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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.

Calvin Bridges

Calvin Bridges

Oct 15, 2015

Calvin "Butch" Arthur Bridges was born on February 15, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to Leon Johnson and Viola Bridges. Calvin died unexpectedly on October 15, 2015. Calvin was educated in the Philadelphia school system. Calvin served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966 after receiving the following medals: Army Commendation, National Defense, and Vietnam Service. Calvin...

Thomas Benson, Sr.

Thomas Benson, Sr.

Oct 14, 2015

Mr. Thomas E. Dendy Benson, Sr. was born June 14, 1929 to Pink Dendy and Asia Brownlee Dendy Benson in Seneca, SC. He departed this earthly life on October 14, 2015. Brother Benson moved to Winston-Salem, NC at an early age and he attended the local public schools of W-S/Forsyth County. He joined Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the...

Bessie Butts Ingram

Bessie Butts Ingram

Oct 14, 2015

Bessie Marie Butts Ingram, 92, affectionately called "Ree" and "Grandma", a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend was born on August 7, 1923 in Franklin County, NC to Charlie and Lula Debnam Butts. She departed this life to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Springwood Care Center. Bessie was a retired employee of Wake Forest...

Rehk Imhotep

Rehk Imhotep

Oct 12, 2015

Mr. Rehk Imhotep, aka Derrick Hicks, 42, was born August 12, 1973 to Maxine Hicks Long and the late David Lee Stewart in Harrisburg, PA. He departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Detroit, MI. He attended the local public schools and graduated from Glenn High School. He continued his education at Montreat College in Montreat, NC,...

Evelyn Gray-Ledbetter

Evelyn Gray-Ledbetter

Oct 6, 2015

Graveside services for Evelyn Gray-Ledbetter will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Evergreen Cemetery.

Ella Bohannon

Ella Bohannon

Oct 6, 2015

Ella Louise O'Neill Bohannon passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her home. Ella was born July 10, 1929 to the late Clifton D. O'Neill, Sr. and Maggie Watson O'Neill. She spent her life and career in Winston-Salem as a devoted family member, church volunteer, and educator. Ella was one of six children of which 4 preceded her in death,...

Alberta Crank Boyd

Alberta Crank Boyd

Oct 5, 2015

Alberta Crank Boyd, 91, formerly of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully on October 5, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born December 12, 1923 in Union County, NC to the late Joe Robert Clark and Jhana Minter. Alberta was the youngest of the family's ten children, and the last survivor. The primary focus of her life...

Marion Scales

Marion Scales

Oct 5, 2015

Bishop Marion Vera Mobley Scales, affectionately known to her family and friends as Vera, departed this life on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was born to Otis Mobley and Mary Alice Wardard Mobley on April 20, 1945 in Chester, South Carolina. She was the pastor of Trinity Hope Holy Church of the city. One of the highlights of her ministry...

Albert Massey

Albert Massey

Oct 5, 2015

Mr. Albert Massey, 77, passed away October 5, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born on December 14, 1937 to the late Louis Tabor and Sally Massey in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his aunt, Patsy Woods; and cousin, Gordon Dean; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at...

Johnnie Mae Crockett

Johnnie Mae Crockett

Oct 4, 2015

Our beloved Johnnie Mae Crockett, born September 11, 1952, to Mary Lee Crockett and John Chisolm, departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2015. She attended the Forsyth county schools and was employed by Forsyth Court (Independence Village for 15 years after being self-employed doing what she loved and was her "calling", being a home health aide/sitter for...

Ester Ray Mccray

Ester Ray Mccray

Oct 4, 2015

Ester Ray McCray departed this life quietly and peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ester was born on Friday, November 22, 1957 in W-S, NC at the Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hosital. She was 57 years old when she slipped away into the arms of the Lord. She was preceded in death by her loving father,...

Luvenia Fair

Luvenia Fair

Sep 30, 2015

Mrs. Luvenia Eleanor Williams Fair, 82 went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2015. She was born August 5, 1933 in Winston-Salem, the daughter of Elsie Williams and Clyde Cuffie. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ethel Mae; and aunt, Sallie Hanes. She graduated from Atkins High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College...

Patricia Wilson

Patricia Wilson

Sep 28, 2015

Patricia Wilson, daughter of Earl Wilson and Delores Carter Wilson, was born July 7, 1954 in Winston Salem, NC. Patricia was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County public school system and she attended Conorde Institute Community College in San Diego, CA and Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, NC. Patricia worked for Burlington Sock Factory. Patricia Wilson peacefully transitioned from...

Roland Vanlandingham

Roland Vanlandingham

Sep 26, 2015

Mr. Roland "TY" Vanlandingham was born on September 10, 1952 in W-S, NC to Mary K. Robinson. He departed this life September 26, 2015 at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home. Roland was attended Anderson High School and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was employed with Facility Logistic Services, LLC for many years. He was preceded in...

Florita Taylor

Florita Taylor

Sep 26, 2015

Florita Taylor was called to eternal rest on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Florita was born in North Wilkesboro, NC to Matt and Flossie Taylor on July 4, 1934. She graduated from Atkins High School and relocated to Chicago, IL where she worked many years and retired from Zenith Electronics. Florita was preceded in death by her parents; and three siblings,...

Alfreda Witherspoon-Clawson

Alfreda Witherspoon-Clawson

Sep 24, 2015

Alfreda "Freda" Marie Witherspoon-Clawson was born in Winston Salem, NC on October 26 1949 and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. A resident of Winston Salem, Freda graduated from Atkins High School in 1968 and loved the fact that she was a proud Camel. Freda was a lifelong member of...

Michael Joyner

Michael Joyner

Sep 22, 2015

Michael "Mike Mike" Joyner, 32, died unexpectedly on September 22, 2015. He was born May 4, 1983, the son of Harvey and Elverta Joyner Lewis. He attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from West Forsyth in 2001, where he was member of the football team. Shortly after graduating from high school, Mike joined the United States Marine Corp. Michael's...

Crystal Mcmahan

Crystal Mcmahan

Sep 21, 2015

Crystal Denise McMahan, 57, was born to Christopher Polite and Marcelene McMahan Miller (Robert Sr.) on March 12, 1958 and she entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 21, 2015. She was a graduate of South Park High School in Winston-Salem, was employed for 17 years at Hanes Mall as a Food Court Shift Supervisor, and she fellowshipped with Bethlehem...

Artis Woods, Sr.

Artis Woods, Sr.

Sep 16, 2015

Mr. Artis R. Woods, Sr., 66, a devoted family man and friend, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born in Winston-Salem NC on July 2, 1949, attended the WS Forsyth County Schools, and graduated from Atkins High School and Florida A & M University. Artis retired from the United States Marines after serving over 30...

Julia Colson Burns

Julia Colson Burns

Sep 14, 2015

Mrs. Julia Mae Colson Burns, 93, formerly of 1900 N. Jackson Ave., was born July 31, 1922 in Anson County, NC to the late Fletcher and Blanche Colson. She departed this life at the Springwood Care Center on Monday, September 14, 2015. She and her late husband of 52 years, Mr. Willie Lee Burns, relocated to W-S, NC from Albemarle,...

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