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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.

Mother Elsie Mae Allen-Flake

Mother Elsie Mae Allen-Flake

Dec 28, 2008

Mother Elsie Mae Allen-Flake, the daughter of the late Frank and Lula Ingram Allen and matriarch of the Allen family was born on December 25, 1912 in Anson County, NC and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Mother Flake's entire life was dedicated to nurturing and caring for others as...

Ora Porter

Ora Porter

Dec 26, 2008

Ora Porter was born on September 2, 1915 in Whitmire, SC to the late Carrie Johnson McCracken Hipps. She departed this world to the loving hands of the Father on December 26, 2008. She is survived by a daughter, Donzella Tyson; granddaughter, Stephanie Tyson (Vivian Joiner); grandsons, Gerry Tyson Sr. (Alicia Gilreath), Herbert Tyson Jr., and five great grandchildren, several...

Robert Dennis Jackson

Robert Dennis Jackson

Dec 23, 2008

Mr. Robert Dennis Jackson, Jr. departed this life on December 23, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. Robert was born December 24, 1929 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Robert Dennis and Minnie Bynum Jackson. He attended 14th Street Elementary, Atkins High School (Class of 1947) and earned a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S) in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem Teachers College...

Maurice Anthony Clarke-Ray

Maurice Anthony Clarke-Ray

Dec 17, 2008

Mr. Maurice Anthony Clarke-Ray, 23 was born in Queens, New York. He departed this life on December 17, 2008 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was baptized at an early age in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended Barnwell County public schools, Lorrance Middle School, Glenn High School and he graduated in June 2003 from Barnwell high School. He also attended DeVry University, Atlanta,...

Lewis Wilton Smith

Lewis Wilton Smith

Dec 17, 2008

Mr. Lewis Wilton Smith, 90, of 2536 Amhurst Street, was born in Wilkinsville (Gaffney), SC to Lewis Wilton and Maggie Jefferies Smith. He passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. In 1941 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gwyn Smith. To this union three children were born – two of which died...

Tiffany Layetta Scales

Tiffany Layetta Scales

Dec 12, 2008

Tiffany Layetta Scales was born on December 19, 1972 in Winston-Salem, NC to Toney and Saundra Scales. Tiffany was called to eternal rest and peace on December 12, 2008. She grew up embraced with biblical teaching surrounding her. She was one with a humble spirit and contrite heart. Tiffany was known everywhere she went by the spirit of joy she...

Eddice Blackshear Martin

Eddice Blackshear Martin

Dec 12, 2008

Mrs. Eddice Blackshear Martin, 91, of 801 Rankin Street, passed away, Friday, December 12, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1917 to Frank and Laura Clark Blackshear in Abbeville, Georgia. She was educated in the public schools of Atlanta, Georgia and received her nursing degree from Grady Hospital Nursing School in Atlanta. Mrs....

Sallie Odessa Woodruff

Sallie Odessa Woodruff

Dec 11, 2008

On December 11, 2008, God dispatched His angels to take our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, to her heavenly home. Mrs. Sallie Odessa Woodruff was born November 12, 1917 to David and Lizzie Yokley in Davie County. After her father's passing, her mother later married Albert Raper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford, Sr.; two brothers,...

Tomeka Denise Mckey

Tomeka Denise Mckey

Dec 10, 2008

Tomeka Denise McKey "Meady," passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. Funeral services will be held at 3pm Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Cora Moore Edwards

Cora Moore Edwards

Dec 9, 2008

Mrs. Cora Moore Edwards, the daughter of Mr. Thomas Stukes and Hattie Stukes, was born November 17, 1929. She departed this life peacefully on December 9, 2008 at her home. She was educated in Forsyth County at Atkins High School and worked at Baptist Hospital for a long period of time. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Hanes C.M.E. Church,...

Khalid Prince

Khalid Prince

Dec 6, 2008

Master Khalid Prince, 15, of Winston-Salem was called home December 6, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born March 30, 1993 in Winston-Salem to Kimba Prince and Carlester Massey. Khalid was a member of First Alliance Church. "KP" or "Prince" as he was affectionately known was educated in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. He...

Myrtle Katherine Hairston Dervin

Myrtle Katherine Hairston Dervin

Dec 2, 2008

Our loving mother, Myrtle Katherine Hairston Dervin was born June 27, 1932 in Friendship, North Carolina to Paul and Helen Lindsay, and faithful Godparent, Carrie Hairston. She went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2008 after a very brief illness at Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center. She was preceded in death by...

Alphonso “Big Al” Capers

Alphonso “Big Al” Capers

Dec 1, 2008

On Monday, December 1, 2008, Mr. Alphonso "Big Al" Capers Sr. passed away after a lengthy illness at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forsyth County November 8, 1949 to the late Earnest and Eloise Capers. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 30 years of service. He is survived by his...

Marie Antoinette Gregg

Marie Antoinette Gregg

Dec 1, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM - "Well done my good and faithful servant…" On Monday, December 1, 2008 the Lord called one of his angels, Marie Antoinette Gregg home to be with him. She was 47. She was born August 9, 1961 in Valhalla, NY to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gregg, Jr. Raised in White Plains, NY she attended White Plains public schools and...

Alfred “Buddy” Graham

Alfred “Buddy” Graham

Nov 28, 2008

Alfred "Buddy" Graham, Jr., 61 passed away on November 28, 2008 in Loris, SC. He was born to the late Alfred and Virginia Graham, Sr. on February 8, 1947 and graduated from high school in 1965. A Vietnam Veteran of the US Marines, a member of Union Baptist Church and a retiree of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and worked with...

Alfreda Whaley Johns

Alfreda Whaley Johns

Nov 24, 2008

Mrs. Alfreda Whaley Johns, daughter of Henry and Lula Anderson Whaley was born on November 24, 1929 in St. Matthews, SC. She was the oldest of four children born to this union. She departed this earthly life on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Curtis Edward Palmer

Curtis Edward Palmer

Nov 24, 2008

Mr. Curtis Edward Palmer passed away Monday, November 24, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Forsyth County, February 21, 1949 to Gladys H. Palmer and Albert Palmer. A North Forsyth High School graduate and WSSU honor alumnus, Mr. Palmer's work history included vocations with IBM, Sara Lee, and most recently American Republic Insurance Company where he served as...

Ray Allen Evans

Ray Allen Evans

Nov 22, 2008

Ray Allen Evans died on November 22, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 50 years, Ada Belle Huff; his children, John (Annie) and Vimla (Alex) of Rochester, NC, Cheri and Rachelle (Charles) of Winston-Salem, NC; his siblings Raymond Evans, Jr. of California, and Bertha McLean of High Point, NC; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces,...

Mother Geneva Douthit Davis

Mother Geneva Douthit Davis

Nov 20, 2008

DAVIS WINSTON_SALEM, NC - Mother Geneva Douthit Davis, daughter of the late James Douthit and Mother Ellen Hopper and step-father, Deacon John Hopper, was born in Winston-Salem, NC November 29, 1936. Mother Davis departed this life on Thursday, November 20, 2008 unexpectedly at the Grand Strand Hospital in North Myrtle Beach, SC. She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public...

Susan Darlene Coger-Coleman

Susan Darlene Coger-Coleman

Nov 19, 2008

Susan Darlene Coger-Coleman of Winston-Salem, NC passed unexpectedly Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Susan was the daughter of Charles F. Coger, Sr. and Caroline E. Cason. She was preceded in death by her mother. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Norman Coleman; father, Charles F. Coger, Sr.; sister, Charlene Coger; two brothers, Charles F. Coger, Jr. and Gregory Coger...

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