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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.

Dwayne Raynard Wilkins

Dwayne Raynard Wilkins

Apr 23, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor, friend, and Master Painter Dwayne Raynard Wilkins, fondly known as "Precious," was born on April 3, 1961, to the late Wilbert Wilkins and the late Naomi McDuffie Wilkins. God saw fit to call him home to reunite with his parents and four older brothers on April 23, 2021.

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Mary Frances Sharpe

Mary Frances Sharpe

Apr 23, 2021

Mary Frances Sharpe, 77, was born on March 1, 1944 in Gastonia, NC. She was born the third daughter of the late James Henry Sharpe & Maggie Lee Sharpe. She departed this life peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on April 23, 2021.

Mary was educated in the Gaston County School system where she  graduated from...

Alina Mebane

Alina Mebane

Apr 23, 2021

Mrs. Alina Maria Rhymer Mebane, 48, passed away April 23, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, April 30, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Agape Faith Church with Bishop Tejado Hanchell officiating. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory,...

Latayna Mack

Latayna Mack

Apr 22, 2021

LaTayna Antoinette Mack, also known as "Tan" or "TT", was born on March 9, 1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was called home to eternal rest on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with COVID-19 complicated by SLE Lupus.

She attended Pine Forest Senior High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina...

Daisy Geraldine Pressley Reaves

Daisy Geraldine Pressley Reaves

Apr 22, 2021

Daisy Geraldine Pressley Reaves was born February 17, 1942 to the late Rhodia Green Darby and Willie "Bill" Brown in Lanes, South Carolina.

Daisy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Black River by Marion Baptist Church.  Daisy received her formal education in the Williamsburg County Public School system and graduate in 1959 from...

Alfred Dobson, Jr.

Alfred Dobson, Jr.

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. Alfred Eugene Dobson, Jr. was born in Roanoke, VA on December 19, 1945 to Alfred Eugene Dobson, Sr. and Sarah Bias Johnson.  He passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Alfred received his education from the Roanoke City Public Schools and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School.  He went to the United States Marine Corps and worked for and...

Delois Williams

Delois Williams

Apr 17, 2021

Delois Justine White Williams was born to Mary Malloy & Thomas Malloy on Sunday, August 4, 1935.  She departed this life on April 17, 2021. She was a member of  the United House of Prayer and was a hard working woman.  She was employed with Piedmont Leaf Tobacco Company and retired from Forsyth Medical Center.  She also worked for...

Rebecca Ann Cross Mackey

Rebecca Ann Cross Mackey

Apr 16, 2021

Rebecca Ann Cross Mackey was born September 3,1961 to the late James Gaither Cross and Betty Jean Cross. She was a native of Weaverville NC, and a current resident of Winston Salem NC. She departed this earthly life on April 16, 2021.

Rebecca spent most of her life working in the service of others. She was well...

Clementine Shaw

Clementine Shaw

Apr 15, 2021

Clementine Odessa Battle Shaw was born Aug. 25, 1939 to Dazel and Claude Battle, Sr. in Whitaker, NC. She left us peacefully Apr. 15, 2021 to join the love of her life and husband for over 60 years, James Shaw, Sr.  Clementine's life can best be defined as a life of service to others.

She was a...

Phyllis Atwater

Phyllis Atwater

Apr 13, 2021

Phyllis Ann Atwater peacefully departed this life on April 13, 2021.  Phyllis was born on December 17, 1964 to Elizabeth Ann Atwater.  She attended West Forsyth High School and was Class of 1983 graduated.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Ann Atwater.

Left to cherish her loving memories are her daughter, Shamiya...

Kevin Parker

Kevin Parker

Apr 13, 2021

Kevin Anthony Parker of Alexandria, VA passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021.  Mr. Parker was born April 1, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was the son of Lilerwease M. Carter and the late Dolphus B. Parker.

Other than his father he was preceded in death by his aunts, Pauline M. Winphrie and Brenda G. Miller; and...

Russilene Mcfadden

Russilene Mcfadden

Apr 13, 2021

Ms. Russilene McFadden, 69, passed away in Winston-Salem, NC on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. After completing her journey here with us, she answered the call of the Lord to return home. She was surrounded by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.

Born on October 24, 1951 in Florence, SC, she lived...

Paulette Moore

Paulette Moore

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Paulette Lynn Moore transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, April 9, 2021.  She was one of the most beautiful roses in the rose garden of this life, but God took her to give her everlasting love and peace in the rose garden of her heavenly home.

She was born January 20, 1952 in Winston-Salem, NC...

Shirley Correll

Shirley Correll

Apr 6, 2021

Shirley M. Correll entered this life on January 24, 1940 and departed into eternal rest on April 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Carrie M. Moore. Shirley was a high school graduate of the Wilkes County Public School System and McLean Business School. She was employed by AT&T, Hanes Hosiery, and Lee Jeans.

Shirley...

Terrika Wadelington

Terrika Wadelington

Apr 5, 2021

Our beloved daughter, sister, niece and friend, Deaconess Terrika Lynette Wadelington, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Born on January 20, 1979 in Winston Salem, NC, she was the daughter of Linell Wadelington of Winston Salem, NC and the late Terry Lee Wadelington.

At the time of her death, Terrika was employed...

Christopher Robertson

Christopher Robertson

Apr 4, 2021

Christopher Deboice Robertson, 74, peacefully departed his earthly life at home on Sunday, April 4, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was born on January 25, 1947 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Joseph Knox and Lula Robertson.

Shortly after he was born, Chris relocated to Lancaster, SC. He was educated in the Lancaster County...

Savannah Thomas

Savannah Thomas

Apr 4, 2021

Savannah Craighead Thomas, 89, was born in Henry County, VA on April 3, 1932 to the late Sylvester and Mary Jane Spencer Craighead. She passed away on April 4, 2021.

Savannah graduated from Mary Potter Academy in Oxford, NC in 1950 and earned her bachelor's degree from North Carolina College in 1954, where she was a member...

Florence Wilkes

Florence Wilkes

Apr 3, 2021

Florence Louise Hart Wilkes, 76, departed from the world on April 3, 2021.  She was born on April 17, 1944 the daughter of the late Daniel Wagner and Idamae Hart Singletary.

She served as a pilar to her family and defined the role of a matriarch.  With a joyful laugh and genuine presence, she enjoyed cooking, traveling,...

Ashton Dasean Boston

Ashton Dasean Boston

Apr 1, 2021

Ashton Dasean Boston was born at 10:01am December 22, 2014. On the morning of March 30, 2021, he was involved in a tragic accident that would lead to his untimely passing on April 1, 2021.

Ashton is survived by his parents, Keyondra Boston, Reginald Goldsmith, and Tomez Williams; Grandparents, Angela Boston (Nene), Charlita Boston (Gigi), Chandra Boston...

Cheryl Scales

Cheryl Scales

Mar 31, 2021

Cheryl Denise Scales, daughter of the late Bernard Scales, Sr. and Doris Young McMurray, was born April 6, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC.  She departed this life on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  Cheryl attended the local public schools and was a graduate of Winston-Salem State University.

A public viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Monday, April...

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