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.
Elease Britton Nesmith
Mar 21, 2008
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Elease Britton Nesmith of Winston-Salem, NC was born to Liza Britton and Hastings Britton in Hemingway, SC on July 26, 1918. She departed her earthly life on Friday, March 21, 2008. She was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for 70 years. Through out her life, she was an inspiration to her...
Ruth S. Winfield
Mar 18, 2008
Mrs. Ruth S. Winfield, known to family and friends as "Mother Ruth" of 831 Rich Ave., Winston-Salem, NC was born in Lancaster, SC to Richard and Amy Shannon on December 14, 1921. She departed this life on March 18, 2008 at home. She was a faithful member of Cornerstone Faith Ministries, where she was the Mother of The Church. She...
Virginia Williams
Mar 18, 2008
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 - To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. That season and time came for Virginia Williams on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. To be absent from the...
Edward Denard Byers
Mar 13, 2008
Mr. Edward Denard Byers, 43 of 4260 Brownsboro Rd. Apt. B-25, known to many by "Ed" and to his family as "Poochie" passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 26, 1964 in Winston-Salem, NC to Amos Byers, Jr. and Ella Mae Byers. He was a member of...
Cora Eva Mae Miller
Mar 13, 2008
On Thursday, March 13, 2008 God, out of his tender mercy, called Cora Eva Mae Miller home to Glory. Eva Mae was born to Clifton Odell Miller and Cora Louise Miller on October 15, 1946. She resided at 115 North Gordon Avenue Apt #2, but spent most of her life in the Piney Grove Community. Eva Mae was a faithful...
Bernice White
Mar 12, 2008
Bernice White, of 1324 Belleauwood Street, Winston-Salem, NC, was born May 11, 1936 in Sumter, SC. She was the daughter of Daniel and Mamie Washington White. On Wednesday, March 12, 2008, God called His angel Bernice to spend eternity with Him. Mrs. White attended public schools in Sumter, SC and was a graduate of Eastern High School. She accepted Christ...
Anna Louise Edmonds Jeffries
Mar 12, 2008
Anna Louise Edmonds Jeffries, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Springwood Care Center, Winston-Salem, NC. She was born October 17, 1923 to Linia Wood and Eddie Edmonds in Newsome, VA. She was a member of the Beauty Of The West, Order of Eastern Stars #36 and an active member of First Waughtown Baptist Church serving on the Missionary...
Albert Smith Rogers
Mar 10, 2008
Mr. Albert Smith Rogers, 85, departed this life on Monday, March 10, 2008 at Springwood Care Center at 1:45pm. He was born the eldest of ten siblings on October 12, 1922 in Union, SC to Robert Lee Rogers, Jr. and Cornelia Smith Rogers. He attended public school in Santuc, SC. He was employed for several years as a material handler...
David Laverne Cooper
Mar 9, 2008
Attorney David Laverne Cooper was born January 13, 1950 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina to Eric Cooper, Jr. and Thelma Campbell Cooper. He departed this life on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. David was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memory; Vernal McRae Cooper, a devoted wife of 36 years and four sons,...
Juanita Ramona Haywood
Mar 8, 2008
Mrs. Juanita Ramona Haywood known to family and friends as "Penny Wilborn," began her life March 8, 1956 as the forth of eleven children born to Mrs. Esther Mae Wilborn and Mr. Grant Lorenza Young. She departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2008. Left to cherish many dear loving memories are her husband, Oscar Haywood; three children, Torrianna Wilborn,...
Kenya Tanasha Tillery
Mar 7, 2008
Kenya Tanasha Tillery, "Ms. Maestro," was born January 28, 1972. She departed this life to sing in God's celestial choir on March 7, 2008. She was born in Williamston, NC to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Delano and Mary Katherine Tillery. She spent her formative years in Winston-Salem, NC and attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Early on, Kenya developed a love...
James Thomas Jones
Mar 6, 2008
Mr. James Thomas Jones, Sr. "POPS", 61 of 5363 Kingswell Drive passed away on March 6, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Hospital. Mr. Jones was born in Union County, South Carolina to Wyvonia Rice Jones and Wesley Ceasar. Mr. Jones graduated from Atikins High School in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. Following graduation he served in the United States Marine Corp from...
Deacon Bright Benton
Mar 6, 2008
II Timothy 4:6-7, For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. It was early Thursday morning, March 6, 2008 when Deacon Bright Benton, Jr. "Buddy," was summonsed from labor to reward. Bright was born to...
James Lee Stanton
Mar 4, 2008
Mr. James Lee Stanton, son of Talmadge and Katie Townsend Stanton, was born November 6, 1933 in Marboro County, SC. At an early age he joined Augsbury Methodist Church, SC. He later became a member of United Bibleway Worship Center, where he served on the Deacon Board. He joined the U.S. Army in 1955 where he served for two years....
Imogene Mcknight Wyatt
Mar 4, 2008
Mrs. Imogene McKnight Wyatt, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center . She was born October 11, 1933 in Winston-Salem , NC to Robert L. McKnight and Hester B. Ridgill McKnight. Mrs. Wyatt was educated in the Winston-Salem public school system and graduated from Atkins High School in 1951. After high school se attended...
Collett Ellis
Mar 2, 2008
Mr. Collett Ellis, Jr., 64, departed this life Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1943 to Collett Ellis, Sr. and Lucinda Ellis in the Shady Grove Township of Davie County, NC. He was a retiree of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was employed part-time at Wackenhut as a security guard until his health...
Sallie Virginia Robinson
Feb 29, 2008
Sallie Virginia Robinson, 86, affectionately known to family and friends as "Jenny," went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born March 21, 1921 in Newberry, SC to Irene Dewalt Cooper and William Cooper. She spent her early childhood in Davie County, Mocksville, NC before moving...
Corine Simon Sawyer Newton
Feb 29, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008 God reached down to earth and picked a beautiful rose, Mrs. Corine Simon Sawyer Newton, for his heavenly garden. Mrs. Newton was a resident at The Nursing Center at oak Summit formerly of 1420 Fitch St. and the wife of James F. Newton who preceded her in death. She was born March 12, 1916 in Darlington,...
Teretha H. Fowler
Feb 28, 2008
Mrs. Teretha H. Fowler of 841 Ferrell Ave. began her home going on Thursday, February 28, 2008. She was born March 7, 1922 to Deacon Ernest Hagins and Hester Hagins. A native of this city and attended the local public schools. She was an employee of Western Electric for many years. Mrs. Fowler was a faithful member of Goodwill Baptist...
Fairley Leak
Feb 28, 2008
Mr. Fairley Leak, 79, formerly of 3455 Valley Road, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Springwood Care Center. Mr. Leak retired from Aramark Food Service and Goodwill Industries in Winston-Salem. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a faithful and active member of the Carver Road Christian Church until his health failed....
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