Dr. William "Billy" S. Martin
Aug 28, 2025
Dr. William "Billy" Sharp Martin was born February 4, 1932 in Leaksville, N.C. to W.T. and Frances Martin. He has now entered into his Heavenly home after 75 years of faithful and active ministry.
He is survived by Barbara (Young) his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife of 72 years, his faithful partner in both life and ministry. Together, they built a...
Richard Dale Biggs
Aug 27, 2025
Richard Dale Biggs, 72, of Pfafftown, NC went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born in Avery County, NC, he was the son of the late Yates and Edna Biggs. He graduated from Avery County High School and later earned a degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
He...
Friedrich "Scott" Key
Aug 26, 2025
High Point – Friedrich Scott Key, 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1954, in Germany to Elmer Scott Key and Magdalina Werner Mooberry. Scott was a veteran, who undoubtedly loved his country. He proudly served in both the Army and Army National Guard. Scott was a loving son, brother, and friend who...
Richard Boone
Aug 26, 2025
Richard Jackson Boone, 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mr. Boone was born October 8, 1959, in Forsyth County, to Roachel Jackson Boone and Virginia Branscome Boone. Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Little Boone; his son, Tyler Boone (Shelby); his daughter,...
David Garfield Marshall
Aug 26, 2025
David Garfield Marshall, 81, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born October 20, 1937 in Forsyth County. David retired from AT & T and was an avid Duke fan. Surviving are his wife, Patricia " Pat" Marshall. No services are scheduled at this time. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is serving the...
Deborah McCormick Taylor
Aug 26, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Darnell McCormick Taylor, 74, entered her eternal home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born in Guilford County on May 12, 1951, to the late Ernest and Helen Hicks McCormick. Debbie will forever be remembered for her selflessness. Time and time again, she gave all that she had to others, until she physically could not give any...
Charles M. "Marty" Simmons
Aug 26, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Charles M. “Marty” Simmons, 70, passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 7, 1954, to Charles Clemmons Simmons and Martha Weavil Simmons in Forsyth County. Marty was employed with the Winston-Salem Journal, where he was a graphic artist for 38 years. He...
Amet Nathan Faal
Aug 25, 2025
Amet Nathan Faal, 20, of Clemmons, NC passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at his home. He was born June 3, 2005 in Decatur, GA. Amet graduated in 2023 and was a two time State Wrestling Champion from West Forsyth High School. He went on to be a MMA fighter for Fight for It with a record of 2-1. Surviving...
Harry R. Webster
Aug 25, 2025
Monday, August 25th, 2025, surrounded by his family. We said our final earthly goodbyes to Harry R. Webster, 93. He resided in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. He had been a loving husband and best friend to Nadine Cobbler Webster for 73 years. Father of 4, Sandra Blankenship and husband, Michael, Suzie Webster, Donna Webster Dearing. He was preceded in death...
Linda Faye Beeson Brown
Aug 25, 2025
Linda Faye Beeson Brown, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Thomas Beeson and Margaret Walker Beeson on January 22, 1940, in Forsyth County.
Linda attended Mineral Springs High School and worked at Western Electric in the accounting department for 16 years. She later retired as a...
Geoffrey Gaede
Aug 24, 2025
Geoffrey Gaede, beloved husband, musician, and friend, passed away on August 24, 2025. Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to William and Dolores Gaede, Geoffrey was a true treasure to all who knew him.
Geoffrey’s love for life shone through his passions. He found joy in baseball, music, and teaching children how to read. A gifted accordion player, he used his talent...
Rosemary Ann Spraggins
Aug 24, 2025
Rosemary Ann Spraggins born May 26, 1939, a woman of faith, lifelong service, and boundless love, passed peacefully into eternal life August 24, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. She was the beloved wife of the late Bill Spraggins and devoted mother to Margaret Magee (Steve), Barbara Doyle (Mark), Gina Shafer (Scott), and William “Billy” Joseph (deceased)....
Edward "Steve" McLeod
Aug 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Edward Steven “Steve” McLeod announces his unexpected passing on August 24, 2025, at the age of 78. Steve was born on October 28, 1946, in Vernal, Mississippi, to Travis Arnel McLeod and Jewel Williamson McLeod. He spent most of his life in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he was a cherished member...
Marie Brown Angel
Aug 23, 2025
Marie Brown Angel, 98, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Trinity Elms.
Mrs. Angel was born April 25, 1927, in Stokes County, to the late Pink O. Brown and Jennie Young Brown. She attended Mineral Springs High School and graduated in the class of 1944. Marie married the love of her life, Bill Angel, on September 1, 1945,...
Michael Lee O'Briant
Aug 23, 2025
Mr. Michael Lee O’Briant, 71, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Oak Island, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on July 13, 1954, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Michael was the son of the late Calvin Lee and Shirley Council O’Briant. He dedicated many years of his professional life as a Database Administrator until his retirement. On August...
Ruth Duggins Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Ruth Duggins Smith, 100, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, leaving behind a century marked by creativity, devotion, and love.
Born on January 31, 1925, Ruth was a woman of many talents and passions. She was deeply artistic, creating beautiful custom greeting cards that brought joy to all who received them. With her skilled hands and imaginative spirit, she also...
Ralph Edward Biggs
Aug 23, 2025
Oak Ridge – Ralph Edward Biggs, 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 24, 1943, in Guilford County to the late Albert and Lilly Holt Biggs. Ralph was hard-working, mild-mannered man. He was such a caring person and always putting...
Carol Nuckels Ramsey
Aug 23, 2025
Carol Nuckels Ramsey, 79, of North Wilkesboro, NC and formerly of Chambersburg, PA passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her daughter’s residence after a period of declining health.
Born November 30, 1945, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lora Jean Hull Nuckels.
Aside from her parents, Carol...
Cynthia Conrad Trivett
Aug 23, 2025
Cynthia Ross Conrad Trivett, “Auntie”, passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Cynthia was born on February 8, 1944, in Forsyth County to the late Clarence Odell Conrad and Pauline Branson Conrad. She will be dearly missed by her loving family because of the profound impact she has had on...
Tracy Lee Armstrong
Aug 22, 2025
Tracy Lee Armstrong, a beloved mighty man of God, was called home by his loving heavenly Father on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 8:45 PM. He finally is at peace. He grew up in Jacksonville, NC, and graduated from high school at Jacksonville Senior High School. He was quite versatile in his employment- the longest one working for the city...