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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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