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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.

Bernice White

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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...

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