Richard Levi Walker, Jr
Jun 17, 2023
Richard Levi Walker Jr., 53, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a brief illness. Richard was born May 12, 1970, in Richmond, VA, to the late Richard Walker Sr. and Barbara Smith Walker. He graduated from South Stokes High School in 1988.
Richard was a cherished husband, proud father...
Alpha Wall Womble
Jun 17, 2023
Alpha Louise Hamlin Wall Womble, age 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, after her yearlong battle with cancer. She was born on November 29, 1935, to Osia and Stacye Hamlin in Dobson, North Carolina on a family farm, and quickly learned the importance of loyalty and devotion to family, commitment to hard work, and beginning her love...
Lelia "Joyce" Womble Flippin
Jun 17, 2023
Rural Hall Chapel- Mrs. Lelia “Joyce” Womble Flippin, 82, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth Co. on May 6, 1941, the daughter of the late Hubert William Womble and Evanell Newsome Womble. Joyce was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord. She worked at Kroger Grocery...
Donald "Don" Eugene Utterback
Jun 16, 2023
Mr. Donald “Don” Eugene Utterback, 86, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on July 11, 1936, in Ohio to the late James and Florence Utterback. Don enjoyed collecting antique cars and was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He also loved to play piano. Don worked as a plumber and heating contractor in...
Charles Franklin Wilder
Jun 16, 2023
On June 16, 2023, the Lord called Mr. Charles Franklin Wilder home. He passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Carolyn, by his side. Charles was born May 9, 1947, in Buies Creek, NC, to the late Charles Wilder and Clara Ferrell Brown-Page. Charles was a Christian and his faith guided his life. He was a member of...
Richard E. "Sambo" Parham
Jun 16, 2023
BELEWS CREEK – Mr. Richard E. “Sambo” Parham, 91, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Richard was born on July 9, 1931 in Forsyth County to James E. and Martha Goode Parham. He was a long time member of Crews United Methodist Church, where he sang in the Choir, and helped with the...
Blonda "Jean" Hendrix Lindsey
Jun 15, 2023
Mrs. Blonda “Jean” Hendrix Lindsey, 70, received her angel wings on Thursday, June 15th, 2023. Jean was born to the late Ted and Pauline Hendrix on May 28th, 1953.
Jean attended West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC, and earned a GED and Associate Degree from Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, NC. She worked in the human resources...
Amanda Michelle Craven
Jun 15, 2023
Amanda Michelle Craven, 40, of High Point, NC passed away 7:00 am on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at High Point Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1982 in Cleveland, OH to Edward Workman and Carol Harling.
Amanda was very compassionate and loved helping others. As a young girl, she helped her Daddy feed the homeless. As an adult,...
Marilyn Ann Archer Kennedy
Jun 15, 2023
Ms. Marilyn Ann Archer Kennedy, 71, of Clemmons, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to Mary Jane Manthey Archer and the late Robert Gray Archer on December 25, 1951 in Forsyth County. Marilyn was extremely humble and giving, even too giving at times. She had an avid love for...
Delora "Debbie" Kay Sheets Findley
Jun 15, 2023
Mrs. Delora (Debbie) Kay Findley, 68, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1955, in Forsyth County to the late Walter Monroe Sheets, Jr. and Dorothy Hall Sheets. Debbie loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. She also enjoyed crafts such as jewelry making and crocheting. In addition to her parents, Debbie was...
Mildred Blevins Rash
Jun 15, 2023
Mildred Grace Rash, 93, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was born January 5, 1930, in Johnson City, TN to the late Houston Sharp Blevins and Ruth Greene Blevins. Mrs. Rash had a heart for missions and spent most of her life sharing with others the wonderful story of Jesus and His sacrifice for our salvation. After retirement,...
Janie Lee Brown Barquero
Jun 14, 2023
Janie Lee Brown Barquero, 77, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born in New Hanover County to the late Cecil Elmore Brown and Lois Lee Chaplin Brown on July 7, 1945.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday June 26, 2023 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Gilbert Banks Jr....
Margaret "Tinner" Beauchamp
Jun 14, 2023
Margaret Lorine (Ellis) “Tinner” Beauchamp 80, of Advance, NC passed away June 14, 2023 at Mocksville Senior Living after a challenging battle with dementia.
Born August 3, 1942 to James Douglas and Rosa (King) Ellis she was the youngest of eight children. She was educated and a graduate of the Davie County School system. During her lifetime she worked...
Ronald "Ronnie" Gray Clifton
Jun 14, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Clifton, 69, of Rural Hall transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 14, 2023. Ronnie retired from RJ Reynolds in 2014 after 42 years of service. He was a faithful member of New Hope United Methodist Church where he loved cooking his “famous” chicken stew for the annual Trunk or Treat Chicken Stew. He loved NASCAR...
Rosemary Hiles
Jun 14, 2023
Mrs. Rosemary Hiles, 78, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Wednesday June 14, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1944, to the late Herman Ishmael Smith and Robina Turnbull Smith in England. Rosemary loved doing arts and crafts with her children and she was an avid reader. She was also very proud of her world stamp collection. Rosemary...
Carol Putnam Grubbs
Jun 13, 2023
Carol Putnam Grubbs, a dedicated teacher and librarian in the Winston-Salem /Forsyth County Schools community, passed away on June 13, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1939, in Forsyth County, NC. Throughout her career in education and literature, Carol lived a life full of passion and perseverance. Her commitment to instilling knowledge and encouraging growth in both her...
Jeffrey Parker Powell
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Jeffrey Parker Powell, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born July 5, 1957, in Princeton, WV to Frances Powell Eloshway and the late Harold Randolph Powell. Jeff was a community leader and a very philanthropic man, giving back to whatever community he was apart of. He was also a man of integrity and would always...
Gerald "Jerry" Edmond Weaver
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Gerald Edmond Weaver “Jerry”, “Paw Paw”, 80, entered into the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 13, 2023, after a courageous battle of congestive heart failure. Jerry was born on December 16, 1942, to the late William D. Weaver and Margaret Louise Weaver. He graduated from Northwest High School where he met...
Norma Elizabeth Hale Swift
Jun 13, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Norma Elizabeth Hale Swift, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Norma was born on October 20, 1940 in Forsyth County to Norman Walter, Sr. and Ethel Southern Hale.
Norma was an active member of Oaklawn Baptist Church. She loved her family and was dedicated to taking care of her husband,...
Virginia St. John Shumate
Jun 13, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Virginia Ruth St. John Shumate, 78, was carried by the angels into the very presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Virginia was born on January 9, 1945 into the family of Noah and Nellie Masten St. John, the ninth of eleven children.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded...