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.
Sylvia Hauser-Thompson
May 27, 2012
Sylvia Nadine Hauser-Thompson, 59, of 4616 Erin Street went home Sunday, May 27, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 4pm Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Fulp Family Cemetery, Walkertown, NC.
Melvin Johnson
May 25, 2012
Mr. Melvin D. Johnson, 58, passed away May 25, 2012. He was born August 25, 1953 to Perry and Ella Johnson. He was employed by Jefferson Middle School and was a dedicated member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Velverlyn Johnson; one son, Damien Piper; 4 grandchildren; his mother, Ella Johnson; 7 brothers; 4 sisters;...
Tremain Christopher Butler
May 24, 2012
Mr. Tremain Christopher Butler better known as "Chris", 24, of Winston-Salem, NC, departed this life unexpectedly on May 24, 2012. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Private First Class Butler was born May 23, 1988, in Forsyth County, to Tijuani and...
William Little
May 20, 2012
Mr. William "Bobby" Little was born August 9, 1938 to the late Dexter and Ollie Little. He passed away May 20, 2012. Bobby attended Atkins High School and served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 daughters; 5 sisters; and 2 brothers. Bobby is survived by his wife of 33 years, Gloria Richardson Little;...
Emma Hutchins Young
May 19, 2012
Mrs. Emma J. Hutchins Young was born to the late Martha and Oran Hutchins on May 22, 1941. She expired on May 19, 2012 in the Palliative Care Unit at Wake Forest Baptist Health, after a ten year battle with cancer. She was a native of Forsyth Co. and was educated in the public school system, graduating from Atkins High...
Phyllis N Smith
May 17, 2012
Phyllis Naydene Smith was a counselor, public servant, Inspirational Witness, mother, sister and friend. She departed this life on Thursday May 17, 2012, after a ten year battle with cancer. Phyllis Naydene Smith was born March 18, 1955 to Edward Franklin Smith, Sr. and Hester Ruth Smith. She was educated in the Catholic Schools of the city graduating from Bishop...
Fousel Cagee El, Jr.
May 17, 2012
Mr. Fousel Cagee El, Jr., also known to many as Willie Floyd, Jr., 89, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. El was born on March 15, 1923 to the late Willie and Viola Floyd of Castlebery, Alabama. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II, participated in...
Shirley Covington Birch
May 15, 2012
Shirley Jean Covington Birch was called home to the Lord to rest in peace on May 15, 2012. Born on December 5, 1937 to the late Arelius Covington and Thelma S. Williams, she was a member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church where she served as President of the Nurses Board for a number of years and was presently a...
Doris M Harris
May 14, 2012
Following a short and courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Doris M. Harris departed this life peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the home of her daughter and son in-law Sharon and David Graham in Mt. Airy. She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Russell Harris; three daughters, Sandra Crews and Elaine Brockman both of W-S, NC, and Sharon...
Vickie Haizlip Young
May 12, 2012
Ms. Vickie Haizlip Young of Winston-Salem, NC passed away suddenly on May 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Fletcher N. Haizlip. Left to cherish her memories are her loving daughter Courtney R. Young; loving granddaughter, Maya Walker; loving mother, Glovenia Orr Haizlip; brothers, Fletcher P. (Melissa), David E. (Debra), Norman R. (Patricia), and Timothy N. (Amy)...
Odell Isom
May 11, 2012
Mr. Odell C. Isom, 88, was born October 30, 1923. He departed this life on Friday, May 11, 2012 after a brief period of illness. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary S. Isom; son, Joseph (Glendora) Payne; daughter, Shirley (Thurmond) Carter; sister, Julia I. Johnson; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; and...
Carie Dodson Young
May 11, 2012
Carie Dodson Young was born March 5, 1942 in Braselton, GA as the eldest child of Jessie Mae Dodson and Henry Edwards. She passed away March 11, 2012. After the death of her mother during childbirth, Carie and all of her siblings were adopted by other families in the Winston-Salem area. Carie attended Winston-Salem public schools and graduated from Carver...
James T Harper
May 9, 2012
Our loved one, James T. Harper, affectionately known to his family as "PaPa," was born June 30, 1935 to Rosa and Roger Harper in Davie, Co., NC. He passed away on the morning of May 9, 2012 at Universal Healthcare in King, NC after a hard-fought, lengthy illness. PaPa served his country as an Army medic during two enlistments at...
Clementine L Ray
May 8, 2012
Mrs. Clementine Livingston Ray, also affectionately known as Mother Ray, went to sleep Jesus' arms on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Clementine was born in Fairmont, NC on January 2, 1930 to Thomas Livingston Sr. and Louise Lester. She was married to Walter Ray, Jr. Four children were produced from this union. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Ray and...
David D Lowery, Sr.
May 8, 2012
Mr. David Daniel Lowery, Sr., 89, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center in W-S. He was born in W-S, NC to the late William and Minerva White Lowery. He matriculated through the W-S/ Forsyth County School System. After completing high school, David earned a BS degree from A&T College (now NC...
Alvah P Whealton, Sr.
May 6, 2012
Mr. Alvah Powell Whealton, Sr. was born in Carteret County, NC on July 29, 1916. He died on Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Phillips Healthcare Center of the Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, NC. Alvah graduated from Morehead City High School and was a WWII veteran. After the war, he lived in Black Creek, NC for 17 years, where he...
Pamela B Flowers
May 5, 2012
Ms. Pamela Renee (Bailey) Flowers departed this life peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2012. She was a devoted mother of Leslie (Jermarce) of Southern California, Aprille of St. Louis, and Brandi (Jamison) of St. Louis; loving daughter of Darlene Lucas Dyson, and the late Cliston Lucas; cherished Grandmother of Brooke (Aprille), Lajaila (Leslie), and Jermara (Leslie); beloved sister of Wanda...
Valarie Wellman
May 3, 2012
Ms. Valarie Denise Wellman was born October 2, 1960. She departed this life on May 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Claudette Wellman. She leaves to cherish her memory her father, Lonnie Wellman, Sr.; two brothers, Lonnie Wellman, Jr. (Myleen) and Tony Bellamy (Francine); and her exceptional companion and fiancé Lincoln N. Kelly. A Celebration of...
Leslie H Kimbrough
Apr 29, 2012
Mr. Leslie Haywood Kimbrough of died suddenly and unexpectedly on April 29, 2012. Leslie was born January 26, 1948 in Winston-Salem to Ms. Doris Kimbrough. In Winston-Salem he attended grade school and graduated from Anderson High School in 1966. He continued educational pursuits at Winston-Salem State University where he earned a B.A. degree in History in 1970. He began his...
Jimmy Butler, Sr.
Apr 24, 2012
God has called home one of his dear angels, Mr. Jimmy Butler, Sr., who was born January 31, 1956 to Mr. and Mrs. Rosie Lee Butler in Uniontown, AL. He departed this life on April 24, 2012. Jimmy was a graduate of Robert C. Hatch High School. He was later baptized at Friendship Baptist Church in Uniontown, AL. In 1978...
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