OAK RIDGE – Evelyn Cook Peoples, 84, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her home. Evelyn was born on October 14, 1938 in Forsyth County to John and Pauline Cook. She dearly loved all of her family, extending her love for others with her teaching career of over 30 years. Evelyn especially enjoyed teaching 4th grade, as the curriculum included all things North Carolina. She enjoyed reading and working puzzles, but most of all, loved to visit and entertain company at her home, with...

Mr. Melvin Monroe Clarke, 91, passed away Saturday January 28, 2023. He was born July 16, 1931 in Forsyth county to the late Ila and Edward Clarke. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher, a member of Winston Masonic Lodge #167 A.F & A.M, a member of the Gideons. Melvin also enjoyed spending time with friends, family and church members, as well as mowing lawns. In...

Our mother was born in Akron, Ohio, to the late Ernest M. and Ruth Harriet Hahn Kastner. After graduating from high school, she left the children’s home and was fostered in her young adult life by a wonderful family, the Prophits. She continued her education with a 2-year degree in business and record keeping, working for a mortgage company. She married our father, James Preston Whited, and they were married for 53 years until his passing in 2013. Our parents have 5 children, Preston,...

Roxie B. Tesh Lanier of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Roxie retired from Western Electric in Winston-Salem. She was a member of Enterprise Moravian Church. Roxie was born in Stokes County on November 20, 1935 to Chester Burrow and Lottie Smith Burrow. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of 50 years, Woodrow Dale Tesh, Jr. in 2003 and Raymond Ashby Lanier in 2015; her daughter, Dale Anne Tesh Everhart; her grandson, Christopher Ryan...

KERNERSVILLE – Richard Gray Terrell, 83, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Hospice Home of High Point. Richard was born in Forsyth County on July 8, 1939 to Joseph & Florence Carpenter Terrell. He retired from Forsyth County Environmental Health after 37 years of service. Richard was an active member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, sharing his singing talent with the chancel choir for many years and also served on many committees. He was also a member of Beeson...

– Mr. Clarence Nyles “Bun” Weavil, 91, was shared by God with us a long time, but it was time for him to go home on Thursday, January 26, 2023, with his daughter, Carla by his side. Clarence was born December 10, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late Jacob Madison Weavil and Lillian Hayworth Weavil. He was a member of Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He was a fulltime tobacco farmer until his retirement. He loved being out on his tractor, which he shared his love for...

Mrs. Ruth Evangeline Bingham, age 94 of Clemmons, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan 26, 2023. She was born February 16, 1928 to the late Robert and Nettie Wright Phelps in Clemmons, where she would grow up, meet her loving husband of 67 years Max Bingham, and spend most of her adult life. To know Ruth was to know Mother Nature. Plants, animals, family, friends - “Mama Ruth” loved and cared for them all, from the many children (not just her own) raised in her kitchen to...

Mr. Wendell “Winky” Holten Spainhour Jr., 78, passed away Thursday January 26, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Forsyth County to the late Wendell Spainhour, Sr., and Charlotte Scott Spainhour on October 2, 1944. Mr. Spainhour served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After the war he came home and had various jobs, then he went to work for RJ Reynolds and retired with them with over 25 years of service. “Winky” was a...

Mr. Donald Gene Anders, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Donald was born in Forsyth County to the late Gwenn Anders and Alphajean Murphy Anders on October 12, 1952. First and foremost, Donald was a family man and enjoyed being around his children and family. He loved going fishing, whether it was at a pond, lake or the ocean, he was there every chance he got. He also liked going to car shows, auctions and working in his yard. He is preceded in death by...

COLFAX - Dolly Mae Esther Long Westmoreland, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home. Dolly was born on January 27, 1931, in Guilford County to William and Hettie Coffin Long. Dolly was a long-time member of Smith Grove Baptist Church. She loved her family, church family and friends, and in turn, everybody loved her. Her smile lit up the room. Dolly was the best mother, mother-in-law, and best cook in the world. One of her greatest joys was being a grandmother to her...