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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.

Jerry George

Jerry George

Apr 6, 2015

Jerry Robert George was born July 29, 1940 and departed this life on April 6, 2015. He attended school in Robeson County and was a retiree of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company where he worked for thirty years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary McCrae George and Robert George of Fairmont, NC; two sisters, Mary Smith and...

Vicki Miles

Vicki Miles

Apr 6, 2015

Mrs. Vicki Horne Miles of Walkertown, NC was born March 9, 1952 to Ida Massey Horne and Edgar Horne. She departed this life Monday, April 6, 2015. She graduated from Atkins High School in the class of 1970 and received her associate's degree from Forsyth Technical Community College. Vicki was Baptist by faith. She retired from Novant Health after over...

Jesse Lee Oakes

Jesse Lee Oakes

Apr 6, 2015

Mr. Jesse Lee Oakes, 49 was born June 16, 1965 and passed away April 20, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rural Hall, NC. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until...

Birdie Campbell

Birdie Campbell

Apr 2, 2015

Ms. Birdie Lee Campbell, 94, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston-Salem, NC. She was born September 6, 1920. Mrs. Campbell was the mother of Exodus United Baptist Church and also a former member of First Waughtown Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the nurse's board as president. She was employed...

Beatrice Leak

Beatrice Leak

Mar 31, 2015

Ms. Beatrice S. Leak, 83, was born March 5, 1932 to the union of the late Quincey Caldwell Spurgeon and Beatrice Scales Spurgeon. Ms. Leak went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Brookdale Senior Living-Reynolda Park. She was a loyal member of Phillips Chapel Baptist Church. To cherish her memories are her daughter Tanya Leak...

Odessa Hunter

Odessa Hunter

Mar 31, 2015

Mrs. Odessa Hunter, 88, was born May 13, 1926. She departed this life March 31, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, April 3, 2015 at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Friday at the Church with no public viewing.

Mildred Mccall

Mildred Mccall

Mar 29, 2015

Mrs. Mildred Adams McCall, 89, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2015. She was born in Ellaville, GA on December 31, 1925 to Robert and Sammie Adams. She grew up and attended public schools in Georgia. Mrs. McCall later attended Business School in Tennessee. While living in Winston-Salem she worked for the historic Old Salem Museum. Mrs. McCall was a...

Lucious Oliver

Lucious Oliver

Mar 28, 2015

Lucious B. Oliver, 60, peacefully passed away March 28, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He is survived by his wife, Malinda; daughter, Masonne Sawyer (Kevan); sons, Lucious, II (Chezere) and Russell Mahan (Sherrie); seven grandchildren; three brothers; one sister; nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of Lucious' life will be...

Fred Montgomery

Fred Montgomery

Mar 28, 2015

Fred Montgomery, Sr. was born on June 14, 1918 in York, SC where he also attended the local public schools. He passed away peacefully on March 28, 2014. He served in the US Navy from 1943 until 1946. He then settled in Winston-Salem where he went to work for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for approximately 38 years. He joined Dreamland...

Shirley Williford

Shirley Williford

Mar 27, 2015

Mrs. Shirley Jeanetta Williford, 62, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. She was born August 14, 1952 to Amanda B. Williford and the late Ofield Williford. Shirley's joyful presence will be sincerely missed by her loved ones and all that she knew. Shirley was a 1970 graduate of Atkins High School and was a dedicated employee retiring from Johnson Controls,...

Annie Washington

Annie Washington

Mar 25, 2015

Mrs. Annie Ruth Bell Washington was born November 16, 1934 in Winston-Salem, NC to Willie and Rebecca Bell. She departed this life on March 25, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She spent most of her life in Newport News, VA. While living in Winston-Salem she worked as a pathologist lab technician at Baptist Hospital. Later she became a childcare provider...

David Edwards

David Edwards

Mar 24, 2015

Deacon David Edwards, 77, was born April 16, 1937 in W-S, NC to Lacose and Carrie Edwards. He passed away March 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at New Light Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Hickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until...

Rossie Shell, Jr.

Rossie Shell, Jr.

Mar 24, 2015

Mr. Rossie David Shell, Jr. of 3038 Gilmer Ave passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at his residence. Rossie, better known as "David", was born to Roberta S. Myers and the late Rossie D. Shell, Sr. on September 6, 1955. David served in the United States Army and afterwards he worked in the concrete and construction business for many years....

Frederick Leake

Frederick Leake

Mar 22, 2015

Mr. Frederick Sidaris Leake was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 8, 1967 to Brenda Leake Adams and the late Herman L. McGee. He departed this life on March 22, 2015. Fred was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. He attended Winston Salem State University and was an employee of UPS for 17 years. He is survived by his...

Thurmond Edwards

Thurmond Edwards

Mar 18, 2015

Mr. Thurmond Lee Edwards, 61, transitioned to his new life on March 18, 2015. He was born August 13, 1953 in Forsyth County to the late Lee Walter and Lula Mae Edwards. Thurmond worked 28 years in R. J. Reynolds and for Industries of the Blind until his passing. He was educated in the public schools in Forsyth County and...

Reginal Doster

Reginal Doster

Mar 17, 2015

Mr. Reginal Leon "Reggie", "Nose" Doster, 49, left us on March 17, 2015 (St. Patrick's Day) to meet his heavenly father who he loved with all his heart and soul. He was an awesome son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a man of great faith. He was born June 23, 1965 in Monroe, NC to Mae Doster and James...

Morris Mcfadden

Morris Mcfadden

Mar 17, 2015

Mr. Morris McFadden, 55, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. He resided at 1369 Argonne Blvd W-S, NC. Morris was born on December 5, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC to Martha Dozier McFadden and Samuel Grover McFadden. He was a graduate of Parkland High School in W-S, NC and he dedicated his services to the United States Air...

Celestine Williams

Celestine Williams

Mar 17, 2015

Ms. Celestine Williams, affectionately known as "Teen", was born March 4, 1942. She peacefully entered an eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 following a brief illness at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was a native of Winston-Salem, NC. She attended the public schools, was a Baptist by faith, and retired from Hanesbrand, Inc. "Teen" was preceded in death by...

Gerald Scott

Gerald Scott

Mar 13, 2015

Mr. Gerald Scott, 66, gained his heavenly wings on March 13, 2015. A visitation service will be held from 5:30pm until 7:00pm Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Daniel's Chapel Baptist Church, Enfield, NC. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm...

Robin Ancrum

Robin Ancrum

Mar 12, 2015

Mrs. Robin Denise King Ancrum, 53, gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, March 12, 2015 with her loving family by her side in Winston Salem, NC. Robin was born August 27, 1961 in Winston-Salem to Charlie and Betty F. King. She was ushered in death by her devout grandmother, Marie F. Flynt; and mother, Betty F. King. Mrs. Ancrum leaves...

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