We are sad to announce the passing of Richard Donald “Butch” Rutgerson of Oak Ridge, NC. He died at age 85 on August 3, 2022. Butch passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 59 years, Linda, by his side. He was born on July 16, 1937, in Cornwall County, NY to the late Maria Swenson and Richard Ossian Rutgerson. In his early years Butch proudly served in the US Air Force before falling in love and marrying Linda. After his military service he joined the NYC Council of...

Betty Ogburn Flynn passed away in the early hours of August 5, 2022. Betty was born the eighth of nine children to Crockett and Mary Ogburn on April 12, 1930. Growing up on a family farm she learned a strong love of family, an appreciation of hard work, the art of cooking and an incredible green thumb. In 1949 she started a sixty-six-year adventure when she married her sweetheart Carl and added his parents, three sisters and brother to her family. Her love of family continued with...

Mr. Edward Albert Fisher Jr, 85, passed away Thursday August 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 25, 1937, in Rensselaer County, NY, the son of Edward and Ann Phalen Fisher. He was a Navy Reservist, member and Elder at Kernersville Moravian Church and participated in Candle Tea, the Men’s Group and Love Feasts. He retired from Norton Company with over 45 years of service and enjoyed gardening, golf and his woodshop. A straight-forward fair person, he will be missed by all that...

Joseph Francis Cronin, 56, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Joseph was born in Rockville Centre, NY. A construction worker by trade, as an adult Joseph traveled and lived in several different States, New York, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, and finally North Carolina where he found a home in the community of Winston-Salem. Joe is survived by his mother; his 6 remaining siblings and their spouses; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and dozens of cousins. He also...

Ms. Nella Silverspear, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to Dewey and Vivian Allen on December 26, 1931, in Levy County Florida. Nella was a Shaman, healer, and teacher. She worked with crystals and stones for many years and lovingly handcrafted her flutes and drums. Working heart and soul with Spirit, she has been a vehicle in this lifetime for creating and making many healing tools. Nella represented a wide range of work...

Betty Bowen Mikles, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Village Care of King. She was born February 16, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late John Soloman Bowen and Pearl Johnson Bowen. Betty was a loving and devoted member of her family who often would show her love through cooking and caretaking. In her later years she enjoyed coloring as well as spending time with her faithful little dog Rusty. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband...

KERNERSVILLE – Dahlia Elizabeth Parnell Meadows, 96, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Dahlia was born on September 21, 1925 in Forsyth County to Clewell Burton and Georgia Dillon Parnell. She worked for Indera Mills and Glenn Junior High School, and was a talented seamstress, sewing for many family members and others, creating many custom pieces from wedding dresses to men’s sports coats. Dahlia also worked in tobacco and loved growing...

Ruth A. Simons died at her home on August 3, 2022 after a brief struggle with cancer. She was thrilled to have just celebrated her 89th birthday in July with family in attendance. Ruth was born in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Elsie Kordick. After high school, Ruth worked as a secretary where she met her husband, George Simons; they married in 1954. George’s military service and later career moved them to various locations, including Florida, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania...

“Your kindness And love were so special and your heart so pure and true. You made the world a better place just by being you, God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he puts his arms around you, and whispered, “come to me” a golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God decided to take you to prove to us he only takes the best”   Ceremony date and place: August 6, 2022 at 5 PM 1137 Tower St. Winston Salem, NC 27107

Mrs. Nancy Irene White Redd, 71, of Mocksville passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her residence. Nancy was born in Forsyth County to Ernest White and Maude Brown White on December 11, 1950. She loved photography of all kinds, from taking pictures of beaches, lighthouses, landscapes, flowers to hummingbirds and wildlife. She loved going to the beach and climbing lighthouses, also going to The Biltmore House for more pictures. She loved family get togethers especially at Christmas. Nancy...