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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.

Zachary Hancock

Zachary Hancock

Apr 13, 2015

Mr. Zachary Hancock, 59, was born March 24, 1956 and departed this life on April 13, 2015. Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.

Barbara Vance

Barbara Vance

Apr 12, 2015

Mrs. Barbara B. Vance was the oldest child born to Nannie and James Barber on March 10, 1937. She departed this life on April 12, 2015. Barbara B. Vance attended the local public schools and was a retired Lab Coordinator at Forsyth Medical Center. She was married to the late William H. Vance, Jr. for over 60 years. She was...

Ezyette Mclaurin

Ezyette Mclaurin

Apr 11, 2015

Minister Ezyette Nicole McLaurin, affectionately known as "Nicci", was born December 9, 1972 and departed this life on April 11, 2015. A native of Winston-Salem, NC she was a graduate of East Forsyth High School class of 1991, achieved her associate's degree in early childhood development from Forsyth Technical Community College, and her bachelor's degree from Winston-Salem State University. Nicci...

Janey Berry

Janey Berry

Apr 9, 2015

Mrs. Janey P. Berry was born on February 8, 1955. She departed this life on April 9, 2015 at the age of 60. Janey was the owner and operator of Hair Glory Salon for 29 years. She also worked at Tilley's Internet Sweepstakes. Janey was preceded in death by her parents, James Franklin and Ruth Hood; and her brother, Wendell...

Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

Apr 8, 2015

Dan Junior Bennett, the oldest son of Daniel Bennett, Jr. and Annie Mae Bennett Isaac was born March 26, 1961 in Robeson County, NC. Dan graduated from Parkland High School and he served four years in the US Army. Although Dan was living at home with his mom, he departed this life at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home on Wednesday,...

Benjamin Shaw

Benjamin Shaw

Apr 8, 2015

Mr. Benjamin Shaw, known as "Bee Wee" was born January 20, 1975. He passed away April 8, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop John C. Parks officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Wednesday at...

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...

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