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.

Mildred Mccullough Griffin

Mildred Mccullough Griffin

Jan 14, 2009

Mrs. Mildred McCullough Griffin, 92 expired Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at The Forest Heights Senior Living Community. She is survived by cousins, Ruby O. Cain, Randell A. (Sharon) Cain Sr., Gloria C. (Willie) King, William H. Cain III, Malcolm E. (Carolyn) Cain and their families. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from the New Bethel...

Clayton “Champ” Surratt

Clayton “Champ” Surratt

Jan 14, 2009

After 50 years in his earthly body, Clayton "Champ" Surratt of 115 Peacock Avenue is now taken form to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. He was born to Hilda and Charles Surratt on October 24, 1958. Champ worked for Ralph Brinkley at Brinkley and Son's Automotive for the last 18 years. He has touched many...

Robert Gallman Cunningham

Robert Gallman Cunningham

Jan 14, 2009

Robert Gallman Cunningham "Sparrow" of 4970 Carver Glen Lane Winston-Salem, NC departed this life January 14, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born to Eddie C. Gallimore, Jr. and Eula Mae Cunningham February 8, 1947. He attended the local schools where he later joined the Marines on November 16, 1967 where he did a tour in...

Laura Sturdivant Little

Laura Sturdivant Little

Jan 13, 2009

Laura Sturdivant Little was born October 12, 1909 in Wadesboro, NC to the late Ella and George Sturdivant. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Laura was married to the late Robert Little and was a retired domestic worker. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who gave freely of herself sharing her time and talents. She...

Mildred Fields

Mildred Fields

Jan 12, 2009

God in His infinite wisdom and power called Mildred Fields to make a transition from this earthly home to His heavenly kingdom early Monday morning, January 12, 2009 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on November 7, 1929 and attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools. She had worked for Export Leaf Tobacco as a Forklift driver. She was a...

Carlene Diane Mcmahan

Carlene Diane Mcmahan

Jan 12, 2009

Ms. Carlene Diane McMahan, 49 of Winston-Salem, NC died Monday, January 12, 2009. She is survived by her son, Marquis L. McMahan, Sr.; her father, Robert L. Miller, Sr.; brothers, Christopher Polite, Amos McMahan, Robert L. Miller, Jr., and Marcus Miller; sisters, Sandra Parks, Christine Smalls, Crystal McMahan, and Robin Jackson; and a host of other family members and friends....

Harold Thomas Mcdonald

Harold Thomas Mcdonald

Jan 7, 2009

Harold Thomas McDonald, 64 loving father, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Silas Creek Manor of Winston-Salem, NC. He was a former resident of 236 Azalea Terrace. He was born September 29, 1944 in Winston-Salem, NC to Carlyle James McDonald and Odessa Covington McDonald. He attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System and was a...

John Justice Fulton

John Justice Fulton

Jan 5, 2009

John Justice Fulton, 93, of 1655 Piney Grove Road, Kernersville, NC, departed this life Monday evening, January 5, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Forsyth County May 14, 1915 to John William Fulton and Rosa Hilton Fulton where he also attended the Public Schools. He retired as a small farm operator and from South...

Edgar “Eddie” Boston

Edgar “Eddie” Boston

Jan 5, 2009

Mr. Edgar "Eddie" Boston, 83 of Beechmont Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Alexander County, NC on May 27, 1925 to the late Johnny Boston and Amanda Little Boston. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty...

Ruth Estelle Banner Andrews

Ruth Estelle Banner Andrews

Jan 5, 2009

Ruth Estelle Banner Andrews passed away January 5, 2009 in New York. Funeral services will be held at 7pm on Monday, January 12, 2009 at St. Anthony's Baptist Church in Brooklyn.

Sheila Cozette Hairston

Sheila Cozette Hairston

Jan 2, 2009

Sheila Cozette Hairston, 52 of Rural Hall, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born on September 22, 1956 to Thelma Hairston and Joe (Neithier) Reynolds. She graduated from North Forsyth High School and Rutledge Business College. She was preceded in death by her biological parents and her adopted...

Susanne Bridges

Susanne Bridges

Dec 31, 2008

In the early morning hour on December 31, 2008 God called His daughter Susanne Wingate Bridges; our family Matriarch, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend; to his heavenly home. Ms. Susanne Bridges daughter of Elizabeth Abraham was born in Darlington, SC on November 27, 1951. Upon her death she was a member of Second New Bethel Baptist Church, pastor Shannon...

Gladys Victoria Jefferson Williams

Gladys Victoria Jefferson Williams

Dec 30, 2008

Gladys Victoria Jefferson Williams, 84, transitioned from earth to glory on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was a native of Mayesville, SC and has lived in Winston-Salem for 65 years. She was married the late Robert James Williams Sr. She was a member of Hanes Memorial CME Church for over 60 years and retired from Medical...

William P. Fennell

William P. Fennell

Dec 30, 2008

Mr. William Perry Fennell, of 128 Old Warsaw Road, Kenansville, NC transitioned on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Duke Hospice at the Meadowlands, Hillsborough, NC following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 13, 1933 in Rose Hill, NC to Joseph and Eula Mae Lee Fennell. He was a faithful member of Rose Hill First Baptist Church, where he...

Susie Ann Greer

Susie Ann Greer

Dec 29, 2008

Susie Ann Greer was born November 11, 1936 in Winston-Salem, NC to Isabelle and Hissie Lane, Sr. She was called home December 29, 2008. She worked for Forsyth County School System for over 17 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Hissie Lane, Jr. and Wade Lane; one sister, Betty Lane Adams; and one beloved son,...

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...

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