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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.

Cheryl Ann Young

Cheryl Ann Young

Sep 6, 2021

Cheryl Ann Young ended her earthly journey on September 6, 2021 at 12:50am at Forsyth Medical Center to join her Heavenly Father.

Cheryl was born on June 21, 1949 to the late James T. Young and Louise E. Young; she was the third of five children. Her brothers, James L. Young and Wayne T. Young preceded her...

Mary Elizabeth Kinard Douthit

Mary Elizabeth Kinard Douthit

Sep 4, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Kinard Douthit

April 16, 1935 - September 4, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Mary Elizabeth Kinard Douthit, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was a graduate of Atkins High School, and attended Winston-Salem Teachers College, and was a member of...

Willie James Medlock

Willie James Medlock

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. Willie James Medlock, 94, passed away September 4, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, September 10, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

Lenora Regina Thomas

Lenora Regina Thomas

Sep 4, 2021

Lenora Regina Thomas was born August 27, 1961 in Winston-Salem, NC to Lloyd  Thomas and Josephine Hairston. She peacefully departed this life September 4, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

She attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Parkland High School in 1979.

Lenora worked for Johnson Controls for 28 years and...

Jasper Austin, Jr.

Jasper Austin, Jr.

Sep 3, 2021

Jasper Austin, Jr. was born in Lee County, South Carolina on December 16, 1952 to the late Jasper and Dessie Austin. He entered eternal rest on Friday, September 3, 2021.

"Pony", as he was affectionately known, attended the Lee County Schools.  He joined St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 12 under the leadership of...

Lenora Cunningham

Lenora Cunningham

Sep 2, 2021

Mother Lenora Duckett Cunningham, 102, of 665 Amanda Place transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Mother Cunningham was born in Whitmire, SC on June 5, 1919 to the late Cal Duckett and the late Lula Duckett.

Mother Cunningham was a devoted matriarch and homemaker throughout her life and was well loved and respected...

William Chavis Renard Miller, Jr.

William Chavis Renard Miller, Jr.

Sep 1, 2021

On September 1, 2021, William "Buddy" Chavis Renard Miller, Jr. departed this life without a chance to say goodbye. William was born on November 2, 2005 to Shannon Clark and William "Slim" Miller, Sr.

William attended Mount Tabor High School in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. William was known for his big bright smile that would light up...

Jeffrey Lynn Johnson

Jeffrey Lynn Johnson

Aug 30, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, 72, of High Point, NC passed away August 30, 2021.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in West Virginia. Interment will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, WV.

Dr. Charlie Lee Kennedy

Dr. Charlie Lee Kennedy

Aug 29, 2021

Charlie Lee Kennedy knew he wanted to make a difference. Charlie was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 24, 1933. He was one of seven children born to Mary Mack Kennedy, a homemaker, and Louis Kennedy, a factory worker. He was predeceased by both his parents and his two sisters and four brothers.  While his parents had limited...

Mildred Boston Dwyer

Mildred Boston Dwyer

Aug 28, 2021

What A Wonderful Life

Mildred Annette Boston Dwyer, 72, of 665 Oakdale Lane, Canton, Georgia was called to Heaven's gates on Saturday August 28, 2021 while at home with her loved ones. She was born into this world February 26, 1949 in Forsyth County to her parents Lucille H. Boston & Leonard Earl Washington.

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Forrest Green

Forrest Green

Aug 28, 2021

Forrest Orlanda Jeter-Green was born in Newark, NJ on February 5, 1958 to the late Gwendolyn Jeter and John Bannister. He was called home on August 28, 2021.

Forrest was reared in Newark, NJ where he attended Newark Public Schools. Forrest graduated from Weequahic High School in Newark, NJ and attended Essex County College in Newark, NJ. ...

Tasha Renee Shavers

Tasha Renee Shavers

Aug 28, 2021

Tasha Renee Shavers was a caring mother, companion, daughter, sister, and friend. God called his angel home on August 28, 2021 at age 46. She was born in Winston Salem, NC to O'Neal and Gaynelle Shavers on September  21, 1974.

After graduating from North Forsyth High School, Tasha dedicated her life to helping others.  Her cheerful attitude...

William Alexander Reid

William Alexander Reid

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. William Alexander Reid aka "Reid" transitioned into eternity on Friday morning, August 27, 2021 at Lexington Medical Hospital in Lexington, NC. William  was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 12, 1940 to the late Hilda Mae Reid and Alexander. He attended Atkins High School in Winston-Salem. Later in his early 20's he moved to Baltimore, MD where he...

Charlie Mae Freeland Brown

Charlie Mae Freeland Brown

Aug 26, 2021

Charlie Mae Brown, 84, departed this life to her heavenly home, on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  She is deeply loved, greatly admired, and caring.

Charlie Mae (Freeland) Brown was born to the late Susie Hunter Gilbeaux and William Freeland in Asheville, NC on October 9, , 1936. She was...

Charles Mckay, Jr.

Charles Mckay, Jr.

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. Charles McKay, Jr., 38, of 3708 Hemlock Drive passed away August 15, 2021.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Interment will be held Monday, August 30, 2021 in Salisbury National Cemetery.

Dorothy Mae Young Dixon

Dorothy Mae Young Dixon

Aug 13, 2021

Dorothy Mae Young Dixon was born on May 9, 1935 in Columbia, South Carolina to Mary and Nick Young.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church for 50 plus years.  Ms. Dixon served as Sunday School Secretary, Class Number 4 until her health failed.

Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by both parents; her husband,...

Tecora Haney

Tecora Haney

Aug 13, 2021

On August 13, 2021, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, NC, Mrs. Tecora Haney, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC went on to meet her Heavenly Father.  Mrs. Haney was born June 8, 1927, in Iago, West Virginia.  She is survived by five loving children, Norma Jean Manns (Lonnie) of Jonesville, NC, Woodrow Haney, Jr. of Winston Salem, NC, Shirley Brown...

Mae Alice Roberts Archia

Mae Alice Roberts Archia

Aug 12, 2021

Mrs. Mae Alice Roberts Archia was born on Wednesday, April 18, 1934 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mr. Benjamin H. Roberts and Mrs. Bessie Bess Roberts.  She departed her life on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Alfred Harmon Archia, Sr.; a daughter, Ms. Carolyn Evon Archia; and a son Richard S. Archia....

Casper Bess

Casper Bess

Aug 12, 2021

Mr. Casper Bess, 95, passed away August 12, 2021 at Winston-Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He worked for and retired from Dewey's Bakery with over 55 years of service.

He is survived by his brother, James Edward Bess; special nephew, John Cunningham; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Private services will...

Martha Evans

Martha Evans

Aug 10, 2021

Martha Casey Evans was born July 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Irene Powell Sanders and Verlin Casey in Murphy, NC.  She departed this earthly life on August 10, 2021.

Christian education began at United Progressive Baptist Church and she was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.  Martha was formerly employed with Piedmont Life Tobacco...

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