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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.

Hannah Green

Hannah Green

May 25, 2014

Little Miss Hannah Nicole Green passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving mother on May 25, 2014. During her seven years here on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by her family and friends. Hannah was born on February 6, 2007. She had a very rare genetic disorder called Aicardi Syndrome. Her medical condition caused...

Santanoria Montgomery

Santanoria Montgomery

May 24, 2014

Father God breathed life into Little Miss Santanoria Tachelle Montgomery on March 10, 2005 to Santanna Michelle Montgomery and Christopher Bess-Brazeale. Born at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC with all odds against her at birth, she prevailed to live life surviving multiple surgeries and battling many disabilities. She was a celebrity to everyone who knew her, bringing about smiles...

Wilbert Gamble, Jr.

Wilbert Gamble, Jr.

May 22, 2014

Wilbert Gamble, Jr., 57, was born November 8, 1956 to the late Katie Brooks Gamble and Wilbert Gamble, Sr. (Lucille). He slept away into eternal life on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts at Tuskegee Institute. He began his professional career at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department; then he became a resource...

Earl Lattimore, Jr.

Earl Lattimore, Jr.

May 22, 2014

Mr. Earl Robert Lattimore, Jr., son of Earl R. Lattimore, Sr., and Mary Rhodes Lattimore, passed on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. A lifelong resident of W-S, NC, he was born on April 24, 1944. He attended Atkins High School and entered the U.S. Army in1966 where he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. On...

David Wilborn

David Wilborn

May 22, 2014

Mr. David Lee Wilborn passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Wednesday at the Chapel.

Wanda Williams

Wanda Williams

May 21, 2014

Evangelist Wanda M. Williams, 61, departed this life on May 21, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Winston-Salem on January 5, 1953 to the late David E. Matthews and Mrs. Marie A. Matthews. She graduated from Atkins High School (1970), High Point University (BS), and Pfeiffer University (MS). She was a member of Ministry...

Margaret Mitchell

Margaret Mitchell

May 20, 2014

Margaret B. Mitchell was born to Edward W. Brown and Voohrees S. Brown in Barnwell, SC on March 15, 1939. She went home to be with Lord on May 20, 2014 at Silas Creek Manor after an extended illness. She was a lifetime member of Union Baptist Church until her health declined. She worked at Northwest Child Development Center and...

Annie Griggs

Annie Griggs

May 19, 2014

"When she could not take it anymore, she asked God to "carry me home." The Lord then let her know that her work in this world was done." Annie Madora Durham Griggs was born in Greenville, SC on September 26, 1924 to John Henry Durham and Lora Vance Durham who preceded her in death. She made her transition on Monday,...

Chloe Gray

Chloe Gray

May 18, 2014

On May 18, 2014 Jesus came down from heaven and wrapped his arms around our special angel, Chloe Ann Gray "Coco", 2, and carried her home. She was born July 28, 2011 to Ashley "Shay" Burcham and D'Angelo Gray. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories her mommy and daddy; her sisters, Emilee and Kali; grandparents, Wayne and Michelle Wall,...

Antoin Saleem, Jr.

Antoin Saleem, Jr.

May 16, 2014

Master Antoin Shareef Saleem, Jr. of Royal Dale Lane Winston-Salem, NC was born on January 31, 2014 in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life Friday morning, May 16, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Antoin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Moses Lee; and his paternal great-uncle, Reverend Ralph White, Jr. He leaves to cherish loving memories his...

Melvin Beaty, Sr.

Melvin Beaty, Sr.

May 15, 2014

Melvin Curtis Beaty Sr. was born January 14th , 1932 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late John Beaty and Ella Duckett. He was called to his eternal resting place on May 15th, 2014 due to lengthy illnesses at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. Melvin served as an Infantry, Paratrooper in the United States Army from December 9th , 1952...

Elizabeth Dodd

Elizabeth Dodd

May 14, 2014

Elizabeth Ramseur Dodd was born April 8, 1927 to Oscar and Sadie Ramseur in Statesville, NC. She departed this life on May 14, 2014. Elizabeth attended Statesville City Schools and moved to Winston-Salem in 1969. She married Robert Ramseur, who preceded her in death, and to this union 4 children were born. She was married to Nathaniel Harris, who also...

Gradine Ford

Gradine Ford

May 14, 2014

Mrs. Gradine Parks Ford was born on July 11, 1939 and departed this life on May 14, 2014. She was the daughter of Grady and Willie Mae Parks . She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving, devoted husband of 50 years, Elbert Ford Jr.; her daughters, Sherie (Melvin) Caldwell Jr. and Precious (Ladonta) Ford-Clark; son, Elbert (Keauna) Ford III;...

Thomas Harrison, Sr.

Thomas Harrison, Sr.

May 12, 2014

Mr. Thomas "Pops" Harrison, Sr., 86, was born March 8, 1928 in Reidsville, NC to Sammie Joe and Nettie Bell Neal Harrison. He departed this life on May 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; and his son, Minister Robert Harrison, Sr. Left to cherish his loving memories are his wife of 67...

Etheleen Duckett

Etheleen Duckett

May 8, 2014

With deepest sorrow, heartfelt love and devotion, we all mourn the passing of our mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Mrs. Etheleen P. Duckett made her transition from this earth peacefully and quietly on May 8, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born on February 22, 1938 to Mr. Joe and Katie Peoples. She retired after many years of service...

Melvin Johnson

Melvin Johnson

May 7, 2014

Melvin Earl Johnson was born in Winston-Salem, NC on September 23, 1925 to Annie and Manuel Johnson, Sr. He departed this earthly life on May 7, 2014 at his residence. He attended the W-S/FCS and was a graduate of Atkins High School. Following high school, Melvin joined the Marine Corps, where he fought in WWII. After the war, Mr. Johnson...

Stephon Williams

Stephon Williams

May 7, 2014

Stephon LaVon Williams entered this life on December 7, 1964 to the late John "Roland" McCormick and the late Bernice Williams. On May 7, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center he took his eternal flight home. Stephon was born in Winston-Salem, NC and attended school in WSFC system and graduated from Parkland High School in 1983. He was a former employee...

Charles Gunter

Charles Gunter

May 3, 2014

Charles James Gunter was born to Marshall and Ernesteen Gunter on September 23, 1938 in Marion, SC. He departed this life on May 3, 2014. He attended the Marion County schools. Charles married Clementine Brown on June 8, 1963. To this union, four children were born: Charlene Deloris, Terry Ricardo, Patricia Ann (Avie Lester), and Quentin Durand.

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Angela Patterson

Angela Patterson

Apr 30, 2014

Ms. Angela Delores Patterson, 53, departed this life on April 30, 2014 at her home after a brief illness. She was born November 9, 1960 in W-S to the late Peter and Kleander Patterson.

She attended the WSFC Schools. Angela worked for Adams Mark for many years and Baptist Hospital.

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Rosa Tribble Wilson

Rosa Tribble Wilson

Apr 29, 2014

Mrs. Rosa Tribble Wilson was born on July 20, 1941 in Blythewood, SC and entered into eternal rest on April 29, 2014 after a brief illness.

Although a native of SC, Rosa spent most of her life as a resident of W-S, NC where she contributed significantly to the community, her church, and...

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