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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.

Helen Robertson

Helen Robertson

May 5, 2022

Ms. Helen Robertson born September 14, 1926 in Forsyth County, NC took her well deserved rest on May 5, 2022 after a brief illness.

Helen was baptized into Trinity Baptist Church by the Rev. C. M. Thorpe. She was recently appointed Mother of the Church. Helen served for many  years as a faithful member of...

Rhonda Roseborough

Rhonda Roseborough

May 5, 2022

Rhonda Elizabeth Roseborough was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 5, 2022 at age 63. She was born to Pride & Susanna Roseborough on Sept 25, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC. The third child of four siblings, Rhonda attended city schools,  graduating from Carver High School then enrolling in Winston Salem State...

Rosa Miller

Rosa Miller

May 3, 2022

Deaconess Rosa Miller was born to Rosa Hancock and John Sheriff on October 10, 1940 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Mrs. Miller was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC and a product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. She was a graduate of Atkins High School. Deaconess Miller graduated from...

Mae-Ella Danzilee David

Mae-Ella Danzilee David

May 1, 2022

Mae-Ella Danzilee David born November 25, 1940 to Virginia Covington and Kenny David who are deceased. She had two brothers, Daniel David and Kenny David that left her to be with the Lord years ago. She had three daughters, Lorianne David (deceased), Frances Smith (deceased) and Bracey Bristow. She left behind one son-in-law, James Bristow. She has 12 grandchildren,...

Darrin F. Glenn

Darrin F. Glenn

Apr 30, 2022

Mr. Darrin F. Glenn was born October 1, 1966 in Greer, South Carolina, to Doris Shaw Glenn and the late Edward Lee Glenn.

Darrin graduated from East Forsyth High School.  He joined the United States Navy where served as a Search and Rescue Swimmer (SAR).  After serving in the military, he attended Winston Salem State University and...

Savannah Parker Doby

Savannah Parker Doby

Apr 30, 2022

Our dear mother Savannah Parker Doby sadly passed away on the morning of April 30th, 2022, at 10:18am. She was 89 years young. She was a devoted mother to her 5 children and was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away...

Carl Holland

Carl Holland

Apr 30, 2022

"And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

Mr. Carl Alreno Holland of 1926 Marble Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was born October 15, 1958 in Winston-Salem to Cecil and Rosa Holland. Carl, passionately known as "Bro" was a faithful member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church where he served in the Music and Ushers...

Albert Anderson, Sr.

Albert Anderson, Sr.

Apr 27, 2022

Biographical Account of

Albert Rudolph Anderson, Sr. "RUDY"

September 12, 1926 ~ April 27, 2022

Albert Rudolph "Rudy" Anderson, Sr. was the youngest son of William Roscoe Anderson, Sr. and Livia Maud Belcher.  His education included Kimberly Park Elementary School and Atkins High School in Winston-Salem, NC...

Clydia Mae Mitchell

Clydia Mae Mitchell

Apr 27, 2022

Clydia Mae Streeter Mitchell was born on November 15, 1937 in Chester, South Carolina.

Clydia will be forever remembered by her husband of thirty years, Eugene Mitchell; her daughter, Cheryl Harry (Miles); along with her grandsons, Micah and Marcus Harry; she leaves to cherish beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, Helen Thomas (deceased), Shirley Fulp (Richard) of W-S, Harry...

Shaunte Jermain Rhyne, Jr.

Shaunte Jermain Rhyne, Jr.

Apr 25, 2022

Mr. Shaunte Jermain Rhyne, Jr., aka "Boodie" and "Johnny" was born April 21, 2000 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dequanda Samuels and Shaunte Rhyne, Sr. Shaunte departed this life and went with the Lord, Monday, April 25, 2022.

He was a loving father, son, grandson, nephew and brother. He was the blackest thing walking with a bright smile...

Marion Allen Jones

Marion Allen Jones

Apr 24, 2022

Sunday, April 24th, 2022, a beautiful sundown evening, Marion Allen Jones quietly transitioned from his home to his heavenly home.  Marion was born to the late Willie Mae Jones Witherspoon and Allen Odell Jordan, February 21, 1948.

Marion attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School.  He was a former employee...

Lillie Pitts

Lillie Pitts

Apr 24, 2022

Mrs. Lillie Mae King Pitts was born April 7, 1928 to Elizabeth King and David Johnson in Beaufort, South Carolina. Early on the morning of Sunday, April 24, 2022, at age 94, she was called from her earthly home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to her heavenly home.

Lillie Mae Pitts was united in matrimony to Benjamin James...

Viola Hairston

Viola Hairston

Apr 23, 2022

Mrs. Viola Robbins Hairston, 87, was born December 7, 1934.  She passed away quietly at her home on Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2022.  She was the oldest daughter of the late Eugene Crump and Mary Robbins Brown.

She attended Atkins High School and worked at Industries for the Blind as a Quality Control Inspector from which she...

Lois Wilkins

Lois Wilkins

Apr 23, 2022

The Pillar of the family, Lois Jean Wiley Wilkins, 80, transitioned into the presence of God on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was born on August 26, 1941, in Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Howard F. Wilkins; daughter, Anita Howard; mother, Lugenia Little; father, James Brock Porter; brothers, John L. and Moe Wiley,...

Evelyn Dianne Dunlap

Evelyn Dianne Dunlap

Apr 21, 2022

Ms. Evelyn Dianne Dunlap affectionately known as "EL" of 3446 Milton Drive Winston Salem, NC was born to Richard Roberts and Rosa Dunlap on December 16, 1946 and entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

She was educated within Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. She retired from A Cleaner World after several years of...

Thomas Durham

Thomas Durham

Apr 17, 2022

To God Be The Glory!

Early on Resurrection Sunday morning, around 6:00am, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called our dearly beloved Thomas Henry Durham to "come on up a little higher my child and get your reward!"  Thomas was born in Forsyth County, NC on June 29, 1964.  He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system.  He...

Earl Posey

Earl Posey

Apr 15, 2022

Mr. Earl Posey, 78, passed away April 15, 2022.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.

Melissa Mcmahan

Melissa Mcmahan

Apr 11, 2022

Mrs. Melissa West McMahan, 50, passed away April 11, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1971 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Charles and Mary West.  She was one of their four children born to this union. In 1978, Melissa moved to Mannford, Oklahoma where she was raised.  Melissa relocated to Mocksville, NC in 2004. Melissa was a beloved...

Marquis Mcmahan, Sr.

Marquis Mcmahan, Sr.

Apr 11, 2022

Mr. Marquis L. McMahan, Sr., 46, passed away April 11, 2022. He was born October 17, 1975 in Winston-Salem, NC to Michael "Mike" Levon McClinton and the late Carlene Diane McMahan.

He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Reynolds High School in June 1994. Marquis, with his charming smile, was affectionately known by his family...

Clyde Thomas Cutler, Jr.

Clyde Thomas Cutler, Jr.

Apr 11, 2022

On Monday, April 11, 2022 Mr. Clyde Thomas Cutler, Jr. relinquished his labor and entered enteral reward at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Clyde Jr. was the first child born to Clyde T. Cutler, Sr. and late Catherine S. Cutler on September 12, 1950 in Yanceyville, NC. He later moved to Winston- Salem with his parents spending most of...

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