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.
Shaunte Jermain Rhyne, Jr.
Apr 25, 2022
Mr. Shaunte Jermain Rhyne, Jr., aka "Boodie" and "Johnny" was born April 21, 2000 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dequanda Samuels and Shaunte Rhyne, Sr. Shaunte departed this life and went with the Lord, Monday, April 25, 2022.
He was a loving father, son, grandson, nephew and brother. He was the blackest thing walking with a bright smile...
Marion Allen Jones
Apr 24, 2022
Sunday, April 24th, 2022, a beautiful sundown evening, Marion Allen Jones quietly transitioned from his home to his heavenly home. Marion was born to the late Willie Mae Jones Witherspoon and Allen Odell Jordan, February 21, 1948.
Marion attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School. He was a former employee...
Lillie Pitts
Apr 24, 2022
Mrs. Lillie Mae King Pitts was born April 7, 1928 to Elizabeth King and David Johnson in Beaufort, South Carolina. Early on the morning of Sunday, April 24, 2022, at age 94, she was called from her earthly home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to her heavenly home.
Lillie Mae Pitts was united in matrimony to Benjamin James...
Viola Hairston
Apr 23, 2022
Mrs. Viola Robbins Hairston, 87, was born December 7, 1934. She passed away quietly at her home on Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2022. She was the oldest daughter of the late Eugene Crump and Mary Robbins Brown.
She attended Atkins High School and worked at Industries for the Blind as a Quality Control Inspector from which she...
Lois Wilkins
Apr 23, 2022
The Pillar of the family, Lois Jean Wiley Wilkins, 80, transitioned into the presence of God on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was born on August 26, 1941, in Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Howard F. Wilkins; daughter, Anita Howard; mother, Lugenia Little; father, James Brock Porter; brothers, John L. and Moe Wiley,...
Evelyn Dianne Dunlap
Apr 21, 2022
Ms. Evelyn Dianne Dunlap affectionately known as "EL" of 3446 Milton Drive Winston Salem, NC was born to Richard Roberts and Rosa Dunlap on December 16, 1946 and entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
She was educated within Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. She retired from A Cleaner World after several years of...
Thomas Durham
Apr 17, 2022
To God Be The Glory!
Early on Resurrection Sunday morning, around 6:00am, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called our dearly beloved Thomas Henry Durham to "come on up a little higher my child and get your reward!" Thomas was born in Forsyth County, NC on June 29, 1964. He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system. He...
Earl Posey
Apr 15, 2022
Mr. Earl Posey, 78, passed away April 15, 2022.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.
Melissa Mcmahan
Apr 11, 2022
Mrs. Melissa West McMahan, 50, passed away April 11, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1971 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Charles and Mary West. She was one of their four children born to this union. In 1978, Melissa moved to Mannford, Oklahoma where she was raised.  Melissa relocated to Mocksville, NC in 2004. Melissa was a beloved...
Marquis Mcmahan, Sr.
Apr 11, 2022
Mr. Marquis L. McMahan, Sr., 46, passed away April 11, 2022. He was born October 17, 1975 in Winston-Salem, NC to Michael "Mike" Levon McClinton and the late Carlene Diane McMahan.
He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Reynolds High School in June 1994. Marquis, with his charming smile, was affectionately known by his family...
Clyde Thomas Cutler, Jr.
Apr 11, 2022
On Monday, April 11, 2022 Mr. Clyde Thomas Cutler, Jr. relinquished his labor and entered enteral reward at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Clyde Jr. was the first child born to Clyde T. Cutler, Sr. and late Catherine S. Cutler on September 12, 1950 in Yanceyville, NC. He later moved to Winston- Salem with his parents spending most of...
Valeria Cloud Johnson
Apr 9, 2022
Valeria Cloud Johnson was born June 23, 1965 to Pauline and Emmitt Cloud. She gained her wings at 6:50pm on April 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Emmitt Scott Cloud; mother, Pauline Oliver Cloud; and her brothers, Dr. Lee Vernell Cloud and Emmitt Charles Cloud.
Valeria Cloud Johnson was affectionately known as "Lerie"...
Robert Blackmon
Apr 8, 2022
Robert Blackmon, son of Leroy Blackmon and Emma Miller Blackmon, was born in Charlotte, NC February 12, 1932. He departed this life Friday, April 8, 2022. He graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1950 and he was an alumnae of Winston-Salem Teachers College. He was married to Austina Norris Blackmon for 11 years and they remained friends until...
Yvonne Quevette Bradley-Glenn
Apr 8, 2022
Ms. Yvonne Quevette Bradley-Glenn was born December 26, 1952 in Winston-Salem, NC to Queen Smith Bradley and Troy Bradley.
Following an extended period of illness, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2022 at Trinity Glen Nursing Facility.
Quevette, as she was affectionately known, was raised in...
Rudolph Pearson
Apr 7, 2022
Mr. Rudolph Pearson, 84, affectionately known as "Johnny K" and "Rudy Tutti" of 300 W 144 th Street, New York, NY was born July 13, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC to Inez Pearson and Oloff Grier.
He attended the local public schools. He was retired from Partner Cleaning Corporation in the CBS Building.
Rudolph was preceded...
Bria Tiera Robinson
Apr 3, 2022
Ms. Bria Tiera Robinson, 20, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation...
Barbara Bumbrey
Apr 2, 2022
Mrs. Barbara McKnight Bumbrey was born to the late Andrew W. McKnight and Leona B. McKnight on April 9, 1934 and departed this life on April 2, 2022 at her home.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Winston-Salem. She was retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System where she taught for thirty-three years.
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Eddis Reinhardt
Apr 1, 2022
Eddis Petrola Reinhardt was born to the late James Carsica Reinhardt and Minnie Odessa Bost Reinhardt. She was the third of six children. She was educated in Lincoln County in the Georgetown Community of Lincoln County, NC. She graduated from Winston-Salem Teachers College (now Winston-Salem State University) graduating in the class of 1962. With pride she would inform you...
Mary Woods
Mar 31, 2022
Ms. Mary Frances Woods was born January 28, 1935, in Macon, GA to the late Lena Woods Hauser. She later migrated to Winston-Salem, NC. Â Ms. Woods departed this life unexpectedly on March 31, 2022, alone quietly in her home.
Mary graduated from Atkins High School. For many years she worked as a seamstress at Silver Front Drycleaners...
Jeramie Alexander Marlin
Mar 30, 2022
Jeramie Alexander Marlin was born June 12, 1980 in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Memphis, TN where it was an honor for his Dad, principal, to present him with his high school diploma. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Administration Management (GPA 3.7) and a Master of Public Administration...
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