 6, 2009
Charlie Brack Ward was born April 29, 1922 to Brack Abe and Hagar Missouri Ward. He passed away July 6, 2009. He spent his early years with his mother's family. When he became a teenager he went to live with his father's family. It didn't take long for him to discover he didn't care for farming, so he packed his...
Lydia Cannon
Jul 5, 2009
On July 5, 2009, after a brief hospitalization, God in His infinite wisdom called Lydia Mae Cannon "Doomie" from labor to reward. Lydia was the only child born to B.T. Cannon and Izola Cannon Crosby born on August 29, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Alton C. Cannon; two grandsons, Anthony Webb and Acari...
Hazel King
Jul 3, 2009
Mrs. Hazel Frances Matthews King, of 1643 E. 23rd Street passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. King was a native of Forsyth County born December 21, 1924 to Mr. William F. and Alice Moore Matthews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Branson Henry King, Sr.; three brothers,...
Thelma Pearson
Jul 3, 2009
Thelma Geneva Pearson "Mrs. Thelma" was born March 12, 1936 in Ashville, NC to Gene and Inez Moore. Mrs. Thelma was called home on Friday, July 3, 2009 after a long period of illness. She leaves to celebrate her homegoing a loving husband of 41 years, Harold Pearson; her seven children, Robert Lampkins, Reginald Lampkins (Patsy), Cynthia James, Barry Lampkins(Robin),...
Howard Belton
Jul 1, 2009
Our angel, brother, hero, father, and friend, Mr. Howard Willis Belton, 76 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. He was a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where be obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering. He also obtained his high school diploma from Carver High School. Mr. Belton was devoted member...
Thomesina Woods
Jul 1, 2009
"Once in a lifetime you find someone who touches not only your understanding but also your soul." Mrs. Thomesina Graves Woods of 5108 N. Cherry Street Winston-Salem, NC entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The breath of life was given to Thomesina on December 5, 1937 in Marion, SC to Abraham and Addie Graves. She was a...
Daisy Coleman
Jun 30, 2009
Mrs. Daisy Mae Alexander Coleman, 65, departed this life on June 30, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Daisy was born on March 19, 1944, in Washington, DC to the late TR and Amy Worthy Alexander. Mrs. Coleman was employed as a Certified Medical Transcriptionist until her health failed. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Coleman; and son...
Velvet Brown
Jun 29, 2009
Ms. Velvet Elaine Brown, daughter of Woodrow and the late Mary L. Brown was born June 27, 1967. She was called to her eternal home Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. Velvet was educated in the WS/FSC and was a former member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Stacy and Victoria...
Reverend William Fails
Jun 28, 2009
Reverend William S. Fails, a native of Oklahoma City and long-term resident of Winston-Salem, NC and High Point, NC passed on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Reverend Fails pastured Hanes CME Church and First United Baptist Church in the triad. He was the recipient of many awards including being inducted into the Board of Preachers at...
Joe Smith
Jun 26, 2009
Mr. Joe Henry Smith, Sr., 87 passed away June 26, 2009. He attended the local public schools and was a devoted member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He was a WWII veteran honorably discharged and a retiree of the RJR Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lee Noble, Sr.; and his son, Joe Henry Smith,...
Kenneth Wright
Jun 24, 2009
Kenneth Shepard Wright was abruptly called home to eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. A native of Winston–Salem, he was born September 12, 1947 to James N. and Elizabeth M. Wright. During his early years he attended Dreamland Park Baptist Church where he attended Sunday school, Baptist Training Union, and...
Lucy Allen
Jun 20, 2009
Lucy N. Allen was born December 6, 1932 in Raleigh, NC to the late Mrs. Beatrice Kirby and Granville Costner. She was raised by the late Elder C. E. Norment and Mrs. Estelle Norment residing in Winston-Salem, NC. Lucy attended public schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County graduating from Carver High School in 1951. She was employed for 20 years at Western...
Avery Campbell
Jun 20, 2009
Mr. Avery Sterling Campbell passed away June 20, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1965 in Winston-Salem, NC to Renee Calloway and Harry W. Campbell, Jr. He attended the local public schools in New York and California, was a graduate in Vallejo Senior High, and Yonkers Beauty Culture School in CA where he...
Charles Smith, Jr.
Jun 19, 2009
Reverend Charles Henry Smith, Jr., 57 was born on October 4, 1951 to Charles H. Smith, Sr. and Helen S. Sykes. He departed this life in the early morning of June 19, 2009 at his residence. He was an active member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school, B.T.U. and Vacation Bible School teacher....
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