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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Dwayne Derrick Eley
Feb 19, 2009
Winston-Salem- Mr. Dwayne Derrick Eley, 39 departed this life suddenly on February 19, 2009. Dewayne was born on January 29, 1970 in Baltimore, MD to Marie Watkins and Mike Grant McRae, Jr. He was a graduate of North Forsyth High School and he attended Forsyth Technical Community College. He was recently employed at Wilco Hess of Winston-Salem and he was...
Jaquan Ligons
Feb 17, 2009
Master Jaquan Ligons passed away February 17, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Gjerria and Selena Ligons; and his two brothers, Gjerria, Jr. and Gah'Ques Ligons. Graveside services will be held at 1pm Saturday, February 21, 2009 in Evergreen Cemetery. Public viewing will be held at Russell Funeral Home from 11am until 12:30pm on Saturday at the Church.
Robert Lee Love
Feb 15, 2009
Robert Lee Love, 74 passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on May 9, 1934 in Concord, NC. He grew up in Winston-Salem and spent 20 years in the Navy. He returned to Winston-Salem where he participated in a number of community organizations. He is survived by his wife Lillie Love...
John Mccoy
Feb 13, 2009
Winston-Salem – John McCoy, 63, departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. A homegoing celebration will be held at 1pm Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Kimberly Park Holiness Church, located at 1640 on Ceasar Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. Family visitation will be held from 12 noon until 1 pm Saturday at the church....
Yashine Kamal Brown
Feb 13, 2009
Winston-Salem- YaShine "Ya Ya" Kamal Brown was called home on February 13, 2009 at the Durham Regional Hospital in Durham, NC after a battle of a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy A. Brown Wilson; his grandfather, Rexford L. Brown; and a niece, Zariah Gnash. Surviving are his father, Charlie Campbell of Brooklyn, NY; his...
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