John Carstens, Jr.
May 20, 2025
John Carstens Jr., 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born in Fort Lauderdale in 1963 to John Carstens Sr. and Barbara Carstens, John was raised in Plantation, Florida, alongside his older sisters, Karen and Carol, and younger brother Scott.
From an early age, John developed a passion for music and travel, nurtured by annual summer camping...
Troy Dunna Gant
May 20, 2025
Troy Dunna Gant, 72, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born in Surry County, NC, on July 18, 1952, to the late Troy James and Mildred Chandler Gant. Dunna graduated from North Surry High School and Surry Community College.
He worked for 46 years in the Steel Industry. First at Brenner Steel, then Contract Steel,...
Gus Herbert Achterberg
May 20, 2025
Gus Herbert Achterberg was born on April 20, 1944, to Herb and Alice Achterberg of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Like many Americans born between 1941 and 1945, Gus had family, including his father, serving our country in World War II. When Gus was born, his dad was stationed in England, and they did not meet each other until Gus was 18...
Betty Jane Joy Mein
May 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Betty Jane (Joy) Mein August 9, 1954 – May 19, 2025 Betty Jane (Joy) Mein, age 70, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, dedicated educator and mentor, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, in North Carolina.
Born on August 9, 1954, in Keene, New York, Betty devoted her life to shaping young minds...
Susan Lynne Spivey McFadyen
May 19, 2025
Susan Lynne Spivey McFadyen was born in North Wilkesboro on September 27, 1964, and passed away at her King home on May 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard R. Spivey. She is survived by her husband Mike McFadyen; her mother and stepfather Kaye and Paul Hill of Walnut Cove; her brothers, Vann Spivey (Anne-Marie) and...
James Lee Ball
May 18, 2025
Mr. James Lee Ball, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born on August 15, 1947, the son of the late Harvey and Hazel Ball. James graduated from North Forsyth High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. James was one of...
Pamela Hill Swain
May 18, 2025
Pamela Louise Hill Swain, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born in Danville, Virginia, on April 3, 1955, to the late Robert Hill and Hazel Aaron Hill. Pamela was a compassionate and caring woman; she never met a stranger. She was...
Thomas Locklear
May 17, 2025
WINSTON-SALEM – Mr. Thomas Locklear, 81, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on March 5, 1944, to Burnice and Sadie Locklear in Robeson County. Thomas enjoyed oldies music, fishing, and working on a variety of small engines. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
He is preceded in...
Margaret Jean Stickney Patton
May 17, 2025
Margaret Jean Stickney Patton was born February 27, 1930 in Lawrence County, Indiana to Oscar and Biddie Batchelor. She resided in Mitchell, IN for 80 years before moving to Winston-Salem, NC. Jean was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ who was raised in the Nazarene Church in Mitchell followed by Tulip Street Christian Church (Mitchell) and First Christian Church, King,...
Nancy Ellen Styers Ayers
May 17, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Ellen Styers Ayers, 89, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born May 23, 1935, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Arnold Buxton Styers, Sr. and Lillian Louise Pegram Styers. Nancy was a loving wife of 65 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She retired from Hanes knitting after 15 years. After retirement, she went on...
Wilma Fulk Hauser
May 17, 2025
Mrs. Wilma Fulk Hauser, 101, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 11, 1923, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Wiley Lee Fulk and Laura Shouse Fulk. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a lifelong member at Beck’s Baptist Church. Wilma graduated from Draughon’s Business College....
JoAnn Huff Motsinger
May 16, 2025
JoAnn Huff Motsinger passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at Trinity Glen Skilled Nursing Facility.
Born on April 21, 1939, to Romie and Lillian Huff, JoAnn lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to those around her. She was known for her warm hospitality, always ready to entertain friends and family. A gifted baker, JoAnn’s coconut cakes were...
Alexis Mary Faith Regenthal
May 16, 2025
Alexis Mary-Faith Regenthal, 24, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Statesville, NC.
Alexis was born on July 13, 2000, in Forsyth County, NC to John Regenthal and Angela Leonard. She graduated from Reagan High School.
Alexis was preceded in death by her mother, Angela Leonard; grandparents, Ronald and Mary Ann Leonard; and great-grandparents, Eleanore Regenthal and Raphnel Forest Staples, Sr.
Surviving...
Loretta Nigh Bumgarner
May 16, 2025
Mrs. Loretta Nigh Bumgarner, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home in Kernersville. Loretta was born in Forsyth County on October 22, 1935, to Thelma Allen and George Boyd Nigh. She was raised in Winston-Salem and graduated from Gray High School. She worked for Pilot Freight Carriers for 25 years, and after a brief move to...
Mitchell "Mickey" Earl Smith
May 15, 2025
Mr. Mitchell “Mickey” Earl Smith, 76, a resident of Pfafftown, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC.
Mickey was born in Beckly, WV, on November 26, 1948, to the late Earl Crockett and Searba Winston Smith. When he was able, he enjoyed playing golf and riding motorcycles.
In addition to his parents,...
Juanita Routh
May 15, 2025
Juanita Spry Routh went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
She was a precious soul to many over her 90 years on Earth. Juanita was known for her honest and feisty spirit that guided her family and friends toward Christ. She was a resident of Forsyth County most of her life but was born in Salisbury,...
Hugh James Watson Jr.
May 15, 2025
Hugh James Watson, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on September 20, 1943, to the late Hugh James Watson, Sr., and Willo Mae Smith Watson. Hugh was born and raised in Kernersville and was a graduate of Kernersville High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball.
Growing up he...
William Gordon Taylor
May 15, 2025
William Gordon Taylor, 77, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He left behind a life full of love, hard work, and dedication to the people that mattered most.
Born on December 28, 1947, in Princeton, West Virginia, Billy was the son of the late David Gordon and Nancy Grose Taylor.
He graduated from Athens...
Betty Jean Conder Crater
May 15, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jean Conder Crater, 98, left her earthly home and went to her heavenly home on May 15, 2025, at Trinity Elms Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on June 13, 1926, in Matthews, NC to the late Clifford Worth and Lucy Alexander Conder. Her father died when she was very young. Lucy “Mother Ty” remarried...
William Blain Gray
May 14, 2025
William Blain "Bill" Gray, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Bill was born on October 23, 1945, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Blain Banister Gray and Mamie Patrick Gray. He began his career as a police officer in Winston-Salem before earning a degree from Georgia State University. Following graduation, Bill served...