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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.

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...

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.

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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...

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