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.
Mae Doris Creque
Nov 1, 2011
Mrs. Mae Doris Creque passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born April 24, 1942 in Scotland County, NC. Mrs. Creque is survived by her husband; two children; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, November 7, 2011 at St. Peter's World Outreach Center, 3683 Old...
Charles Mcnair
Oct 31, 2011
On October 31, 2011, God in His infinite wisdom and divine love released our beloved Charles Douglas McNair from all earthly limitations and granted him everlasting peace and serenity. Charles was born on July 16, 1953 to the late Waddell and Ethel McNair Sr. in Winston-Salem, NC. He completed his secondary education in Brooklyn, NY. In 1976 he received an...
Robin Ashford
Oct 29, 2011
Mrs. Robin Y. Ashford was born May 25, 1961 and passed away on October 29, 2011. She leaves behind a loving husband, Alvis S. Ashford; two stepdaughters, Tanisha and LaToya Ashford; mother, Barbara Anderson Lane; a brother, Rencel Jones; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Galilee...
Julius Davis
Oct 28, 2011
Mr. Julius "JC" Davis died on Friday, October 28, 2011. He loved life and was a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing him."JC" was very loved and will be missed by many. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, November 4, 2011 at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury,...
Carrie Pate
Oct 26, 2011
On Oct. 26, 2011, Carrie Elizabeth Acker Pate slipped into the arms of her savior to rest in eternity with her husband, Rev. Odell Bailey Pate; her parents, James and Carrie Acker; a son, Odell Bernard Pate; a daughter, Imetta Pate; and 2 sisters, Betty Jean Thrash and Annette Brown. Mrs. Pate, a professional cook, was born in Anderson, SC....
Richard Salley
Oct 26, 2011
Mr. Richard Salley, 59 of 228 Tollesbury Court passed away October 26, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11am Monday, October 31, 2011 at Winston-Salem First (First Assembly of God) with Reverend Daniel Salley, Jr. eulogist. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10am until 11am on Monday at...
Yvonne Fluker
Oct 24, 2011
A loving sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Yvonne Ballentine Fluker, was called home on Friday, October 21, 2011 in Lexington, KY. She was the fourth of six children of the late James Howard Ballentine, Sr. and Alma Jones Ballentine. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC where she attended the public schools. She graduated from Atkins High School and continued her...
Philemon Anthony Samuels
Oct 24, 2011
Philemon Anthony Samuels, 60, son of the late Pastor William E. and Beatrice Rucker Samuels, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2011. He was born on August 28, 1951, in Winston-Salem, NC and was the youngest son of the Samuels Family. Pastor Samuels had a devotion to education and intellectual pursuits. After graduation from Anderson...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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