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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.

Robert Singletary

Robert Singletary

Dec 27, 2020

Remembering Robert Pedro Singletary

"Bobby"

To some he may be forgotten, to other just a part of the past, but to those who loved and lost him, His memory will always last.  Just a cluster of beautiful memories, sprayed with millions of tears, wishing that God could have spared his...

Rebecca Jenkins

Rebecca Jenkins

Dec 26, 2020

Mrs. Rebecca Frazier Jenkins transitioned from this life on December 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on February 7, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Athanette F. Keaton and Hugh D. Keaton. She completed her early education at West Forsyth High School and later graduated from Winsalem Business College. After several years of employment,...

Willie Lee Moore

Willie Lee Moore

Dec 25, 2020

Mr. Willie Lee Moore, 71, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, December 28, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Interment will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Salisbury National...

David Lee Jackson

David Lee Jackson

Dec 23, 2020

David Lee Jackson, 81, of Kissimmee, FL, was called to the Lord on December 23, 2020. He was born on August 3, 1939 to Eliza Jackson and Mary Frell-Jackson.

David graduated from Atkins High School in W-S, NC. He attended The University of Maryland, Military Studies in various parts of the United States while serving in the...

Gregory Keith Burns

Gregory Keith Burns

Dec 22, 2020

Mr. Gregory Keith Burns was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Greg, as many people called him, was a vibrant man with a huge personality and love for life. He was a native of Winston-Salem, NC, born on July 10, 1963 to Margaret Burns and Walter Burns.   He was...

Elizabeth Deramus

Elizabeth Deramus

Dec 22, 2020

Elizabeth Martina Deramus was born to the late Mathias and Grace France on June 16, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY.  She attended primary schools in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Eli-Whitney Vocational High School.  Upon graduating, she worked at an insurance company, the bank, and finally Con Edison.  Elizabeth served over twenty years at Con Edison.  She started in public...

Mannie Archie Hardin, Jr.

Mannie Archie Hardin, Jr.

Dec 20, 2020

Mr. Mannie "Jiggy" Archie Hardin, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Winston Salem, NC. Mannie Hardin, Jr. was born in Winston Salem, NC on December 21, 1943. He graduated from Carver High School in 1967; later that year he entered the US ARMY right after...

Kenneth Dodd, Sr.

Kenneth Dodd, Sr.

Dec 19, 2020

On Saturday, December 19, 2020, God sent HIS Angel to take HIS child and our loved one to Heaven.

Kenneth Cornell Dodd, Sr. was born on December 14, 1942 in Stokes County, N.C.  to the late James Matthew and Thelma D. Dodd.

Kenneth was educated in the Stokes County School System and was a graduate...

Kenneth Archie

Kenneth Archie

Dec 18, 2020

Minister Kenneth W. Archie, 62, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm-5:00pm Monday, December 21, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home

Private services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

Elois Watts Smith

Elois Watts Smith

Dec 13, 2020

Elois Watts Smith was born October 12, 1932 in Winston-Salem, NC to Houston Watts and Nancy Floyd Watts. She departed this life peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

She leaves to cherish a loving husband Harry L. Smith; three devoted children, Regina (James) Turner, Reginald (Vanessa) Smith, and Janice (Ronald) Ragins; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister,...

Rosella Mebane

Rosella Mebane

Dec 12, 2020

Rosella Mebane was born December 31, 1931 in W-S, NC. She departed this life on December 12, 2020.

She was a homemaker which she preceded in death by her husband, Ted Mebane.  Their 68 th wedding anniversary would have been on December 13 th.

She is survived by two wonderful children, Debra (Robert) Jones of...

Ophelia Abney

Ophelia Abney

Dec 11, 2020

" She stretched out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.  Her children arise up, and call her blessed… " Selected Verses Proverbs 31

Mrs. Ophelia Hairston Abney, 81, was born on December 12,...

Robert Mack Pitts, Iii

Robert Mack Pitts, Iii

Dec 11, 2020

Robert Mack Pitts, III was a native of Charleston, SC born April 25, 1962. He was the son of Rev. Dr. Robert Mack, Jr. and Charlotte Pitts.

Robert attended public schools in Charleston, SC and he graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.

In 1982, being led by the...

Thomas Trollinger

Thomas Trollinger

Dec 10, 2020

Thomas Parrish Trollinger, 77, son of the late Lillie Bell and Isaiah Trollinger, Sr. was called to his Heavenly Father on December 10, 2020.

Trollinger graduated from North Carolina A&T State University in 1965 with a degree in Economics and Social Studies.  After graduation he taught school in Bethel, NC for the Pitt County School System from...

Janie Crowder Murray

Janie Crowder Murray

Dec 9, 2020

Janie Mae Crowder Murray was born on August 18, 1932 to James and Louise Crowder in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Janie was raised by her loving grandparents, Reverend John and Rosa Lee Crowder. Her foundation of Faith and Christianity was established with them at Mt. Calvary Holiness Church where she was a faithful member until her failing health caused her...

Robert Lee Brown

Robert Lee Brown

Dec 6, 2020

Robert Lee Brown, 73, of Walkertown, NC was born on May 15, 1947 in Reading PA and was the son of Ester M. Brown and Jay C. Brown.

Bob will be dearly missed along with his tender loving spirit and self-less service to those that knew him. After attending Reading Senior High School in Reading, PA, Bob...

Catherine Ann Mcclure Jackson

Catherine Ann Mcclure Jackson

Dec 5, 2020

Catherine Ann McClure Jackson, known as "Ann," was born on January 18, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama to Nathaniel Oliver McClure and Catherine Burns McClure. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two siblings, Nina McClure Turner and Nathaniel Oliver McClure Jr.

Ann accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at First Ebenezer Missionary...

Charlene Howell

Charlene Howell

Dec 4, 2020

Ms. Charlene Howell, 55, passed away December 4, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm-5:00pm Friday, December 11, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.  Private services Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Sherley Traynham

Sherley Traynham

Dec 3, 2020

Mrs. Sherley Gray Traynham, 76, of Kernersville, NC passed away December 3, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, December 7, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.  Private services will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Robert Rice

Robert Rice

Dec 2, 2020

Robert Lewis Rice was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina on September 20, 1943 to the late Geneva Rice Britt. He was the second oldest of six siblings. Robert graduated from  Anderson Senior High School, class of 1963. He later moved to Philadelphia, PA where he worked for The Budd Company for thirty great years.  Although Rob made Philadelphia...

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