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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.

Louise Johnson

Louise Johnson

May 8, 2016

Mrs. Louise Sharp Johnson, 77, was born on June 5, 1938 in Winston-Salem, NC to Wilbert and Inez Rhines Sharp. She departed this life on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Mrs. Johnson was a devoted wife and a loving and caring mother. Before her sickness, she was a faithful servant to God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Richard Heard

Richard Heard

May 8, 2016

Richard Earl Heard was born August 7, 1958 in Dallas County, TX to the late Anderson Heard and Rhoda Mae Heard. He was healed and called home May 8, 2016. Richard graduated from Rockwall High School in Rockwall, TX. After high school, Richard received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and Master of...

Juanita Crouch

Juanita Crouch

May 7, 2016

Our loving mother, Juanita Edna Blackburn Crouch was born June 29, 1930 in Pfafftown, North Carolina to the late William and Hattie Blackburn. On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 6:02AM, our mother transitioned from this life into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Juanita was a graduate of Carver High School and attended Ohio University. She was...

Robert Moore

Robert Moore

May 7, 2016

Mr. Robert Moore, 90, of the Trinity Glen Skilled Nursing Facility of Forsyth County and formerly of 125 Ferrell Heights Ct. #135, departed this life peacefully on Saturday night, May 7 ,2016 at Trinity Glen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, May 14, 2016 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor James Cook officiating. Interment will follow...

Robert Sheff, Jr.

Robert Sheff, Jr.

Apr 30, 2016

Robert Sheff, Jr. was born March 1, 1941 to Selena and Robert Sheff, Sr. in Winston-Salem, NC. In his spare time he loved listening to music, talking on his CD Radio, fishing, and working on cars. In the early morning hours of April 30, 2016 at the age of 75, Robert received his wings surrounded by his family at the...

Reginald Scales

Reginald Scales

Apr 30, 2016

Mr. Reginald Leroy Scales, Sr., of 3914 Forge Drive Woodbridge, VA, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was born November 30, 1949 to the late Leroy Gamble and Bernice O. Scales. He was a longtime resident of Winston-Salem, NC and a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1968. He was All City/County Conference, 1968 "Letter A" all three years in...

Barbara Richardson Mitchell

Barbara Richardson Mitchell

Apr 27, 2016

Barbara Annette Mitchell departed this world on April 27, 2016. Barbara was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus and Thelma Richardson on November 8, 1947 in Philadelphia PA. Ms. Mitchell was employed by the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System, where she retired with over 23 years of service. She was a member of Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; Reverend Chad...

Dimple Warren

Dimple Warren

Apr 22, 2016

Dimple Chambers Warren, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 22, 2016. She was born on June 9, 1926 to John and Inez Chambers in Kernersville, NC. Dimple was educated in the Forsyth County School System. She was a graduate of Carver High School. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem Teachers...

Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson

Apr 16, 2016

Jeremy Isaiah Johnson was born in W-S, NC on April 14, 1991 to Woodrow and Jeanette Johnson. He graduated from East Forsyth Senior High School in 2010 and worked at Five Guys Restaurant where he was loved and admired by his employer and coworkers. Throughout W-S people thought that Jeremy was a very bright young man with impeccable manners. He...

Nathaniel Davis, Sr.

Nathaniel Davis, Sr.

Apr 16, 2016

"God saw the road was getting rough the hill was hard to climb, so he gently closed "Cuz" eyes and whispered "Peace Be Thine." Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Nathaniel Davis, Sr. departed this life on April 16, 2016 after a short period of illness. He was...

Doris Caldwell

Doris Caldwell

Apr 14, 2016

Doris L. Caldwell 53, passed away early Thursday morning April 14, 2016. She was born September 15, 1962 in Winston-Salem, NC to Delphis Caldwell and Pearline Carter Caldwell. Doris was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father, Delphis Caldwell, Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Keela Blackburn (Ronnie) and LaToya Scott (Princeton); four...

Lessie Williams

Lessie Williams

Apr 13, 2016

Miss Lessie Williams, 65, departed this life on April 13, 2016. Lessie was born to Elsworth, Sr. and Catherine Williams on March 8, 1951 in W-S, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James and John Walter Williams; one sister, Shirley Guest; her daughter, Felicia Williams; her son-in-law, Wesley Eldridge; and her brother-in-law, Stephen Grooms. She...

Albert Wardlow, Sr.

Albert Wardlow, Sr.

Apr 12, 2016

Mr. Albert Lee Wardlow, Sr., 80, departed this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center following a brief illness. Affectionately known to his family as "Pa", he was born July 19, 1935 in Forsyth County to John E. and Lillie Green Wardlow. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a 1953 graduate of Atkins...

Willie Boyd, Jr.

Willie Boyd, Jr.

Apr 11, 2016

Willie Boyd, Jr. (Dickie) passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. Dickie was born to the late Willie Sr. and Maggie Boyd on November 6, 1947 in Bishopville, SC. He was a 1966 graduate of A. H. Anderson High School where he lettered in basketball and football. Dickie was preceded in death by his parents,...

John Clyburn, Jr.

John Clyburn, Jr.

Apr 9, 2016

John J. Clyburn Jr. after having an extended period of illness peacefully made his transition from Earth to Glory on April 9, 2016. Throughout his life he was affectionately known as "Butch." He was the eldest child of the late Rev. and Mrs. John J. Clyburn Sr. Butch was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a 1965 graduate...

William Hardy

William Hardy

Apr 7, 2016

William Jeffery Hardy, "Pinky", passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at KB Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born April 12, 1958 in W-S, NC to Russell Davis and Annie H. Davis. He was a loving father and grandfather and worked as a cook for over 30 years at the Lighthouse Restaurant. In addition to his father, William was preceded in...

Nakia Paupaw

Nakia Paupaw

Apr 7, 2016

Mr. Nakia Paupaw, 40, passed away April 7, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Friendship Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.

John Moncrief, Jr.

John Moncrief, Jr.

Apr 7, 2016

John "June" C. Moncrief, Jr., 68, departed this life on Thursday April 7, 2016. John was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 14, 1947 to John and Christine Moncrief. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1965, before attending the Winston-Salem Business College. John's career took flight however, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966. John...

Sabin Segers

Sabin Segers

Apr 4, 2016

Mr. Sabin Thane Segers, 45, departed this life peacefully on April 4, 2016. Sabin was born on March 10, 1971 in Washington, DC to William and Zandra Segers. He attended St. Michael Catholic School, the WS/FC Schools, and worked as a chef. He was preceded in death by his father. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Zandra CW...

Dorldine Adams

Dorldine Adams

Apr 3, 2016

Dorldine Janet Thomas Adams died on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center W-S, NC at the age of 76, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mildred Moye Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Walter Pete Adams of Rural Hall, NC; son, Lawrence Rucker, III of W-S,...

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