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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.

Alycia Joyce Miller Greene

Alycia Joyce Miller Greene

May 14, 2023

Alycia Miller Greene , also known as "Susie" passed away at 12:40 am, May 14, 2023. Alycia taught 25 years as a special education teacher from which she retired in 2014.

Susie leaves behind her husband of 35 years, Therman Greene Sr.; her only child, her son,...

Quintonio Willis

Quintonio Willis

May 11, 2023

Mr. Quintonio J. Willis, 34, was born April 21, 1989 in Winston-Salem, NC to Michelle Davidson Smith and Willie Willis. He departed this earthly life on May 11, 2023.

Quintonio played Pop Warner football for the W-S Greyhounds, graduated from Atkins High School where he excelled in...

Mason Michael Christopher Williams

Mason Michael Christopher Williams

May 11, 2023

Mason Michael Christopher Williams , 24 years old, of Winston-Salem, NC transitioned unexpectedly on May 11, 2023.

Mason is survived by his parents, devoted mother, Mechelle Quincy, Michael Williams and Jamar Quincy; siblings, Mickaela Williams, Malachi Williams, Prentice Williams, Jordan Williams, Joshua Chandler-Semedo, Jamar Quincy Jr., Keith...

Gwendolyn Breazeale

Gwendolyn Breazeale

May 11, 2023

Gwendolyn Gail Breazeale , known as "Goodie" by friends and family, made her earthly departure on May 11, 2023. She lived her entire life in Winston-Salem where she graduated from Atkins High School and Russell's Commercial College.

Goodie was a lifelong member of...

Casandra Pauls

Casandra Pauls

May 10, 2023

Mrs. Casandra Pauls , 53, was born July 7, 1969 and departed this earthly life on May 10, 2023.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00am Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Osa Madeline Johnson

Osa Madeline Johnson

May 6, 2023

Osa Madeline Johnson was born July 7, 1937, to the late James Albert Johnson, Sr., and Nina Alice Green Johnson. She departed this earthy life on May 6, 2023. Osa was one of three children born and raised in Tobaccoville, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, James...

Artavious Marley

Artavious Marley

May 4, 2023

Mr. Artavious Marley , 25, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held...

Miles Lowe

Miles Lowe

Apr 30, 2023

Miles Dexter Lowe was born November 30, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC.  On April 30, 2023, our Heavenly Father delivered everlasting peace after an extended illness. Miles was the middle child born to Howard and Hilda Lowe. He was raised in Winston-Salem following his father's service in the US Air Force.  Miles was...

Carlos Leon Washington Rice

Carlos Leon Washington Rice

Apr 30, 2023

Mr. Carlos Leon Washington Rice was born on February 26, 2002 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Pearl Washington and Carlos Rice. On April 30, 2023 he unexpectedly departed from this life and transitioned to his heavenly resting place.

Carlos was a beautiful soul that was loving and...

Robert James Fisher

Robert James Fisher

Apr 28, 2023

Robert James Fisher "Bobby", 67, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away on April 28, 2023 from upper respiratory failure.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. and Mary V. Amos Fisher; a brother, Willie Fisher; two sisters, Jacqueline F....

Crystal Marshall

Crystal Marshall

Apr 27, 2023

Crystal "Mow" "First Lady" Roberts, the baby girl of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Joan Roberts, was born on September 12,1962 in Elizabeth, NJ. She was raised in Migliore Manor where she attended the Elizabeth Public Schools. Crystal was one of the best loving, passionate, and realest people you could ever imagine! Even through her battles of life, Crystal...

Gary Conner

Gary Conner

Apr 27, 2023

Gary F. Conner was born July 28, 1965 in Winston-Salem, NC to Robert L. and Elizabeth Conner. He departed this earthly life on April 27, 2023.

Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Robert L. Conner and Elizabeth Conner of Winston-Salem, NC; two sisters, Beverly Ricks...

David Aquilla Mickle

David Aquilla Mickle

Apr 27, 2023

David Aquilla Mickle was born on February 20, 1954 to the late Mr. George Wright Mickle and Mrs. Lilliam Bynum Mickle. He was their 11th child who was a surprise to his 10 siblings; Georgia, Dennis, James, Roscoe, Annie, Lillian, Lillie, John, George and Andreà. His maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Bynum Hamilton got great pleasure telling the family pastor...

Brenda Holman

Brenda Holman

Apr 26, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Hall Holman , 70, passed away April 26, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at...

Michael Denard Wolfe

Michael Denard Wolfe

Apr 22, 2023

Michael Wolfe , 54, transitioned on to glory on Saturday April 22, 2023. Mr. Wolfe a native of Winston Salem, NC was born February 13,1969, to Norma Jean Wolfe and the Late Samuel "Sam" Allen.

Best known as Mike, Woody, Wolfe, Dad, Papa,...

Benaja Reid

Benaja Reid

Apr 22, 2023

Benaja Kenosia Reid was born on September 29, 1973 to Clayton and Naomi Reid and was the second youngest child. She attended and graduated from Parkland High School in 1991. She received her degree from ECPI Institute in Greensboro North Carolina.

Benaja was employed as an executive...

Richard Everette Johnson

Richard Everette Johnson

Apr 21, 2023

Richard Everette Johnson, aka "Zeke", aka "BaBro", age 70, gained his heavenly wings on April 21, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Winston-Salem.

Richard was born in Iredell County on September 13, 1952, to the late Beulah Mae Johnson-Brown and John "Brother" Everette Morrison and reared by A.J and Geneva Scott Robinson. He graduated...

Mary Cherry

Mary Cherry

Apr 20, 2023

Mary Louise Cherry was born to the late Matthew Wentworth and Estelle Jacobs Frazier in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on September 24, 1946. Mary attended Atkins high school.

Mary was a great mother and grandmother, who loved Bingo! She always told the truth, rather...

Clarence Hart

Clarence Hart

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Clarence Joseph Hart, "C.J.", was born on May 19, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Sarah McCracken Hart and Joseph Lee Hart. He was affectionately known as "Butch" by his family. C.J. succumbed to a long battle of illness on April 20, 2023 at Trellis Supportive Care.

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Joan Jones

Joan Jones

Apr 19, 2023

Mrs. Joan Peoples Jones, 91, of Little Rock, AR transitioned on April 19, 2023.

She leaves to cherish her memories locally Reverend Dr. Kendall (Mae) Jones, Sr. and family, Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church.

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