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Margaret Ann Matthews O'Neil

Margaret Ann Matthews O'Neil

Mar 30, 2024

Margaret Ann Matthews O'Neil passed away on March 30, 2024. She was born at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas, to Frank and Virginia Matthews on June 12, 1940. A true daughter of the Lone Star State, she loved bluebonnets in spring, Tex-Mex dining and warm summer days. She married Frank O’Neil after a particularly hot summer in South Carolina. Together...

Benny Ernest "Benji" Bowers, Jr.

Benny Ernest "Benji" Bowers, Jr.

Apr 29, 2024

Benny Ernest “Benji” Bowers, Jr., 44, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024. He was born in Forsyth Co. on September 11, 1979, the only son of Phyllis and Benny Bowers. Benji attended Siloam Baptist Church and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was currently working for Utili-Serve as a civil supervisor. His whole world revolved around his...

John Early Barney

John Early Barney

Apr 28, 2024

John Barney Sr of Winston-Salem, NC passed on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1938, to his parents James Hayden Barney and Alice Mustin. Married to Martha Lynn Carper (Deceased), who was the love of his life.

He was a great mechanic and loved his job at Piedmont Airlines of 36 years. He carried that trait into...

Geneva Louise Ellis Robbins

Geneva Louise Ellis Robbins

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Geneva Ellis Livengood Robbins, 79, of Pfafftown, NC, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 16, 1944, in Saltville, VA, to the late William R. Ellis, Sr. “Poppy” and Almeda Robbins Ellis “Granny”.

Geneva was of the baptist faith and attended Woodland Baptist Church for over 30 years every...

Ishverlal Govindbhai Patel

Ishverlal Govindbhai Patel

Apr 27, 2024

Ishverlal “I.G.” Govindbhai Patel, 91, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. 

Mr. Patel was born March 30, 1933, in Bamni, India, to Govindbhai Karabhai Patel and Bhikiben Govindhai Patel. I.G. was preceded in death by his parents. 

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Bhavnaben I. Patel; two daughters, Minaxi Patel, and Illa Patel;...

Jessie Pardue Cromer

Jessie Pardue Cromer

Apr 26, 2024

Mrs. Jessie Pardue Cromer, 87, of Winston-Salem, NC, made her way to heaven on April 26, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Jessie was born in Yadkin County on September 8, 1936 to the late John D. Pardue and Cornelia Messick Pardue. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Cromer of 56...

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Crotts Gravley

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Crotts Gravley

Apr 26, 2024

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Crotts Gravley, 72, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 5, 1951, in Forsyth County, the daughter of William Russell and Edna Church Crotts. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and a graduate of East Forsyth High School Class of 1969, where she was in the National Honor...

Charles Edwin Bell

Charles Edwin Bell

Apr 25, 2024

Mr. Charles Edwin Bell, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Charles was born in Dorchester County, Maryland, on April 23, 1936, to the late George and Muriel Bell. He grew up in Eastern Shore, Maryland, and spent most of his young life on the Choptank River, in his rowboat with a fishing pole in hand....

Nancy Lou Linville Watkins Carmichael

Nancy Lou Linville Watkins Carmichael

Apr 25, 2024

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Nancy Linville Watkins Carmichael, 84, went to be with Her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born March 25, 1940, in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late James Hubbard and Ollie Neal Linville. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Avery Thomas Watkins, Jr. and her infant niece Kelly Neal Pierce....

Lavon Andrew Newberry

Lavon Andrew Newberry

Apr 25, 2024

Mr. Lavon Andrew Newberry, 83, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home. He was born June 1, 1940, in Alleghany County, NC to the late John Andrew Newberry and Zenna Bell Phipps Newberry. Lavon retired from Vulcan Materials after 50 years of service. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is...

Peggy Stafford Holder

Peggy Stafford Holder

Apr 24, 2024

KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Peggy Stafford Holder, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Trinity Glen Nursing and Rehab. Peggy was born on February 20, 1930 in Forsyth County to Oscar and Myrtle Phipps Stafford. She was a longtime member at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, where she was involved in the United Methodist Women and the Walker Sunday School...

Ann Reeder Harper

Ann Reeder Harper

Apr 24, 2024

Ann Reeder Daniel Harper, 89, passed away peacefully at Brookridge Retirement Community on April 24, 2024. Ann was born on July 15, 1934, to Waverly Ashton Daniel and Lillian Reeder Daniel in Albemarle, NC. After graduating high school, she attended Duke University and graduated from the University of North Carolina. Ann moved to Winston-Salem to begin teaching elementary school, a...

Samson Prysiazniuk, Jr.

Samson Prysiazniuk, Jr.

Apr 24, 2024

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Samson (Sam) Prysiazniuk Jr., aged 56, who died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 24, 2024. Sam’s unique spirit and authenticity made him a loved figure among all who knew him.    Born to Samson Prysiazniuk Sr. and Dorothy Babela Prysiazniuk in Saline, Michigan on March...

Forrest Marshall Browning, Jr.

Forrest Marshall Browning, Jr.

Apr 24, 2024

Forrest Marshall Browning, Jr. passed away on April 24, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Marshall was born on December 28, 1939, to Forrest Marshall Browning, Sr. and Beatrice Ackison Browning in Logan, WV. He carried on the family business, Stollings Auto Parts in Logan. He also traveled the world as an avid marksman...

Bernice Regina Meyer

Bernice Regina Meyer

Apr 24, 2024

Bernice Regina McGovern Meyer, 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Pine Ridge Health and Rehab. 

Mrs. Meyer was born October 15, 1929, in Queens, New York, to Bernard McGovern and Regina Bestenheider McGovern. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and “Gigi” and will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death...

Jennifer Ann James

Jennifer Ann James

Apr 23, 2024

Jennifer Ann James, 52, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on August 26, 1971, in Forsyth County to Ronald Gray James and Mickey Ann James. Where she grew up in Reedy Creek. Just outside of Lexington, North Carolina. 

Jennifer enjoyed spending her time, volunteering, being outdoors, gardening, planting her flowers,...

Richard Landon Kiang

Richard Landon Kiang

Apr 23, 2024

Richard “Landon” Kiang, 19, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by love and family. He was born on October 22, 2004, to parents Kimberly Kiang Lewis and Adam Lewis. Landon will be remembered for his lightheartedness and joyful spirit. There was never a dull moment with Landon, he loved to make everyone laugh. He will be greatly missed...

Thomas Wade Willard

Thomas Wade Willard

Apr 23, 2024

Thomas “Wade” Willard, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 

A graveside service will be held 11 AM Monday, April 29, 2024, at New Philadelphia Moravian Church Graveyard with Rev. Sam Gray officiating. 

Mr. Willard was born July 23, 1932, in Surry County, to George Franklin Willard and Virginia Lawson Willard. He was a...

Donald Lee Chapman

Donald Lee Chapman

Apr 23, 2024

Mr. Donald Lee Chapman passed away April 23, while in the care of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Donnie was born June 15, 1939. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents Daddy Don Porter and Moma Mae Tipton Brannock; two children David Chapman and Donna Mullis. Surviving...

Helen Elizabeth Lewis Lawson

Helen Elizabeth Lewis Lawson

Apr 23, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Lewis Lawson, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born in the town of Walnut, in Madison County, on December 14, 1932, to the late Lloyd Lewis and Alpha Gosnell Lewis. Helen was a creative and free spirit. She had many hobbies, most of which were spent enjoying the outdoors....

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