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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.

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...

Darryl Tyrone Gregory

Darryl Tyrone Gregory

Feb 15, 1977

Darryl Tyrone Gregory, Jr. known to many as "Pooh," passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008. He was born February 15, 1977 in Winston-Salem, NC to Paula and Darryl Gregory. He was preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Christine Kelly. He leaves to cherish his many loving memories to his parents, Paula and Darryl Gregory; "Wifey," Shantina Houston; three children,...

Bobby Joe Thompson

Bobby Joe Thompson

Feb 4, 1936

Mr. Bobby Joe Thompson, Sr. also known as "BobCat" departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He was born February 4, 1936. Mr. Thompson was a retiree of R.J. Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert A. and Armenta Thompson; a brother, Willie George Thompson; and a daughter, Bobbie Jo Ann Thompson. He is survived...

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