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.
Dorothy Mae Davis
Apr 14, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Norris Davis, 84, of Winston-Salem passed away April 14, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a short period of illness she was born May 27, 1924 in Anderson, SC to Jaycee and Ida Norris, she was married to Richard E. Davis who preceded her in death. Mrs. Davis worked at Forsyth Laundry and Smith Dry...
Renee Calloway
Apr 7, 2009
Ms. Renee Calloway, passed away April 7, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1938 in Rye, New York to Robert and Thelma Johnston. She attended the local public schools in New York and was a graduate of Rye High School, Forsyth Technical Community College, and the University of Berkeley, CA where she received...
Cora Louise Armstrong Miller
Apr 6, 2009
Mrs. Cora Louise Armstrong Miller, 89 passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2009. She was born June 27, 1919 in East Bend, NC to Paul Henderson and Mattie Louise Sawyer Armstrong. Mrs. Miller was a devoted member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Clifton Odell Miller; three sons, Lester Odell Miller, Larry...
Bessie S. Ham
Apr 5, 2009
In the early morning hours of Palm Sunday, at the age of 96 God call one of his servants home to rest. Mrs. Bessie S. Ham was born to Mr. Gassaway and Mary Kizzie Smith on December 12, 1912 in Greenville, SC. She relocated to Winston-Salem in her early adult life. Mrs. Ham loved nourishing plants and her animals. She...
Ozella Naylor Cato
Apr 4, 2009
Minister Ozella Naylor Cato entered this life on August 2, 1933 to James and Mozella Naylor. She departed this life on April 4, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She attended Columbia Heights High School and later Winston-Salem State University. Minister Cato was a faithful member of Gethsemane Hope Baptist Church. She had a passion for Christ and...
Dexter Lee Devon Siddle
Apr 3, 2009
Dexter Lee DeVon Siddle, 33 departed this life April 3, 2009 at 10:22pm. Dexter touched the lives of so many people with his positive outlook on life. Dexter leaves to cherish loving memories his wife and soul mate, Lea Brown Siddle; one daughter, Aaliya Siddle; two step-daughters, Khalia Fareed and Kaamilya Fareed; an unborn daughter, Aamilya Siddle; his parents, Michael...
Bernice Moore Parker
Apr 3, 2009
Mrs. Bernice Moore Parker was born May 27, 1920 in Reidsville, NC. She departed this life Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Parker relocated to Winston-Salem at an early age with her parents, Deacon Lester W. Moore and Birdie Epperson Moore. Mrs. Parker graduated from Atkins High School and Winston-Salem Teachers...
Holloway King Smoot
Apr 2, 2009
Holloway King Smoot, Jr. affectionately known as "Bobby" passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2009. He was a native of the city and was the son of Rena King and Holloway Smoot, Sr. Bobby attended the local public schools; however he graduated from the New York public school system. He later returned to Winston-Salem, NC where he met and...
Selma Simmons
Mar 31, 2009
Ms. Selma Simmons went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the J Paul Sticht Center, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1955 in Macon, GA to Lucille Simmons-Clark and Cornelius Simmons. She attended New Hope Baptist Church until her failing health. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors...
Earnest Foster Cameron
Mar 31, 2009
Mr. Earnest Foster Cameron, Sr., affectionately known as "Jimbo", 78, the widow of Mrs. Hazel Mae Cameron, transitioned this life on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2009, at his residence. He was born on June 6, 1930 in Blackstock, SC to Carrie Morrison and Anderson Cammon. He was educated in the public schools of Forsyth County. After completing his education, he...
Mattie Lee Clark Blair
Mar 30, 2009
Mattie Lee Clark Blair departed this life on March 30, 2009. She was the daughter of Rashidah Allah and Dean Clark, Sr. She was preceded in death by her father; her husband, David A. Blair, Sr.; one sister, Vivian Clark; a nephew, Azali Clark; and a granddaughter, Ife Allah. Cherished memories will remain with her mother; sons, Dean Clark, III...
Ronald Denard “Bris” Bristow
Mar 28, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC- Ronald Denard "Bris" Bristow, Sr. 54 passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was born on November 16, 1954 in Forsyth County to Alphonso Washington and Mamie Edith Singleton. "Bris" attended Parkland Senior High. He was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Timothy Bristow. He is survived by...
Sanford Michael Crosby
Mar 28, 2009
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighted in his way. (Psalm 37:23) I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. (John 9:4)" Mr. Sanford Michael Crosby, "Speedy" departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2009 unexpectedly at the Wake...
Marjorie Ruth Lovell Gregory
Mar 27, 2009
Marjorie Ruth Lovell Gregory entered into internal rest Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She was the second child born to the union of Eustace Pearl and Ruth Olga Lovell on October 17, 1942. Marjorie attended public school in Cambridge, MA, received a BS in Biology from North Carolina Central University, and a Masters in...
Claree Joyce Miller
Mar 24, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Claree Joyce Miller went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2009. She was born November 19, 1930 to Arthur Chalmers Hagans and Pearene Bridges in Fremont, NC. She was a Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Winston-Salem State University Class of 1952. She was a retiree of the Winston-Salem Forsyth Count School System. She was preceded...
Mary Jane Cunningham Lindsay
Mar 24, 2009
Mary Jane Cunningham Lindsay passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Britthaven Nursing Home, Kernersville, NC. She was born May 18, 1918 to Mr. Moses and Mrs. Mary Cunningham in Cross Hill, SC. She moved to Winston-Salem, NC in her youth and later married James Arthur Lindsay who along with her parents, four sisters, and two brothers preceded her in...
Willie James Johnson
Mar 21, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC- The call from heaven for Mr. Willie James Johnson, Sr. was Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC. He was born August 22, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC He is survived by a loving, devoted son and daughter in-law, Willie Johnson, Jr. (Deborah) and another son, Michael Garner ; granddaughters, Michelle Holmes (Jarrad) and Naomi Johnson;...
Robert Lee Young
Mar 21, 2009
Mr. Robert Lee Young, 83, of 1230 W. Sedgefield Dr. passed away Friday, March 21, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born in Union County, South Carolina on July 11, 1925 to Randolph Young and Ira Goode Young. He was a product of Spartanburg, South Carolina Schools and graduated from Claflin College (Claflin University) in...
Mike E. Buston
Mar 19, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC- Mr. Mike E. Buston of 1941 E. 24th Street departed this life on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1926. Surviving are his wife, Earline L. Buston; 3 daughters, Carolyn Johnson, Brenda Adams, and Linda Weathers; son, Michael Buston; 2 sisters, Johnnie Mae Hawkins and Annie Ruth Butler; his brother, Robert (Jean)...
Annie Lee Mitchell Jeffries
Mar 19, 2009
On Thursday, March 19, 2009 Mrs. Annie Lee Mitchell Jeffries was called home to join our Savior. She was born on March 30, 1918 to James and Minnie Mitchell in Greer, SC. She moved with her family to Winston-Salem during her early childhood and graduated from Atkins High School and LaMae Beauty College. A licensed cosmetologist, she operated a beauty...
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