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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.

Sylvia Hauser-Thompson

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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