HIGH POINT – Gayle Tucker Thompson, 80, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Brookdale North Senior Living of High Point. Gayle was born on August 1, 1941 in Stanley County to Curtis and Addie Almond Tucker. She was always happiest spending time with her family, working in the garden, fishing, collecting shells at the beach and babysitting for her grandchildren and granddogs. In addition to her parents, Gayle was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Thompson. Surviving are her...

Mr. James Glenn Templeton, 93, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Glenn was born February 14, 1928, in Forsyth County to George and Vercie Templeton.  He was the owner and operator of a convenience store and laundromat in Forsyth County for over 44 years and was always proud to be a member of that community.  He also loved to record and listen to classic country music.  He was a good Christian man who loved the Lord and was a...

Judith Ann Kelemen Lynch, born January 9, 1941 began praising her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on September 23, 2021 after a now victorious battle against cancer in Pfafftown, NC.  She was a graduate of Marsh Fork High School and trained to be a X-ray technician.  Her heart and passion was for being a wife, mother and friend. Whether she meet you two weeks ago or 60 years, her and daddy loved well and took care of the people God brought into their lives.  As a...

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Joseph Wiley Williard of 1754 Teague Lane, a sixty-year resident of Kernersville, passed away September 22, 2021, at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1927, in Kernersville, North Carolina to Daniel Ernest and Minnie Smith Williard. Mr. Williard was a graduate of Kernersville High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Class of 1951). After college, he moved to Bartow, Florida and worked as a chemist. He married Sara Young Newsom on May...

Kernersville - Richard Eugene Hudspeth went home to be with Jesus on September 20, 2021, following several years of declining health. He was born in Forsyth County on January 28, 1935. Richard loved his Savior, Jesus with all his heart, and adored his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many caregivers who provided him loving, tender care at home for the last several years of his life. He was a man of God, a faithful husband, a loving Daddy, a provider and protector...

Mr. John Weldon Gordon, Jr., 86, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born July 13, 1935 in Forsyth County to John Weldon and Mary Woodall Gordon. John attended Hanes High School and worked at R.J. Reynolds. He later began a long career in auto sales on his own with Quality Motors and at several dealerships including Bob Rule Chevrolet, Bob King Mazda, and Flow Motors. He continued to buy and sell cars and make deals long into his retirement. He enjoyed working around the house,...

Thomas Clinton “Tommy” Utt, 76, passed away at Silas Creek Rehabilitation on Sept. 21, 2021. Tommy was born on March 31, 1945, to Clinton Chester Utt and Zelma Josphine Hicks Utt in Carroll County, VA. Tommy was very proud to have been in the last graduating class from James A. Gray High School. He was also proud to have worked for R.H. Berringer Distributing for 37 years. Tommy is survived by his wife, Rhonda G. Utt; son, Jason Utt; daughter, Kristi Kivette (Phillip);...

Mrs. Lucille Whisenant Reich, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Lucille was born April 26, 1927, in Forsyth Co. to Robert and Hallie Whisenant.  She excelled in life as a salesperson, eventually becoming a Branch Manager for a home-sales jewelry company.  Affectionately nicknamed “Tinky” because of the sounds her jewelry made when she moved, Lucille made many friends over the years due to her outgoing personality.  In her later years, that...

Mrs. Melva McKenzie Reeves, 78, of Kernersville passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1943 to the late Melvin Hurley McKenzie and Geneva Horton McKenzie. Melva was a Devout Christian and lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church who loved her church family. She also worked for RCS Delivery Inc., as the Secretary and Treasurer. Melva was a loving ~dedicated wife, devoted mother to Michael, Brian, and her “Fur baby” Misty....