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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.

Carmella Lindsay

Carmella Lindsay

Mar 7, 2010

Carmella Brenette Lindsay was born to Baxter Allen Lindsay and Sandra Simpson McCullough. She attended the W-S/FC Schools, graduating from Parkland High School. Always straightforward, Carmella had a way of being direct and piercing, with a unique wisdom. She adored her grandmother Rosena, but Carmella was fiercely committed to her mother, Sandra and brother, Marcus (her hero). The three were...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Mar 6, 2010

Mr. Robert Lee Jones, 47, departed this life early on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at WFU/ Baptist Medical Center following a short period of illness. Mr. Jones was born August 7, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Roy Jones & Mrs. Gussie Jones. He graduated from Philadelphia High School, and served in the US Navy for 6 years. He...

Barbara Green

Barbara Green

Mar 4, 2010

Barbara Jean Ensley Green has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on the 4th day of March 2010. She was born on March 3, 1931 to William and Nora Ensley of Thomasville, NC. She is the eldest of five siblings, William Ensley of Washington, DC, Peggy Martin of Burgaw, NC, Donald Ensley of Centerreach, NY, and Brenda Scott of...

Alice Washington

Alice Washington

Mar 4, 2010

Alice Mary Jane Washington, daughter of the late Ellen Washington and Peter Washington, born May 30, 1937, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, transitioned to glory on Thursday, March 4, 2010. Mother Washington had a committed relationship with the Lord and to each ministry she served. In 2001, Mother Washington became a loyal member of St. Peter's World Outreach Center under...

Constance Ayler Mitchell

Constance Ayler Mitchell

Mar 1, 2010

Constance Ayler Mitchell, 82, affectionately known as "Ma Mitchell" was called to glory Monday, March 1, 2010. A native of Boston, MA she was born the last of thirteen children to the Henry Brent and Anita Brown Ayler on December 16, 1927. Constance was educated in the Boston Public Schools .She worked for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System until retiring....

Mary Reynolds

Mary Reynolds

Feb 28, 2010

Minister Mary Lois Williams Reynolds, 72, affectionately known as "Mary Lois, Mother Reynolds, and Sister Pentecost," departed from this life and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a brief illness. She was born on January 10, 1938 in Seneca, SC to John and Emma Wright Williams,...

Patricia Ann Foulks Burns

Patricia Ann Foulks Burns

Feb 23, 2010

Ms. Patricia Ann Foulks Burns, 56 of 2624 Claremont Ave. passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She was born May 22, 1953 to Nettie Foulks and Nathaniel Carpenter. Ms. Foulks Burns was a long time native of SC where she worked as a textile worker until she came home to reside with her...

Anna Sales

Anna Sales

Feb 22, 2010

Mrs. Anna Sales, 84 of 3509 Dunbarton Drive passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at her home surrounded by family. She was born October 2, 1925 in Clinton, SC the eldest child of Will and Mamie Cromer. She was a charter member of Galilee Baptist Church serving as an honorary deaconess and many other capacities during the years. She was...

Bessie Mae Joyce

Bessie Mae Joyce

Feb 22, 2010

Miss Bessie Mae Joyce, 99, was born June 16, 1910 in Stokes County, NC. She departed this life on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She attended the Stokes County Schools. Most of her adult life she resided in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Miss Joyce lived at 2223 Greenway Avenue until 2008. She later moved to Somerset Court at...

Marie Barksdale Gambrell

Marie Barksdale Gambrell

Feb 17, 2010

Marie Barksdale Gambrell, 86 of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on February 17, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on September 16, 1923 to Sam and Katie Bell Barksdale in Clarksville VA. Marie, a homemaker, devoted her time to raising and caring for 14 children and many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sister Marie was a...

Mary Bivins

Mary Bivins

Feb 16, 2010

Mary Louise Caldwell Bivins was born on September 28, 1932 as the fourth child of the late James and Corrine Caldwell of Saint Matthews, South Carolina. She was the loving mother of Toni Marie Henry and Sammie Lee Bivins Jr. She quietly went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Mary's family relocated to Winston-Salem, North...

Douglas Mclean, Sr.

Douglas Mclean, Sr.

Feb 14, 2010

On Sunday, February 14, 2010, God in His infinite wisdom and divine love released our beloved from all earthly limitations and granted him everlasting peace and serenity. Douglas McLean, Sr. was born to James Saul McLean and Mary E. McMillan on June 28, 1938 in Red Springs, NC. He was a dedicated and lifelong member of St. Andrews United Methodist...

Coy Astrop

Coy Astrop

Feb 12, 2010

Mr. Coy DeMarcus Astrop took his final journey unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2010. Coy was born May 14, 1970 in Winston-Salem, NC to Leroy Harper and Chiquita Kaye Astrop. He was a 1988 graduate of West Forsyth High School and was employed at Aramark. Coy was a great father and he will truly be...

Willie Patrick, Sr.

Willie Patrick, Sr.

Feb 11, 2010

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8 On Thursday, February 11,...

Jean Quick

Jean Quick

Feb 8, 2010

Jean M. Quick, 89, passed peacefully in Durham, NC on Monday, February 8, 2010. She was born October 29, 1920 in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of Joseph and Marguerite Massey. Her early childhood education was in Jacksonville, FL, Detroit, MI, and Winston-Salem, NC. She also attended St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, NC. Jean was married to John D. Quick, Jr....

Ethel Walker

Ethel Walker

Feb 8, 2010

Ethel Beatrice Hayes Walker departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2010. She was born on September 12, 1923 in Henderson, North Carolina to Cassie and Alexander Hayes. She graduated from Shaw University, Raleigh, NC in 1948, where she joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mrs. Walker enjoyed a long career as an educator, teaching in Louisburg, North Carolina, Franklin...

Ronald Thomas

Ronald Thomas

Feb 7, 2010

Ronald E. Thomas, 59 died on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 13, 1950 to James C. and Julia Thomas. He was a lifetime resident of Winston-Salem, NC where he worked at RJ Reynolds until retiring in 1993 and began a second career as a long distance truck driver. He enjoyed...

Odessa King

Odessa King

Feb 7, 2010

Odessa E. King was the second daughter of Luther and Ada Bell Eldridge; born in a family with 8 children, four boys and four girls. She departed this life on Sunday, February 7, 2010. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her son, William King; her parents; three sisters, Nellie Kaze, Madlen Scott,...

Hazel Hauser

Hazel Hauser

Feb 4, 2010

Hazel Wilson Hauser, 83, died Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Mitchellville, MD where she resided with her daughter, Sigrid Hauser Samuel for the last year. Hazel Wilson Hauser was born December 27, 1926 in Winston-Salem, NC to Lester and Mille Eggelston Wilson. She was a graduate of Shaw University, Raleigh, NC. Mrs. Hauser was employed by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School...

Alice Wilkins

Alice Wilkins

Feb 2, 2010

Alice Oglesby Wilkins of 11328 Kessler Place was born March 13, 1950, in Cherokee, SC to Hosie Oglesby and Geneva Phillips Oglesby. She passed away on February 2, 2010 in Manassas, VA. Alice was a 1968 graduate of Atkins High School, and she furthered her education at Russell's Business College and at the University of District of Columbia, Washington, DC....

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