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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.
Mary Ingram
Feb 27, 2021
Mary Williams Ingram went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2021, following an extended period of illness at Novant Health. She was born October 10, 1934 in Forsyth County of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Joseph Williams, Sr. and Lula Ballard Williams. She had three brothers and was the eldest of the four children born...
Charles Teea Hash
Feb 26, 2021
Bishop Charles T. Hash was born in Jonben, West Virginia, to Reuben Kelby Hash and Mildred Thompson Hash. Later, his family moved to Wytheville, Virginia where he was reared in a Christian home. Wytheville is where he met his neighbor and the love of his life, Nancy Hanley and they soon became high school sweethearts. They were married on...
Jasmine Allen
Feb 25, 2021
Jasmine Reni Allen was born February 24, 1998 to Shemel Mercer and Donald Carter in Winston-Salem, NC. She transitioned from this earthly life to her spiritual one on February 25, 2021.
Jasmine graduated from Glenn High School in 2016 and was a member of the Dance Team and the band.
She went on to Job...
Cora Claudette Gaither
Feb 25, 2021
Cora Claudette Gaither was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on November 3, 1935 to the late David and Ida Caldwell. She was the widower of the late Densie M. Gaither of Winston-Salem. She was a student of and received her diploma from the Winston-Salem School District. She retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company but also worked for...
Georgiana Paige Mccoy
Feb 21, 2021
Georgiana McCoy peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born March 16, 1933; the fourth of four children born to Sherman "Pike" Paige and Edith Lemly Paige in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
She graduated in 1952 from Atkins High School in Winston-Salem. She attended Winston-Salem Teacher's College, now known as Winston-Salem...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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....
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