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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.

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.

Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson

Jul 28, 2012

Mrs. Rose Johnson, 97, passed away on Saturday night, July 28, 2012, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and Palliative Care Center. Rose was born on May 13, 1915 in Hampton County, South Carolina to Eloise and Henry Brooks. She later moved to Savannah, Georgia where she married Willis Johnson, and gave birth to her son, Willis Johnson, on...

Inez Servance Shaw

Inez Servance Shaw

Jul 28, 2012

Mrs. Inez Servance Shaw was born December 5, 1921 in Sumter, SC. She passed away July 28, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of illness. She was a life-long member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and a retired employee of Bell South. Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Julia Servance;...

Joseph "J.R." Samuels

Joseph "J.R." Samuels

Jul 28, 2012

Reverend Joseph Roland Samuels a native of Anderson, SC was born November 26, 1924. He is the second eldest of fourteen children born to the late Reverend William E. and Beatrice Samuels. Reverend Samuels peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the age of 87. Reverend Samuels was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth...

Charles T Crumblin, Jr.

Charles T Crumblin, Jr.

Jul 26, 2012

Mr. Charles T. Crumblin, Jr. passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Charles was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, graduating from Atkins High School. From there he went on to earn degrees from both North Carolina Central University and Winston-Salem State University. After serving in the Army, Charles worked in several arenas, including...

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