Malinda Jane Day
Sep 22, 2024
Malinda Jane Day, a vibrant spirit known for her boundless curiosity, love of conversation, and deep devotion to community, passed away on September 22, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Malinda brought light and laughter wherever she went.
Born in 1954 and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, Malinda developed a lifelong love for her hometown and...
Susan Ann Griffiths
Apr 28, 2025
Susan Griffiths passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, after a four-year battle with breast cancer.
Susan was born on April 26, 1956, in Queens, NY. Growing up, she lived in many different places, wherever her father’s job took the family – Connecticut, Chicago, Bethesda, Maryland, and back to Connecticut. She graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 1978 and immediately...
Fred Lee McHan
May 8, 2025
Mr. Fred Lee McHan, 89, of Advance, NC, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born January 5, 1936 in Bryson City, NC, to Emlis McHan and Emily Davis McHan. Mr. McHan was a veteran who served in the Army National Guard and retired from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture as a Seed Specialist. He was a faithful...
Christy Pollock-Knopoff
May 6, 2025
Christy Lee Pollock-Knopoff, 73, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on the evening of May 6, 2025. Christy was born in San Rafael, California on December 26, 1951, to the late William Howard Pollock and Johnie Pollock.
Christy spent most of her working life in service to Contra Costa County, California, but her most cherished role was to her family as daughter,...
Barbara Robbins Kiger
May 6, 2025
Barbara Robbins Kiger, 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home in Lexington, NC, surrounded by her children. Her passing was a result of a 2.5-year battle with ALS.
She was born on April 15, 1949, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late William and Treva Robbins. She was a resident of Lexington, NC, for 49 years.
Barbara was...
Charles "Reid" Westmoreland
May 5, 2025
***SERVICE INFORMATION HAS UPDATED***COLFAX – Charles Reid Westmoreland, 87, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. A life-long resident of Guilford County, Reid was born on September 1, 1937 to Charlie and Lillie Westmoreland.
Reid retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he had worked for 38 years. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid fan...
Willa Nifong Sowers
May 5, 2025
Willa Zan Nifong Sowers, 76, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Winston-Salem to Clifford Albert Nifong and Sallie Rutledge Nifong, Willa was the fifth of seven siblings. A graduate of North Davidson High School and cosmetology school, she spent 57 years as a devoted hairstylist, known for her...
Sarah Cook Roberts
May 4, 2025
Sarah Cook Roberts, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1925, in Forsyth County to the late Rev. James Corbett Cook, Sr. and Mamie Faircloth Cook. A devoted member of Trinity Moravian Church since 1938, Mrs. Roberts lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...
Pamela Hope Hege Metz
May 3, 2025
Pamela Hope Hege Metz, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.
Pam was born on February 9, 1947, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to Willis Edward and Hope Gwendolyn Hege. She graduated from Reynolds High School in 1965 and then went to business school. She worked at Forsyth Memorial Hospital for many years...
James Wright Dowdy
May 3, 2025
James Wright Dowdy, 68, of Kernersville, NC was born January 28, 1957, to Jim and Marian Dowdy in El Paso, TX. He joined our Savior peacefully in his home on May 3, 2025. He graduated from Auburndale High School, Florida. He continued on to college at Tennessee Temple where he met his wife, Barbara. He was a faithful member and...
Harvey Gene King
May 2, 2025
Harvey Gene King, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with his family by his side.
Harvey was born on January 10, 1937, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Harvey Woodlief and Pearl Chandler.
Serving as a Navy Veteran, Harvey was also a devoted Christian and servant of the Lord...
Martha Gail Clodfelter Swaim
May 2, 2025
On Friday, May 2, 2025, Martha Gail Clodfelter Swaim, our precious mom and “Maw Maw,” was welcomed into Heaven with a loving embrace from our Heavenly Father. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. While we are deeply saddened to no longer have her here with us on earth, we find comfort and rest in the fact that,...
Nancy Lucille Cuomo Evans
May 2, 2025
Nancy Cuomo Evans passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 2, 2025. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Giovanni and Johanna Cuomo, her husband, George Evans, her nephew, Eugene Quinn, and brother-in-law, John Dell’Olio. Surviving is her daughter, Carolyn Monaghan; sons, George Evans (Debbie), John Evans (Shelly) and Christopher Evans (Susan). She had 10 grandchildren...
David Lasley Vanhoy
May 2, 2025
David Lasley Vanhoy, 70, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1954, to the late Vernon Vanhoy and Emily Tucker Vanhoy. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
David is survived by three brothers, Brian Vanhoy (wife, Beverly), Clay Vanhoy (wife, Betty), and Greg Vanhoy (wife, Tammy); one...
Ruby Jean Proctor
May 1, 2025
Mrs. Ruby Black Proctor, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home.
Ruby was born July 26, 1930, in Forsyth County to the late Samuel Harrison Black, Sr., and Stella Pope Black.
Ruby enjoyed cooking for her family and taking meals to friends in need. She loved being outside and working in her garden and yard. She said...
Kenneth Raymond Weiss
May 1, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Raymond Weiss, 66, of Port Saint Lucie, FL passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 1, 2025 while in Advance, NC. He was born January 23, 1959 in Phoenixville, PA to Thomas Arthur Weiss and Dorothy Brodzinski Weiss. Ken Weiss lived life in the fast lane—literally and figuratively. A lifelong drag racer with racing fuel in his veins and a...
James "Larry" Heath
May 1, 2025
Mr. James “Larry” Heath, 80, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born in Stokes County, NC, on July 20, 1944, to the late Elmer Jefferson Heath, Sr. and Annie Mae McGee Heath. Larry enjoyed working in his yard, planting bushes and trees. In his younger days, Larry enjoyed bowling. He was...
Marty Daniel Hewett
Apr 30, 2025
Marty Daniel Hewett, 57 of Kernersville NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home.
Marty was married to Susan Vaughan Hewett for 35 years until she passed away on September 1, 2024 after a short illness.
Marty was born November 25, 1967 in Winston-Salem, NC - Son of Earl and Annie Hewett of Kernersville, NC. He grew up the...
Leslie "Les" Paul Zerbe
Apr 30, 2025
Mr. Leslie “Les” Paul Zerbe, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Crosby, North Dakota on June 17, 1946, to the late Ludwig Zerbe and Lorraine Adams Zerbe. Les was a faithful servant to the Lord. He was a unique missionary bush pilot. In addition, he was a loving husband...