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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.

Angelon Watson

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

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

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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Anita Brannon Phillips

Anita Brannon Phillips

Mar 3, 2022

Anita "Nita" Jo Brannon Phillips passed away on March 3, 2022 at her home in Pfafftown, NC, following complications related to cancer.  Born December 14, 1962, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Joseph Brannon and Vonetta Wheeler Brannon, Nita was the middle child of three siblings, a birth order that she relished, and often cited as the reason for...

Elsie Scales

Elsie Scales

Mar 1, 2022

Elsie Scales was the sole daughter of the James and Lula Scales marital union. Elsie had two  brothers,  James, Jr. and  Edward Scales, but no sisters. Elsie was a lifetime resident of Winston-Salem, although other members of the  family migrated to and lived in other parts of the country at different times. Elsie was born on May 5, 1931...

Thomas Jefferson, Jr.

Thomas Jefferson, Jr.

Feb 28, 2022

Thomas T. Jefferson, Jr. was born August 18, 1931 to Zetta and Thomas Jefferson, Sr.  He passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Village Care of King.

Thomas graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1948.  He served in the US Army for two years.  Thomas graduated from Johnson C. Smith...

Joseph Harvey

Joseph Harvey

Feb 28, 2022

Mr. Joseph Harvey was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 18, 1932 to the late Mr. Walter and Mrs. Athelle Harvey. He departed from this earthly life on Monday, February 28, 2022.

Joseph was a 1951 graduate of Atkins High School  and after graduation, he joined the military where he served for two years in the United...

Addie Hubbard

Addie Hubbard

Feb 21, 2022

Mrs. Addie Jean Walker Hubbard, affectionately known as "Nana", passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7:20pm.

She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Rachel Walker and Albert Smith Adkins.  Addie graduated from Atkins High School.  After graduating high school, she moved to New Jersey where she met the love of her life, Charles R. Hubbard. ...

Donald Deloss Scales

Donald Deloss Scales

Feb 21, 2022

Mr. Donald DeLoss Scales, "aka D.D.", 84, of Winston-Salem NC, was born July 3, 1937.  He transitioned this life peacefully at Trellis Supportive Care on February 21, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, LC Scales and Lois Scales Hilliard; and his brothers, Mr. James J. Scales and Mr. Leon T. Scales.

Donald was a...

Allen Alexander Jackson, Jr.

Allen Alexander Jackson, Jr.

Feb 20, 2022

Mr. Allen Alexander Jackson, Jr., 87, passed away February 20, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital, Washington Township, NJ.

Reflections from Mr. Allen Jackson, Jr.:

I just want to say thank you. Thank You for allowing me to be in your lives, and having me be apart of yours. Thank You for loving me and letting me...

Elizabeth Ann Thompson Holmes

Elizabeth Ann Thompson Holmes

Feb 19, 2022

ELIZABETH ANN THOMPSON HOLMES

July 9, 1945 - February 19, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Thompson Holmes passed away Saturday morning, February 19, 2022 at her residence in the loving care of her family at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Lizzie Hairston Arledge and Bill Thompson...

Essie Bryant

Essie Bryant

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Essie M. Bryant of Winston-Salem, NC passed into eternal rest on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at her home after a lengthy period of illness. She was born on April 28, 1929 to the late Robert and Essie Wilks of Chester, SC.  She was raised in Chester, SC where she attended the Chester County Public School System and worshipped...

Daisy Roddy

Daisy Roddy

Feb 15, 2022

Mrs. Daisy C. Roddy, 74, passed away February 15, 2022.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, February 25, 2022 in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC.

Everett Leon Martin

Everett Leon Martin

Feb 13, 2022

Everett Leon Martin was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on December 15, 1958, to Everett Lee and Peggy Brown Martin.  He departed this life suddenly on February 13, 2022.  Leon attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and in 1977, he graduated from East Forsyth High School.  After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where, after basic training and...

Laruin Crockett

Laruin Crockett

Feb 10, 2022

Mr. Laruin Fredrick Crockett, "FRED", was born September 6, 1975 and passed away February 10, 2022. Laruin was the son of Judy Crockett and the late Codell Crockett, Jr.

Laruin leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons, Quentin and Quency; one daughter, Bella Smith; four sisters; three brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family...

Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins Boone

Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins Boone

Feb 9, 2022

Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins Boone was born on May 23, 1928, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Richard and Mattie Jenkins. On February 9, 2022, she departed this life peacefully in Brunswick, Ohio.

Sarah was educated in the Norfolk, VA Public School System and furthered her education at Little State College, now known as Norfolk State University. Sarah...

Taylor Miller, Jr.

Taylor Miller, Jr.

Feb 8, 2022

On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, Taylor Miller, Jr., affectionately known as "Bro" to his family and "Miller" to his friends, departed this earthly life and entered into eternity. Taylor was born in Winston-Salem, NC on June 11, 1943 to the late Taylor Cherry Miller, Sr. and Helen Hunt Miller.

Taylor was a graduate of Atkins High School...

Kenneth Warren Woodruff, Sr.

Kenneth Warren Woodruff, Sr.

Feb 7, 2022

Kenneth W. Woodruff, Sr., 72, peacefully transitioned from this life, surrounded by family and friends in the early morning of February 7, 2022. Kenneth was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War.

Kenneth was born on April 8, 1949 in Winston-Salem, NC to Milton and Mazie Woodruff. He attended Paisley High School, where he enjoyed...

Thelma Petree

Thelma Petree

Feb 7, 2022

Thelma Louise Ijames Petree left her earthly tabernacle Monday, February 7, 2022 from the Village Care Nursing Facility in King, NC.  She was born May 29, 1953 to the late Clara Louise Ijames where upon her death, her three children, Thelma, Patricia, and Carolyn were reared and raised up as siblings along with the other children of their grandparents,...

Montie Neblett

Montie Neblett

Feb 7, 2022

Montie Christian McRae Neblett was born on October 16, 1928 to the late James Jay Little and Tennie Mae McRae in Wadesboro, North Carolina. With the help of "Big Momma", she was raised by her mother and her stepfather, Rueben Alexander Watson. She departed this life on February 7, 2022, at the home of her daughter Emma Rickard in...

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