Thomas Gordon Bailey of Advance, NC arose to meet his tee time on God's Heavenly Golf Course on December 6, 2022. Tom was born in Raleigh, NC, on May 26, 1945, the eldest child of Henry and Frances Bailey, whom preceded him in death. Also welcoming him at the gates of heaven were his 2 sisters, Kay Pegram and Jeanie Kearns; and the mother of his daughters, Beth McKelvey, all of Greensboro, NC. Tom graduated from Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC. He later moved...

Kernersville -Mr. Walter Carter, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on May 13, 1944, in Pink Hill, NC to Herman B. and Florence Batchelor Carter. Walter was a veteran of the United States Army where he served from October 21, 1963 until October 27, 1969. In 2006, he retired from the Veterans Affairs Regional Office Loan Guaranty Division in Winston-Salem. Walter was a member of Union Cross Moravian Church. After his...

Kernersville – Caroline Anna Tompkins Zelyez, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 13, 1934, in Delaware to the late Fredrick and Katherine Kennedy Tompkins. Caroline enjoyed spending time gardening, doing crafts, and playing golf. She loved her family very much, but her face would light up when she saw her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Caroline will be missed by all who knew and loved...

Mrs. Betty Stoltz Ashburn, 82, passed away Monday December 5, 2022. She was born February 4, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late Hobert Russell Stoltz and Stella Smatha Walker. Betty was a loving and sweet woman who cherished her family and enjoyed watching TV game shows. Betty retired after over fifty years of dedicated service to Hanes Hosiery, and also worked for over twenty years at Hills BBQ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Ashburn, Sr.,...

Edna Lee Stout Smith, 96, passed away on Sunday, December 4th, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1926 in Forsyth County to Edgar Lee and Lucille Henderson Stout. She had a long and very happy marriage to Billy O. Smith.  Lee graduated from Gray High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and a Thespian. She went on to work at Western Union and retired from R.J. Reynolds Sales Services. Giving back to her community was her passion. She...

Mr. Charlie E. Simmons, Jr. “Toby”, 88, passed away Sunday December 4, 2022, at his home. He was born February 1, 1934, in Surry County to the late Stella and Charlie E. Simmons, Sr.  Toby was a big time UNC Tar Hill fan, a loving provider for his family, the type of person to always help others, and a member of Gideons International for many years. Toby was a longtime faithful member to Freedom Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Ms. Patricia Diane Riddle, 75, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born September 22, 1947 in Surry County to Calvin Dewey Riddle and Ellen Inez Patterson Riddle. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Barry, Tom, David and Dean Riddle. Surviving are Kim Gardner (Harold) of Cleveland, NC, Tracy Ellis Sciortino of Winston-Salem, NC and Gary Ellis, Jr. (Tonya) of Walkertown, NC; five grandchildren, Austin Asbury, Drew Asbury, Addison...

Mr. James Robert Gentry, 91, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, on December 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Jonesville, NC, on October 13, 1931, the son of the late Arvil Gentry and Alva Shaffner Gentry. He was a charter member of Freedom Baptist Church and loved his church family very much. James loved to hunt, fish, camp and travel with friends and church family. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who...

Richard Donald Rierson, Sr. was born on January 7, 1929 to John McCoy Rierson and Martha Anne Searcy Rierson of Forsyth County, North Carolina. Richard departed his earthly life on December 1, 2022 and was welcomed to eternal life in heaven by Jesus, his Savior. Preceding him in death was his wife, Katherine Hege Rierson. Surviving is his son, R. Donald Rierson, Jr. (Jodie) of Charlotte; his daughter, Carolyn R. Carpenter (Ken) of Lewisville; and three grandchildren of whom he was very...