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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Brenda Byrd
Jan 31, 2010
Brenda Louise Jordan Byrd was a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. She was family oriented and nothing made her happier than time spent with her family. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC and attended the public schools, graduating from Atkins High School in 1964. She also attended Winston-Salem State University. She was a faithful employee at AT&T for many...
Joseph Nichols, Jr.
Jan 27, 2010
Joy filled the hearts of Selena and the late Joseph Nichols, Sr. on April 6, 1961when their son Joseph Nichols, Jr. was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. "Peace be Thine" were the words our Heavenly Father whispered on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 and Joe made his transition home to be with the Lord. Joe was a graduate of East Forsyth...
Thomas Fulton,Sr.
Jan 27, 2010
Thomas Preston Fulton, Sr. transitioned into spiritual rest on January 27, 2010. He was born on July 27, 1927 to David and Eleanor Fulton in Manning, SC. The family, which included his parents and two brothers, Roland and Herman, made their home in Winston-Salem, NC soon after his birth. This is where he graduated from the original Atkins High School...
Walter Wilson, Jr.
Jan 26, 2010
Mr. Walter Wilson, Jr. was born in Newberry, SC on March 3, 1938 to the late Mattie Reeder Wilson and Walter Wilson, Sr. He departed this earthly life on January 26, 2010 after a brief illness. Mr. Wilson was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem Forsyth County and continued his studies at Winston-Salem Teachers College. He served in the...
Nora Scales
Jan 26, 2010
Mrs. Nora Elizabeth Holloway Scales, 74 passed away in her home on January 26, 2010. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John and Mollie Holloway, Sr. Nora was born in Goldsboro, NC and was a retired first grade teacher from the WS/FC Public School System. She was also a former queen in the Kimberly Park Alumni Chapter of...
Kenneth Payne
Jan 24, 2010
Mr. Kenneth Weldon Payne, "Kenny" of 4675 Superior Drive peacefully made his transition into life eternal, after a long period of illness on Sunday, January 24, 2010. He was born February 29, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Lillian Payne Banner and Waddell Boyd, Sr. He attended the local public schools and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School, class of 1975....
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