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.

Jefferson Rollins

Jefferson Rollins

Mar 15, 2009

Mr. Jefferson Rollins, 77 departed this life on March 15, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born March 23, 1931 in Boykins, VA to David J. and Pearl Deloatch Rollins. He was educated in the Southampton County School System and also studied machinery and industrial technology at Pratt University in New York. A veteran of the...

Willie W. Mosley

Willie W. Mosley

Mar 14, 2009

Mr. Willie W. Mosley, III, 46 went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly on Saturday, March 14, 2009. Willie was a life-long resident of Winston-Salem, NC and was born on September 11, 1962. He was a 1980 graduate of North Forsyth High School and was employed with Douglas Battery Company for 19 years along with being...

Marlene Joyner

Marlene Joyner

Mar 14, 2009

Evangelist Marlene Joyner, 66, of Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 14, 2009. She was born October 25, 1942 to the Reverend Alphonso and Essie Lee Joyner. Evangelist Joyner was a long time member or Shiloh Baptist Church. She graduated from Atkins High School and furthered her education at Russell Business College receiving her degree...

Willie Lee Bowman, Jr.

Willie Lee Bowman, Jr.

Mar 11, 2009

Winston-Salem, NC - Willie Lee Bowman, Jr. was born on December 23, 1948 to Willie and Hattie Bowman. He departed this life March 11, 2009 at the Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church,...

Billy Moncrief

Billy Moncrief

Mar 9, 2009

Mr. Billy Moncrief departed this life on March 9, 2009 after a brief period of illness. He was born December 6, 1949 in Forsyth County to John and Christine Moncrief. Billy was a graduate of Atkins High School, was employed by Wilco Hess, and was the owner and operator of a Professional Window Washing business until his health began to...

Shirley Temple Ashford Nesmith

Shirley Temple Ashford Nesmith

Mar 9, 2009

Shirley Temple Ashford Nesmith, born to Annie and Mark Nesmith on December 24, 1935. She went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 9, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, nine sisters, and three brothers. She leaves to cherish two sons, Fleming Ashford, II of Winston-Salem, NC and Mark Ashford of Rochester, NY; one daughter, Shirl...

Roy Knox

Roy Knox

Mar 7, 2009

Mr. Roy Knox, 73 died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Rock Hill, SC. Surviving are his loving wife, Geraldine M. Knox; four dedicated children, Roy B. Knox (Carolyn) of Lancaster, CA, Dennis Knox of the home, Sean Knox of Trinity, NC, and Kamala K. Smith (Juacquinn); five loving grandchildren, Yahna Perry, Keshia Knox,...

Cora Orlena Lowery Fulton

Cora Orlena Lowery Fulton

Mar 4, 2009

Kernersville, NC-Cora Orlena Lowery Fulton, 88, of 1655 Piney Grove Road, departed this life Wednesday morning, March 4, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County November 2, 1919 to Cabel Lowery and Emma Brooks Lowery where she also attended the public schools. She was a long-time member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she was...

Jimmie Odell Carroll

Jimmie Odell Carroll

Mar 3, 2009

John 11:25-26 "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." Mr. Jimmie Odell Carroll departed from this earth to his eternal home on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. He was born July 19, 1943 to Odell and Roxie Carroll. He was...

David Richardson Wilson Jr.

David Richardson Wilson Jr.

Mar 3, 2009

David Richardson Wilson Jr. was born to Dr. David R. and Louise G. Wilson on June 22, 1949 in Bristol, TN. He was the first son of five children. He attended St. Benedict's Elementary, graduated from Atkins High in 1967, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Winston-Salem State University in 1973. He was preceded in death by his parents; his...

Joann Thomas Roseboro

Joann Thomas Roseboro

Mar 3, 2009

On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, God came down to take our precious angel, Mrs. Joann Thomas Roseboro of 620 Barbara Jane Avenue. She was born January 10, 1946 in Winston-Salem, NC to Virginia Mae Thomas and Samuel Belcher. She was employed with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and retired after 30 years of service. Spiritually, Joann Roseboro was a dedicated...

Bruce Oliver Grier

Bruce Oliver Grier

Feb 28, 2009

Bruce Oliver Grier, 39 was born in Hampton, VA on September 22, 1969 and departed this life on February 28, 2009 in Oakland, CA. Mr. Grier spent his formative years in Winston-Salem, NC where he attended Forsyth County Schools. He completed high school in Dayton, OH. Mr. Grier attended Kent State University in Kent, OH. Mr. Grier actively participated in...

Darrell Louise Jones Slade

Darrell Louise Jones Slade

Feb 27, 2009

Darrell Louise Jones Slade was born on March 22, 1951 in Louisville, KY to Dorothy Jones and Henry Owens. Darrell went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2009. A native Louisvillian, she lived for a short while with her parents and siblings in Lexington Park, MD. She returned to Louisville to attend and graduate from Louisville's...

Joann Conrad Bush

Joann Conrad Bush

Feb 26, 2009

Life began for Joann Conrad Bush on December 22, 1962. After an extended illness, she quietly entered heavens gates on Thursday, February 26, 2009. At an early age, Joann accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at St. Mark Baptist Church. As an adult, she became a member of Macedonia Worship Center. She was a 1981 graduate of R.J....

Patricia Ann Blackwell Faulkner

Patricia Ann Blackwell Faulkner

Feb 26, 2009

Patricia Ann Blackwell Faulkner of 650 Granville Place departed this life peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at her residence. She retired from Forsyth Memorial Hospital with 25 years of service, she was a graduate of Atkins High School, Lamas Beauty School, and received an Associates Degree from Forsyth Tech. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alline L....

James Alexander “Jimmy” Coit

James Alexander “Jimmy” Coit

Feb 25, 2009

James Alexander "Jimmy" Coit entered this life on February 16, 1945 to Robert William Coit, Sr. and Mary O. Smith Coit in Tabor City, NC. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. Jimmy accepted the Lord Jesus as his personal Savior as a teenager and attended Gospel Tabernacle Holiness Church...

Alfonso M. Robinson

Alfonso M. Robinson

Feb 25, 2009

Mr. Alfonso M. Robinson, 60 passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Grace Health Care. He was born October19, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC and educated in the public school system. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was formerly employed by Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department. He was of the...

Harvey Lee White, Jr.

Harvey Lee White, Jr.

Feb 23, 2009

Winston-Salem- Mr. Harvey Lee White, Jr. 46 passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He graduated from South Park High School and was a dedicated member of Union Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Frances White; his father, Harvey Lee White, Sr.; one brother, Patrick Martell White; one sister, Stacy...

Ricky Wilson

Ricky Wilson

Feb 22, 2009

Mrs. Ricky Wilson, 88 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mother Ricky was born August 24, 1920 in Forsyth County to John Willard and Mary L. Fair. Mother Ricky was a faithful member of Macedonia Worship Center (A T.V.P.H. Church of God, Inc.)for many years. She was a member of...

Donovan James Foster

Donovan James Foster

Feb 20, 2009

Winston-Salem- Master Donovan James Foster went home to be with our Lord on Friday, February 20, 2009. He was born February 13, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center to the James E. Thompson, Jr. and Shanna Renae Foster. Heavens gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord. A beautiful boy who touched many lives in such a...

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