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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.

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,...

Paulette Robinson

Paulette Robinson

Apr 1, 2016

Paulette "PJ" Robinson, 71, died April 1, 2016 after a period of illness at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home. She was the middle daughter of Edwin and DaZelle Jones. Paulette graduated from Anderson High and UNCG, majoring in journalism. She began teaching in local schools; leaving to write for IBM; writing and producing for CNN; editing the Metro Herald Newspaper...

Mary James

Mary James

Mar 31, 2016

Mary Etta Porter James, 93, was born on April 6, 1922 in Greenville, SC to Willie Reid and Bertie Mae Porter Carter. She entered Heaven's gates on March 31, 2016. She retired with 35 years of service at Brown & Williams Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, NC. She was also employed several years with RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and Taylor Brothers...

George Ledbetter

George Ledbetter

Mar 31, 2016

George Wesley Ledbetter, Jr. was born on June 25, 1954 in Washington, DC to George W. Ledbetter, Sr. and Catherine White. George transitioned from this earth on Thursday, March 31, 2016. George Sr. brought "Georgie-boy" to North Carolina to live with his uncle Oscar Leak and aunt Mary Ledbetter Leak who adopted him as their son. "Georgie-boy" would immediately gain...

Margaret Chisom

Margaret Chisom

Mar 30, 2016

Ms. Margaret Chisom, 92, passed away March 30, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Jenkins officiating. Interment will be held at 11:00am Monday, April 4, 2016 in Evergreen Cemetery.

Cassandra Hill

Cassandra Hill

Mar 29, 2016

Ms. Cassandra Janette Hill, 52, was born July 11, 1963 in Winston-Salem, NC to C.L. Hill and Cynthia Byers-Hill. She departed this earthly life on March 29, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was a graduate of Parkland High School Class of 1982, attended Forsyth Technical Community College, and obtained her Real Estate License. Her passion in life was being...

Mary Fulton

Mary Fulton

Mar 25, 2016

"For God has not given us the spirit of fear but He's given us love and power…" In the early morning of March 25, 2016, Mary Cannon Willis Fulton relinquished her fears and allowed herself to safely rest. She was the last child born to William Ranzer and Sadie Carina Willis on August 19, 1927 in the city of Winston-Salem....

Kimberly Ellerbe

Kimberly Ellerbe

Mar 24, 2016

Miss Kimberly Latrice Ellerbe passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2016. She was born on August 14, 1982 to Ronald and Portia Ellerbe. She was a 2003 graduate of Forsyth Vocational High School and presently attended classes at Forsyth Technical Community College. Kimberly was a faithful member of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church where she was an...

Harry Baylor, Jr.

Harry Baylor, Jr.

Mar 24, 2016

Mr. Harry Johnnie Baylor, Jr. transitioned into his heavenly home March 24, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Norfolk, VA on March 16, 1945, he was the only child of the late Mr. & Mrs. Harry Johnnie Baylor Sr. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA and later attended Norfolk State University where he lettered...

Carl Witherspoon

Carl Witherspoon

Mar 23, 2016

Mr. Carl E. Witherspoon, 67, passed away March 23, 2016 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.

Odessa Fields

Odessa Fields

Mar 22, 2016

Early Tuesday, March 22, 2016, our loving mother caught the morning train and made her transition from mortality to immortality. Odessa Yvonne Fields was born April 23, 1944 to the late Mack & Geraldine Acker in Anderson, South Carolina. She was educated in the Winston- Salem Public School System and was a graduate of Anderson High School - Class of...

Juanita Squire

Juanita Squire

Mar 17, 2016

Ms. Juanita Demetrius Squire "Meatball," 59, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bettie and Earnest Squire, Sr., was born February 8, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC. She went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Ms. Squire attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and worked several jobs throughout the city. She was a member of St....

Evelyn Knight

Evelyn Knight

Mar 14, 2016

Evelyn Johnson Knight was born to Dorothy Johnson Rush and Douglas Rush on November 22, 1945. An independent woman, Evelyn traveled and lived in several states over the course of her life including North Carolina, New York and Texas. As a young woman, Evelyn was blessed to meet the great love of her life, Carlye James McDonald. Unfortunately, he preceded...

Jacqueline Belton

Jacqueline Belton

Mar 13, 2016

Mrs. Jacqueline Lowery Belton, 72, passed away Sunday morning, March 13, 2016. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Eugene; daughter, Serena; sons, Darryl (Nichelle), Cory, and Geno; grandchildren, Brent and Chloe to shine in her memory; and a host of other grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be held...

Naomi Christian

Naomi Christian

Mar 12, 2016

Naomi Vashti Fitch Christian departed this life on Saturday, March 12, 2016 after 94 rich and wonderful years! Naomi 's circle of life began with her birth in Winston Salem, NC to Robert and Nevada Fitch in 1921, the second of three girls, Ruth Fitch Boone the eldest daughter and Jacqueline Fitch Matherson the youngest. She attended the local elementary...

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