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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.

John Wilfet Jones

John Wilfet Jones

Jan 12, 2007

Mr. John Wilfet Jones, Sr., known as "ROGER", passed away on Friday, January 12, 2007 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Mr. Jones was employed with the City of Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by his son, John Wilfet Jones, Jr.; his daughter, Rosalyn Jones; and one sister, Mrs. Hattie Mae...

Clyde Welton Barco

Clyde Welton Barco

Jan 10, 2007

Officer Clyde Welton Barco, 58, of 3420 Thornaby Drive passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1948 in Elizabeth City, NC the son of Lucy Williams and Curtis Barco and relocated to Winston-Salem, NC in February, 2005. He was a 28 year veteran of Baltimore Police Department. During his career,...

Elaine Paige Davis

Elaine Paige Davis

Jan 8, 2007

On January 8, 2007, Elaine Paige Davis, 69, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center. Elaine was born on October 12, 1937 to Mr. & Mrs. Parker Davis. She graduated from Atkins High School in 1956 and attended Teachers College in Winston-Salem, NC. She worked at Simplex Binder Company in New York, NY in the earlier years of her life. Elaine...

Delmos Norman Cloud

Delmos Norman Cloud

Jan 8, 2007

Mr. Delmos Norman Cloud, 89, departed this earthly life on Monday, January 8, 2007 at Springwood Care Center of Forsyth. He was born on March 14, 1916 in Chester, South Carolina, the 3rd of 14 children born to Janie and Rosborough Cloud. He moved to Winston-Salem at an early age and matriculated through Winston-Salem's public school system. He attended Atkins...

Josie Jean Miller

Josie Jean Miller

Jan 8, 2007

Mrs. Josie Jean Miller, 74, of 2037 NE 18th Street, departed this life peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Miller was born to James Willie Howell and Estelle Olivia Benjamin Best Howell on October 28, 1932 in Winston-Salem, NC. Although Mrs. Miller was a retiree of Central Service & Supply at the Wake Forest University/Baptist...

Christopher Valiant Holland

Christopher Valiant Holland

Jan 6, 2007

Mr. Christopher Valiant Holland, the beloved son of Mrs. Ozelle S. Holland and Mr. Bobby B. Holland Sr. Christopher made his transition into eternal life at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice & Palliative Care Center Saturday, January 6, 2007. He was born September 25, 1958 in Boston, Mass. Over the past 20 years, Christopher had a progressive career in the world...

Jake J. Johnson

Jake J. Johnson

Jan 6, 2007

Mr. Jake J. Johnson Jr., 68, affectionately known as "Baby Jake" of 1631 Longview Drive passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended period of illness. He was born in Forsyth County on Sept. 8, 1938, the son of Bishop Jake J. Johnson Sr. and Pauline S. Johnson. He was a graduate of Atkins High...

Sebie M. Johnson

Sebie M. Johnson

Jan 6, 2007

Ms. Sebie M. Johnson, 77, departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1929 to Thomas and Rilla Garvens Mack. She was a retired employee of the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center Department of Clinics and a member of Saint James AME Church. She was preceded...

Otis Lane Sanders

Otis Lane Sanders

Jan 5, 2007

Mr. Otis Lane Sanders, 67, of 613 N. Jackson Ave. passed away Friday, January 5, 2007 after an extended illness. He was affectionately known as "Joe" to his siblings and "Lane" to his friends. He was born October 7, 1939 in Forsyth County to Otis Ed and Margie Chick Sanders. He retired from Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools after 25 years...

Frances Louise Eccles

Frances Louise Eccles

Jan 4, 2007

Ms. Frances Louise Eccles, 89, of Reynolda Park passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1917 in Clemmons, NC to Alexander and Eliza Wharton Eccles. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and four sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory; five brothers, George E. Eccles (Viola) of Norfolk,...

