Mrs. Anitra Michele Gordy, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro. She was born in Forsyth Co. on January 17, 1976, the daughter of Dwight and Lucy Gordy. Anitra was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend, who will be missed deeply by all who knew her. She loved animals, making...
Ruth Calkins, age 94 of Winston Salem, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Priddy Manor Assisted Living in King, NC. Ruth was born on January 31, 1929, in Forsyth Country to Edward Mitchell & Berta Mae Lambeth. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 63...
Bonnie Sue Armour, 88, in Clemmons, NC peacefully departed this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 11, 2023. It gives the family great joy to know she has been reunited with her late husband Max Armour, her mother Sarah Estelle Jones, her twin sister Betty Lou Nelson, and her younger sister Barbara Jean Sanders.
Born...
KERNERSVILLE – Doris Joyce Schaefer Jones, 79, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. Doris was born on February 14, 1944, in Essex County, NJ to Jacob and Ruth Shorrock Schaefer. She had worked for Dow Chemical and H & R Block, before her 26-year career with the IRS as an Education Specialist.
Doris was an...
Mr. James “J.C.” Williams Jr., 90, passed away August 10, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born September 23, 1932, in Scotland County, NC, to the late James Claude Williams and Carrie Smith Williams. Everyone who met J.C. describes him as a kindhearted, loving man. He was a sociable individual and enjoyed conversing and getting to...
Shanna Michelle Iwaniec Dull, 54, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on January 13, 1969, to Jack Iwaniec and the late Melba Valentine Iwaniec. Shanna was a kindhearted woman. Her motto was “Believe”. She would give the shirt off her back to those in need and never hesitated to...
James “Jimmy” Lindsay Russell, 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Forsyth County on August 6, 1941. Left to cherish Jimmy’s memory are his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. There will be no formal services.
Fredrick Rholo Walden, 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on December 28, 1949, in Guilford County to the late Richard Andrew Walden Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Fowler Walden. Fredrick was a hard worker. He spent more than 20 years at Allied Tool and Machines in Kernersville. In his later...
Chester Henry Long, Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at home. Chester was born on January 19, 1948, in McDowell County, West Virginia to Chester, Sr. and Bernice Morgan Long. Chester was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Nancy Stringer.
Surviving are his wife, Charlene Long; son, Kevin Long; daughter, Kimberly (Long) Barnes...
Mr. Marion Frank Huffman, 76, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2023. He was born to George Huffman and Viney Swink on December 11, 1946. Had twin brother and sister George Huffman, Jr. and Juanita Huffman. Raised in Hickory, NC, where most of his family resides to this day. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and...
Stephen Donald Embler (“Steve”) passed away at the age of 62 on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, of a sudden illness. Steve was born August 10, 1960, in High Point NC, a son of the late Donald Embler and his living mother Ruby Embler. Steve lived in the Winston Salem area most of his life. He graduated with an Accounting...
In loving memory of a wife, a mother, a grandmother, & a friend to many…we mourn the passing of Muriel Susan Kovacs Jones, 72, of Lewisville, on 07 August 2023, after a short illness. Muriel was born in Bethlehem, PA to Frank & Susan Kovacs on 28 June 1951. She always said that she had the best childhood enjoying winter...
Mr. William George Fanning, 79, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1944, in Geneva, PA to the late Richard Charles and Virginia Frantz Fanning. Mr. Fanning graduated in 1962 from Ramapo Regional High School in Franklin Lakes, NJ and in 1964 graduated from Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, PA with an associate degree...
Dorothy Johnston Swartz, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born in McDowell County, WV on October 4, 1945, to Andrew and Nellie (Gilmore) Johnston. Dorothy's journey in life was marked by love, faith, and an unwavering dedication to her family and church.Dorothy was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for...
Vasiliki “Bessie” Rogatsios, 85, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was a fighter and enjoyed the company of her loved ones up until her last breath.
Bessie was born to Athanasios and Anastasia Kokinos, on March 23, 1938 in Kalesmeno, Evrytania, Greece. She immigrated to the US with her mother...
Mrs. Vickie Lynn Henderson Roberts, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday night, August 6, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Forsyth County to the late Roy Stimpson Henderson and Mildred Doub Henderson on June 26, 1958.
In addition to her father, Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her brother Roy S. Henderson...
Ralph Hughes Owens, 90, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. Ralph was born in Wilkes County on November 14, 1932, to the late Edith Waters Owens and Oren Herbert Owens.
In 1952, Ralph moved to Newport News, Virginia, to work in the Shipyard as a welder. This is...
Mr. Bruce Louis Schneggenburger, 56, of Advance, NC, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident with his wife, Stephanie Fletcher Schneggenburger on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born December 7, 1966 in Buffalo, NY. Bruce was a member of Center Grove Church and was employed with Westrock Company for over 32 years. He was very passionate about his...
KERNERSVILLE - Jenell Rayfield Hart, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Jenell was born on June 23, 1937 in Forsyth County to Bradley Jerome and Nell Holland Rayfield. Jenell retired from Sara Lee and was a faithful member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church for many years. After retirement, she...