William Hamilton Graves
Nov 18, 2025
William Hamilton Graves, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, adventure, and unwavering love. Born on March 4, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, William grew up with a passion for sports, family, and learning—values that shaped his life and the lives of those around him.
A proud graduate of Western Illinois University, William earned his...
Shari Lynn Simon Nelson
Nov 17, 2025
Mrs. Shari Lynn Simon Nelson, 74, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 20, 1951, in Pensacola, FL., the daughter of Keith and Grace Price Simon. Shari was a member of Linville Forest Church of Christ and enjoyed knitting and singing. She had a good sense of humor; she was outgoing and was friendly...
Jerry Wayne Weaver
Nov 16, 2025
Jerry Wayne Weaver, 72, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on November 16, 2025. Born on September 6, 1953, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Edward Weaver and Ruby Hartmann Weaver.
Jerry lived a life rooted in faith, family, and simple things. He had a love for tractors, excavators, and all things heavy machinery. Above...
Thomas Edward Lawson
Nov 16, 2025
Thomas Edward “Tom” Lawson, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Tom was born on May 5, 1939, in Forsyth County the son of the late George and Edna Lawson. He was a restaurant man all of his life, ending up at the “Whistle Stop” in Thomasville. Tom was also known...
Shelby Dean Nelson Walker
Nov 16, 2025
Mrs. Shelby Dean Nelson Walker, 84, of Winston-Salem, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice Home in Lexington.
Born on August 17, 1941, in Stokes County, Shelby was the daughter of the late Rufus and Ethie May Nelson. She was a devoted pastor’s wife whose life beautifully reflected the virtues of Proverbs 31. Shelby was a...
Annie Bell Tucker Whapham
Nov 16, 2025
Annie Tucker Whapham, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living.
Mrs. Whapham was born October 7, 1937, in Surry County, to Thomas Elmer Tucker and Drucilla Simmons Tucker. She worked as a secretary for Piedmont Airlines for over 40 years and was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church. In addition to her parents, Annie was...
Phoebe Mustin Hill
Nov 16, 2025
Phoebe Joanne Mustin Hill ,92, of Belews Creek went home to be with the Lord November 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Born to the late Charlie and Hadie Mustin on September 29, 1933, Phoebe was the youngest out of eight children. In her earlier years she worked in tobacco and at RJR. As...
Penny June Ransom
Nov 16, 2025
Ms. Penny June Campbell Ransom, 60, passed away on November 16, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born on January 15, 1965, in Stokes County to the late Claude Oakley Campbell and Norma Jean Griffin Campbell. Penny loved to read and was a coffee and tobacco enthusiast. She also enjoyed watching reality TV shows, the beach, listening to 60’s...
Thomas Ryan Sink
Nov 15, 2025
Thomas Ryan Sink, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away November 15, 2025. Born February 10, 1942, in Forsyth County, he was the son of Mary Frances Thomas and Ryan Alexander Sink.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Tom dedicated 30 years of his career to Stroh's Brewery before his well-earned retirement.
A man of many talents and passions, Tom was...
Gilbert Marion Reynolds Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
Gilbert Marion Reynolds, Jr., 80, of Winston-Salem, passed away on November 14, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born on November 22, 1944, in Forsyth County, to the late Mr. Gilbert Marion Reynolds Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Shelton Reynolds.
Born and raised with a strong work ethic and a deep love for family, Gilbert lived a life marked by...
Oliver "Frank" Franklin Sisk
Nov 14, 2025
Mr. Oliver “Frank” Franklin Sisk, 100, of Winston-Salem, NC, entered the more immediate presence of his Savior on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Born on January 11, 1925, in Stokes County to the late Mr. Oliver Wylis Sisk and Mrs. Nora Hicks Sisk. Frank’s life was long and well-lived, centered around the things that mattered...
Michael "Dean" McCoy
Nov 14, 2025
Michael “Dean” McCoy, 59, of Lewisville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on March 10, 1966. Dean graduated from North Forsyth High School and from Forsyth Tech. He was a route salesman for PF of the Triad and had a love for old cars and attending...
Dr. Larry Hungerford
Nov 13, 2025
Dr. Larry Lee Hungerford, 89, of Bermuda Village in Advance, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025.
Born near Los Angeles, California, on March 25, 1936, he was the son of Thelma and Earl Hungerford.
Larry was a lifelong learner and educator. He earned his master’s degree in history from Ball State University and his doctorate in economics education at...
Fred Ellis Hauser
Nov 13, 2025
Mr. Fred Ellis Hauser, 96, passed away on November 13, 2025. Mr. Hauser was born on March 18, 1929, in Forsyth County to John Ellis and Frances Hendrix Hauser. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he had been active for 63 years, serving as Sunday School superintendent, elder, choir member, and, in recent years, treasurer.
Fred worked for...
James Edgar Royal
Nov 13, 2025
On Nov. 13, 2025, the world lost one of its great storytellers. James “Jim” E. Royal passed away in hospice after a brief illness.
Jim was born in Sylacauga Alabama on August 19, 1931, to Edgar and Bernice. From this small rural town launched a great life. He attended Comer High School where he was in class with Jim Neighbors of...
Kathleen "Kitty" Talley Pierce
Nov 13, 2025
Kathleen “Kitty” Talley Pierce, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in her home on Thursday, November 13, 2025. She was born in Guilford County on April 5, 1963, to the late Constantine (C.B.) Barker Talley and Bertha (Celia) Lucille Sizemore Talley. Kitty will be remembered for the immeasurable love she had for her family. Above all, she was...
Donnie Ray Stewart
Nov 12, 2025
Donnie Stewart, 74, passed away peacefully November 12, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on September 26, 1951, in Forsyth County to the late Ray and Margaret Tilley Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Stewart.
Donnie was a hardworking, loving husband, father, papa, and friend. To know him...
John Noel Lutes
Nov 12, 2025
John Noel Lutes, age 86, of Clemmons, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-one years, Mary Diane (née Snyder); his daughter, Laurie Finn (David); and two sons, William Lutes and Michael Lutes (Tammy). John was a proud and cherished grandfather to Tyler Finn, Matthew Finn,...
Marita Carol Gregory
Nov 12, 2025
MADISON – Marita Carol Gregory, 56, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Marita was born in Forsyth County on April 22, 1969. She worked for over 15 years at Hudson Automotive and attended The Crossing Church in Kernersville. She was most recently very proud of obtaining her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from UNC-Greensboro.
Marita...
Harry "Benny" Hartman
Nov 12, 2025
Mr. Harry Benjamin “Benny” Hartman, age 67 of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born August 16, 1958 in Davie County to John Charles Hartman and Betty Jo Riddle Hartman.
Benny was an outdoorsman at heart and appreciated all things in nature. He loved animals, gardening, hunting, his chickens and being surrounded by creation. Benny was a tradesman...