Mr. Jimmie W. Evans, 72, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care in Yadkinville. He was born March 28, 1948 in Forsyth Co. the son of the late Eulis Jackson Evans and Thyra Ellen Preston Evans. Jimmie drove a truck for E.G. Forrest Trucking Co. for 42 years and had over two million safe driving miles. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Timmy and Ricky; and two...

Mrs. Geraldine Wright Tucker, 82, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.  She was born March 19, 1938 in Stokes County to the late James Carroll Wright and Carrie Nunn Wright.  Geraldine was of the Baptist faith and a member of Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church.  She and her husband, Ira Tucker were the founders and owners of Tucker’s Superette convenient store for 35 years.  Geraldine was an avid gardener who loved to grow all types of flowers and vegetables. ...

Mrs. Kathryn Ward Stout, 96, of Winston-Salem, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, July 2, 2020. She was born in Hot Springs, VA on July 5, 1923, to the late Samuel and Etta Ward. Mrs. Stout spent most of her life in the Washington, DC area. In her younger years, she held many jobs from cigarette girl to photographer, and even during WWII, she was a “Rosie Riveter.” Most importantly, she was wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker, all of which she...

KERNERSVILLE – Angela Powers Mayberry, 52, passed away July 1, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center and is now resting in the arms of the Lord. Angela was born on June 5, 1968 in Mecklenburg County to Michael Eugene and Judy Helms Powers. She was a devout follower of Jesus, a student, prayer warrior, a loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt. Angela incorporated her love of reading into her career at Murphey Traditional Academy, where she worked as Media Specialist. She absolutely loved her...

Tony Alan Nixon, 53, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born in Forsyth Co. on December 5, 1966 the son of William Phil Nixon and Mary Kathryn Bottoms Williams. Tony loved the outdoors and working with his hands. He worked as an over the road truck driver, driving for Fredrickson and Southeastern. Tony enjoyed gardening, his dogs and chickens. Tony was preceded in death by a brother, Philip Dwayne Nixon. He is survived by a daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Nixon (Edge...

KERNERSVILLE- Mrs. Dorothea Ellen (Rogers) Dorsett, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab. She was born, November 10, 1929, in Scioto County, Ohio and resided there with her parents. She was a faithful member of the Second Street Wesleyan Church in Portsmouth OH. She worked in three local retail establishments; Horton's Grocery, Atlas Fashions, and Martings Department Store while living in Sciotoville,OH. Upon her marriage to Ralph Lee Dorsett, she moved...

Mallie Mae Hill Truett, 79, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Mallie was born on March 18, 1941 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Lewis Roosevelt Hill and Carrie Mae Hege Hill.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Andrew Hill, R.L. Hill, Vernon Hill, George Hill, Willis Hill, and her sisters Florence Hill and Betty Baker; and her grand-daughter Olivia Lyons. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Truett, of home; her sister...

Billy Monroe Reavis, 72, of Winston-Salem, joined the Church Triumphant on June 30, 2020 with his family by his side at Forsyth Medical Center. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private graveside service will be held in the cemetery at Bethel United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, NC with Rev. Dr. Lynne Caldwell officiating. Billy was born on November 24, 1947 in Rowan County, NC to Oscar Monroe Reavis and Mary Frances Holt Reavis who both preceded him in death. He graduated from Parkland...

James Robert Merritt, Bob, of Kernersville passed away on June 29, 2020, at his home. He was 89 years old. Bob was in excellent health until just recently, after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He was born on September 17, 1930, to Robert Lee Merritt and Delia James Merritt in King, NC. He was one of nine children. When he was just eleven years old, Bob lost his left eye while playing with one of his brothers. He overcame a great many obstacles due to this injury. He was an...

Ms. Maria Luisa Irizarry, 66, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 7, 1953, to the late Marcelo and Maria Figueroa Irizarry. Ms. Irizarry was a devout Catholic and spent her life as a people’s advocate. She worked as a senior counselor for Catholic Charities. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for her family. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Jack Monell (Angela) and Jason Gonzales; and five...