Yvonne Ann Karlen Beard
Jan 4, 2026
Mrs. Yvonne Karlen Beard, 69, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her home after a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1956 in Marathon County, WI to Clarence Benjamin Karlen and Loretta Wirkus Karlen. Yvonne was a member of Augsburg Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem, NC. She was originally employed by...
Sherwin "Butch" Hutchens
Jan 4, 2026
Sherwin “Butch” Hutchens, 79, passed away at home on January 4, 2026. Butch was born on April 14, 1946, to Joe Henry Hutchens and Ivey Martin Hutchens in Forsyth County. He resided in Winston-Salem for the past 56 years. A proud veteran of the US Army, Butch served in Vietnam. He enjoyed a successful 25-year career with the City of...
Robert "Bob" Edwin Curlee, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Robert “Bob” Edwin Curlee, Jr., 92, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home. He was born in Florida on January 5, 1933, to the late Robert and Annie Durban Curlee. Mr. Curlee graduated from the University of Florida with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He retired from Western Electric/AT&T with many years of service. Bob was a member...
Bill Adair
Jan 4, 2026
Bill Adair was born on July 28, 1933, in Cleveland County, NC, to Joseph Lee and Alice (Bridges) Adair. Dad was a child of the Great Depression and the youngest of seven children. He grew up with an extended family of cousins, as well as nieces and nephews who were close to his age. In cahoots with his beloved eldest...
Henry "Hank" Lester Hyatt, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. Henry “Hank” Lester Hyatt, Jr., 70, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Hank was born in Vance Co., NC on November 26, 1955, to the late Henry Lester Hyatt, Sr. and Marie Hayes Hyatt. Hank enjoyed country music, especially Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson of...
Cora Marie Tilley
Jan 4, 2026
Cora Marie Cleary Tilley, lovingly known as Marie, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion to family.
Marie was born on July 6, 1927, to Guy and Pearl Cleary in Wilkes County at Gamble Creek. As a senior in high school, she moved with her family to Belews Creek, where she continued to build the life...
Michael Brady Byrd
Jan 3, 2026
Michael Brady Byrd, age 79, passed away on January 3, 2026, at Trellis Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC.
Mike was born in Winston-Salem, the only son of Francis O. Byrd and Ruby Wagner Byrd. He was born into a very loving family and grew up mostly in the West End Blvd. area in the house his grandfather built, with extended family...
Mark Anthony Smith
Jan 3, 2026
Mr. Mark Anthony Smith, 66, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. He was born April 4, 1959, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Carlton Oakley Smith and Opal Marie Jones Smith. Mark owned and operated Mark A. Smith Repair. In his spare time, he enjoyed racing, boating, and going to Smith Mountain Lake. Mark served his...
Thomas Randy Parrish
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas Randy Parrish, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Parrish was born January 13, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Robert Long Parrish and Betty Mae Greene Parrish. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, Michael Brian Parrish; his stepdaughter, Jordan Sellers; one sister, Barbara Church (Ronald);...
Terry Ray Moffitt
Jan 3, 2026
Terry Ray Moffitt, 72, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on April 19, 1953, to the late John and Polly Yates Moffitt. Preceding him in death was his wife, Connie Renee Moffitt and three brothers, Bud, Jimmy, and Johnny Moffitt. Surviving is a son, Lee Moffitt (Leigh); two daughters, Tory...
Russell "Russ" Angworth Carl Sumner, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Mr. Russell “Russ” Angworth Carl Sumner, Jr., 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Arboretum Memory Care Facility at Heritage Greens in Greensboro, NC. Russ was born in Richmond, VA on July 25, 1947, to the late Russell AC Sumner, Sr. and Lenna Handshaw Sumner. Russ graduated from Page High School in Greensboro in 1965....
Kimberly Rae Jones
Jan 2, 2026
Mrs. Kimberly Rae Jones, 61, of Mocksville, NC passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home. She was born September 30, 1964 in Virginia Beach, VA. Kim was a wonderful mother and a caring wife—welcoming, supportive, and kind to all who crossed her path. Her strength and beauty shone through everything she did. Her faith...
Bessie Elizabeth "Beth" Lambert Haire
Jan 2, 2026
Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth “Beth” Lambert Haire, 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Trinity Elms in Clemmons. Beth was born in Alexander County on January 7, 1931, to the late Bill and Mary Lambert and spent her childhood years in Troutman, NC.
Beth spent her career in education as a preschool teacher at Ardmore Baptist Church...
Judith Shuler Brown
Jan 2, 2026
Mrs. Judith Carol Shuler Brown, 82, of Mocksville, NC, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born November 3, 1943 in Davie County, NC, to James Dwight Shuler and Frances Perryman Shuler. Judith was a member of Fork Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Brown. Surviving are one daughter, Tammy Brown Renegar (Luther);...
Ruby Zimmerman Gibson
Jan 1, 2026
Ruby Frances Zimmerman Gibson entered into the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Westchester Harbour Assisted Living. Ruby was born on September 18, 1929, in High Point to Lee Roy and Rachel Sink Zimmerman. She graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College in 1951 with a B.S. in Music Education. Ruby was married to...
Sonya Kellar
Jan 1, 2026
Sonya Barton Kellar, 63, a resident of Lexington, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Forsyth County on August 22, 1962, to the late Joe David Barton and Brenda Hensley Anderson. Sonya worked for Novant Health for many years, where she was known for her dedication and compassion.
On December 27, 1980, she married the love...
Peggy Flynt Reavis
Dec 31, 2025
Peggy Jeanne Flynt Reavis, 91, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Homestead Hills Retirement Community. Peggy was born on January 29, 1934, to Charles Flynt and Lillian Hemrick Flynt in Forsyth County. Prior to moving to Homestead Hills, Peggy lived for many years on Granville Drive.She enjoyed a successful career with the Chamber of Commerce where she retired as...
James Richard Stroud
Dec 31, 2025
James Richard Stroud, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2025. He was born March 5, 1942, in Iredell County to the late Howard Stroud and Mary Tempie Boger Stroud. Jimmy worked for RJ Reynolds for 29 years before retiring. Jimmy loved his family, especially his wife Margie. He enjoyed working out in the...
Carl Allen Haislip Jr.
Dec 30, 2025
Winston-Salem- Mr. Carl Allen Haislip, Jr., 49, passed away Tuesday December 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1976, in Morganton, NC, the son of Carl Haislip Sr. and Norah Pasco Haislip. Carl graduated from Northern Vance High School Class of 1997 and was a member of the Way Church. He was a computer genius and...