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.
Samuel J. Hynes
Aug 26, 2022
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2
To everything there is a Season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and time to Die. A time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted.
Ecclesiastes 3:4
A time to weep and a time to laugh, a...
Bennie Dunston, Jr.
Aug 25, 2022
Bennie Lee Dunston, Jr. was born October 29, 1948 in Louisburg, North Carolina to the late Bennie & Elnora Dunston, Sr. and adopted and raised by the late Paul "Coot" & Susie Bell Baker and his Grandmother, Jessie "Pate" Sutton. To his family he was affectionately known as "Junior" or "June". He's had six siblings that have...
Sydney Callender
Aug 24, 2022
Mr. Sydney Callender, 86, passed away August 24, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 2:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, September 2, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Redland Church of Christ, 4302 US-158, Advance, NC 27006. Interment will follow in the Redland Church of...
Lucy Virginia Golden Torrence
Aug 23, 2022
Lucy Virginia Golden Torrence, "Miss Lucy", 92, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on August 23, 2022. Lucy was born September 13, 1929 in Walnut Cove, North Carolina to the late Hardin Miller Golden and Lula Welch. She was preceded in death by 11 of her brothers and sisters.
Lucy is survived by her sister, Sara (Theodore)...
Loretta Cummings
Aug 22, 2022
Loretta "Lo" Davis Cummings, 77, of Winston-Salem, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1945 in Winchester, KY to Lillie and James Davis. After attending college in Paducah, KY, Loretta met and married Darryl Cummings, Sr. The couple settled in Rockford, Illinois, and the fruits produced in...
Quentin Wheeler
Aug 22, 2022
On Monday, August 22, 2022, Commander Quentin Gregory Wheeler, loyal and faithful warrior for family, friends, and country, passed away at the age of 62.
Quentin was born on April 25, 1960, in Winston Salem, NC, to Oliver Wheeler, Sr. and Wilma Hairston Wheeler. He was the youngest of three children. Growing up, he enjoyed playing basketball...
Bronnie Harris Daniels
Aug 22, 2022
Mrs. Bronnie Harris Daniels peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born to the late Mrs. Lucy Hawkins and Mr. Craven Turner of Anson County, NC.  She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, the late Dr. B.F. Daniels.
Mrs. Daniels was known as a graceful first lady as...
Reynard Mcmillan
Aug 20, 2022
Mr. Reynard McMillan, 66, was born on January 29, 1956 in Forsyth County, NC to Sampson and Mattie McMillan. He resided in Walkertown, NC.
Reynard graduated from East Forsyth High School, Class of 1975. After high school, he took several business courses at Forsyth Technical Community College and attended the Oral Reading Center at Salem College.
...Phillizeta Devora Ascott Black
Aug 18, 2022
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
Rest in peace dear daughter,sister, mother, wife, auntie, trailblazer, motivator, mentor! No more pain, no more suffering, you fought harder than anyone could have ever imagined....
Gwendolyn Stewart
Aug 18, 2022
Gwendolyn Johns Stewart was born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 11, 1926 to Dr. Island L. Johns, a physician, and Vandelia Perry, educator & musician. She was the youngest of three children. She loved music from an early age and would eventually attend The Julliard School in New York City.
After graduating from Winston-Salem State University with...
Tomasue Crockett
Aug 17, 2022
"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the Heaven; A time to be born and a time to die." Ecclesiates 3:1-2
Today we celebrate a life well lived by a phenomenal 90 year old lady, Mrs. Tomasue Springs Crockett. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Tom Springs and...
Pizzazz Duncan
Aug 16, 2022
Ms. Pizzazz Chatara Duncan, 33, passed away August 16, 2022.
THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Monday, August 22, 2022 at Goodwill Baptist Church, Clemmons, NC. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Monday at the Chapel....
Brenda Raimer
Aug 13, 2022
Ms. Brenda Raimer, 63, passed away August 13, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Friday, August 26, 2022 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held...
Kevin Smith
Aug 12, 2022
Kevin Smith, 51, of Winston Salem, NC passed away August 12, 2022 at Trellis Supportive Care.
Kevin was born December 7, 1970, to Lee Anderson Smith, Sr. and Elvenia Price Smith both of Winston Salem. Kevin graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1989 and Winston-Salem State University in 1996. After obtaining his B.S. degree in computer...
Nita Sligh
Aug 11, 2022
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God ; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will...
Verdie Gore Morris
Aug 10, 2022
Verdie G. Morris was known by most people as an entrepreneur, leader, trendsetter, and the trailblazer that pioneered Little People's University Daycare, the first 24-hour Daycare in the city of Winston-Salem and the surrounding area. She also owned Verdie's Grill, Eastside Grocery Store, Verdie's Consignment Shop and Alicia's Grocery Store. But not only was she an entrepreneur, she was an...
Jeffery Mcmillian, Ii
Aug 10, 2022
Mr. Jeffery Alexander McMillian, II was born on September 22, 1998 to Jeffery Alexander and Vulnavia Singletary McMillian. He transitioned from Earth to Glory on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC, making his stay on Earth 23 years.
Jeffery attended Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Ashtabula, Ohio then transferred to...
Sylvester Lowery, Jr.
Aug 8, 2022
Sylvester Lowery, Jr. was born on January 12, 1955 to Sylvester Sr. and Gladys Lowery in Winston Salem, NC. He departed this earthly life on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Sylvester attended the local public schools and graduated from Parkland Senior High School, the class of 1975. He was a retired employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. Sylvester...
Luther Britton
Aug 8, 2022
Mr. Luther Andrew Britton, aka "Ben", was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 21, 1943 to the late Beulah B. Hawkins and Ernest B. Peoples. He was called home by God on August 8, 2022.
Viewing will be held from 1pm until 5pm Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Norma Norman
Aug 8, 2022
"For I am now ready to be offered, the time of my departure is at hand." II Timothy 4:6
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble...
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