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.
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...
Jane Sandra Dubose Penn
Mar 30, 2022
I have fought long and hard for my Lord, and through it all I have kept true to him. And now the time has come for me to stop fighting and rest. In heaven a crown is waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that great day of his return. And not just...
Mary Emma Littlejohn
Mar 29, 2022
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Mary Emma Littlejohn ended her earthy journey as she was called to her heavenly home. Mary was born on August 30, 1931 in Chester, South Carolina to the late Torrence and Ella Mae Gore. Mary moved to New York City at an early age and was educated throughout the New York City Public School...
Quawan Michael Ray Shavers
Mar 28, 2022
Quawan Michael Ray Shavers, known to some as "Deuce", was born as "Twin B" on June 3, 2021, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, to Catherine Shavers and Quinton Jordan. Deuce and his big sister, Casmine, entered the world 18 weeks early to begin their journey as NICU Warriors. Known for being one of the strongest...
Brenda Lorraine Smith Murphy
Mar 28, 2022
Brenda Lorraine Smith Murphy, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extensive illness.
Brenda was the fifth child born to John Franklin and Nausie Walker Smith of Fayetteville, NC on August 17, 1944, and was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Murphy; parents; and siblings,...
Drucella Yvonne Wallace Jones
Mar 18, 2022
Mrs. Drucella Jones "Druscilla or Mrs. Dru" reunited with the love of her life, Joseph Jones, on March 18, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1959 in Marion, North Carolina to Fred Wallace and Josephine Wallace. She was raised in Morganton, NC.
Drucella Jones graduated from Freedom High School in 1977. She was an employee of...
John Thomas Hege, Jr.
Mar 18, 2022
Mr. John Thomas Hege, Jr., affectionately known as "Jingle-Lottie", of 955 Mount Zion Place was born on October 21, 1950 to Lucille and John Thomas Hege, Sr. He departed this life on March 18, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Equilla Miller and Carolyn Hege. He lived in Winston-Salem all his...
Kevin Devante Parker
Mar 17, 2022
Mr. Kevin Devante Parker, also known as "Buddha" to close family and friends, 27, was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Belinda Parker and Vincent Brown on October 1, 1994. He departed this life on March 17, 2022.
Kevin was a graduate of Carver High School and worked for Novant Health in dietary.
Kevin was preceded...
Suffragan Bishop William Edward Koger
Mar 14, 2022
Suffragan Bishop William Edward Koger, the third of six children, was born on October 5, 1937 to the union of John Theodore Koger and Eva Mae Mitchell. As a child, Suffragan Bishop Koger accepted the Lord as his Savior and was baptized in water, later receiving the full baptism of the Holy Ghost. He was educated in the WS/FC...
Quantaya Kobe Young
Mar 12, 2022
Quantaya Kobe Young a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina was born to LaTonya Young and Kevin Farrell on October 16, 1998.
"Kobe" as he was affectionately called was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System. During his academic career he was a participant in various programs and a recipient of several awards/honors. Namely, Kobe was a...
Valery Jean King
Mar 11, 2022
Valery Jean King was born on August 17, 1951 in Winston-Salem, NC to Almeana Elizabeth King (Little) and Bravelle Cates. She departed this earth to reside in Heaven on March 11, 2022.
Valery was a graduate of Anderson High School and a graduate of Winston-Salem State University, where she graduated with a degree in Sociology in 1975....
Christian Emmanuel Glaspie
Mar 10, 2022
Christian Emmanuel Glaspie, age 19, of Winston-Salem, spirit was freed to fly on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center where he was also born on September 06, 2002.
Christian was a student at Carter High School and TRU Taekwondo Martial Arts School. He was a very active and loving young man....
Selena Samuels
Mar 9, 2022
Mrs. Selena Artanzia Nails-Samuels was born August 8, 1967 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Roosevelt Frederick Nails, Jr. and Latha Sonia Crawford-Nails and loving mother-in-law, the late Betty Wilkins.
She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Parkland High School. Selena was employed at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for 20 plus years...
Nannie Howard
Mar 8, 2022
Nannie Luvenia Eubanks Wells Clay Howard was born to the late Thaddeaus Eubanks and Bodie Thomas in Louisville, KY on February 18, 1927. She was the youngest of four children (all preceded her in death). She attended school in Louisville, KY and graduated from Central High School. At the age of eight she confessed her faith in Christ and...
Belinda Hardy
Mar 6, 2022
"Come to me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
On Sunday, March 6 th , 2022 Belinda J. Hardy transitioned from her earthly body and gained her heavenly wings. She was born in Winston Salem, NC on May 14 th , 1954 to the late Edd & Sylvine Hardy....
Toriyana Deshai Gaskins
Mar 6, 2022
Toriyana Deshai Gaskins "Tori", 20, was born December 29, 2001 in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Shelton Penn and James Dubose.
Left to cherish precious memories are her mother, Mrs. LaShonda (Patrick) Lewis; her father, Toran Gaskins; her sisters, Adriena Norwood-King, Erica D....
Micheal Parker, Sr.
Mar 6, 2022
Micheal Anthony Parker, Sr. was born February 2, 1972 to Caroline Parker and Kervin Frazier in Greensboro, NC. He was the first grandchild on his mother's side and beloved nephew to Lois and Jim Bob White. He departed this earthly life on March 6, 2022.
Micheal moved to Winston-Salem, NC with his mother at the age of...
Angelon Watson
Mar 5, 2022
Angelon Sediria McCaskill Watson was born on July 5, 1951, to Dinah Mae McCaskill McNeill and Calvin Eugene Lowery in Winston Salem, NC.
Angelon, affectionately known as "Angela", was raised in the Happy Hill Gardens community of Winston-Salem. She graduated from Anderson Junior/Senior High School. She graduated from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor's degree in...
James Edward Harrison
Mar 5, 2022
Deacon James Edward Harrison was born January 12, 1929 to Albert Harrison and Sirlila Mclver in Hartville, South Carolina. He transitioned Saturday March 5, 2022 at 92 years young. He attended the Hartsville County School and served in the US Army at Fort Jackson SC. He received a Korean Service Metal with 3 Bronze Service Stars and a United...
Sasha Haye-Martin
Mar 4, 2022
Mrs. Sasha Marie Haye-Martin, 46, was born on December 10, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York to Leslie & Eula Haye. She departed this earthly life on March 4, 2022 at her residence in Kernersville, NC. She was a former resident of Freeport, NY and resided in Brooklyn, NY, Roosevelt, NY, Jamaica, and Baltimore, MD throughout her life.
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