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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.

Charles Mcfadden

Charles Mcfadden

May 29, 2010

Charles Ray McFadden of 2039 Bowen Blvd was born November 30, 1952 to the late Joseph W. II and Reverend Charlie Mae Price. McFadden passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Charles McFadden matriculated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was employed by the City of Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents; and two beloved sisters,...

Janice Jefferson

Janice Jefferson

May 22, 2010

Janice Denise Jefferson, born August 10, 1959 was called home to rest on Saturday, May 22, 2010. She was a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School class of 1977 and was employed with Arbor Acres for 18 years. She leaves to cherish her memories her parents, John and Annie Jefferson; one son, Jarrian G. Jefferson; brother, Bruce D. (Brenda) Jefferson;...

Bertha Walker

Bertha Walker

May 20, 2010

Rev. Bertha Walker, 86, better known as Mother Walker, passed away on May 20, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 12:00 Noon from the St. John C. M. E. Church, Elder James E. Russell, Jr., will officiate. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the...

Virginia Brown

Virginia Brown

May 19, 2010

Virginia G. Brown of 4092 Edgeware Road went to be with our heavenly Father on May 19, 2010. She was born on February 23, 1938 to the late Rex and Mary Goins of Galax, VA. Mrs. Brown was a retiree of Sara Lee Knitwear and a member of St. Peters World Outreach Center. Surviving are her two daughters and two...

Aaron Thomas

Aaron Thomas

May 17, 2010

Aaron Bernard Thomas was born on Sept 30, 1956 in Lexington, NC; he was the youngest of 4 children born to George and Edrena Thomas. He went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center with his mother and older sister at his side. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, George...

Alphonso Washington

Alphonso Washington

May 17, 2010

Alphonso Washington, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2010. He was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC and was an Army Veteran. "Al" or "Fonz" as he was affectionately known was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church where he served on the Senior Choir, Male Chorus, and as a Sunday school teacher. Al was preceded in death by...

Mable Bailey

Mable Bailey

May 13, 2010

Our beloved mother, sister, auntie, and Granny, Mrs. Mable Douglas Bailey, heard a voice that said, "Well done my good and faithful servant," and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Bailey was born on August 28, 1917 in Davidson County to the late Willie and Bessie...

Isaiah Reynolds

Isaiah Reynolds

May 11, 2010

Mr. Daryl Baucum, better known as "D.B." and Isaiah Reynolds both passed away at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, due to a vehicular accident. These two brothers were dearly loved by all who knew them and will be missed. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, Winston-Salem, with Rev....

Quinton Drummond

Quinton Drummond

May 10, 2010

Quinton Tyrone Drummond was born December 3, 1952 in Winston- Salem, NC. He was the eldest son of Margaret J. Drummond and was preceded in death by his father, Harry Lee Carrethers. Quinton was a graduate of Parkland Senior High and attended Winston-Salem State University. He was employed by Tyco Industries and Atrium Windows and Doors in Welcome, NC. Quinton...

Sylvester Martin

Sylvester Martin

May 10, 2010

Sylvester Leon Martin, affectionately known as "Slick" was born in Forsyth County to the late Hilda Martin on December 17, 1941. Sylvester departed this life on May 10, 2010 peacefully at his home. He was a graduate of Atkins High School class of 1962. "Slick" lived and worked in Winston-Salem all his life. He retired from RJR/Whitaker Park Tobacco Company...

Mary Elmore

Mary Elmore

May 10, 2010

Mary Elmore departed this life unexpectedly May 10, 2010 at her home. She was born in Estill, SC and was the daughter of Mary Williams and John Riley. She was a faithful and devoted member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years where she was a deaconess and a member of the Senior Choir. In addition to her...

Daryl Baucum

Daryl Baucum

May 9, 2010

Mr. Daryl Baucum, better known as "D.B." and Isaiah Reynolds both passed away at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, due to a vehicular accident. These two brothers were dearly loved by all who knew them and will be missed. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, Winston-Salem, with Rev....

Ethel Brown

Ethel Brown

May 9, 2010

Mother Ethel P. Brown of 466 Bedford Park Drive peacefully left with the angel of silence, away to a land that is free from sickness, sorrow, and pain on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Mother Brown was a native of Bishopville, SC; born October 8, 1917 to the late Annie Bell Peterson and Sim Peterson. She was one of six children...

Barbara Williams

Barbara Williams

May 9, 2010

Mrs. Barbara Jean Harvey Williams, a lifetime resident of Winston-Salem, NC was born January 20, 1936 to Walter and Athelle Harvey. Having exemplified the epitome of a "Mother", she was called from labor to reward on Mother's Day, May 9, 2010. "Danny" as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, was a 1953 graduate of Atkins High School. She retired...

Lonnie Nesmith

Lonnie Nesmith

May 8, 2010

Lonnie Nesmith was born August 27, 1912 in Nesmith, Williamsburg County, SC. He married Elease Britton in 1935 and from that union was blessed with three sons, Henry, Johnnie, and Lonnie, Jr. He was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County, SC. Lonnie was a man who believed in order. He was active in his community, and received numerous...

Melvin Mcdermott, Sr.

Melvin Mcdermott, Sr.

May 8, 2010

Melvin David McDermott, Sr. was born November 20, 1937 in the Bronx, NY to Melvin and Josephine McDermott. He was educated in the public schools of New York and joined the United States Navy at age 17. After serving in the service, Melvin met his wife Pearl Elizabeth Smith and they were married March 21, 1960. From their 50 year...

Mabel Perry

Mabel Perry

May 7, 2010

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…" 2 Timothy 4: 7 KJV The angels escorted Mabel Evans Perry to her heavenly home on Friday, May, 7, 2010. She was born on December 1, 1915 to Nathaniel and Beulah Evans in Cary, NC. She moved to Winston-Salem at an early age and...

George Moton

George Moton

May 6, 2010

Mr. George Moton, 63 passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2010. He was born in Camden, NJ on November 11, 1946. George, affectionately called "Butch" attended high school in NJ, later joining the US Marine Corps-serving a tour of duty in Vietnam, where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart for bravery. George worked twenty plus years and later...

James Gaddy

James Gaddy

May 6, 2010

Mr. James Walter Gaddy was born on Jan. 7, 1936. He was called to his heavenly home on May 6, 2010. Mr. Gaddy was a lifelong member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Agnes Lorraine Gaddy and his children, Walter, Delphine, Othello and Jamestris. Services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday,...

Damon Tucker

Damon Tucker

May 3, 2010

Damon Alexander Tucker, 36 was called home May 3, 2010. He was born March 9, 1974 in Winston-Salem, NC to Hattie T. Adams and Charles V. (Angela) Tucker. He graduated from Carver High School in 1992 and later served in the United States Navy. He was employed at Hayward Industries for 6 years. He was preceded in death by his...

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