obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy Miller
Feb 8, 2021
Ms. Dorothy Brandyce Miller, more affectionately known as "Brandie", was born in Statesville, NC on May 19, 1978 to Patricia Miller and Curtis Williams. She entered into rest on February 8, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Brandie graduated from Statesville High School in 1996 and then attended Lenoir Rhyne University with a Bachelor's Degree in 2000. After graduation,...
Louella Blue Harrison
Feb 7, 2021
Louella Blue Harrison was born to the late Arthur Reese Cain and Ella Eaton Cain on November 12, 1928 in Clarksville Township, Davie County North Carolina. She was the 6th of 10. She transitioned peacefully from this Earth to her eternal heavenly home on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the age of 92.
Louella Harrison received her...
Josephine Carpenter
Feb 5, 2021
An angel touched Mrs. Josephine M. Carpenter on February 5, 2021 and quietly terminated her earthly pursuits and endeavors. Born February 18, 1929, she was the third child born to the late Stenson and Julia Murray.
She attended Grace Presbyterian Church until her health failed.
Josephine attended Forsyth County Schools having graduated from Atkins High...
Cletis Holland
Feb 5, 2021
Deacon Cletis Alvon Holland was born February 26, 1963 in Winston-Salem to Cecil Sr. and Rosa Mae Holland. Cletis, passionately known as "Clet", was a faithful member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church where he faithfully and fervently served on the Deacons Missionary, Combination Chorale, Hospitality Committee, Praise and Worship Team, and many others.
Cletis was a...
Sergio White
Feb 5, 2021
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. 2 A time to be born, and a time to die;"
Sergio Shea White, age 52, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, February 5, 2021.  He was born December 14, 1968, to the late Reginald White Sr....
Howard Shaw
Feb 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Howard Lee Shaw announces his passing on February 3, 2021, at the age of 82.
Howard passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and will be lovingly remembered by his family, friends and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church community.
Reginald Fielder
Feb 2, 2021
Reginald Tyrone Fielder, 64, was born September 1, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life February 2, 2021. He graduated from Parkland High School where he excelled in basketball. Tyrone was blessed with a full basketball scholarship. To further his education, he chose Lees McRae College in Banner Elk, NC. Tyrone loved playing the game of basketball in...
Lawrence Brown
Feb 2, 2021
Lawrence Leget Brown, know to his friends as "Larry", was born September 9, 1938 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Paul Kimbrough and Doris Norwilla Kimbrough. He was raised in Baltimore, MD, by his grandmother, the late Stellar Kimbrough Haskins. Lawrence then moved to New York with his father Paul, where he finished school then joined the United Stated...
Dairio Little
Jan 30, 2021
Mr. Dairio Little, 53, passed away January 30, 2021.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, February 8, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home. Private services Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
Marvin James, Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
Mr. Marvin Rich James, Jr., 85, departed His Earthly life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home.
Marvin had a great love for his extended family, his neighbors at University Place, and his church, St. Paul Methodist. He also had a passion for wrestling.
Marvin leaves to cherish his memories his son, Marvin A....
Shirley White
Jan 25, 2021
Shirley W. White peacefully completed her earthly journey on the fourth Monday of January of 2021 on course to receive her highly deserved rest and heavenly reward. Loved ones witnessed the grace and humility with which she endured a series of illnesses over the course of several months spanning most of 2020. She reached her passing in the peace...
Sandra Bell Turner Jones
Jan 23, 2021
Sandra Bell (Turner) Jones, 60, of Winston Salem, NC passed away on January 23, 2021 after battling COVID-19.
Sandra, the youngest of three, was born on September 25, 1960 to Janie Pearl Timmons and LC Turner in Mobile, AL, and immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. After graduating from Toulminville High School in 1978, she...
Le-Ana Michelle Mcmillian
Jan 23, 2021
Le'Ana Michelle McMillian known affectionately as Le'le, 17, born at Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Porchia R. McMillian and Leander D. Houston, both of Winston-Salem. Le'Le was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Mary E. McMillian, Clarence McMillian Sr, Blondean Foster and Charles Foster Sr.
Le'Ana was a forcely driven, compassionate daughter, grand-daughter, sister,...
Sylvester Moser
Jan 23, 2021
On January 23, 2021 the Lord called one of his servant's home. Reverend Sylvester Moser, 86, was born August 15, 1934. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Reverend Moser was the 1 st born to the late Maggie Moser.
Reverend Moser was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where he was an active member...
Jerome Williams, Jr.
Jan 22, 2021
Jerome "Jay" L. Williams, Jr. came into the world on December 7, 1966 and on January 22, 2021 he received The Call for an appointment that would reunite him with his late parents, Jerome, Sr. and Dolores Gary Williams.
Jerome was born in Topeka, Kansas and spent all of his formative years there, graduating from high school,...
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