obituaries

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.

Raymond Crowder

Raymond Crowder

Sep 14, 2012

Mr. Raymond Crowder of 1140 Rich Ave. died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1929 to the late Leroy Knight Crowder and Lottie Thaxton Crowder. He was a life-long member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and the Laymen's League. He was educated at the 14th Street Elementary School and Atkins High School in...

William Sherrill Anderson

William Sherrill Anderson

Sep 13, 2012

Mr. William Sherrill Anderson, 84, affectionately known as"Warsaw", was called to his eternal home on Thursday, September 13, 2012 atKate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a lengthy illness. He was born to Uncola Anderson Blakely and John Lord on October 16,1927 in Lexington, NC. Warsaw was a graduate of Dunbar High School and he served in the USArmy from 1950...

Mary Johnson Gamble

Mary Johnson Gamble

Sep 8, 2012

Mrs. Mary Johnson Gamble, 81, was born November 25, 1930 to Rev. John and Mrs. Annie Mae Johnson in Davie Co., NC. She departed this life September 8, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was a long time employee of the former Robert E. Lee Hotel until they closed. She was a member of the Choir and Usher Board...

Maggie Gilford Boyd

Maggie Gilford Boyd

Sep 6, 2012

"Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." – Matthew 25:21 Mrs. Maggie Lou Gilford Boyd took the Lord's hand and entered into eternal rest, after a brief illness, on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Born October 15, 1922...

Elsie Harper Durham

Elsie Harper Durham

Sep 3, 2012

Ms. Elsie Mae Harper Durham, 66, was born March 27, 1946 to Guy Harper, Sr. and Ella Morrow Harper. She departed this life September 3, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Elsie was a graduate of Atkins High School, an avid WSSU fan, and a retiree of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company-Whitaker Park. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Charles Alan Davis

Charles Alan Davis

Sep 2, 2012

Mr. Charles Alan Davis, 65, passed away Sunday, September 2, at Forsyth Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born in Forsyth County on May 23, 1947 to Roscoe B. Davis Sr. and Emma Gaither Davis Harper. He attended St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School and graduated from Anderson Sr. High School. Immediately after High School, he...

Edna Mae Yancey

Edna Mae Yancey

Sep 1, 2012

Mrs. Edna Mae Yancey joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday September 1, 2012. She was born August 10, 1925 and was a long time resident of Winston Salem. She was a faithful member of First Calvary Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Missionary Board. Mrs. Yancey was a tireless worker in the community, where she...

Angela H Monroe

Angela H Monroe

Aug 31, 2012

Ms. Angela Tamita Helms Monroe quietly took her Savior's hand and walked into His kingdom to begin her well earned rest on Friday, August 31, 2012, after an extended illness that spanned over 25 years. Ms. Monroe was born on February 3, 1968 in Louisville, KY to Samuel T. and Brenda Hosch-Helms. Angela resided in her residence at 801 Martin...

Mary Mosley Mitchell

Mary Mosley Mitchell

Aug 24, 2012

On Friday afternoon, August 24, 2012 Ms. Mary A. Mosley Mitchell made her transition into eternal life at her home. She was born to the late Fannie Lee Mosley and Willie Guest. She is survived by her children, Sylvester (Rosemary) Mitchell, Alfonza (LaTonya) Mitchell, Monique Mitchell, and Angela Mitchell; one devoted sister, Janie Boyd of the home, and her sister...

Carolyn T. Shouse

Carolyn T. Shouse

Aug 23, 2012

Mrs. Carolyn T. Shouse, 59, of 590 Kinard Drive was born August 7, 1953 in W-S, NC. Carolyn Shouse departed this life on Thursday, August 23, 2012. Carolyn Shouse was a United States Army Veteran having served 21 Years as an E.7. She was a retired secretary financial and a meticulous seamstress. Carolyn was a member of Calvary Covenant Fellowship...

Geneva J Watkins

Geneva J Watkins

Aug 23, 2012

Mrs. Geneva J. Watkins, 85, passed away August 23, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born to Zela and Martin Jones on August 20, 1927. She was a very dedicated wife, mother, homemaker, and friend to many. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; her baby daughter, Faye Ann; and her husband, Raymond H....

Barney Williams, Jr.

Barney Williams, Jr.

Aug 23, 2012

Mr. Barney Williams, Jr., 84, of 2335 Okalina Ave. passed away on the afternoon of August 23, 2012. He was born in Darlington, SC on August 11, 1928 to the late Barney Williams, Sr. and Merlie Arthur Williams and attended the Darlington Public School System. He was a member of Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his...

James R Price, Sr.

James R Price, Sr.

Aug 14, 2012

Mr. James R. "Shug" Price, Sr., the son of the late Charlie Lincoln and Ethel Bynum Price was born on October 29, 1938. Mr. Price was called home peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 5:10pm. He attended Atkins High School, where he was inducted into the 2009 Atkins High School Hall of Fame for Basketball. James retired from RJ...

Marian Scales Collins

Marian Scales Collins

Aug 14, 2012

Marian Jean Scales Collins, known to family and friends as "Minnie", was born November 16, 1930 to the late Viola Mason Scales and Raymond Johnson. She departed this life Tuesday, August 14, 2012. "Minnie" attended Atkins High School class of 1949 and graduated with a B.S. degree in Education from WSSU, formerly Winston-Salem Teachers College class of 1954. After teaching...

Caronelle Coston White

Caronelle Coston White

Aug 12, 2012

On April 17, 1942, God blessed us with a caring and loving angel, Caronelle Coston White. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2012. She was born in Wilmington, NC and was the eldest child of Hoyt and Sadie Coston. Caronelle graduated from Williston High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston-Salem...

Dorothy Butterfield

Dorothy Butterfield

Aug 7, 2012

After an extended illness, Dorothy Butterfield departed this life at her home on August 7, 2012. She was the daughter of Lillie Mae Nivens & Willie Jackson Nivens. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Butterfield Williamson. She leaves one brother, William Nivens; one sister, Deloise Golden; eight children, Alfred, John, Jr., Lorraine, Linda, Wanda, Michael, Donald and...

Daisy Mae Burt

Daisy Mae Burt

Jul 31, 2012

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Daisy Burt, 103 was born August 10, 1908 to the late William and Almira Banks in Raleigh, NC. She departed this life 10 days short of her 104th birthday on July 31, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. This will be...

Ella Mae Williams

Ella Mae Williams

Jul 30, 2012

Mrs. Ella Mae Williams, 85, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 30, 1926. She passed away July 30, 2012 at Trinity Glen. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a retired employee of Carolina Linen. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fate Avery; her husband Thomas Williams; and her sister, Sophie...

Laura Holden Griffith

Laura Holden Griffith

Jul 29, 2012

Mrs. Laura Mae Holden Griffith "Sis", 96, formerly of 5744 Nylon Drive, departed this life on July 29, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 9, 1916 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Richard R. Holden and Minnie Lewis Mock Holden. She was a graduate of Atkins High School. She was a lifelong member of the...

Carolyn E Archia

Carolyn E Archia

Jul 29, 2012

Carolyn Evon Archia, 56, died July 29, 2012. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 1pm Friday, August 3, 2012 at Shiloh Baptist Church with Reverend Paul Lowe, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1pm on Friday at the Church.

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