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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.

Virginia Mcduffie

Virginia Mcduffie

Oct 24, 2011

Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" McDuffie, formerly of Elizabethtown, NC went home to glory on Monday, October 24, 2011 at Springwood Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born November 25, 1919 in Wagram, NC to John and Bessie Covington. Mrs. McDuffie was a retired cosmetologist/business owner of 35 years. She loved to garden, especially vegetables and flowers. She also loved to...

Eric Patterson

Eric Patterson

Oct 24, 2011

Eric Napolean Patterson, also lovingly referred to as "E.P.", departed from us unexpectedly Monday, October 24, 2011. Eric grew up as an all American boy who enjoyed swimming, skating, bowling, and especially basketball. He attended East Forsyth High School. He was a graduate of Pyramid Barber School had spent the past 24 years as a staple of the family owned...

Melvin Dye

Melvin Dye

Oct 23, 2011

Mr. Melvin J. Dye, 71, returned to his heavenly father on Sunday, October 23, 2011. He was born in Lancaster County, SC to the late Daisy and Sam Dye. Melvin relocated to New Jersey at a young age to live with his older brothers and sisters. Soon after getting to New Jersey he found his stride and was widely known...

Mary Sephus

Mary Sephus

Oct 22, 2011

Mary Sephus of Whitmore Cove Court, Clemmons, North Carolina was born March 9, 1921 in Harrellsville, North Carolina to Beulah White and Alfred Sharpe. She died Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem North Carolina. She attended C.S. Brown High School in Winton, North Carolina. At the age of twenty-five, she moved to Brooklyn, New York....

Julious Galloway, Sr.

Julious Galloway, Sr.

Oct 21, 2011

Julious Deron Galloway Sr., known as "Lil Jule" to family and friends, was born May 5, 1962 to Julious and Carolyn Galloway. He transitioned to a new life on Thursday, October 21, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health with his immediate family by his side. Julious worked in the construction industry until his health forced him to retire. He resided...

Juanita Baxter

Juanita Baxter

Oct 19, 2011

Ms. Juanita Baxter passed away on Wednesday October 19, 2011 at Liberty Commons NRC of the Oaks after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and other related illnesses. Ms. Juanita Baxter, age 70, was born October 13, 1941 in Shelby, NC to the late James Baxter and Eddie Colia Baxter. She was the fifth of six children. Ms. Juanita Baxter...

Arlena Arrington

Arlena Arrington

Oct 17, 2011

Arlena Arrington, 54, departed this life on Monday, October 17, 2011 following a period of illness. Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 3pm until 3:30pm on Saturday at the funeral home.

Imogene Joyner

Imogene Joyner

Oct 17, 2011

Imogene Elizabeth Joyner was born on March 12, 1930 in Winston Salem, NC. She went peacefully to her eternal rest on Monday, October 17, 2011. She was the only child born to the late Mamie and Allen White. She attended school in Winston Salem and was employed by Western Electric Company for many years prior to retiring. She was united...

Evelyn Johnson Phillips

Evelyn Johnson Phillips

Oct 17, 2011

On August 24, 1907 in Davie County, a long and beautiful life began, it ended October 17, 2011. Evelyn Johnson, the first of eight children was born to the Reverend Franklin Garfield Johnson and his wife, Bertha Johnson. As a young child, she joined New Zion AME Church in Davie County, where her father was an officiate. He taught his...

Areatha Broadway

Areatha Broadway

Oct 15, 2011

Mrs. Areatha D. Broadway passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2011 with her daughter and granddaughter by her bedside, she was 85 years young. Mrs. Broadway was a dedicated member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, the Meridian Chapter #308 Order of Eastern Star and other organizations too numerous to name. Mrs. Broadway was housekeeping supervisor with Reynolds...

James Brown

James Brown

Oct 15, 2011

Mr. James Othello Harper Brown, 79, affectionately known as "Chili Mack" was born on October 17, 1931 in Bastrop, LA and departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. While a student at Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU) he joined Grace Presbyterian Church where he was a faithful member for the remainder of...

Anthony Carpenter

Anthony Carpenter

Oct 14, 2011

Mr. Anthony Lee Carpenter, "MAN/JUGG", was born on February 19, 1975 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mr. Casey W. Carpenter and the late Idella White Carpenter. On October 14, 2011, Anthony went to sleep to awake in Paradise. He attended the WSFC Schools and was a graduate of Mount Tabor High School and a faithful member of Union Baptist Church. In...

Conley Hines

Conley Hines

Oct 14, 2011

Minister Conley Hines, 63, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, was called home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2011. She was a faithful member of In His Hands Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Chim D. Cunningham; her brother, Leeverne; and her devoted husband, Elder Ervin Hines. She leaves to cherish...

Benjamin Clyde Turner

Benjamin Clyde Turner

Oct 14, 2011

Mr. Benjamin Clyde Turner, the third of five children, passed away peacefully at his home in Bowie, Maryland late Friday night, October 14, 2011, at the age of 56. Benjamin or Bennie "Pittsburgh" Turner, as he was affectionately known to his family and close friends, was born December 14, 1954 to the late Benjamin and Minnie Anderson Turner in Pittsburgh,...

Royal Miller, Sr.

Royal Miller, Sr.

Oct 13, 2011

Mr. Royal Eugene Miller, Sr. was born May 24, 1916 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Maggie and Riley Miller. He left this earthly life after a brief illness, at age 95, on October 13, 2011. Royal grew up in Rural Hall and attended Atkins High School before beginning his career as a carpenter. He was married to the...

Claudette Good

Claudette Good

Oct 13, 2011

Mrs. Claudette M. Good, 75, was born on Dec. 6, 1934 in W-S, NC to the late Jule Marshall and Willie O. Boggan. God called her home at 12:05pm on Thursday, October 13, 2011. To her friends she was best known as "Spooder". Claudette was married to the late Robert Good. Throughout her life she was a licensed Barber, Cake...

Zoleen Winningham

Zoleen Winningham

Oct 12, 2011

Zoleen Lamkin Winningham was born on October 13, 1929 and peacefully departed her earthly home in Malaga, Spain on October 12, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Thomas, Sr.; one son, Thomas, Jr.; one daughter, Karen; her sister, Virgie L. Alexander; sisters-in-law, Ruth Williams and Mozella Lamkin; granddaughter, Niyokkii (Michael) Terry; three great-grandchildren, Shareka, Michael, Jr., and Asunta Terry;...

Mozelle Caldwell

Mozelle Caldwell

Oct 12, 2011

Mrs. Mozelle Margareta Caldwell, 82, of 2711 New Walkertown Road, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She was born March 31, 1929 to Vann and Sally Carpenter. She was a retired employee of Baptist Hospital. She joined Macedonia Worship Center at an early age. She was the youngest of 11 siblings and was raised by her oldest sister Gladys and...

Sam Dixon, Jr.

Sam Dixon, Jr.

Oct 12, 2011

Mr. Sam Dixon, Jr., 82, of 1931 Kentucky Ave. departed this life on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at home with his loved ones by his side. He was born on June 27, 1929 in Chesterfield, SC to the late Sam Dixon and Annie Hillian Dixon. With the joining of these two families their children totaled 26, who all preceded him...

Louise Taylor

Louise Taylor

Oct 12, 2011

Louise Taylor, 78, of 112 North Cameron Avenue was called home to God on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born to the late Flossie Taylor and Matt Taylor of Winston-Salem, NC and attended public schools in Forsyth County. She was a devoted worker for the late Ms. Carrie Davis and she also worked for Mrs....

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