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.

Bonnie Louise Gantt

Bonnie Louise Gantt

Nov 17, 2007

Ms. Bonnie Louise Gantt, 82 of Winston-Salem, NC was blessed to ascend to Heaven to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2007. She was born September 10, 1925 to Ethel Bush and Clarence Gantt in Macon, GA. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church at an early age. She was preceded in death by her parents and...

William Henry Clark

William Henry Clark

Nov 17, 2007

Mr. William Henry Clark, 72 of 3903 Clodfelter Road passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1935 to the late William Henry Sr. and Rosa Belle Yokley in Midway, NC. He was the fourth of seven children born to that union. He was educated in Davidson County and...

Oscar Wayne Mccall

Oscar Wayne Mccall

Nov 16, 2007

Mr. Oscar Wayne McCall, 53, of 120 E. Devonshire St. passed away on Friday, November 16, 2007 at his residence. He was born on February 19, 1954 to Oscar McCall, Jr. and Mildred McCall in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife, JacQuelene McCall; daughters, Sheri and Shara McCall; his mother, Mildred McCall; siblings, Robert and Carolyn McCall; and...

Arturo Sabino Cisneros

Arturo Sabino Cisneros

Nov 15, 2007

Arturo Sabino Cisneros, 20, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. The funeral will be 5 p.m. Saturday at Russell Funeral Home Chapel.(

John Howard Terry

John Howard Terry

Nov 13, 2007

Mr. John Howard Terry, Jr., affectionately known as "June" or "PeeWee" to his family and close friends, 64, of Landover, MD passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at his home. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 24, 1943 to John Howard Terry, Sr. and Irene Cooper Terry. He accepted Christ in his life on July 24, 2005...

Tristan Donell Mathews

Tristan Donell Mathews

Nov 13, 2007

"The Lord is my Shepard, I Shall not want." Psalms 23:1 Master Tristan Donell Mathews, Jr. was brought to us on August 2, 2007 and was called home by our Lord on November 13, 2007. Preceding Junior in his homecoming was his maternal grandmother, Laurie Jean Mickens. Leaving to cherish his precious memories are his loving mother and father of...

Betty Beatrice White-Hoover

Betty Beatrice White-Hoover

Nov 9, 2007

Ms. Betty Beatrice White-Hoover was called home on November 9, 2007. She is survived by her mother, Emma White; a daughter, Tameka White; one son, Harold Hoover; grandson, Kobe White; four sisters; three brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Thursday, November 15, 2007 from the Russell Funeral Home...

Eugenia Ingram Rorie

Eugenia Ingram Rorie

Nov 9, 2007

Eugenia "Jean" Ingram Rorie answered the call of heaven to be with the Lord on Friday morning, November 9, 2007. She was a life long resident of Winston-Salem , North Carolina . She was a graduate of Anderson High School and worked for more than 20 years as a personal caregiver in the community. She found her niche as a...

Joe Henry Smith

Joe Henry Smith

Nov 9, 2007

On Friday, November 9, 2007, our Lord and Savior called Mr. Joe Henry Smith, Jr. home to his eternal resting place. Joe was born on January 13, 1947 to Mr. Joe Henry Smith, Sr. and Mrs. Marrow Smith. He graduated from Paisley High School . He was preceded in death by his mother and one nephew, Hausan Smith. Left to...

Mary Magdalene Carmichael Davis

Mary Magdalene Carmichael Davis

Nov 7, 2007

On Wednesday November 7, 2007 at 12:55 pm God sent an angel to take home his child Mary Magdalene Carmichael Davis of 1348 Holly Ave. Mary was born on July 8, 1964 in Dillon, SC to General Lee Carmichael and Ollie Stephens. She attended the Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. She was employed at Brookridge Retirement Homes for 19 years...

Doris Thompson

Doris Thompson

Nov 7, 2007

Mrs. Doris Thompson, 73 of 2404 Waughtown Street departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was a native of Winston-Salem, NC, the daughter of Lonnie and Augusta Gillespie Glenn. She was a retired certified nursing assistant and was a member of Calvary Kingdom Fellowship where she was Mother of the Church. She was...

Doris Thompson

Doris Thompson

Nov 7, 2007

Mrs. Doris Thompson passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Russell Funeral Home.

Wilhelmina Anderson Burks

Wilhelmina Anderson Burks

Nov 6, 2007

Ms. Wilhelmina Anderson Burks, 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2007 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1938 in Mecklenburg County to Calvin and Maggie Anderson. She is a United States Air Force Veteran. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara J. Evans and her brother,...

Wilhelmina Anderson Burks

Wilhelmina Anderson Burks

Nov 6, 2007

Ms. Wilhelmina Anderson Burks, 69, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born Sept. 18, 1938, in Mecklenburg County to Calvin and Maggie Anderson. She was a U.S. Air Force veteran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara J. Evans; and her brother, Otis...

Ronnie Leon Melton

Ronnie Leon Melton

Nov 3, 2007

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run ad not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 Mr. Ronnie Leon Melton, 45 of 634 Ontario Street and most recently a resident of The Lutheran Home, departed this earthly life on Saturday, November 3, 2007...

C. Anderson

C. Anderson

Nov 3, 2007

Reverend Constance C. Anderson of 3751 Barnwell Drive, Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. A native of Winston-Salem, Reverend Anderson graduated from Paisley Senior High School and Winston-Salem State University. She was the Senior Pastor of Shouse Temple CME Church and had retired from the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County School System after 30 years of...

Lizzie Mae Fowler

Lizzie Mae Fowler

Oct 31, 2007

Mrs. Lizzie Mae Fowler of 311 Forest Hill Ave., Winston-Salem, NC passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007. She was born August 11, 1946 in Wake Forest, NC to Mr. and Mrs. Mart Fowler. The family moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1956. She joined Piney Grove Baptist Church and served faithfully on the Junior Choir as long as she could until...

Johnny Bush

Johnny Bush

Oct 31, 2007

Mr. Johnny Bush, 64, of 115 New Haven Drive , Lexington , NC departed this life on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Lexington Memorial Hospital . He was born on September 9, 1943 in Rowan County , NC to Aaron Bush and Ruby Hill Bush. He attended the Rowan County School System and was the founder of Bush Builders Construction...

Vernon Ross

Vernon Ross

Oct 31, 2007

Mr. Vernon Ross of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. He was born in Huntsville, TX June 11, 1917 and was baptized at an early age at Avenue L Baptist Church in Galveston, TX. A graduate of Central High School in Galveston as a young man he worked as a licensed embalmer in his dad's funeral...

Hazel Berdine Stanback

Hazel Berdine Stanback

Oct 29, 2007

Hazel Berdine Stanback was born July 24, 1932 to Nathaniel Maxfield and Roberta Barnes in Winston-Salem, NC. Hazel went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2007. She was educated within the Forsyth County school system where she learned her trade as a skilled seamstress. Hazel was married to Thomas Stanback for 23 years where she was...

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