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.

Thelma Greene

Thelma Greene

Jan 21, 2021

On January 21, 2021 Thelma Stewart Greene's sweet and vivacious spirit embraced life in Heaven.  Thelma was the eldest of three children born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 10, 1927 to the union of the late Clarence and Naomi Stewart. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her two brothers, Clarence Stewart, Jr. and Dr....

Earnestine White

Earnestine White

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. Earnestine White was born to the late Eula Bell and Arthur White on March 7, 1937.  He was a life-long resident of Winston-Salem, NC for over 60 years.  He departed this life peacefully on January 21, 2021.

Mr. White retired from Piedmont Natural Gas Company and was a member of United Memorial Holy Church where he...

Victor Johnson, Jr.

Victor Johnson, Jr.

Jan 20, 2021

Victor Johnson, Jr., was born on February 28, 1935 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Victor C. Johnson and Lucille Black Johnson.  He transitioned on January 20, 2021 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

As a native Winstonian reared in the area known as the "the Pond", his academic preparation included Kimberly Park Elementary...

James Alex Tabb

James Alex Tabb

Jan 20, 2021

James Alex Tabb, 72, gained his wings on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at The White Oak Manor, in Charlotte, N.C.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elex and Oneather Tabb; brother, William Tabb; and sister, Cassandra Dickerson (Tabb).

He is survived by his wife Vanessa Tabb; brothers, Edward Tabb (Delaware, M.D.), Tony Tabb...

Clara Singletary

Clara Singletary

Jan 20, 2021

Clara Ann Singletary was born May 15, 1963 to the late James Singletary and Eugenia Thompson of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She departed this life on January 20, 2021.  She was a native of Forsyth County and a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School class of "80-81". Clara was a former employee of Wind Gate Hotel, CourtYard by Marriott, and...

William Pouncey

William Pouncey

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. William Jevon Pouncey life's journey began April 10, 1941 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He was one of eight children born to William and Irene Pouncey. William departed this life on January 19, 2021. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him. William attended the former Atkins High School in Winston-Salem, NC graduating with honors. He...

Mildred Smith

Mildred Smith

Jan 18, 2021

Mildred Rebecca Alexander Smith was the daughter of the late Amy Worthy Alexander and T.R. Alexander.  Mildred was born in Charlotte, NC and moved to Winston-Salem at the age of 4.

Mildred was educated in the Forsyth County Schools-Atkins High School graduation class of 1960.  She also graduated from Kate B. Reynolds Nursing School in 1963.  She...

William "Bill" Fulp, Sr.

William "Bill" Fulp, Sr.

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. William McClain Fulp, Sr., affectionately known as "Bill", was called home on January 17, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1949 to Preston and Janie Fulp, Sr. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. After high school he worked at Lee's Carpet for a period of time and later worked for RJ Reynolds until his...

James Dalton

James Dalton

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. James E. Dalton, 88, of Winston-Salem died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born April 21, 1932 in Winston-Salem, NC to Ernest and Inez Dalton. He attended Oak Grove Baptist Church in Walkertown and had been a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...

Julian Royster

Julian Royster

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. Julian Howard Royster was born December 30, 1940 in Durham, North Carolina to the late Albert Lawing and Catherine Royster. Julian passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Julian was 80 years old.

Julian was a resident of the Winston- Salem community for over 30 years where he...

Alice Gambrell

Alice Gambrell

Jan 14, 2021

Mrs. Alice Gambrell, 81, passed away January 14, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home. Private services Friday, January 22, 2021.

Napoleon Cloud

Napoleon Cloud

Jan 14, 2021

Napoleon Rosebrough "Rosebud" Cloud was called to heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021, after serving the Lord for 87 years.  Affectionately known as "Big Po, Po Po" and "Coach Cloud", Napoleon was born the eleventh of 12 children on August 11, 1933, to the late Janie Dunham Cloud and the late Roseborough Baker Cloud in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Gertrude Wilkes

Gertrude Wilkes

Jan 11, 2021

Gertrude Witherspoon Wilkes was born on January 13, 1924 to Willie and Daisy Witherspoon of Lancaster, SC.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Napoleon Wilkes; son, Napoleon Wilkes, Jr.; her parents; and eleven siblings.

"Gert", as she was affectionately called, began her early years in Waxhaw, NC until the eighth grade.  She continued he education...

Calvin Chambers

Calvin Chambers

Jan 9, 2021

Mr. Calvin Chambers, 41, passed away January 9, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, January 15, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.  Private services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

Chester Willis

Chester Willis

Jan 7, 2021

Mr. Chester Lee Willis, 66, passed away January 7, 2021 at his residence. Private services will be held Friday, January 29, 2021.

Curtis Wilks, Jr.

Curtis Wilks, Jr.

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. Curtis Wilks, Jr., passed away January 4, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, January 8, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021. Entombment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC.

Doris Harris Williams

Doris Harris Williams

Dec 29, 2020

Doris Harris Williams was born December 19, 1934 in Winston-Salem, NC, the last child of 10 born to George and Fannie Harris.  She departed this earthly life on December 29, 2020.

Doris graduated from Lincoln Academy High School in Kings Mountain, NC and attended Winston-Salem Teachers College.

She was a member of Phillips Chapel Missionary...

Luke Jones

Luke Jones

Dec 29, 2020

Mr. Luke Jones, 85, passed away December 29, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private graveside services will be held Friday, January 8, 2021 in Salisbury National Cemetery.

Lena Benson

Lena Benson

Dec 28, 2020

Mrs. Lena Ijames Benson was born September 7, 1936 to the late Ola Mae Petree and the late Washington Ijames. She was raised by her mother, Ola Mae Petree and her stepfather, the late Jessie Petree, Sr.

Lena attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Atkins High in 1954.  She later married the love of her...

Booker Timothy Winn

Booker Timothy Winn

Dec 27, 2020

Booker Timothy Winn, 72,  passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020 after a brief illness.

He was born in Goldsboro, NC on June 18, 1948.

He attended and graduated from Governor Morehead School in Raleigh, NC in 1968. He was a member of the wrestling team in which he received numerous trophies and had a...

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