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.
Helen Earl Redd
Nov 12, 2008
Born in Madison, NC on August 26, 1932, Ms. Helen Earl Redd passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Helen was the daughter of John W. Redd and Priscilla Hayes Redd. She spent much of her life in Winston-Salem, NC and was a long time resident of Happy Hill Gardens community, and was...
Earther Wynn
Nov 10, 2008
Mrs. Earther Wynn, 91, of 5545 Old Rural Hall Road passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Family visitation will be held from 1:30 pm until 2 pm Friday at...
Juanita Hunt Brown
Nov 8, 2008
Mrs. Juanita Hunt Brown passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Dawson, Georgia on February 28, 1940 to Iola Seay and Adele Seay. Mrs. Brown relocated to Winston-Salem, NC many years ago and made her home there. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Her love...
Linda Nelly Munoz-Rivera
Nov 3, 2008
On May 10, 1966, Mother's Day in Mexico, Linda Nelly Munoz-Rivera was born in Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico as a gift to her mother. She was a quiet but very happy child who loved to sing and play to be a teacher. At the tender age of 10, approximately, she met Christ as her personal Savior and turned her life...
Marie Legrand Black
Nov 3, 2008
Marie Legrand Black, 85, affectionately known to many as "Mama Black" and the "Candy Lady" went home to be with her heavenly father on Monday, November 3, 2008. She was born November 17, 1922 in Mt. Gilead, NC to Arthur and Mable Legrand. She attended United Memorial Holiness Church and was Mother of the Church and recording artist of "Don't...
Olean Couthern Belton
Nov 1, 2008
Mrs. Olean Couthern Belton, 75 of Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 30, 1933 in Forsyth County to Robbie Watson Couthern and James Mathew Couthern. She retired from Hanes Hosiery with thirty-five years of service. Mrs. Belton was married to James Boston Belton, Jr.,...
Leroy Gilchrest
Nov 1, 2008
Mr. Leroy Gilchrest, 74 of Gholson Street, Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2008 after a short period of illness. He was born on April 20, 1934 in Robeson County. He attended school in Robeson County, NC and has been a resident of Winston-Salem for over 50 years. After 30 years of service...
James Calvin Stover
Oct 31, 2008
James Calvin Stover, affectionately known as "Stover", 61 of Winston-Salem, NC died Friday, October 31, 2008. He was voted Most Valuable Basketball Player, All City, 1967. James was a lover of family, a giver and helper to all. Most of all he was a kind and wonderful spirit, his smile entered a room first and his sense of humor was...
Maggie Lula Stevenson Harvey
Oct 31, 2008
Mrs. Maggie Lula Stevenson Harvey was born on December 22, 1907 in Winnsboro, SC to the late Minnie Young. She stopped by for "100 years" on her way home. She enjoyed being alone with her Lord and peacefully entered into eternal rest with him on October 31, 2008. Early in her life "Ms. Shug" migrated to Winston-Salem, NC where she...
Garfield Odell Williams
Oct 30, 2008
Mr. Garfield Odell Williams, known to many as "Butch", 55 departed this life on October 30, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended period of illness. Garfield was born in Winston-Salem, NC Forsyth County on September 11, 1953. He graduated from Atkins High School in Forsyth County and served with honors in the United States Air Force. Garfield worked...
Betty G. Revis
Oct 30, 2008
Mrs. Betty G. Revis of Winston-Salem, NC was the third of four children born on September 21, 1933 to William and Abbey Douglas Golightly. She departed this life on Thursday, October 30, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was reared in Greenville, SC and graduated salutatorian from Sterling High School. Betty was known to all by her giving and generous...
Annie Morrison Leach
Oct 27, 2008
Mrs. Annie Morrison Leach, daughter of James McClelland and Zora Morison, was born May 17, 1908 in Iredell County. She departed this life on October 27, 2008 at Golden Lamb Rest Home. She attended the local school system in Iredell County, and worked for Belk's for more than 40 years. She attended Logan Presbyterian Church where she was an active...
Hubert Wilson
Oct 26, 2008
Mr. Hubert Wilson known to many as "H.B." departed this life on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Wilson was born August 8, 1939 to Ada Moore Wilson and James Wilson in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended the local schools and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a truck driver after 32 years of service. Mr. Wilson...
Thomas Pitts
Oct 24, 2008
Mr. Thomas Pitts, 85, of 4137 Rosa St., Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Friday, October 24, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Stitch Center. He was born to Harvey Pitts, Sr. and Janie Kellum Pitts on March 16, 1923 in St. Matthews, SC. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a retired employee of Cox & Evans...
Y’Dencia Laverne Parks
Oct 24, 2008
Y'Dencia Laverne Parks, affectionately known as "YD," was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 2, 1955 to Doretha P. Jackson. She received her angel wings and went on to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 24, 2008. Y'Dencia was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a 1974 graduate of East Forsyth High School. She was an...
Belinda Ingram
Oct 22, 2008
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, heaven opened its gates and accepted another angel. Mrs. Belinda Ingram, 44, was born February 13, 1964 in Winston-Salem, NC to Ranzy Martin and Margaree Johnson Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband, Clifton Ingram, Jr.; two sons, Ranzy and Clifton Ingram, III.; goddaughter,...
Glenn Calvin Amason
Oct 21, 2008
The life and spirit of Glenn Calvin Amason, Sr. began on January 7, 1927 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born the son of Robert Alphonso and Ozella Humbert Amason. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2008 at the Kate Bitting Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center. His formative years were characterized by time spent in the...
Pastor Narvie Jones Tucker
Oct 21, 2008
Pastor Narvie Jones Tucker, 54, departed from his earthly home on October 21, 2008. Narvie was born November 5, 1953 in Forsyth County to Norvell Jones Tucker and Vernie Mae T. Leak. He was a native of Winston Salem, and graduated from Parkland High School in 1972. He served in the United States Army until 1976. Narvie was the Pastor...
Frederick Stepherson, Jr.
Oct 20, 2008
Mr. Frederick Stepherson, Jr. 37 of Rural Hall, NC passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. A family visitation will be held from 6pm until 8pm on Friday, October 24, 2008 in the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Final burial rites will be held at a later time in Plainfield, NJ.
Ophelia Hilton Roberson
Oct 18, 2008
Mrs. Ophelia Hilton Roberson's journey began April 19, 1919 in Clarendon County, Manning, SC to Evelyn Dukes Hilton and Johnny Hilton. Ophelia, affectionately known as "Sister" attended the public schools of Clarendon County, Manning, SC. There she began her entrepreneur interests and she was always learning how to do something different to enhance her life. At an early age she...
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