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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.

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,...

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....

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