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 Mae Davis Cain

Annie Mae Davis Cain

Jun 29, 2007

Early Friday morning, June 29, 2007, our Lord, Savior, Jesus Christ decided he wanted Mother Annie Mae Davis Cain to leaves earth and fly away to be with him. As mother has spoken to all of her children, friends, family and doctors, "when you hear of my home going, don't worry about me". Mother Cain was born February 10, 1923...

Gwendolyn Hunter Ashley

Gwendolyn Hunter Ashley

Jun 28, 2007

Mrs. Gwendolyn Hunter Ashley, affectionately known to many as "Mrs. J.D." formerly of 1625 E. Third Street passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the Fitzgerald Health Center at Arbor Acres. She was born in Shelby , NC on September 26, 1912 and was the only child of the Reverend and Mrs. John Anderson and Essie Maie Hunter. Her...

Henry Edward Stepp

Henry Edward Stepp

Jun 27, 2007

Mr. Henry Edward Stepp Sr., 64, devoted husband, exemplary father and proud grandfather died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Winston-Salem on June 5, 1943 to Myrtle Hairston Stepp and William Henry Stepp, both of Winston-Salem, NC. He graduated from Atkins High School in Winston-Salem in 1961 and attended Florida...

James D. “Buck” Timmons

James D. “Buck” Timmons

Jun 26, 2007

Mr. James D. "Buck" Timmons passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on November 14, 1934 in Anson County, NC. Mr. Timmons was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Trustee Ministry. He was a retired employee of McLean Trucking Company after 30 years...

William C. Cannon

William C. Cannon

Jun 24, 2007

Mr. William C. Cannon, affectionately known as "WC", 67 passed from this life on Sunday, June 24, 2007. He was born to Mr. Alan Cason Cannon and Mrs. Willie Bell Johnson Martin, on February 2, 1940 in Wrightsville, GA. Mr. Cannon retired from K&W Cafeterias in Charlotte, NC and was a faithful member of James Grove Baptist Church in Wrightsville,...

Terez D. Thompson

Terez D. Thompson

Jun 24, 2007

Master Terez D. Thompson, 5, of 3110 Rosie St., passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 30, 2002 to Aisha Thompson. He is survived by his mother, Aisha Thompson; brothers, Terrell Romer and Tyson Thompson; grandmother, Debbie Thompson; great grandmother, Barbara Thompson; uncle, Joshua Thomson; and a host...

Malilk Raekwon Glenn

Malilk Raekwon Glenn

Jun 22, 2007

Master Malilk Raekwon Glenn, 9, of 1209 East 11th Street passed away on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was born on May 28, 1998 in Forsyth County, the son of Tiffany Self and Charlie Glenn, III. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Ranajan Self; grandparents, Mrs. Ella M....

Henry Franklin Porter

Henry Franklin Porter

Jun 22, 2007

Mr. Henry Franklin Porter, affectionately known as "Pete", 76, of 1314 N. Jackson Avenue, Winston-Salem, passed from this life on Friday, June 22, 2007. He was born on January 5, 1931 in Randolph County, NC to Carrie Belle Porter and Will Porter and was reared in Thomasville, NC. Mr. Porter retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a faithful...

Hazel Rhynes

Hazel Rhynes

Jun 20, 2007

Hazel Rhynes was born to Fannie Gibson Rhynes and Willie Rhynes in Winston-Salem , NC on July 20, 1929 . She departed this life on June 20, 2007 in Brooklyn , New York . She was a graduate of Atkins High School and attended Winston-Salem Teachers College (now WSSU). Hazel was a professional cosmetologist and an entrepreneur. She owned and...

Charles A. Smith

Charles A. Smith

Jun 19, 2007

Mr. Charles Albert Smith, 53, affectionately known as "Bubba" of 135 Frontier Drive, Kernersville, NC was received by his maker on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Mr. Smith was born on September 14, 1953 in Wilmington, NC, to Otto and Jimmie Smith. He received at Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1979 from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC...

Viola Birchett Starke

Viola Birchett Starke

Jun 19, 2007

Viola Birchett Starke, 87, of Newport News, VA, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 19, 2007 at Fitzgerald Health Center in the Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. "Vi," as she was affectionately called by friends, graduated from St. Paul Normal and Industrial School in Lawrenceville, VA and attended college there for one year. In 1941, she married Clarence...

Jonnie Mae Jackson

Jonnie Mae Jackson

Jun 18, 2007

Mrs. Jonnie Mae Jackson of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Monday, June 18, 2007 unexpectedly. She is locally survived by her daughter, Linda Jackson-Barnes and her husband, Arthur Barnes of Winston-Salem, NC and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, June 23, 2007 from the Second Missionary Baptist Church, 2305 E....

Kennetta Cecelia Hairston Thompson

Kennetta Cecelia Hairston Thompson

Jun 15, 2007

Kennetta Cecelia Hairston Thompson, 70, departed this earthly life Friday, June 15, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Thompson was born March 25, 1937, in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late Mildred Hairston. She was educated in the local school system, having attended Kimberly Park and graduating from Atkins High School, class of 1955. Mrs. Thompson received a bachelor' s...

Bruce Kennard Green

Bruce Kennard Green

Jun 13, 2007

Bruce Kennard Green of 2729 Manchester St., Winston-Salem, passed away, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, friends. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will follow in the Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, N.C. The family may be contacted at the...

Gemetria L. Barber

Gemetria L. Barber

Jun 9, 2007

Gemetria L. Barber, affectionately known as "Peaches" departed this life on June 9, 2007. Memorial services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, June 23, 2007 from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11:30 am until 12 noon on Saturday at the Chapel.

Larry Leon Hamlin

Larry Leon Hamlin

Jun 6, 2007

Larry Leon Hamlin was born on September 25, 1948 to Charles Nolan Hamlin, Sr. and Annie Simpson Hamlin, in Reidsville, NC. He died at his home in Pfafftown, NC on June 6, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Larry Leon was a man of extraordinary vision. More importantly, he was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a loyal...

Parent B. Hughes

Parent B. Hughes

Jun 6, 2007

On Wednesday, June 6, 2007, God sent His special angel to retrieve Parent B. Hughes to come "Home." Parent was the first born son of the late, Reverend Benjamin A. and Maude Brannon Hughes. He was born on May 28, 1918, in Kelton, S.C. Parent worked for Wake Forest University for many years until retirement. He resided in Piedmont Circle...

Caroline Carter Wilson

Caroline Carter Wilson

Jun 5, 2007

Mrs. Caroline Carter Wilson of 2333 Slater Street, Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on Tuesday, June 5, 2007. She was a native of Barnwell, SC and was a retired employee of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. She was a member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church where she served on the following organizations of the church; Woman's Commission, Young at Hearts...

Lee Thomas Sturdivant

Lee Thomas Sturdivant

Jun 5, 2007

On June 5, 2007, God sent an Angel to take Lee Thomas Sturdivant, Sr. home to heaven. He was born on May 8, 1933 to Mamie Campbell and James Albert Sturdivant in Anson County, NC. At a young age, his family moved to Winston-Salem, NC where he graduated from Carver Consolidated High School. He served in the United States Army....

Mack Baines

Mack Baines

Jun 5, 2007

Mr. Mack Baines was born April 4, 1942 in Dillon, SC. He passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Kate. B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was the son of Lester and Iola Baines. He retired from Thomasville Furniture Company. Mr. Baines was preceded in death by both of his parents; three brothers; mother and father-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and...

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