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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.

Aldine Crews

Aldine Crews

Nov 12, 2015

Mr. Aldine Crews, 59, passed away November 12, 2015. He was born in Forsyth County, NC on January 27, 1956 to the late Coreen and George Crews, Sr. Surviving is his fiancé, Maxine Turner of the home; daughter, Shawntalle McDuffie of W-S, NC; three grandchildren, LaShonna Burgess, Kinard Burgess, Jr., and Deavian Burgess; one great-grandchild, Amara Burgess; brothers and sisters,...

Edith Smith

Edith Smith

Nov 11, 2015

Edith Jewell Smith died at her home Wednesday, November 11, 2015 of natural causes at the age of 66. Ms. Smith is survived by her nephew, Ronald Baldwin of Charlotte, NC. From a young age, Ms. Smith developed an interest in the medical field and pursued a career in nursing. Ms. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science...

Mary Roberts

Mary Roberts

Nov 11, 2015

Ms. Mary Solomon Roberts, 92, was born November 11, 1923. She departed this life November 11, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Wednesday at...

Arthur Bowman

Arthur Bowman

Nov 10, 2015

Arthur Garfield Bowman, 93, was born on August 1, 1922 in Thomasville, NC. He was the only son of Lena Bowman Matthews. He departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 after a long five year battle with health issues. In August of 1953, Arthur married Lellar Davis and from that union, Arthur was blessed...

Mildred Pendleton

Mildred Pendleton

Nov 10, 2015

Mildred Barton Pendleton, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Mildred was born to Mrs. Dorothy Barton Elrod on December 28, 1918. Mrs. Mildred Pendleton was the lovely wife of Curtis Lamont Pendleton and was the mother of Doris Davis and Brenda Patterson. Mildred enjoyed being with family and friends and enjoyed making others laugh together and at each...

Memphis Crockett

Memphis Crockett

Nov 10, 2015

Memphis Tyrone Crockett, 59, passed away November 10, 2015. He was born in W-S, NC on June 20, 1956 to Memphis Stephens and Virginia Mae Crockett. Memphis served in the US Navy, was a five star chef, and was strong in his faith as a Christian. He was a devoted father, grandfather, son, and friend who will be dearly missed....

Ida Mae Warren

Ida Mae Warren

Nov 9, 2015

Mrs. Ida Mae Warren, 86, was born July 7, 1929 in Caswell County, NC and lived in Winston-Salem, NC for over sixty years. Mrs. Warren transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday morning, November 9, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home...

Zelinda Foster

Zelinda Foster

Nov 7, 2015

Zelinda Talbert Foster passed away Saturday, November 8, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center Acute Palliative Care Unit. She was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. Left to cherish her memories are her son, George (Tennille) Foster; mother, Ruby Talbert; brothers, Allen (Yvonne) Talbert, Larry Talbert, and Bernard Talbert; one sister, Zepplyn Barker; three grandchildren; and a host of...

Mary Lindsay

Mary Lindsay

Nov 6, 2015

Mary H. Lindsay, affectionately known as "Mae Catherine", peacefully transitioned this life to her eternal home on Friday, November 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Estella and Will Howell born on March 25, 1930 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a former member of St. Stephens Baptist Church and was a retired presser from Bud Services. Mary possessed...

Sabrina Belcher

Sabrina Belcher

Nov 5, 2015

Mrs. Sabrina Belcher, 48, was born September 14, 1967. She departed this earthly life on November 5, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Praise Assembly Christian Center with Rev. Dr. Johnny York officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Thursday at...

Frank Worley

Frank Worley

Nov 4, 2015

PFC Frank Worley, U.S. Army, is now accounted-for. Worley, a member of A Battery, 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, part of Support Force 21, was reported missing in action on February 12, 1951, after his unit battled Chinese forces near Hoengsong, South Korea. His remains were not recovered in the years before or after the Armistice. On May...

Doris Thompson

Doris Thompson

Nov 3, 2015

Doris Crawford Thompson, 89, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2015. She was born in Lancaster Co., South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Crawford-Bitting; step-father, Joseph S. Bitting; sister, Wilhelmina B. Anderson; and her former husband, Robert Thompson. Doris is survived by her loving niece and caregiver, Yolanda Hernandez of W-S, NC; nephews, Edward Anderson,...

Marian Norwood

Marian Norwood

Nov 3, 2015

Marian Denise Conrad Norwood was born October 6, 1964 to Sarah Louise Conrad and Mayo (Mae) Reaves in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and a 1982 graduate of East Forsyth High School. Following graduation, she attended Bennett College with a major in business administration. Mrs. Marian Norwood was married to William Lamont Norwood,...

Joann Blackwell

Joann Blackwell

Nov 1, 2015

JoAnn Blackwell aka "Tootsie" was born August 19, 1938 in Reidsville, NC. She departed this life November 1, 2015 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents Jo Marshall Blackwell and Annie Jane Fields Blackwell; and sister, Dorothy Giles. She leaves to cherish her most precious memories 5 children, Aundra Hooper, Randall Hooper, Mitzi Phelps, Gracie Smith...

Reginald Davis

Reginald Davis

Nov 1, 2015

Reginald O. Davis was the oldest child of the late Lucious Tribble and Mae Davis Green. Reginald attended the local public schools, including Kimberly Park Elementary, Cook Elementary, and Paisley High School. After his health began to fail, Reginald was home schooled and spent many weekends at Horizons in Rural Hall, NC. He also attended the Tab Williams Senior Center....

Morece Wade

Morece Wade

Oct 31, 2015

Morece Scott Wade, affectionately known as "Mo", departed this life into her eternal life on October 31, 2015. She was born November 23, 1927 to Mary Jane Horton Scott and Quilla Worthyn Scott in Lenoir, NC. Morece attended the Caldwell County schools and graduated from Freedman High School in 1945 as the valedictorian of her senior class. After high school,...

Luther Burden

Luther Burden

Oct 29, 2015

Mr. Luther "Ticky" Burden, 62, was born February 28, 1953. He departed this life October 29, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, November 6, 2015 at Genesis Victory Outreach Center. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church.

Napoleon Wilkes, Sr.

Napoleon Wilkes, Sr.

Oct 29, 2015

Napoleon Good Wilkes, Sr. was born September 29, 1924 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the youngest of seven children born to Plummer and Janie Wilkes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Johnny Robert Wilkes and Marshall Wilkes both formerly of the city, Lillian Yarborough formerly of New York, NY, Daisy Wilkes formerly of...

Lucille Bonaparte

Lucille Bonaparte

Oct 26, 2015

The Lord blessed Mrs. Lucille Robinson Bonaparte to live 101 years. In return, she graciously used her time in life blessing a lot of people. She was one of three siblings born to Mr. Lang and Mrs. Hattie Robinson in Orangeburg, SC. Her family moved to Winston Salem, NC when she was a young girl where she attended Atkins High...

Joseph Mcmanus

Joseph Mcmanus

Oct 25, 2015

Joseph McManus, also known as "Bunchie", 71, gained his heavenly wings on October 25, 2015. Joseph was born June 6, 1944 in W-S, NC to Otha and Lugene McManus. Joseph served in the US Army from 1966-1968, retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service, and later worked for the W-S/Forsyth County School System for 18 plus years. He...

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