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.

Annie Merle Spriggs

Annie Merle Spriggs

Feb 27, 2008

Ms. Annie Merle Spriggs, 87 of 2118 Pacer Drive Lancaster South Carolina passed away during the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Springs Memorial Hospital. Ms. Annie Spriggs was a retired homemaker and grandmother. Grannie went to Heaven leaving to cherish her memory her sister, Gustava Collins of Winston-Salem North Carolina; two grandsons, Gregory K. Ewing of...

James Milton Hogg

James Milton Hogg

Feb 26, 2008

James Milton Hogg, 83, of 2139 East 24th Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest early Tuesday morning, February 26, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1925 in Anderson County, South Carolina to Alonia Hogg. He moved to Winston-Salem and resided there over fifty years. Mr. Hogg was a veteran of the...

James William Hilton

James William Hilton

Feb 25, 2008

Mr. James William Hilton, 66 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 25, 2008. He was born in Jonesville, NC on November 6, 1941 to Sallie Williamson and Rooselvet Hilton. He was employed by the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County School System and retired from National Pipe Company. He was preceded in death by his...

George Frank Moore

George Frank Moore

Feb 24, 2008

Mr. George Frank Moore of 2620 Rosemary Dr. passed away Sunday morning February 24, 2008 at the Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Chester County, S.C. on September 27, 1912 to Jim frank and Liza Moore. Mr. Moore was a resident of Winston-Salem for approximately 63 years. He retired from R.J. Reynolds in 1977 after 30 years of dedicated...

Nathan Hughes Simms

Nathan Hughes Simms

Feb 19, 2008

Nathan Hughes Simms, Sr., 96, of Winston-Salem, NC completed this earthly journey, Tuesday, February 19, 2008, in Louisville, KY. Born September 8, 1911 as the 10th of 12 children of Spencer and Emma Simms of Belton, SC, he moved to Winston-Salem, NC at an early age. He attended the city's public schools. He spent 47 years as an employee with...

Decarlos P. Boggan

Decarlos P. Boggan

Feb 18, 2008

"Sometimes it's hard to understand and harder still to say "Thy Will Be Done." Mr. DeCarlos P. Boggan, 30, departed this life suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, February 18, 2008 to enter into a world of perfect peace. He was born August 8, 1977 to Frank Junior and Vera Gaddy Boggan. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, February...

Melia Adele Black

Melia Adele Black

Feb 17, 2008

Melia Adele Black, daughter of Doretha Henderson Black and Raphael O'Hara Black (Carolyn), was born August 6, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this life on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. Melia spent most of her life in Winston-Salem, where she graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School. Post secondary training included George Washington...

Lula Mae Rice

Lula Mae Rice

Feb 16, 2008

Ms. Lula Mae Rice, 96, of 5755 Shattalon Drive passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Family visitation will be held at 5:00 pm until 5:30 pm Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with a brief service following. Interment will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, February 21, 2008...

Willie Smith Eccles

Willie Smith Eccles

Feb 15, 2008

Mr. Willie Smith Eccles, 79 of 1423 Harrison Avenue passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on June 24, 1928 in Clemmons, NC the son of Alexander and Eliza Wharton Eccles. Smith was a dedicated member of the Carver Road Church of Christ. He demonstrated this dedication by working with the church treasurer...

Valaska Sherra Henry

Valaska Sherra Henry

Feb 15, 2008

Valaska Sherra Henry was born on March 12, 1965 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Louise Carpenter and Samuel Lee Henry. She departed her earthly life on Friday, February 15, 2008. She grew up and attended the public schools in Winston-Salem, NC. Valaska was a graduate of West Forsyth High School class of 1983. She attended Forsyth Technical Community College...

Georgia Mae Porter

Georgia Mae Porter

Feb 15, 2008

Mrs. Georgia Mae Porter, "Pudd," 73, of 1318 Lawrence Street passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 13, 1934 in Dillon, SC to Loraine Reaves Bathay and George Nickels. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Elder...

Calvin Leon Davis

Calvin Leon Davis

Feb 13, 2008

Very early Wednesday morning, February 13, 2008. God in His infinite wisdom chose to call home his faithful, humble servant, Calvin Leon "Pie" Davis. Calvin was born in Winston-Salem, NC Friday, June 19, 1964 to Bessie G. Davis. Calvin distinguished himself academically and athletically at a very early age while a student at Abert H. Anderson High School. After graduation...

Mary Louise Sanders

Mary Louise Sanders

Feb 12, 2008

Mary Louise Sanders, of 10 Salem Gardens Road Apt-B passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1947 in Johnston County, NC to June Sanders and Cora Price Jones. A faithful member of Saint Peter's World Outreach Center and served on the Mother's Board. She was preceded in death...

Barbara D. Young

Barbara D. Young

Feb 7, 2008

Elder Barbara D. Young, 50, took her heavenly flight on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at her residence. She was born on May 19, 1957 to Willie Ingram and the late Doretha Ingram. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Lawrence Young, five children; Demetrice (Roy) Evans, Liltrice (Carl) Harris, Latonya Cuthbertson, LaShanda Cuthbertson, and William Young, four step-children, thirteen...

Edna Lee Taylor Mumford

Edna Lee Taylor Mumford

Feb 7, 2008

On Thursday, February 7, 2008, at the age of 79, Edna Lee Taylor Mumford departed this life peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center . She was born on March 19, 1928, in Winston-Salem , NC to Robert and Edna T. Cowan. She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and was a retiree of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. She was a dedicated...

Mary Lou Brown

Mary Lou Brown

Feb 6, 2008

Mrs. Mary Lou Brown, daughter of William and Marie Purvis McDonald, Sr. was born September 10, 1942 in Bennettsville, SC. She was called to her eternal home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mary was educated in the Malboro County Schools. She was a former member of St. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Bennettsville,...

Subrina Ann Potter

Subrina Ann Potter

Feb 6, 2008

Subrina Ann Potter was granted her eternal wings and called home Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was born April 29, 1961 in Winston-Salem, NC to Martha Lee Potter Chapman and James Willie Jones. Subrina was Holiness by faith and a 1979 graduate of East Forsyth High School. Subrina was preceded in death by her father, James Willie Jones; grandmother, Mary...

Margaret Elizabeth Tyson-Miller

Margaret Elizabeth Tyson-Miller

Feb 3, 2008

Margaret Elizabeth Tyson-Miller passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by family. She was born on October 10, 1946, to Edward Smith and Fannie Maple Tyson and departed this life on Sunday, February 3, 2008. Ms. Miller graduated from Atkins High School, Class of 1965 and attended North Carolina Central University. Ms. Miller retired from C &...

Reuben Beeks Goldsmith

Reuben Beeks Goldsmith

Feb 2, 2008

Mr. Reuben Beeks Goldsmith , 82, of 107 Troonsway Rd., Winston-Salem, NC passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 1 :30 pm Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Chapel of Parklawn Memorial Gardens with Bishop Todd Fulton officiating. Entombment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens . Family visitation will be held from...

Cameron Marquise Moore-Cook

Cameron Marquise Moore-Cook

Jan 26, 2008

Master Cameron Marquise Moore-Cook passed away Saturday, January 26,2008. He was the son of Demarco Markese Cook and Rasha Anishah Moore. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

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