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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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,...
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