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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.

George Cathcart

George Cathcart

Apr 29, 2014

We come today to celebrate the life of George Cathcart who has rejoined his parents, James and Rosetta Cathcart, Sr. and his eldest sister, Ernestine Cathcart; for we know the day of death is better than the day of birth. George Cathcart, 67, was born on September 24, 1946 in Rock Hill, SC. He was called home to our Heavenly...

Carroll Adams Mcrae

Carroll Adams Mcrae

Apr 27, 2014

On Sunday, April 27, 2014 Carroll Adams McRae passed peacefully into eternal rest with her family by her side.  She was born in Forsyth County to the late William and Ruth Pelham Adams.

Mrs. McRae was educated in the Forsyth County public school system.  Upon graduating high school she completed studies and received her Medical Unit Secretary...

Bessie Louise Duckett

Bessie Louise Duckett

Apr 25, 2014

Mrs. Bessie Louise "Lou" Duckett, 84 of Winston-Salem, passed away April 25, 2014 at Regency Care of Clemmons. She was born April 10, 1930 in Garner NC to Vassie and Stella Jones. Louise graduated from Garner High School and moved to Winston-Salem where she met and married Foster Duckett.

Lou was a faithful member of Greater Cleveland...

Rose Robinson

Rose Robinson

Apr 21, 2014

Rose Schooler Robinson , the second child of three from the union of Walter Schooler and Mattie Hill, was born January 18, 1928. At the age of 86, she peacefully slept away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston Salem, NC.

Rose was a retiree of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. She...

Moses Daniels, Sr.

Moses Daniels, Sr.

Apr 20, 2014

On the morning of April 20, 2014, Easter Sunday, Moses D. Daniels, Sr. transitioned at his home with his wife by his bedside.  He was the son of the late Reverend Albert and Rebecca Daniels.  Moses was born May 9, 1919 in South Carolina.  The family later moved to Fayetteville, NC.

Moses began his Christian walk as...

Doris Plowden

Doris Plowden

Apr 20, 2014

Mrs. Doris Essie Pierce Plowden, 80, was born December 6, 1933 in Woodland, NC to Mr. W.C. and Mrs. Pauline Anderson Pierce. She departed this life on April 20, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Doris attended Woodland Elementary School where she was salutatorian of her class. She was a graduate of W.S. Creecy High School....

Shirley Goins Mcdonald

Shirley Goins Mcdonald

Apr 17, 2014

Mrs. Shirley Ann Goins McDonald, 69, was born September 22, 1944 to Roy and Evelyn Goins.  She was a native of W-S, NC where she attended the W-S/FCSS graduating from Atkins High School in 1963.  After her retirement from Arbor Acres in 2006, Shirley suffered a variety of illnesses that lead to her passing on April 17, 2014.

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James L Johnson, Jr.

James L Johnson, Jr.

Apr 15, 2014

We come today to celebrate the life of James Johnson, Jr., who rejoins with his father, James McIlwaine; his mother, Myrtle Johnson; and his sister, Clydie Johnson.

James was a borhter and a friend, born on August 27, 1953 in Winston-Salem, NC where he lived with his sister, Barbara Jones.  He passed away April 15, 2014 unexpectedly....

Edna Cathcart

Edna Cathcart

Apr 13, 2014

Edna Catherine Cathcart, native of Roanoke, VA and a resident of Winston-Salem, NC was born July 22, 1936 to Aldred and Christine Anderson. She departed this earthly life on April 13, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

She was a retired employee of Forsyth Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Clarie Perry

Clarie Perry

Apr 13, 2014

Clarie Louise Perry was born September 10, 1939 in Blackville, South Carolina of Barnwell County. She transitioned from earth into her heavenly home on Saturday April 13, 2014 at Kindred Silas Creek Healthcare in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

She is survived by three daughters, Pamela McCord (John), Phyliss Ionescu (Mihai), and Chaka Perry; three sons, Donald Perry,...

Mary Myers

Mary Myers

Apr 13, 2014

Mary Alice Myers, 75, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014. She was born to the late James Robert Bennett and Allie Mae Stanley on December 24, 1938 in Anson County and later married the late Willie Myers, Jr. To this union two children were born, Angela (Raymond) Eldridge and Brett Myers both of the city.

In addition...

Sonya Mitchell Smith

Sonya Mitchell Smith

Apr 9, 2014

Mrs. Sonya Mitchell Smith was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. She was born December 16, 1956 in Brunswick, GA to Paul Mitchell and the late Annie Mitchell.

She attended Glynn Academy, was formerly employed as a supervisor with Sundance Plaza Hotel, and was a member of St. James...

Rachel Wolfe

Rachel Wolfe

Apr 8, 2014

Rachel Mae Singletary Wolfe, 54, passed away Tuesday April 8, 2014 . She was a native of Forsyth County and a graduate of West Forsyth High School. She is the daughter of the late James Singletary and Eugenia Singletary King of Winston-Salem, NC. Cherishing her memories is her husband, Wiley Wolfe; four sisters, Joyce Singletary, Carolyn Ervin, Clara Singletary and...

Lula Hairston Edwards

Lula Hairston Edwards

Apr 7, 2014

Mrs. Lula Mae Hairston Edwards transitioned to her new life on April 7, 2014. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on January 23, 1935 to Charles and Mary Hairston.

She attended the local public schools and was later united in matrimony with Lee Walter...

Jerry Friday

Jerry Friday

Apr 7, 2014

Mr. Jerry Wayne Friday, 61, was born September 15, 1952 in Winston-Salem, NC to R.T. & Virginia Glenn Friday.  He departed this earthly life on April 7, 2014 at Springwood Care Center.

Jerry attended the local public schools of Forsyth County, was employed with the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem for 23 years, and later employed by the...

William Lindsay

William Lindsay

Apr 5, 2014

William Lindsay was born on April 20, 1941 to Carmel and Ida Lindsay. He departed this life on April 5, 2014 at The Oaks Rehabilitation Facility.

He attended Atkins High School.

William was an employee of R.J.R. tobacco for 34 years. He retired in 1992.

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Dorothy Mcqueen

Dorothy Mcqueen

Apr 5, 2014

Ms. Dorothy McQueen was born on November 12, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dorothea Godfrey and Thomas Williams. Dorothy, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2014.

Dorothy was a graduate of Paisley High School,...

Mary Cowan

Mary Cowan

Apr 4, 2014

Mary Helen Cowan was born March 2, 1942 in Florence, SC to the late Willie Corbitt and Mary Corbitt Brockington. She departed this life surrounded by family on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was a product of the public schools of Florence, SC, having graduated...

Mason Roberts, Jr.

Mason Roberts, Jr.

Apr 3, 2014

Mr. Mason William Roberts, Jr., 79, of Dayton, made his transition to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2014 after succumbing to a lengthy illness.

He was born to Mason W. Robert Sr. and Ruth Self in Winston-Salem, NC.

Mason is preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Mocille, Margaret and...

Roachell Blair, Jr.

Roachell Blair, Jr.

Apr 2, 2014

Mr. Roachell Blair, Jr., affectionately known to his family and friends as "Nank", was called to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 2, 2014.  He was born June 25, 1940 in Kershaw, SC, to the late Roachell Blair, Sr. and Winnie Blair.  Mr. Blair was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist a Church.

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