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.

Alfred Mitchell

Alfred Mitchell

Sep 11, 2007

Mr. Alfred Mitchell, 70, affectionately known as "Bo" and "Mitch" of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. He was born on August 29, 1937 in Salisbury, NC to Robert Jeter and Elizabeth Mitchell. He graduated from London High School and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 33 years of service as a mailman and truck driver....

Ethel Stowe

Ethel Stowe

Sep 10, 2007

On Monday, September 10, 2007, our mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, departed this life peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Ethel Stowe was born in Lancaster, SC to Henry and Mary White. There were eight children born to this union. All of her siblings preceded her in death. After the death of her father, the family relocated to...

Mary Lee Garris Compton

Mary Lee Garris Compton

Sep 9, 2007

Mrs. Mary Lee Garris Compton departed this life on Sunday, September 9, 2007 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on August 9, 1925 to Joseph Nelson Garris and Gertrude McFadden Garris. She was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Holiness Church. In addition to the parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elder James Edward Compton; her two...

Mildred S. Reid

Mildred S. Reid

Sep 8, 2007

Mrs. Mildred S. Reid passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on Saturday, September 8, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Samuel Reid; her parents, George and Bessie Scales; several brothers and sisters; a special niece and caregiver, Doris Monk; and her nephew, Harry Smith, Jr. She is survived by her sisters, Annie M. Smith of...

Johnnie Mae Barnes Spann

Johnnie Mae Barnes Spann

Sep 6, 2007

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Barnes Spann, 70, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. She leaves behind one daughter, Tarsha C. Woodberry (Rodney); one son, Thomas C. Spann; one brother, Andrew Barnes; and four grandchildren, Shaquita Moore, Mira Reid, Crystal Coleman, and Elijah Sapp. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at First...

Walter Lee Hardison

Walter Lee Hardison

Sep 6, 2007

Mr. Walter Lee Hardison of 830-L West 14th Street went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 6, 2007. He was born on May 30, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC, the son of Walter Marshal Hardison and Ida Mae Clowney Hardison. Walter attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School and retired as a construction worker. He was preceded in death...

Amus Willette Hughes

Amus Willette Hughes

Sep 6, 2007

"I went out to find a friend and found none. I went out to be a friend and friends were everywhere." On September 6, 2007, the Lord cracked the sky and the angels came forth and lifted Amus Willette Hughes, Sr., 51, of 4962 Wilkes Drive . He was born on July 21, 1956 in Winston-Salem , NC to Milton...

Sara Lee Sherrill

Sara Lee Sherrill

Sep 5, 2007

Mrs. Sara Lee Sherrill, 65, passed away Tuesday morning, September 5, 2007 at her home following an extended illness. She was born August 10, 1942 to John Dunbar and Ruth Cleo E. Dunbar. She attended the public schools of Sanford, NC and had a passion for life. Mrs. Sherrill loved to cook, take long rides with her friend, and most...

Wauchular H. Samuels

Wauchular H. Samuels

Sep 5, 2007

Mrs. Wauchular H. Samuels, 88, of Greensboro, NC and formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday, September 8, 2007 from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Winston H. Bryan, III. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11am...

Sterling Diane George

Sterling Diane George

Sep 5, 2007

Mrs. Sterling Diane George, 58 of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at her home. She is preceded in death by her father Jerry Walker. She leaves to behind to cherish her memory her husband, Danny Thomas George, her mother Mary M. James, three sisters, one brother and a host of other family and friends. Funeral Service will be...

Ms. Avis “Nikki” Gaither Ray

Ms. Avis “Nikki” Gaither Ray

Sep 1, 2007

Ms. Avis "Nikki" Gaither Ray, 57, of 2084 Bluff View Drive , Winston-Salem , NC went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born May 20, 1950 to Elizabeth Gaither and Ulysses White. Ms. Ray was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem , NC and a graduate...

De’Lisa Carter Satterfield

De’Lisa Carter Satterfield

Aug 31, 2007

Mrs. De'Lisa Carter Satterfield, 54, of 111 Hutton Street passed away on Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1953 in Winston-Salem, NC. She attended the local public schools and graduated form North Forsyth High School. De'Lisa was a former member of Gethsemane Hope Missionary Baptist Church and a current member...

George G. Smith

George G. Smith

Aug 30, 2007

Mr. George G. Smith Jr., son of the late George G. Smith Sr. and Rebecca Davis. Smith was a native of Winston-Salem, NC and graduate of Carver High School. He was a resident of White Plains, NY for over 40 years. He departed this life on Thursday, August 30, 2007. Self employed owner of Smiths Moving Company in White Plains,...

Charles E. Robinson

Charles E. Robinson

Aug 28, 2007

Mr. Charles E. Robinson of 1353 Argonne Blvd, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Forsyth Medical Center following a short period of illness. He was born November 9, 1931 to Albert and Bessie Robinson. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC where he attended the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools. He retired from McLean Trucking Company and the...

Steven F. Suber Jones

Steven F. Suber Jones

Aug 26, 2007

Mr. Steven F. Suber Jones was granted his eternal wings and called home on Sunday, August 26, 2007. He was born on July 4, 1985 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dennsye L. Suber and Kenston Oliver. Steven attended the local school system and was an employee of Duracell Battery in Asheboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annette...

Marcia Jane Waugh Bailey

Marcia Jane Waugh Bailey

Aug 25, 2007

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Marcia Jane Waugh Bailey, 56, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended illness. Marcia was born on October 12, 1950 in Wilkes County to Pauline Wilborn Waugh and James Dwight Waugh, Sr....

Mildred Adrene Willis Broadous

Mildred Adrene Willis Broadous

Aug 24, 2007

Mrs. Mildred Adrene Willis Broadous, an humble and willing servant for the Lord completed her earthly journey, August 24, 2007. She was born on September 12, 1912 in Osceola, Arkansas, the fifth child of Horace B. Willis and Linnie U. Willis Early. Her early years were spent in Osceola, Arkansas. While attending Arkansas Baptist College, she met and married Albert...

Melvin Garner

Melvin Garner

Aug 23, 2007

Mr. Melvin "Buddy" Garner passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007. The funeral will be at 12 noon Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Wayne T. Lee Funeral Service, Columbus, OH.

Cassie Thompson

Cassie Thompson

Aug 21, 2007

Ms. Cassie "Aunt Mary" Thompson, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007. She was born in Richmond County, NC to Henry and Laura Collins. Cassie made her home in Winston-Salem, NC many years ago. She was a resident of the Somerset Assisted Living Facility. Cassie was a retiree of the O.R. Department of Forsyth Medical Center. She was a faithful and...

Alycia Aviane Polzine

Alycia Aviane Polzine

Aug 19, 2007

Ms. Alycia Aviane Polzine, 20, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Sunday, August 19, 2007, at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Alycia was born February 16, 1987, in San Antonio TX to Anthony Polzine and Teresa Bell. Alycia was raised by her stepfather Douglas C. Martin Jr. and mother Teresa Martin. Alycia graduated from Mt. Tabor High School and attended...

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