Ina Jean Tucker Stephens, 92, passed away at her home May 13th, 2022. She was born in Forsyth County on August 20th, 1929, to Ira and Ota Smith Tucker.   Ina Jean worshiped and served her Lord at Union Cross Moravian Church where she married Paul Allen Stephens. Her talent as a seamstress and passion for gardening provided for her family, friends, and community. Ina Jean was truly loved by everyone she met. She showed kindness and God’s love to all around her and her devotion as...

Margaretha Maria Behr Shelton, 84, passed away peacefully at Trinity Elms on May 13, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1937, to Helmut and Amelia Behr in Germany. She worked and retired in manufacturing at Thomasville Furniture. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, baking, cooking German dishes for her family and spending time with her grand and great grand children as well as spending time with her Sunday school group/church and friends. She loved to play UNO and Old Maid with her grandchildren and...

Mrs. Helen Locile Eaton Mickey, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday May 12, 2022, in Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1926, in Stokes County NC to the late Virgil Branson and Carrie Boyles Eaton. Helen was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville, and a lifelong example of how to love and worship Jesus Christ. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. Helen retired from the ROTC department of Wake Forest...

Nellie Kennedy Shore, 80, passed away Thursday May 12, 2022, at her home. She was born on March 22nd, 1942, to the late Henry Dow Kennedy and Pansy Jones Kennedy in Surry County. Nellie retired from RJ Reynolds with many years of service. After her retirement she graduated from Salem College with honors in English Literature. Nellie used that degree to teach special education and was very proud of this portion of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mrs. Beth Nacole Hill Peters, age 38, of Clemmons passed away, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born June 20, 1983, in Forsyth County to Chris Hill and Tammy Young Koons. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Melanie Brook Douglas, and grandparents, Mary and Fred Young. Beth never met a stranger, she enjoyed talking to people, and she loved spending time at the beach. Her love for animals was evident as she was always wanting to bring strays into her home. In addition to her...

Mr. Wilburn Price Walker, 97, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born in Davie County on January 3, 1925 to John Hall Walker and Ila Mae Smith Walker. Wilburn served in the U.S. Navy and was a World War II Veteran. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Wilburn was a founding member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Vee West Walker; great-grandchild, Benjamin Walker; and daughters-in-law, Sylvia Walker and...

Shannan Renee Beck Knight, 51, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born in Forsyth Co. on June 4, 1970, the daughter of the late Lacy Beck and Linda Gail Boyd Beck. Shannan grew up in the tobacco fields of Stokes Co. with her father and cousins. She attended South Stokes High School and enjoyed playing softball. She was a store manager for Sally’s Beauty Supply for 20 years. She loved to cook for family and friends, make crafts and scrapbook. Shannan...

We lost an angel May 10th, 2022. Martha Thomas Hege, 87, got her wings and soared to heaven to be with her family and savior. She was one of five children born to Susie Robertson Thomas and Clint Thomas, in Lewisville, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents and following siblings Ann T. Walin (sister) Helen T. Spainhour (sister) "Pete" Thomas (brother). She is survived by her sister, Shirley McInnis; daughter, Tracye Higgins; partner, "Dee Moles" and wonderful...

Mrs. Brenda Leigh Caudle Lankford, 69, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on January 9, 1953, in Yadkin Co. the daughter of the late Pleas Caudle and Margaret Mickles Caudle. Brenda was a member of City Park Church in Winston-Salem and enjoyed working with kids at North Side Lanes. She worked at Sara Lee for many years, but her favorite job was driving a school bus for WS/FC Schools. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Juanita Algine Hauser Pardue, 92, of Rural Hall died peacefully at Priddy Manor in King on May 10, 2022. She was born in Rural Hall on December 18, 1929 to Roger and Lillian Hauser. Growing up as part of this musical family, she always enjoyed singing harmony and playing the piano. Juanita was a cheerleader and a graduate of Rural Hall School, where she was voted “Biggest Flirt” in her senior class of 1947, which likely captured the attention of her future husband, Harvey, who...