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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.

Debra Jarrett

Debra Jarrett

Feb 20, 2021

"Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he had become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2

Debra McCarthy Jarrett was born March 15, 1955 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Haywood and Dorothy McCarthy. She graduated from North Forsyth High School, then...

Bryan Ross

Bryan Ross

Feb 20, 2021

Mr. Bryan Keith Ross, 58, passed away February 20, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday,  February 26, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home. Private services Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Johnny Mack Williams

Johnny Mack Williams

Feb 18, 2021

Johnny "Mack" Williams was born on October 19, 1939 to the late Mr. John Patterson Williams and Mrs. Emma Wright Williams in Seneca, SC.

Early Thursday morning, February 18, 2021, "Mack" peacefully went home to meet his Lord and Savior.

Mack graduated from Atkins High School and Guildford Technical Institute. Mack was a U. S....

Cecil Parson

Cecil Parson

Feb 18, 2021

Cecil Marie Parson peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021. "Marie", as many knew her, was born October 25, 1939 to Colon Lewis and the late Lenora Harris.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Parson.

Marie bequeaths fond memories and hearts full of gratitude to her children,...

Lula Robinson

Lula Robinson

Feb 18, 2021

Lula Mae Gist Robinson was born February 2, 1942 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Geneva Gist.  On Thursday, February 18, 2021 our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend peacefully departed this earthly life at her home. Lula affectionately known as "Mama Lula" was educated in the Forsyth County Schools and retired from A Cleaner World Dry...

Jerome Cockerham

Jerome Cockerham

Feb 17, 2021

Jerome Harry Cockerham, "Jerry" or "YoYo" as he was affectionately known to family and friends, passed away and earned his heavenly wings on February 17, 2021 in the privacy of his home in Winston-Salem, NC.

Jerome was born May 23, 1949 in Winston Salem to the late Wiley and Constance Cockerham.

Jerome was preceded in...

James Hall, Jr.

James Hall, Jr.

Feb 16, 2021

James Thomas Hall, Jr. was born October 2, 1948 to the late James Thomas Hall, Sr. and Gladys Shore Hall in Forsyth County. He entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center at the age of 72. He was a 1966 graduate of Atkins High School. He entered into the United States Army in...

Willie Lee Mckenzie, Sr.

Willie Lee Mckenzie, Sr.

Feb 16, 2021

Services remembering the Life and Legacy of Mr. Willie L. McKenzie Sr. will begin on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home located at 822 Carl Russell Ave., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 between the hours of 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

On Friday, February 26, 2021 between the winter hours of 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Mr....

Charles Peoples, Sr.

Charles Peoples, Sr.

Feb 16, 2021

Mr. Charles Earl Peoples, Sr., 90, of Winston- Salem, NC was born October 27, 1930 in Winston-Salem NC to the late Author Chester Peoples and Daisy Brooks Peoples. He departed his earthly life on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.

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Greta Cook Giles

Greta Cook Giles

Feb 15, 2021

Mrs. Greta Cook Giles passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021.  Mrs. Giles was born August 13, 1932 to Louis Herman Cook and Eleanor Sayres Cook in Buffalo, NY, where she spent her formal years before later moving to Dallas, TX with her family.

She attended St. Augustine University in Raleigh, NC where she met and...

Teretha Millner

Teretha Millner

Feb 15, 2021

Teretha Viola Beaty Millner, 103, quietly and peacefully departed this life on Monday, February 15, 2021. Her life was well-lived and she was well-loved.

She was born April 17, 1917 in York, South Carolina to the union of John Russell and Anna Stanton Beaty. Teretha was the last living sibling of seven children. She attended York County...

Joseph Dobson, Sr.

Joseph Dobson, Sr.

Feb 14, 2021

Mr. Joseph Dobson, Jr. was born November 19, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dorothy-Mae Scott and James Virgil Dobson.  He departed this earthly life surrounded and filled with love on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

James grew up in the Boston neighborhood of Winston-Salem and spent many childhood summers in Mocksville,...

Te'Ore Terry

Te'Ore Terry

Feb 14, 2021

Te'ore Eugene Terry was born on February 4, 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts. Te'ore was a fun and loving child whose best friend was his sister, Tori. They would play for hours; Tori was his protector. Te'ore was an adventurous child. Just as siblings squabbled, he did with his 3 brothers: Troy-the oldest, Te'von-the middle, and Darrell. He also played...

Joseph Jones Mckeever

Joseph Jones Mckeever

Feb 12, 2021

Mr. Joseph Jones McKeever, 78, of 760 Apt. O Highland Avenue passed away February 12, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, February 19, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Charlotte Fulp Martin

Charlotte Fulp Martin

Feb 12, 2021

Charlotte Levette Fulp Martin, age 56, passed away on February 12, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Charlotte was born on March 16, 1964 in Danbury, NC to the late Leon and Mollie Fulp. Charlotte attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a senior high school graduate of North Forsyth High School, class of 1983....

Leola Johnson

Leola Johnson

Feb 12, 2021

Mrs. Leola Mims Johnson, 92, went home to be with our Heavenly Father after passing away at her home on Friday, February 12, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the last living of 13 siblings.  She was born March 20, 1928 to the late Ola and Hamp Mims.  She was the widow of the late Nathaniel Johnson.  Leola was...

Clara Lucille Berry Gaines

Clara Lucille Berry Gaines

Feb 11, 2021

Mrs. Clara Lucille Berry Gaines

February 11, 2021

Clara lived and led by example a life of faith, teaching and service.  She loved God, life, family, friends, angels and socializing with her Winston-Salem community .

She was born Clara Lucille Berry on June 29, 1925 in Martinsburg, WV.  The younger daughter...

Vartrinda Jones

Vartrinda Jones

Feb 9, 2021

Vartrinda Charnic Douglas Jones, 51, passed on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health after a brief period of illness.  Vartrinda was born on September 23, 1969 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Larry Bailey and Sharon Scott. She graduated in the City of Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Vartrinda is married to Elijah Jones a...

Gloria Jean Sharp

Gloria Jean Sharp

Feb 8, 2021

Gloria Miller Sharp went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2021. She was born on February 28, 1941 to the late Taylor and Helen Hunt Miller here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Gloria was raised under the apostolic doctrine and accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of The Fellowship Church under the...

Arbry Felder

Arbry Felder

Feb 8, 2021

Arbry Peron Felder, affectionately known as "Pinky", departed this life February 8, 2021.  Mr. Felder was born August 19, 1949 to the late Robert Lee Felder and Berdie Lee Penn Felder in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  He graduated from the original Atkins High School (class of 1968) and received his baccalaureate degree in Science Education from Winston-Salem State University.  He...

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