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.
Craig Backman
Dec 23, 2010
Advance- "Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now; He Set Me Free" The late Joyce Marilyn Frasier gave birth to Craig Donahue Backman on February 13, 1962 in the Bronx, NY. He attended Shaw University in Raleigh, NC and later transferred and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from NC A&T State...
Betty Lowery
Dec 19, 2010
Mrs. Betty Livingston Lowery was born on July 18, 1931 to Thomas and Louise Livingston in Fairmont, NC. She passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010. She retired from Sara Lee and previously resided at Salem Terrace and Oak Forest Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of First Waughtown Baptist Church and served on the Missionary Board. Mrs. Lowery was...
Howard Bates
Dec 17, 2010
Mr. Howard Estes Bates passed away unexpectedly on December 17th, 2010. Mr. Bates was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Wilson, Sr. Mr. Bates was a member of Calvary Moravian church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, William Bates. Mr. Bates is survived by a brother, Samuel (Cynthia) Wilson, Jr.;...
Mary Young
Dec 17, 2010
Lovingly known as "Ms. B.", Mrs. Mary E. Young, 84, departed this life on December 17, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. Mary Young was born November 17, 1926 to Nathaniel Bolder and Maggie Anderson and she was an only child. Mary Boulder married John H. Young and they had a beautiful family together, which more than made...
Mary Cherry Ferguson
Dec 15, 2010
Ms. Mary Cherry Ferguson, 93, formerly of 1629 University Place, Winston-Salem, NC departed this life at the Springwood Care Center on December 15, 2010. She was born on August 17, 1917 in Rock Hill, SC to the late George and Cora Moffett Cherry. She attended the public schools of Chester County, and soon after, moved to Winston-Salem. A dedicated employee...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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