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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.

Dexter Lee Devon Siddle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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