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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.
Jimmel Clary Williams
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. Jimmel C. Williams, 76, was born on January 3, 1945 to the late George and Essie Williams. He passed away on October 19, 2021, after a brief illness.
His early education was at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic school from First - Eight grades and he completed education within the Winston-Salem Public school system (Anderson High...
Gwendolyn Armstrong
Oct 18, 2021
Gwendolyn Armstrong was the daughter of Booker T. and Beatrice Armstrong. She was born April 18, 1939 in Shelby, North Carolina. She departed this life October 18, 2021. She was the oldest of 3 siblings, Joyce A. Rankings and Toni A. Brown, who preceded her in death.
She graduated from Winston-Salem Teachers' College (WSSU), where she received...
Arnetha Lavonnie Howard Kimbrough
Oct 18, 2021
Arnetha LaVonnie Howard Kimbrough affectionately known as " Netha, " " Neat " & " NeeNoc " departed her earthly life on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, NC. Arnetha was born July 28, 1949, to the late Johnnie and Helen Howard in Winston-Salem, NC. She began her school career at St. Benedicts...
Charles Matthew Carthern
Oct 16, 2021
Charles Matthew Carthern was born June 13, 1960 in Washington, DC to James and Rebecca Carthern. He departed this life on October 16, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Charles was preceded in death by his father, James Carthern; and his brother, Carl Carthern.
He is survived by his wife, Iris Carthern; children, daughter, Carla Carthern and...
Willie Mccormick, Jr.
Oct 14, 2021
Deacon Willie McCormick, Jr., affectionately known as "Papi" and "Papa," 83, departed this earthly life Thursday evening, October 14, 2021. He was born on November 1, 1937, to Maudie Lee Bryant and Willie McCormick, Sr. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife Mary McCormick; and four siblings, Wesley McCormick, Geraldine...
Laverne Elaine Graham Gaither
Oct 14, 2021
LaVerne Elaine Graham Gaither peacefully passed away from her earthly home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born to the late Charlie E. Graham and Gertrude Lash Graham in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on September 25, 1945. The youngest of eight children, LaVerne was surrounded and loved by a family who inspired her to...
Bredan Jeanine Robinson-Speas
Oct 13, 2021
"I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believed in me though he were dead, yet shall believe." St. John 11:25
God's Heavenly Angels came to Bredan Robinson Speas' rescue to bring her relief from her suffering on October 13, 2021 and receive her wings to Glory. She was born on February 2, 1974 to the...
Keye Lyke Porter
Oct 11, 2021
Keye Lyke Porter, 63, of 1253 N. Jackson Avenue was born on June 19, 1958 to Henry F. Porter and Sarah Ruth Porter in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life on October 11, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Porter was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools. He graduated from West Forsyth High School where...
Vickie Lane Mcneill Johnson
Oct 10, 2021
Mrs. Vickie Lane McNeill Johnson, of 2688 Bethabara Road, Apt. 2, Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia McNeill of Harnett County. She was educated in the Harnett County School system and furthered her education at Winston-Salem State University with a degree in Nursing, where she also became a...
Agnes Jamison Charley
Oct 9, 2021
Agnes Jamison Charley, 87 years old, of Orangeburg, SC departed this life on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. Born September 30, 1934 to the late Johnnie Jamison and Lucia Price. She was the eldest of 5 siblings, Johnnie Jamison Jr. who preceded her in death, Lucia Dean Zimmerman, Willie Rowe Jr., Ruth McClary...
Michael Abraham Williams
Oct 8, 2021
Michael Abraham Williams, son of the late Abraham Williams and Margaret Tillery Williams, was born on October 13, 1953, in Winston Salem NC. Michael was called home to be with the Lord on Friday October 8, 2021. In Michael's youth his family moved to Atlanta, GA where he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He attended Morris Brown...
Sharon Elaine Simmons
Oct 8, 2021
Sharon Elaine Simmons peacefully gained her wings, escorted by a chorus of Angels, October 8, 2021 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.  She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 25, 1951.  Sharon was the daughter of the late Valjeanne Elaine Simmons Smith and David Dillard. Her grandparents were Booker T. and Ida F. Simmons.  She is survived by...
Vincent Edward Mcrae, Sr.
Oct 6, 2021
Vincent "Bim" Edward McRae Sr., 69, of Rural-Hall, NC passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. He was born August 25, 1952 in Anson County to Mae Frances McRae and James Edward McRae. Upon graduating from Anderson Senior High School in 1970, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served from 1971 to 1973 in Southeast Asia; he received an...
Cassandra Faye Duncan
Oct 5, 2021
Cassandra Faye Duncan affectionately known as "Faye" of Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2021. Faye was born on September 17, 1956 to Joseph J. Duncan, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Hill Duncan both of Winston-Salem.
She graduated from East Forsyth High School and attended Winston-Salem State university. Faye worked at AT&T...
Charles Eugene Hicks
Oct 4, 2021
Charles Eugene Hicks was born January 15, 1937 in Utica, Mississippi to Eugene and Mary Hicks. Charles was one of eleven children and the oldest son. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Green Hill Church of Christ Holiness.
As a child, Charles was educated in the Hinds County Public School System....
Wanda Cockerham
Oct 3, 2021
Ms. Wanda Cockerham, 63, passed away October 3, 2021.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Charlita Gladena Gladden
Oct 2, 2021
Evangelist Charlita Gladena Gladden, 66, was affectionately know to her family, friends and church members as "Bonnie". After fighting the cares of the world: walking and running this Christian race, God gave His child rest from her labors and welcomed her to everlasting life in His loving arms on October 2, 2021 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center, after fighting...
Bettie Jean Hairston Savage
Oct 2, 2021
Mrs. Bettie Jean Hairston Savage, 81, passed away October 2, 2021.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.
Private funeral services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
Cedric Roberts
Oct 1, 2021
Mr. Cedric Larmont Roberts, 55, affectionately known as "Bud", was born February 3, 1966 to Mr. Fredrick C. Roberts, Sr. and Ms. Tometta G. Roberts. He departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021.
Mr. Roberts attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He was a 1984 graduate of North Forsyth Senior High School where he exceled in track....
Frank Dulin
Sep 29, 2021
Mr. Frank W. Dulin, affectionately known as "DayDay", was born on February 22, 1928, in Davie County, North Carolina to the late Jasper J. and Lettie G. Dulin. He was the third son of 4 children. Mr. Dulin passed away from this life quietly and peacefully on September 29, 2021 at his home. He was a well-respected gentleman who...
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