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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.

Alex Scarbough

Alex Scarbough

Apr 11, 2008

On Friday, April 11, 2008, God in his infinite wisdom called from 100 years of humane labor to reward Mr. Alex Issac Scarborough, a beloved and nurturing man. He was born to John and Emma Scarborough in Bishopville, SC on March 16, 1908. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Left to cherish his fond memories are his three...

Curtis Carnell Williamson

Curtis Carnell Williamson

Apr 9, 2008

Mr. Curtis Carnell Williamson of 5206 Northwest School Road, Greensboro, NC, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Moses Cone Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Williamson was born in Caswell County, NC to the late William H. Williamson and Ressie Bushnell Williamson. He attended North Carolina A &T State University, earning a BS Degree in Health and Physical Education and...

Pearl Lee Barnes Douthit

Pearl Lee Barnes Douthit

Apr 9, 2008

Mrs. Pearl Lee Barnes Douthit, 76 passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1932 in Liberty, NC and was a veteran of the Woman's Army Corps (U.S. Army). Throughout most of her adult life she worked as a nurse's aide. Mrs. Douthit was preceded in death by her...

Anna Braddy

Anna Braddy

Apr 7, 2008

Mrs. Anna Braddy formerly of 2402 Gilmer Avenue passed away Monday, April 7, 2008. She is survived by her three sons, Michael, Charles, and Joseph Braddy; and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon Saturday, April 12, 2008 from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family...

Charles Eugene Robinson

Charles Eugene Robinson

Apr 7, 2008

Early on the morning of April 7, 2008 our Father called for another soul to come home. Charles Eugene Robinson was born December 1, 1953 . His high school mates called him "Glad." He resided in Roanoke , VA for a number of years where he made his career at Grand Home Furnishings. Charles was born and raised in Winston-Salem...

Lucile B. Barksdale

Lucile B. Barksdale

Apr 3, 2008

One beautiful angel now has her wings as Lucile B. Barksdale departed this earthly life for a heavenly homegoing on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 8:46 am from the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC after a lengthy illness. Lucile was born in Bennettsville, SC on January 1, 1912 to Nancy Gertrude Smith and William Boyd Buchanan. Her...

Annie Ruth Pitt

Annie Ruth Pitt

Apr 3, 2008

Annie Ruth Pitt, 71, of 2 Arby Court, Greensboro, died Thursday, April 3, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Hargett Funeral Home in Greensboro, where the family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Her remains are reposing at Russell Funeral Home, which is in charge of all services and arrangements. The...

Videll Sewell Barber

Videll Sewell Barber

Apr 2, 2008

Videll Sewell Barber departed this life and entered eternal rest on April 2, 2008. Mrs. Barber was born September 28, 1930 in Toccoa, Georgia to Coy and Maggie Meriwether Sewell. She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Toccoa City Schools. She graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and retired from the Bethlehem-Kimberly...

Levi N. Brunson

Levi N. Brunson

Apr 1, 2008

Rev. Levi N. Brunson was born November 28, 1919 in Aiken, SC. He was the son of the Rev. Willie B. Brunson and Lillian Nimmons Brunson. Levi became ill March 1, 2008 and his health continued to decline. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Levi was a member of United Progressive Baptist Church. All who loved him...

James Edward Mcrae

James Edward Mcrae

Mar 31, 2008

Mr. James Edward McRae Jr., 76, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008. James was born on April 18, 1931 in Mecklenburg County, to the Rev. James E. McRae Sr. and Odessa Little. He was a resident of Wadesboro, NC. He was a member of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church, a past Ionic #72, and he worked as a concrete...

Reginald Kinard Oakes

Reginald Kinard Oakes

Mar 30, 2008

Reginald Kinard Oakes of 3530 Hartford Street departed this life Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Wake University Baptist Medical Center following a brief period of illness. He was born June 16, 1958 to Van Pal Oakes and Katherine Inez Oakes. Reggie spent most of his life tin the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. He attended area public schools and gave more than...

Anna Lou Holmes Keel

Anna Lou Holmes Keel

Mar 29, 2008

Mrs. Anna Lou Holmes Keel was born August 28, 1924 in Charleston , SC to Richard and Bertha Holmes Smith. She was educated in the Forsyth County School System. She retired from Paisley High School and was a church leader at Reynolds Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church where she served with the Sunday school, Missionary, and her love: singing with...

Marvin Louis Morrison

Marvin Louis Morrison

Mar 28, 2008

Marvin Louis Morrison, Sr. was born August 18, 1949 in Winston-Salem, NC to Benjamin B. Morrison and Ardelia L. Lockhart Morrison. "Big Marv" as he was known to some, answered his homegoing call on Friday, March 28, 2008 at his home after an extended period of illness. Marvin attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools and graduated from Anderson High School in...

Channie Elizabeth Baldwin Sanders

Channie Elizabeth Baldwin Sanders

Mar 25, 2008

Channie Elizabeth Baldwin Sanders of 1151 of East 11th Street Apt. B departed this life Tuesday, March 25, 2008. She was born August 12, 1925 to Carrie Baldwin in Wagram, NC. She is the widow of Robert W. Sanders. She leaves to mourn one daughter, Patricia Dubose; a devoted granddaughter, Shandra McCloud; a granddaughter, Tawauna McIntyre (Haywood); one grandson, Baron...

Goldie Robinson Hayes

Goldie Robinson Hayes

Mar 24, 2008

On Monday, March 24, 2008 God looked down and called a soul home to her reward. There will be no more pain and suffering for her now. Goldie Robinson Hayes was born September 6, 1932 to Charlie Robinson and Amanda Washington in Richmond, VA. She was a faithful member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed. She...

Josie Hampton Mccray

Josie Hampton Mccray

Mar 24, 2008

Our beloved Mrs. Josie Hampton McCray, 97 departed this life peacefully Monday, March 24, 2008. She was born April 3, 1910 in Bamberg, SC to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hampton. She moved to Winston-Salem, NC at an early age and worked for Forsyth Medical Center where she retired. She was a devoted member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Mrs. McCray...

Rosa Mae Fulwood

Rosa Mae Fulwood

Mar 24, 2008

On March 24, 2008, Rosa Mae Fulwood departed this life to her heavenly home from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after an extended period of illness. Rosa was born in Salters, SC on September 2, 1958 to Willie James and Rosa Bell Fulwood. She was a 1976 graduate of Parkland High School. Following graduation, Rosa accepted a position at Baptist...

Robert Lee Brown

Robert Lee Brown

Mar 24, 2008

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted; That season and time came for Robert Lee Brown early Monday, March 24, 2008. To be absent from...

Sharon Lucia Pino

Sharon Lucia Pino

Mar 21, 2008

Ms. Sharon Lucia Pino, 56 passed away Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was a native of Bethesda, MD and lived in Winston-Salem, NC for a number of years. She was a former Security Officer. She is survived be her son, Bracey Shamar "Bonham" Hodges; her parents, Louise and Fernando Pino; a brother,...

Garfield Aldine Ridgill

Garfield Aldine Ridgill

Mar 21, 2008

Mr. Garfield Aldine Ridgill, 82, formally of 1060 Mount Zion Place took his eternal rest on Friday, March 21, 2008 at The Clemmons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Clemmons, NC. Mr. Ridgill known to his family and friends as "Booster or Cornfield" was born May 25, 1925 in Manning, SC to the Reverend Garfield and Maybell Pendegrass-Ridgill. Mr. Ridgill served...

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