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.
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...
Justin Reynard Mccravey
Aug 5, 2022
Mr. Justin Reynard McCravey, 32, was born February 25, 1990 and passed away August 5, 2022.
There will be no public viewing at the funeral home on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Armstrong officiating. Interment will follow...
Annie Jackson
Aug 5, 2022
Annie Mae Jackson was born in Darlington, SC on May 16, 1920 to Henry McCall and Emma Johnson McCall. She moved to Winston-Salem with her grandmother when she was a little girl. She was the third oldest and had 4 siblings.
Our beloved mother, grandmother, auntie, and friend made her transition into everlasting life after 102 years...
Terrance Edgar Wall
Aug 3, 2022
Terrance Edgar Wall was born March 12, 1967 in Rockingham, North Carolina to Clenzo and Lorraine Wall Barringer. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
He was a graduate of North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, NC Class of 1985 and attended Forsyth Technical Community College.
He was employed by Ashley Furniture, where...
Raheem Dunlap
Aug 3, 2022
Raheem Dijon "Roc" Dunlap, 30, of Ivy Ave. W-S, NC departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. He was born on Thursday, October 31, 1991 to Mary Vinson and Caswell Lindsay in Winston-Salem, NC.
Raheem, affectionately known as "ROC", received his education from the local public schools. Raheem was a loving and kindhearted father,...
Lue Ann Tucker Miller
Aug 2, 2022
Mrs. Lue Ann Tucker Miller, 68, passed away August 2, 2022 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Praise Assembly Church Ministries with Dr. Johnny York officiating.
The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:30am on Wednesday at the Church.
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Lee Smith, Sr.
Aug 2, 2022
Lee Anderson Smith, Sr. transitioned into the next life on August 2, 2022 at the family home in Winston Salem, NC. Born in Stokesdale, NC on June 18, 1934, he was the eldest child of Theodore Smith and Orrie Frazier-Smith, both deceased.
Mr. Smith was educated in the Guilford County Public School System. He held various jobs...
Betty Cook
Aug 1, 2022
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to...
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