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.

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson

Sep 2, 2022

Mrs. Mary Katherine Robinson answered the Lord's call to live with Him in Paradise at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Friday, September 2, 2022, following a period of illness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robinson; a daughter, Cynthia Robinson; and a son, Roland Vanlandingham.

She...

William Carpenter

William Carpenter

Sep 1, 2022

William Roger Carpenter was born on October 26, 1941 to Forlenner Hairston Carpenter and Lillian Bethea Carpenter in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was better known as "RAT" to his family and friends.  "RAT" was called home on September 1, 2022.

He attended Carver High School, Class of 1962, and Forsyth Technical Community College.  He was self-employed most of...

Elizabeth Jones Webb

Elizabeth Jones Webb

Aug 27, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Jones Webb peacefully departed her earthly life on Saturday, August 27, 2022.  Liz was one of four children born to Raleigh Jones and Clarastine Palmer Jones. Born in New York and raised in Mount Airy, NC, she attended public schools in Mount Airy, NC, before attending North Carolina Central University, and Winston Salem State University.

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Johnnie Mae Armstrong

Johnnie Mae Armstrong

Aug 26, 2022

Ms. Johnnie Mae Armstrong, 74, departed this life on Friday, August 26, 2022 alongside family at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home located in Winston-Salem, NC.  As a believer of her faith, she reunites with her late parents, John Thomas and Dorothy Lucille Armstrong; sister, Bennie Kay Armstrong; and brother, Bernard Armstrong.

She was born on August...

Mary Traynham

Mary Traynham

Aug 26, 2022

Mary Alice Malachi Traynham, 79, known to her family and friends as "Mae", was born September 29, 1942 to the late Gladys Olivia Malachi Coleman and George Martin.  She departed this earthly life on August 26, 2022.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Traynham, Jr.; son, Richard Traynham; brother,...

Samuel J. Hynes

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Phillizeta Devora Ascott Black

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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