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.
Melanie Bush
Dec 7, 2022
Mrs. Melanie Bush, 68, passed away December 7, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Friday, December 16, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family visitation will be...
Brooke Darby
Dec 6, 2022
Brooke Michele Darby was born to the late Cynthia Grace Watson and the late Capers Perry in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 24, 1977. She was a devoted mother, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and friend.
Brooke remained in North Carolina her entire life and was a 1995 Mount Tabor High School graduate. A nd She...
Rosalla Witherspoon
Dec 6, 2022
Rosalla Valeria Witherspoon departed this life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 12, 1959, the only child to parents Robert Wiley Watts and Gwendolyn Delores Watts. She was a devoted mother, niece, aunt, cousin, friend, and colleague.
She grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from East Forsyth High School...
Henry Simmons, Jr.
Dec 5, 2022
The Life & Legacy of Henry Lee Simmons, Jr.
"None of us lives for himself (for his own benefit, but for the Lord), and none of us dies for himself (but for the Lord). If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. So then, whether we...
Hazel Harvey
Dec 5, 2022
Dr. Hazel J. Harvey, 92, was born in Sanford, NC on December 27, 1929 to the late William and Ella Jackson. She gained her heavenly wings on Monday, December 5, 2022.
Hazel graduated from Lee County Training School in Sanford, NC. Upon graduating high school, she attended North Carolina Central University majoring in English. She moved to...
Sharon Chapman
Nov 27, 2022
Mrs. Sharon Maxfield Chapman, 72, was born June 24, 1950 and departed this earthly life on November 27, 2022.
Her family will remember her with all the love that she provided them with.
Private services for her family will be held at a later time.
Eunice Braddy
Nov 21, 2022
Eunice Marie Braddy was born on July 29, 1957 to Charlie and Mae Alice Braddy in Dillon County, SC. She departed this life on November 21, 2022.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Hazel Braddy and Miranda Fleming.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories her daughter,...
Joseph Samuels, Sr.
Nov 18, 2022
Mr. Joseph Antonio Samuels, Sr. was a resident of Charlotte, NC. He gained his heavenly wings on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1964 in Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC to Olene Dodd Samuels and James Samuels, who preceded him in death.
Joseph was a graduate of Parkland High School. He earned his Associate...
Medgar Sheff
Nov 15, 2022
Mr. Medgar Tyrone Sheff was born December 5, 1955 to Clinton Theodore Sheff and Mamie Carolyn Eller Sheff. He departed this earthly life on November 15, 2022.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marshall & Jettie Eller and Charlie Eldridge & Leathia E. Sheff; and his niece, Sherry.
...
Tyshun Frazier
Nov 15, 2022
Tyshun Tavares Frazier was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 7, 1979 to Henry "Richard" Sherill of Cleveland, NC and Elizabeth "Libby" Frazier of Winston-Salem, NC. He suddenly entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.
Tyshun attended school in Forsyth County and graduated from Glenn High School Class of...
Andrea White-Hunter
Nov 14, 2022
Ms. Andrea White-Hunter, 38, passed away November 14, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, November 21, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Love Acceptance & Forgiveness Ministries, 2071 Bowen Blvd. W-S, NC. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens....
Nathaniel Nash
Nov 10, 2022
Mr. Nathaniel Nash, 73, passed away November 10, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, November 14, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation...
Sarah Austin
Nov 9, 2022
Sarah Odessa Austin, 98, was born in Greenville, South Carolina on September 18, 1925, the sixth of nine children born to Broadus and Blanch Evans. On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, God called our Loving Mother and Grandmother home to rest in his Loving arms after a brief illness.
She attended Greenville, South Carolina Public Schools. Her family...
Stephon Hicks
Nov 8, 2022
Mr. Stephon Eugene Hicks, 61, was born June 17,1961in Pulaski, Virginia to Mildred Webb Williams Hicks. He passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his residence. He resided in Winston-Salem, NC and attended Hanes High School. Stephon Hicks worked as a landscaper providing service for many years.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...
Carson Harold Underwood
Nov 7, 2022
Carson Harold Underwood was born July 24, 1950 in Wake County, NC. He departed this life on November 07, 2022. Carson lived to the age of 72.
Carson graduated from Fuquay-Varina Consolidated School in 1968 and Winston-Salem State University in 1972.
Carson's work career included employment at Wachovia Bank as well as car sales within...
Loretta Robinson Cooper
Nov 7, 2022
Loretta Robinson Cooper was born on October 1, 1942, to James and Louester Robinson in Cheraw, South Carolina. She departed this life on Monday, November 7, 2022.
Loretta grew up in Cheraw, where after losing both of their parents at an early age, she and her three sisters were raised by their paternal grandmother, Miranda Robinson. Their...
Sharon Wright
Nov 7, 2022
Mrs. Sharon D. Wright was born October 27, 1956 to William Doby, Sr. and Savannah P. Doby. She transitioned from this earthly realm on November 7, 2022.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dexter Wright, Jr.
She leaves her loving husband, Dexter A. Wright; daughter, Shanita Green; daughter-in-law,...
Christine Jackson
Nov 6, 2022
Mrs. Christine E. Jackson, a child of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, earned her heavenly wings on November 6, 2022. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, May 9, 1925. Mrs. Jackson attended the local schools where she was a member of the Kimberly Park Glee Club and other school organizations. She was blessed with a beautiful...
Alphonso Jeter
Nov 5, 2022
Mr. Alphonso Jeter, 78, passed away November 5, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown,...
Zeb Gilmer Sheff, Sr.
Nov 5, 2022
Zeb Gilmer Sheff, Sr. was born August 8, 1945, to Zeb and Sophie Avery Sheff. He departed this life peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2022.
He attended the local public school, later joining the Marine Corps and earning the following awards: Navy Unit Citation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and National Defense Service Medal with...
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