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.
Katie Duncan Payne
Jul 23, 2007
On Monday, July 23, 2007 God is His infinite mercy saw fit to dispatch His angel for Katie Duncan Payne. Katie was born to Sophia and Fred Duncan on October 7, 1921 in Charlotte, NC. She was a lifelong member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she was affiliated with the Ladies Progressive Auxiliary and a former member of the Senior...
Marion Roberta Davis
Jul 22, 2007
Marion Roberta Davis was born on October 29, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC. Elijah and Robbie Davis were blessed with their fourth child. She was baptized by the Rev. E.L. Clark at Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was educated in the Forsyth County School System attending Fourteen Street Elementary and Atkins High School where she graduated from in 1962. Marion and her...
Margie Flavella Shoffner Brown
Jul 14, 2007
Mrs. Margie Flavella Shoffner Brown, 71, of 380 Nash Ave., Winston-Salem, NC passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 18, 1936 to Ernest Roberts and Betty Mae Shoffner. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert Brown. Mrs. Brown is survived by a daughter, Tamara...
Quentin L. Holly
Jul 10, 2007
Mr. Quentin L. Holly, 29, better known as "Pooh", of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He attended Reynolds High School and graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College. He also attended Culinary School in Charlotte, NC. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas A. Holly, Sr. He...
Jesse Scarborough
Jul 10, 2007
Mr. Jesse "J.P." Scarborough, 83, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a native of Winston-Salem and was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Willie Scarborough; and one brother, Ulysses Scarborough. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and a member of Dellabrook Presbyterian Church where he was active...
Shanita Renee Gray
Jul 9, 2007
Ms. Shanita Renee' Gray, affectionately known as "Nitagirl" departed this life on Monday, July 9, 2007. She was born on September 13, 1977. Shanita graduated from Glenn High School in 1995 and was a dedicated worker for Medcost for 5 ½ years. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Veronica (Johnny) Gattison; her biological father, Michael Cannon; devoted grandmothers,...
William Samuel Carpenter
Jul 9, 2007
Mr. William "Bill" Samuel Carpenter, Jr. was born Sunday, August 24, 1958. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 9, 2007 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Mr. Carpenter was born to William Samuel Carpenter, Sr., and Alice Mariah Carpenter (Horton). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ms. Annette Hauser. His interest in music began at the age...
Howard Thomas
Jul 8, 2007
Mr. Howard Thomas, affectionately known as "June", of 2315 Montrose Avenue, Winston-Salem, departed this earth on Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Alice W. Thomas; four children; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Friday,...
James John Martin
Jul 7, 2007
Mr. James John Martin, affectionately known to all as "Chew", formerly of 775 Carl Russell Ave. started this course of life January 22, 1913. He fought a good fight, won his race, and at the independent age of 94 finished his course on July 7, 2007; (7-7-07: completion) He leaves to carry His legacy one daughter, the Rev. Gwendolyn Lynette...
Charles Monroe Winchester
Jul 7, 2007
Mr. Charles Monroe Winchester, Jr., 66, son of the late Charles M., Sr. and Lucile Redwine Winchester passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of illness. He was born on November 3, 1940 and attended the local public school graduating from Atkins High School. His occupational history consisted of employment...
Lubertha M. Kinzer
Jul 6, 2007
Following a short and courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Lubertha M. Kinzer of Mt. Airy, departed this life peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robbie DeLapp in Winston-Salem. Her loving great granddaughter, Tramona Crawford, who cared for her during the extent of her illness; two granddaughters, Treva Anthony and Sandra Crews,; and her...
Aaron Mccullough
Jul 4, 2007
Mr. Aaron McCullough, 64, of Altadena, CA formerly of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in that city.
Edward Lee Graham
Jul 3, 2007
Mr. Edward Lee "Chicken" Graham, 59, of 311 Clayton Street , Winston-Salem , NC made a transition to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center . He was born on March 23, 1948 and was the first of seven children to Miles M. and Ella M. Graham. He joined St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church...
Lemuel Johnson
Jun 30, 2007
At 12 noon, Saturday, July 7, 2007, all athletes participating in the Johnson/Riley Invitational Track Meet at Wake Forest University will pause for a moment of silence. As a tribute to Coach Lemuel Johnson, the ceremonial firing of the starting gun will signal the continuation of the annual event. Lemuel "Coach" Johnson, along with Jerry Riley, founded a local area...
Dedrick Dula
Jun 29, 2007
From Labor to Reward ….. Mr. Dedrick Dula passed unexpectedly early Friday morning, June 29, 2007 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center . Mr. Dula was born in Forsyth County on October 24, 1965 . He was a graduate of South High School and was a former employee of Lentz Storage and Atlas Van Lines. He was presently...
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
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
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
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
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,...
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