Joseph Barr

Joseph Barr

Jan 4, 2007

Mr. Joseph Barr, Sr., 66, of 4223 Oakridge Drive passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007. He was born on March 23, 1940, in Florence, S.C., the son of Jeffrey Barr and Sallie Barr. Joseph moved to Winston-Salem in 1959. He retired from the Kroger Co. after 38 years of dedicated service. He was owner and operator of Joe...

Ms. Caroline Mccloud

Ms. Caroline Mccloud

Jan 2, 2007

Ms. Caroline McCloud, 35, of 711 East 13th Street, departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 23, 1971. She attended West Forsyth High School and was a well respected graduate. Ms. McCloud leaves many to love her still. She leaves to carry on her smile two sons, Raushein McCloud and Raysean...

Charles William Gadson

Charles William Gadson

Jan 1, 2007

Mr. Charles William Gadson departed this earthly life Monday, January 1, 2007. Born December 26, 1924, he was the eldest son of Charlie and Albertha Gadson of Maysville, NC. Charles attended public school in Jones County, NC. After graduating from A&T with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, he taught math and electronics at Delwatts Radio School in Winston-Salem, NC....

Frank Allison Stafford, Jr.,

Frank Allison Stafford, Jr.,

Dec 30, 2006

Mr. Frank Allison Stafford, Jr., 83, passed away on Saturday evening, December 30, 2006, at his home in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born Sept. 10, 1923 in Winston-Salem, NC to Joe Stafford and Mary Miller Allison. He was educated in Winston-Salem and spent his life as a dedicated teacher. He began his career in Sanford, NC at the former W....

Willie Junior Cannon

Willie Junior Cannon

Dec 29, 2006

Mr. Willie Junior Cannon, affectionately known as "Cannon," 63, of 4202 Morningside Drive, passed away Friday, December 29, 2006 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born January 13, 1943 in Winston-Salem, NC to McClester Gertrude Cannon and Cole B. Cannon Sr. He grew up in the Dreamland Park Community and was educated in the Winston-Salem school...

Master Sergeant Henry Lee Jones

Master Sergeant Henry Lee Jones

Dec 29, 2006

Master Sergeant Henry Lee Jones, 67, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2006 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Russell Funeral Home with Pastor Nick Speas officiating. Interment will follow in the Salisbury National Cemetery. The family visitation will be held on Wednesday, January...

Hazel Doster

Hazel Doster

Dec 24, 2006

Mr. Hazel Doster, Jr. "Sarg," 73, of 1901 North Dunleith Ave. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2006 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born August 13, 1933 in Monroe, NC to Haywood and Melzina Doster. Hazel Doster retired from the U.S. Army for 21 years. He was a self-employed carpet...

Eldridge Lee Hairston

Eldridge Lee Hairston

Dec 22, 2006

Mr. Eldridge Lee Hairston , 83, of Rural Hall, NC passed away Friday December 22, 2006 at Northeast Trauma Medical Center in Concord, NC. Eldridge was born in Forsyth County on July 4, 1923, the son of William David and Bessie Williams Hairston. He was a charter member of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. He served as a Senior Usher,...

Lillian Byrd Blair

Lillian Byrd Blair

Dec 15, 2006

Lillian Byrd Blair passed away peacefully at the jubilee age of 82 on Friday December 15, 2006, at Somerset Court, University Place Winston-Salem NC. She was born March 6, 1924 in Winston-Salem NC to John Henry Byrd and Fannie Clardy Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Charles Nelson Budd, husband John Blair, and...

Sean Quincey Stoddard

Sean Quincey Stoddard

Dec 6, 1987

Mathew 19:14 reads, Jesus said suffer little children and forbid them not, to come unto me: for such is the kingdom of heaven. It was Sunday, January 28, 2007 early in the evening when the Angel of Life was dispatched to the Forsyth Medical Center with heavens roll book and softly whispered Mr. Sean Quincey Stoddard. He was then summoned...

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