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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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