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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.

Lillian Rebecca France Hauser

Lillian Rebecca France Hauser

Apr 25, 2019

Lillian Rebecca France Hauser, 86, was the daughter of the late Luther and Bessie (Finney) France. After her long battle with cancer, she received her "Heavenly Wings" and entered into Heaven's gate on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Lillian "aka" Ms. Becky, Lena, auntie, and grandma, was born March 21, 1933 in Surry County, baptized, and joined the...

Nancy Mckee

Nancy Mckee

Apr 24, 2019

Nancy R. McKee was born in Gaffney, South Carolina, the daughter of the late James Richardson and Rose Richardson Dawson.  She was the 14 th of 16 children born to James and Rose.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, McCree Richardson, William Richardson, Reverend Albert Richardson, Clarence Richardson, Townsend Richardson, and Robert Richardson; and her...

Scarlet Blair Scales

Scarlet Blair Scales

Apr 24, 2019

Scarlet Blair Scales, affectionally known as "Scot", gracefully entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  She was born in Galax, VA on November 15, 1945 to the late Paul and Eva Kyle Blair.

In addition to joining her parents in Heaven, she joined her sister, Alice Blair Stockton; and sister-in-law, Beetie Scales Palmer.

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William Douglas Mitchell, Sr.

William Douglas Mitchell, Sr.

Apr 22, 2019

William Douglas Mitchell, Sr., fondly known as Doug, was born on April 22, 1943 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. On April 22, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends, Doug celebrated his 76 th birthday and an hour later at 2:35 p.m., he was called home to be with our Lord. Doug's life was shaped by the loving care and...

Pastor Helen Searcy Glenn

Pastor Helen Searcy Glenn

Apr 22, 2019

Pastor Helen Bernice Searcy Glenn, daughter of the late John Will Searcy, Sr. and Ruth Roberta Moore Searcy, was born on June 10, 1942 in Meadows, North Carolina, in a log cabin.  She was the eldest daughter of eleven children and was preceded in death by: James "Jimmy" Searcy, Willie Bruce Searcy, Edith Searcy, Sylvia Youse (Sam), Barbara Ann...

Carline Pettis Jones

Carline Pettis Jones

Apr 22, 2019

Mrs. Carline Pettis Jones, 74, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. officiating. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Tuesday at the Church. Interment will be held...

Jeffrey Kidd

Jeffrey Kidd

Apr 19, 2019

Jeffrey Kidd, 63, was born in Newark, New Jersey and passed away April 19, 2019. He is the son of the late Stanley and Katherine Kidd of Union, New Jersey.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife Vickie Evans Kidd; one son, Jeffery Evans of Winston Salem, North Carolina; daughters, Viranne D. Kidd of Nazareth, Pennsylvania and Csuray...

Murrey Avant

Murrey Avant

Apr 17, 2019

Mr. Murrey Avant, 46, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Saturday at the Chapel.

Bishop Ricky Pouncey

Bishop Ricky Pouncey

Apr 16, 2019

Bishop Ricky Pouncey, 72, passed away April 16, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance with Bishop Claude Turner officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.

Thomasina Holmes

Thomasina Holmes

Apr 14, 2019

Mrs. Thomasina Holmes, loving & devoted mother and friend, gained her wings on April 14, 2019.  Mrs. Holmes was born January 5, 1923 on Bailey Street in Old Salem, NC to Mr. Evans Johnson and Mrs. Naomi Holder Johnson.

She was a retired employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and was educated in the Forsyth County Public...

Priscilla Kinard

Priscilla Kinard

Apr 12, 2019

Mrs. Priscilla L. Kinard, the wife of the late James Henry Kinard, Jr., departed this life at home on April 12, 2019

Priscilla was born in Sumter, South Carolina on November 5, 1949.  She graduated from Paisley High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She also was also a graduate of Sumter Technical College and received her degree...

Marie King

Marie King

Apr 12, 2019

Marie Bryant King was born to Ceasar and Della Scott Bryant on April 16, 1937 in Hale County Alabama, the 16 th child and youngest of four girls in the family. She was a precocious child and a tomboy. She professed hope in Christ at an early age and affiliated with the congregation of the First Baptist Church of...

Warren Wilcox

Warren Wilcox

Apr 11, 2019

Mr. Warren Wilcox, 62, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Thursday at the Chapel.  Burial will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.

Harold Pearson

Harold Pearson

Apr 10, 2019

Mr. Harold Lee Pearson, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Ambassadors Cathedral.  The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Wednesday at the Church. Burial will be held at 9:00am Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Salisbury National Cemetery,...

George Desmond, Jr.

George Desmond, Jr.

Apr 8, 2019

Mr. George Desmond, Jr., 74, passed away April 8, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Funeral mass will be held at 11:00am Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church.  The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Church.  Burial will be held at 10:00am Monday, April 15,...

Patricia Adams

Patricia Adams

Apr 5, 2019

Ms. Patricia Adams was called to her heavenly home on Friday, April 5, 2019 following a brief illness.  "Granny", as Patricia was affectionately known, was born on January 27, 1949 in Winston-Salem, NC to Frank & Ollie Parker.

She was a graduate of Carver High School and was employed by Baptist, Golden Egg Restaurant, and Tony's Lounge....

Mary Elizabeth Morrison

Mary Elizabeth Morrison

Apr 3, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Morrison was born on October 24, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Geraldine Morrison. She went on peacefully to be with the Lord on April 3, 2019 from flu complications. Mary attended the Skyline School as a child, until she left to attend Alexander Children's home where she graduated high school.

She returned to...

Jerry Chiffon Watkins, Jr.

Jerry Chiffon Watkins, Jr.

Apr 1, 2019

Mr. Jerry C. Watkins, Jr. "Pooh", 28, left us all unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2019.

He was born on November 9, 1990 in Winston-Salem, NC to Felisa M. Wilson and Jerry C. Watkins, Sr.

Pooh was a wonderful person inside and out. He was a loving father who always made sure his children were...

Barbara Jean Bailey Martin

Barbara Jean Bailey Martin

Mar 31, 2019

Barbara Jean Bailey Martin, the daughter of the late James Thomas Bailey and Irene Gill Bailey was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on Monday March 23, 1942. She calmly answered the Master's call from labor to reward on Sunday March 31, 2019 at Village Care of King in King, North Carolina. She was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County...

Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson

Mar 27, 2019

Michael Levi Robinson was born on May 16, 1956, the son of the late Isaiah Grant Robinson and Sallie Virginia Robinson.  Michael was affectionately known as "Mike" or "Big Mike".  He battled a lengthy illness until God called him Home on March 27, 2019.  Mike had an extremely humorous nature.  He made everyone either laugh or cry because he...

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