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.

Emma Pierce Scipio

Emma Pierce Scipio

Dec 15, 2010

Mrs. Emma Pierce Scipio, 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on June 17, 1925 in Darlington, SC and was educated in the Darlington County Schools. She was married to Norman Scipio until his death in 1994. From that union, they were blessed with 11 children. She leaves to cherish her memory,...

Gladys Watkins Moore

Gladys Watkins Moore

Dec 13, 2010

Our beloved mother, Gladys Virginia Watkins Moore departed this earthly life on Monday evening, December 13, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Axton, VA to the late Hattie Martin Watkins and John "Kit" Watkins on September 25, 1930. She was a faithful member of Dreamland Park Missionary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC where she served as a Deaconess, and...

William Edward Conrad

William Edward Conrad

Dec 12, 2010

Mr. William Edward "Babe" Conrad passed away on Sunday evening, December 12, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. "Babe" was born on August 7, 1941 in Tobaccoville, NC to the late William A. and Dorothy H. Conrad. He graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1961. He was an avid bowler and a member of the Piedmont Bowling Association. "Babe" was...

Charlie Mae Crutchfield

Charlie Mae Crutchfield

Dec 9, 2010

Charlie Mae Crutchfield was called home to glory at the age of 86 years old on December 9, 2010. She was born in Albany, GA to Todd and Lavenia Parks. At the age of five she moved to Steubenville, Ohio until the age of seventeen. She then moved to Pittsburg, PA where she met and married Leandrew Crutchfield and they...

Elouise Blair Brown

Elouise Blair Brown

Dec 6, 2010

Mrs. Elouise Blair Brown, 81 after a long illness passed away on December 6, 2010. Born on October 24, 1929 in Kershaw, SC to the late Rochelle and Winnie Blair, Sr., Mrs. Brown spent 30 years working for the Children's Home of Winston-Salem and was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Gilbert Harris

Gilbert Harris

Dec 2, 2010

Mr. Gilbert A. Harris was born on March 8, 1921 to the union of Rollie Gilbert Harris and Addie Harris. He passed away December 2, 2010. Gilbert attended Aracoma High School in Logan, WV. After graduation, he joined the US Navy. He later worked in the Coal Mines in West Virginia. He relocated to Maryland and worked for the National...

Curtis Hatton

Curtis Hatton

Dec 2, 2010

Mr. Curtis Wilkes Hatton, 64, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. He was born in Winston-Salem to the late Clifton M. Hatton and Minnie W. Hatton. Mr. Hatton was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth School System, and graduated from Paisley High School in 1964. Curt attended Winston-Salem State University, NC A&T State University, and received his BA from High...

Kevin White

Kevin White

Dec 1, 2010

Mr. Kevin Lamont White, aka "Po-Pie" of 2004 Bloomfield Dr. was born January 2, 1965 in Winston-Salem, NC to Floyd and Wilma Moore. Kevin was a loving and caring individual who touched the lives of many. He was very outgoing and well known for doing community service activities. He graduated from Parkland Sr. High in 1985. He attended Johnson C....

Lois Brake

Lois Brake

Nov 27, 2010

Lois Juanita Samuel Brake was born May 27, 1926 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late James Samuel and Rosa Dixon Samuel. She departed this life peacefully in her home on November 27, 2010. She spent her formative years in Winston-Salem, NC and attended the public schools there until her graduation from Atkins High School in 1944. Lois attended North Carolina...

Charles Bernard Higgins, Sr.

Charles Bernard Higgins, Sr.

Nov 25, 2010

Mr. Charles Bernard Higgins, Sr., 67, was born December 16, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC to George and Rosa Higgins, Sr. He passed away November 25, 2010 at the WG Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC. Charles was a 1961 graduate of Atkins High School, a veteran of the US Army having served in the Vietnam War, and a member of...

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson

Nov 25, 2010

Mrs. Mary Frances Powell Williams Robinson of Springwood Care Center and formerly of 2927 Gilmer Avenue was born November 9, 1924 to Renegar and Nettie C. Powell. She passed away November 25, 2010. She was Baptist by faith and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was also a member of Bivouac Chapter #530 OES PHA. In addition...

Mary Goodyear

Mary Goodyear

Nov 25, 2010

Mary Haynie Goodyear, 65, went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on October 27, 1945 in Toc, GA to Major Perry Haynie and Lizzie Prather Haynie. She retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1986 and from Forsyth Medical Center in 2004. She was...

George Stinson, Jr.

George Stinson, Jr.

Nov 22, 2010

Mr. George Washington Stinson, Jr., 84, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday November 22, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on March 30, 1926 to Rev. George, Sr. and Mary Rose Stinson. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and was employed at Hanes Knitwear (Hanesbrand) for 39 years. In...

Alice Hogans

Alice Hogans

Nov 22, 2010

Alice Eloise Johnson Hogans died November 22, 2010. She was born May 24, 1928 to James Edward and Ethel Johnson in Blackstone, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Gerald Hogans. Left to mourn are her four daughters, Jan (James) Miller, Karla Hart, Kim Prince, and Jennifer Hogans; siblings, Melson, Roy Johnson, Edna Foster, and...

Merle Wylie

Merle Wylie

Nov 21, 2010

Merle Herbert Wylie "Poppy", the eldest son born to Frank and Rubia Wylie on February 24, 1925, passed this life at 10:30am Sunday, November 21, 2010. He was the loving husband of Delores Eskew Wylie and the beloved father of Muriel LaTanya Wylie and step-father and mentor to Michael Smith and Olufemi Elom. For Merle family came first, leaving no...

Briana Gather

Briana Gather

Nov 20, 2010

Miss Briana Latrice Gather, 20, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC. She was born on September 3, 1990 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dennis Gather, Sr. and Renata Leonard. She had a vivacious personality that attracted many friends. She was a dependable leader with the ability to influence her peers in positive ways. Briana...

Ruby Williams

Ruby Williams

Nov 17, 2010

Mrs. Ruby Carr Williams, 83, formerly of 2641 Bluebird Lane, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after several months of declining health. She was born on October 6, 1927 to John Robert and Maggie Carr in Goldsboro, NC. She attended the local Duplin County Schools. Mrs. Williams held many employment positions throughout her...

Hilda Lowe

Hilda Lowe

Nov 16, 2010

Mrs. Hilda Jones Lowe, 83 passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1926 in Forsyth County to the late George and Minnie Jones. She attended Forsyth County Public Schools and was employed by Baptist Hospital until her retirement in 1989. She was a faithful member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in...

Lameka Myers

Lameka Myers

Nov 13, 2010

Lameka Myers, 34, known to family and friends as "Shawdy" has earned her wings and flown into God's loving arms. She was a native of Winston-Salem, NC, a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, and a graduate of Glenn High School. Lameka was loved by all. She passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010 after a brief illness. Lameka was...

Anthony Estes, Sr.

Anthony Estes, Sr.

Nov 10, 2010

Mr. Anthony Roy Estes, Sr., 57 of 231 Forest Hill Ave. passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2010. He was a native of Winston-Salem, NC and a 1972 graduate of North Forsyth High School. He also attended Forsyth Technical Institute and enrolled in the diesel mechanic curriculum. He was a owner-operator, long distance truck driver for many years. He leaves to...

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