Oct 29, 2025

It is more blessed to give than receive…Persevere when storms come your way…

Learn from your mistakes…Apologize when you do wrong…

Love unconditionally…

These were the actions demonstrated and taught to us by our beautiful mother,

Nancy Swaim Branch.

With her family by her side, she accepted her welcome into Heaven on October 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Forsyth County on...

Oct 29, 2025

Mr. Shawn Edward Falin, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on August 4, 1974, in Lexington, Kentucky to Carl Edward and Beverly Lear Falin. In his younger days, Shawn enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. As he got older, he became a scratch golfer and that was his favorite...

Oct 28, 2025

Mr. Tonny Nha Bunor, 46, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Tonny was born on January 17, 1979, Dak Nong, Vietnam, to Dong H and Djreo Bunor. He held many jobs, including driving trucks.

Tonny loved singing, taking care of his chickens, and eating spicy food. Tonny was also involved in the Bunong Christian Alliance Church. Most of...

Oct 28, 2025

KERNERSVILLE - Robin Kay Weavil, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Robin was born on June 20, 1960 in Forsyth County to Leroy and Sadie Swaim Weavil. She was a graduate of High Point University and worked for Thomas Built Buses for over 30 years.

Robin enjoyed reading and had a heart...

Oct 28, 2025

Ralph Curtis Spencer went home to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC.

He was born on September 28, 1933 to Rufus Lionel Spencer Sr. and Irene Draughn Spencer in Edwards Township (now Benham), North Carolina. He graduated from Traphill High School in 1951...

Oct 27, 2025

Leigh Roxanne Tillman Bodenheimer, 64, of Colfax, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Earl Hewett and Annie Tillman on January 5, 1961, in Forsyth County.

Leigh graduated in the class of 1979 from East Forsyth High School. She went on to attend nursing school at Forsyth Technical Community College....

Oct 26, 2025

Mr. William Earl Taylor, 83, passed away on October 26, 2025, at his home in Stokes County. He was born on February 5, 1942, in Guilford County to the late Earl Currie Taylor and Margaret Freeland Taylor. William “Bill” enjoyed spending time outdoors, skiing, target shooting, camping, rafting, the ocean and boating. He enjoyed living on the farm and spending...

Oct 26, 2025

“Bobby Wayne” Ketner, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Atrium).

Mr. Ketner was born April 22, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Bobby Eugene Ketner and Naomi Ruth Dalton Ketner. He retired from Old Dominion Freight Lines after many years of service. Bobby Wayne loved attending the Renaissance Festival and was a member...

Oct 26, 2025

“If not us, who? If not now, when? – John F. Kennedy

Larry Dean Hudson, beloved Dad, Papa, husband, brother, and friend, passed away on October 26,2025.

Larry was born in Surry County on November 25, 1950, to the late Clayton and Virginia Hudson. He was the youngest of 4 siblings, the late Bernard Hudson, Gary Hudson, and his surviving sister Kaye...

Oct 25, 2025

Ms. Barbara Ann Love Floyd, 80, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born March 6, 1945, in Stokes County, NC, to the late Thomas Love and Ada Loggins Love. Barbara was a dedicated family person to her loved ones. She was an honest and loving mother and grandma to all her kids. To know Barbara Ann is to...

Oct 25, 2025

James Oliver Shumate, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Mr. Shumate was born March 21, 1942, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to Elbert Wiley Shumate and Margaret Gentry Shumate. He grew up in the coal mining community of Crumpler, West Virginia then later graduated from Northfork-Elkhorn High School at which time his...

Oct 25, 2025

Mr. Phillip “Phil” Wayne Roberson, 74, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1951, in Forsyth County, NC. Phil was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars, trucks, and planes. People could find Phil outside working, especially mowing his yard. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to the beach and gambling with his friends...

Oct 24, 2025

William Frazier Scott, 68, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to the late Alvin Windsor Scott and Janice Didsbury Scott on July 15, 1957, in Newburgh, New York.

Frazier graduated in the class of 1975 from Valley Central High School in New York. He grew up watching his family...

Oct 24, 2025

Mitchell Eugene Sagraves, 63, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on March 23, 1962, in Catawba County to Roger and Carolyn Sagraves. Mitchell proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed working on model airplanes, flying drones, and loved his two dogs, “Buddy” and “Rex.” Preceding him...

Oct 23, 2025

Sharon Kay (Smith) Murphy, 77, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC.

Born at the then City Hospital in Winston-Salem to Robert Clinton Smith and Margie Taylor Smith, Sharon spent much of her teen years living with her best friends in Mocksville, Penny & Kae Anderson and...

Oct 23, 2025

Kernersville – Sherry Mabe Hoss, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born on June 6, 1955, in Rockingham County, North Carolina, to Clarence Mabe and Ruby Wilkes Mabe.

Sherry was known for her warm heart, generous spirit, and unwavering love for her family. Sherry was an avid Duke basketball fan and loved...

Oct 23, 2025

Chris Eugene Brown, 69, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Brown was born September 25, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Arlie Brown and Doris Lee Wilkins Brown. He was a brilliant musician, having taught himself how to play the guitar at a young age. Chris was a kind soul who loved his family dearly....

Oct 23, 2025

Mrs. Selma Emerson Carlin, 97, of King, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Priddy Manor Assisted Living. She was born and raised on a farm in LaGrange, NC, to the late William Clarence Emerson and Effie Pool Emerson. Selma had many roles in public service until marrying her companion, James, in 1957.

In addition to...

Oct 22, 2025

Debra Lindsay Laws, 71, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on October 22, 2025.

Born in May 1954 to the late George and Louise Lindsay, Debra devoted her life to faith, family, and service to others. She dedicated her career to helping children and families as a social worker in child protective services and adoptions, where her...

Oct 22, 2025