Stokesdale – Mr. Daniel McKinley Matthews, 81, passed away peacefully Friday, January 15 , 2021. Daniel was born on December 25, 1939 in Guilford County to William McKinley Matthews and Della Irene Sally Matthews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Myrtle Montgomery, John C. Matthews, Ruby Wilson, James H. Matthews, and his Great Grandchild Sonya Christine Pegram.  Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mazie Pruitt Matthews; a son, Randall Matthews...

Mr. Arthur June Adams, 94, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Bermuda Commons. He was  born July 31, 1926 in Yadkin Co. to the late Arthur and Thursie Alley Adams.  Mr. Adams was a United States Army Veteran and someone that truly enjoyed life.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Adams; a son, Jerry Adams; his two brothers and two sisters, Wes, Carlton, Eva and Lydia.   Surviving are his son, Jeff Adams; a daughter,...

Mrs. Julia A. Richardson, 87, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at her home in Clemmons, NC.  She was the daughter of Steve and Julia Fekete of Crab Orchard WV, and wife of the late James H. Richardson. She was a native of Crab Orchard, WV, a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and retired in 1996.  She was strong willed and lived life on her own terms.  In her waning years, her favorite things were working in her yard and visits with friends and family. Julia...

Arthur Graves “AG” Stokes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 14, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on July 16, 1932, only child of the late Porter Graves Stokes and Ollie Hilton Stokes.  He attended Glenn High School and completed his education at Guilford College. He served in the U.S. Army where he attained the rank of sergeant, and spent the next 33 years employed by RJR Archer.   A loving...

Denise Kelly Anderson, age 58, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in her home. She was surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Denise was born in California to Jack and Lillian Kelly and was one of four children. She spent most of her life in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Denise graduated from Reynolds High School. She pursued a career as a dental assistant - a profession she devoted herself to for thirty years. Denise’s involvement in dentistry also gave her the...

Peggy Jean Isaacs Essick, age 91, of Winston-Salem passed into the immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She was born in Forsyth County to the late Columbus Washington (C. W.) and Rosa Mae Loflin Isaacs on November 1, 1929.   Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Edward Essick, Sr. and three brothers; William, Robert and Thomas Alexander (T. A.). Peggy married Hal E. Essick, Sr. on November...

Mr. Michael Raye Easter, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born in Forsyth Co. on December 17, 1966 the son of the late Norman Raye Easter and Bonnie Lee Meadows Easter. Mike worked for Cannon & Co. as a CPA for 22 years and was very devoted to his clients. He loved baseball, especially New York Yankees Baseball. His love of baseball led him to watch a game and enjoy the stadium food in every MLB stadium. Mike also loved Christmas.  He played Santa...

Mrs. Geneva Dixon Terry, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Priddy Manor.  She was born January 16, 1932 in Stokes County to the late Robert Lee Dixon and Nannie Eller Owens Dixon.  Mrs. Terry retired from Wachovia with 40 years of service.  She was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by all her siblings.  She is survived by her son, Daniel Lee Hemmings (Charlotte); granddaughter, Brette...

John William Mayberry, 90, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. John was born in Forsyth County on May 18, 1930 to the late Rex and Ruth Childress Mayberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Polly Mayberry; and his brother, Gene Mayberry. Surviving family and friends include his sister, Mary Snyder (Leonard); brother, Tony Mayberry; good friends Hugh and Cindy Scott and their family, Robin Petro and family and Jeff and Karena Tate and...