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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.

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...

Bernice Davenport

Bernice Davenport

Oct 25, 2015

Bernice H. Davenport, 89, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015. She was born October 11, 1926 to the late Radcliffe S. and Mellie A. Howard in Henderson, NC. Mrs. Davenport was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem, NC, graduating from Atkins High School in 1943 and earning her BA degree from Winston-Salem Teachers College (now Winston-Salem State University) in...

Benjamin Cox

Benjamin Cox

Oct 20, 2015

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Cox was born in Dillon, SC on February 10, 1953 to Ben Cox and Estella Burrell Cox. He passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He received his formal education from the Latta School System and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He worked for the City of Winston-Salem for over 20 years as a master cement finisher. Benjamin enjoyed...

Wilbur Williamson

Wilbur Williamson

Oct 19, 2015

Mr. Wilbur Jacob Williamson, affectionately known as "Bugsby", was born June 11, 1938 in Darlington County SC to Ervin and Nancy Williamson. He passed away quietly with his family at his side on Monday October 19, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Williamson moved to Winston-Salem in 1966 where he met and married Jessie Williamson. He retired from Thomasville Furniture...

Lillian Fulp

Lillian Fulp

Oct 19, 2015

Lillian Juanita Lawson Fulp, 86, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Lillian was born October 27, 1928 to the late Charlie Lawson and Lovie Louise Manigault Lawson. She spent her life in Winston-Salem, NC and Washington, DC. She was a retired educator at 14th Street School, W-S, NC and Scott-Montgomery School, Washington, DC....

Robert Smith, Jr.

Robert Smith, Jr.

Oct 18, 2015

Brother Robert Lane Smith, Jr., also known as "Sho'nuff", was born to Fannie Mae Smith and Robert Lane Smith, Sr. in Winston-Salem, NC on September 19, 1952. Brother Robert was the third of three children. He departed this life on October 18, 2015 at his residence. He was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1971. Soon after graduating...

David Harris, Sr.

David Harris, Sr.

Oct 17, 2015

Mr. David Lee Harris, Sr. passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Harris was born on June 16, 1933 in Winston-Salem, NC to Emmanuel Harris and Della Williams. Mr. Harris attended the local public schools graduating from Atkins High School. He was inducted into the Atkins High School Hall of Fame having lettered in three sports....

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