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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.

Sara Herring

Sara Herring

Jul 8, 2020

Sara Elizabeth Herring, 54, was born November 16, 1965 in Duplin County, NC to Lawrence F. Herring and Ida Elizabeth Bryant.  She departed her earthly life on July 8, 2020 at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC.

She was a graduate of James Kenan High School in Warsaw, NC and formerly employed by Sara Lee and Corning Cables....

Naomi Scales Attucks

Naomi Scales Attucks

Jul 7, 2020

Naomi S. Attucks, 89, was born April 20, 1931 to Rev. Emory L. and Essie Scales in Winston-Salem, NC.

She passed away peacefully Tuesday morning July 7, 2020.

Along with her twin sister, Ruth Scales- who passed three months ago- Naomi graduated from Adkins High School and Livingston College.

She was the administrative...

Gail Louise Fair-Shipp

Gail Louise Fair-Shipp

Jul 7, 2020

Gail Fair-Shipp passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Forsyth Hospital. She was born on August 7, 1957 to the late James Leon Fair and the late Pearl Hairston Fair. She was educated in the public schools of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System.

Gail's early Christian education began at Emmanuel Baptist Church where she attended...

Andre Jovanee Anderson

Andre Jovanee Anderson

Jul 6, 2020

Andre Jovanee Anderson, affectionately known as "Dre", was born on September 2, 1981 in Winston-Salem, NC to Andre Rodgers and Brenda Anderson-Henry.

Andre attended West Forsyth High School.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Barbara Rodgers.

Cherishing his memory and life are his devoted fiancé Kayce Patterson; mother, Brenda Anderson-Henry...

Claudia Mathews

Claudia Mathews

Jul 6, 2020

Claudia Virginia Mathews of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life to enter her heavenly home on Monday, July 6, 2020 following a period of illness.

Born November 27, 1938 to Helen Manning and Henry Evans in McClellanville ,South Carolina, Claudia spent her childhood years in Georgetown, South Carolina and would later move to New York state until she...

Klover Irie Carter

Klover Irie Carter

Jul 5, 2020

Klover Irie Carter was born at 12:24pm on July 5, 2020, to loving parents Keymonia M. Nicholson and DeWarren E. Carter at Forsyth Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, NC. Klover lived long enough for her parents to be blessed to hold her, kiss her, and love her.

Klover is survived by her parents; seven siblings, Kaneisha, LaShaye, Keondre,...

Alton Eardley Taylor

Alton Eardley Taylor

Jul 4, 2020

Alton Eardley Taylor was born in South Jamaica, New York to the proud parents, Eugene and Grace Taylor on December 28, 1925; he was the youngest of nine brothers and sisters.

Alton attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Jamaica Queens, New York, upon leaving school in the 11th grade, Alton join the United States Marine Corps during...

Ethel Hanna

Ethel Hanna

Jul 2, 2020

Ethel Linda Hanna, affectionately called "Linda", passed on July 2, 2020. Linda was born in Colon, Panama, Central America on February 3, 1936. She immigrated to the United States in the late 1960's and resided in North Carolina for the remainder of her life. A lifelong nurse that worked in the Hospitals, Clinics and Medical facilities in the Triad...

Myrtle Leesther Curry

Myrtle Leesther Curry

Jul 2, 2020

Myrtle LeEsther Dillard Curry was born March 18,1925 in Bristow, Oklahoma to the late Terry and Daisy Dillard.  She took her flight peacefully to glory at her home on Thursday July 02, 2020.

Mrs. Curry later moved from Oklahoma to Stockton California where she met and married her late husband John Amos Curry Sr. After marrying John,...

Mahasin Yasmeen Miller

Mahasin Yasmeen Miller

Jun 30, 2020

Ms. Mahasin Yasmeen Miller, 42, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Private funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Karen Denise Lindsay

Karen Denise Lindsay

Jun 30, 2020

Karen Denise Lindsay, affectionately called "Kuda," peacefully passed away at her home in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, following a brief period of illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Lindsay; and a brother, Marvin Lindsay. She was born in Winston-Salem to JoAnne Lindsay and the late William Lindsay on April 22, 1960....

Chad Raynard Shore

Chad Raynard Shore

Jun 29, 2020

Mr. Chad Raynard Shore passed away unexpectedly at his home in Winston-Salem, NC on Monday, June 29, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Derrick Shore; and both his maternal and paternal grandparents, Allen and Betty Pinkney and Pride and Carrie Shore.

He was born to Chlories Pinkney Shore and Thomas N....

James Chambers

James Chambers

Jun 29, 2020

James Robert Chambers passed away on the morning of Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home in Washington, DC.

James, affectionately known as "Bobby" by his family and friends, was a 1956 graduate of Carver Consolidated High School in Winston-Salem, NC and a 1960 graduate of North Carolina College (North Carolina Central University) in Durham, NC ,...

Dewitt Clinton Gray

Dewitt Clinton Gray

Jun 29, 2020

Always on our minds; Forever in our hearts

Dewitt Clinton Gray, aka "ICEMAN", was born on August 17, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC and he departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Dewitt Gray graduated from Carver Consolidated School. After graduating from Carver, he served in the United State...

Keith Renard Bowman Russell

Keith Renard Bowman Russell

Jun 25, 2020

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:4

Mr. Keith Renard Bowman, also known as Keith Renard Bowman Russell, 63, was born to Dorothy Lee Bowman and James...

Billy Wesley

Billy Wesley

Jun 24, 2020

Mr. Billy Wesley was born February 5, 1938 to Leroy Wesley and Mary Hughes Wesley in South Carolina.

He peacefully departed this life on June 24, 2020.

Billy was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Mary Wesley; and his brother, Paul France....

Thomasina Reeder Robertson

Thomasina Reeder Robertson

Jun 24, 2020

Thomasina Reeder Robertson, 87, departed her earthly home to enter her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 following a period of illness. Born on November 6, 1932 to Mayer and Daisy Reeder, she was the tenth of thirteen children. She was a graduate of Paisley High School.

Following graduation Ms. Robertson worked for Forsyth Memorial Hospital...

Rahim Allah

Rahim Allah

Jun 22, 2020

On June 22, 2020, the beloved Rahim Allah (Edward Lee Anderson) ascended to the Mothership. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on August 4, 1947 to Eva Anderson and Ernest Hughes. He shared his birth date with his twin brother, Rahman Allah (Ernest Anderson) (whom he was born 35 minutes after) and lived seventy-two wonderful years.

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Floreatha Williams Cooper

Floreatha Williams Cooper

Jun 22, 2020

Floreatha Williams Cooper, retired Trans-Aide employee and resident of Winston Salem NC, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2020 at 5:57am at the age of 78. She was born January 22, 1942 to Charles Williams and Caroline White Williams.

Floreatha is survived by her children; Charles Winston Cooper, Jessie James Cooper Jr.; step-daughter, Debra Cooper Phifer; her...

Devonte Leon Hall

Devonte Leon Hall

Jun 21, 2020

Mr. Devonte Leon Hall of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on June 21, 2020. He was born June 29, 1991 to Debrina Lynette Hall and Cedric Young.

He attended the local public schools of Forsyth County.

Devonte loved and enjoyed music and dancing. Most importantly he treasured his only daughter Draya LaNay McCullers who gave...

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