Mrs. Teresa Nifong Baldwin, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away on April 9, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended illness. Teresa was born on September 16, 1948, to the late Permanius “Pete” Monroe Nifong, Jr., and Evelyn “Marie” Beshears Nifong. She enjoyed camping, buying and selling antiques, working in her yard, and she loved all kinds of wildlife and animals in general. She was loved by everyone who knew her, and she always put others needs ahead...

Mr. Patrick O. Whitaker, 82, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was born on November 10, 1938 in Winston-Salem to James and Mildred Whitaker. Patrick enjoyed growing flowers and working in the yard, woodworking, jewelry, and cutting stones. He loved keeping his dog company and he stayed around his home a lot. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lona Mae Whitaker. Surviving are his brother, Michael Whitaker; sister, Glenda Gail Dion; best friend, who was...

Mr. James Thurmond Marshall, 89, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on September 7, 1931, to the late James C. and Nancy V. Sievers Marshall. Mr. Marshall was a proud veteran who served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Oak Grove Moravian Church. Mr. Marshall was retired from Modern Chevrolet. During the 60s, he road motorcycles cross country. He was the President of the Model “A” Restorers Club...

Kernersville – Hallie “Ruth” King Creed, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on September 1, 1930 in Surry County, NC to the late Walter Swaim and Gillie Ruth Smith King. Ruth had a boundless love for her family and enjoyed spending time with them. One of her favorite things to do was going to her grandkid’s ballgames and trips to the beach. Ruth loved her church family at Kernersville Wesleyan Church. She...

Earl David Dittus, 90, Earl sadly passed from our presence on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  He was a loving husband to his wife Louise for 61 years, and an amazing daddy to his daughter, Lisa. His quick wit and funny stories will be sorely missed. He never knew a stranger and had the “Dittus” gift of gab. He was born on Nov 16, 1930 in Kentucky and grew up in the Junior Order Home orphanages in Tiffin, Ohio and Lexington, NC.  He loved his Homekid family and faithfully...

Ms. Nancy McClain Wall, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on April 9, 1932 in Forsyth County to Coleman Blease McClain and Lucy Shelton McClain. Nancy graduated from Gray High School. She enjoyed working in the yard, shopping, and playing cards. Nancy especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Pauline McClain and brother, C.B. McClain, Jr. Surviving are her son,...

Lee Frances Tauriello, 71, passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC. Lee was born on December 30, 1949, in Buffalo, NY to the late Sebastian and Ruth Tauriello. Throughout her life, Lee’s passion was rescuing greyhound dogs. During the final years of her life in North Carolina, she was very involved with Greyhound Friends of NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Tauriello. Surviving family includes her sister, Ann (Jim)...

Billie Burke was born to William Russell of Asheville, NC and Lula Dull Russell. Upon her father’s death, when Billie was only two, her mother Lula returned “home” and was given a house on her father’s land at 330 N. Peace Haven Road, Winston-Salem, NC. Lula continued to raise her five daughters here until they married. Billie was the youngest and remained at the same address with her mother, caring for her in her later years, until she died at home at the age of 102....

Mr. Charles Ashford Barefoot, Sr., 92, of Lexington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1928 in Hallsboro, NC, to the late Walter Ashford and Katie Bonham Barefoot. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline McKeithan and Carolyn Tetteron, and one brother, James Barefoot. Mr. Barefoot was a graduate of Mars Hill College. He retired as owner and Executive Vice President of Carolina...

Ms. Deborah June Brooks Harris passed away Monday, April 05, 2021, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born in Forsyth County on July 26, 1952 to the late Jimmy John Brooks and Doris Bullard Brooks.  Ms. Harris retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with over 30 years of service.  She is survived by her two sons, Tony Harris (Kristi) and Matt Harris (Ashley); four grandchildren: Kaleigh, Jacob, Harper, and Penelope Harris; sister, Theresa Denny; niece, Tammy...