Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Ransome George
May 22, 2023
Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Ransome George, 76, died on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a brief battle with lung cancer. Bobbie was born on November 18, 1946, in Forsyth County to the late Luther “Cotton” Ransome and Clara Davis Ransome. She grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from RJ Reynolds High School...
JoAnn Van Nort
May 21, 2023
JoAnn Van Nort passed away at 2:30 pm on Sunday, May 21st. JoAnn was ready to be with her Bill again. She is survived by her children; Lisa Sheehan, Bruce Van Nort and Sandra Van Nort. Three grandchildren, Jillian, Andrew and Christopher. Four great grandchildren Sienna, Liliana, Wally and Alex.
JoAnn was born March 9th, 1939 in Louisville, KY to...
James "Jimmy" Gus Chrysson
May 21, 2023
James Gus Chrysson (Jimmy) fell asleep in the Lord on the morning of May 21, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, godfather, uncle, friend, and community leader whose absence leaves a tremendous void in our hearts. Jimmy was born to Gus Chrysson and Mary Cuzmanes Chrysson on December 14th, 1955, in Winston-Salem. After obtaining his Real Estate...
Rachel Sarah Thompson
May 21, 2023
Mrs. Rachel Sarah Thompson, 92, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior from her home on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born in Stanly County, NC on May 26, 1930, to the late Barnes Belton and Sarah Furr Bullock. Mrs. Thompson was a longtime member of Woodland Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife, mother,...
Charlotte Hale Perdue Greene
May 21, 2023
Walkertown - Charlotte Hale Perdue Greene, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home. She was born in Buchanan County, Virginia to George Bura Hale, Sr. and Nora Elizabeth Wilson Hale. Charlotte retired from AT&T Lucent after 30 years of service. Charlotte was a faithful and loyal member of Kerwin Baptist Church, a Sunday School teacher...
Robert Lee Johnson
May 21, 2023
Robert “Lee” Johnson 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Lee as everyone knew him was born September 23rd, 1953, in Wilkes County to the late James C. Johnson and Eva M. Johnson. Lee grew up in Forsyth County and worked at Reynolds Junk Yard for several years. He started a career for NCDOT...
Alice Arlene Mullins McPeak
May 21, 2023
Mrs. Alice Arlene Mullins McPeak, 84, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1938, in McDowell County, WV to the late McKinnley and Dathal Mullins. Alice was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, shopping,...
Kevin Charles Corbett
May 19, 2023
Kevin Charles Corbett passed in peace at home on May 19, 2023, at the age of 51 after a courageous 4-year battle with Cancer. Born February 12, 1972, to Joseph and Lynne (Mitchell) Corbett, Kevin spent his young life in Texas, Massachusetts, Indiana, Ohio and California. He attended Amijo High School in Fairfield, California and graduated in 1990. After Kevin...
Darla "Brooke" Dennison
May 19, 2023
Darla “Brooke” Dennison, 29, left us unexpectedly on Friday, May 19th. Brooke, as everyone knew her, was born on the afternoon of March 14th, 1994. Brooke has three beautiful children: Gemma, Jax, and Matthew. All Brooke ever wanted was to have all three of her children and to live a normal life. She has struggled with addiction for 6 years...
Ronald Keith Robertson
May 19, 2023
Ronald Keith Robertson passed away in his home from natural causes on Friday May 19, 2023 in Winston-Salem, NC, at the age of 67. Ronald was born in Forsyth County, NC, on October 1,1955, being the younger of two sons born to the late Troy Alonzo and Mildred Marie Goforth Robertson. Mr. Robertson recently retired from the maintenance department at Corning’s Winston...
Johnny Elmer Ball
May 19, 2023
Johnny Elmer Ball, 88, passed away at his home on May 19, 2023. He was born to John Henry Ball and Mary Lelia Mitchell Ball on June 22, 1934, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Johnny worked for Hanes Brands for 56 years and loved fishing and metal detecting. He also loved to tend to his garden. Johnny was preceded in...
Robert Laurence Martin
May 18, 2023
Robert Laurence Martin, 51, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Winston-Salem. He was born on April 4, 1972, in Daly City, CA. Robert attended Salem Baptist Church where he served on the Media Committee. He is survived by a loving family including his parents, John and Renee Martin; siblings, Rebecca Shouse (Patrick), Timothy Martin, David Martin, Lydia Hopkins (Joseph),...
Marie Helen Faresich
May 18, 2023
Marie Helen Faresich (Nussbaum) (Gallione) – September 18, 1942 – May 18, 2023
The Lord called our precious mom home, unexpectedly. There are no words to adequately describe this treasure on earth. “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15
Ma-Rie was our everything, our matriarch. Our mom lived an inclusive, not...
Stanley "Stan" Ray Grandy
May 18, 2023
Stanley "Stan" Ray Grandy was released from his health challenges on May 18, 2023. A rare mitochondrial disease forced Stan to give up many things he enjoyed and limited his participation in life events. He mounted a strong fight and worked hard to maintain mobility as long as possible. While Stan's actions were restricted, his heart was not. He loved...
Allan James Braye
May 17, 2023
Mr. Allan James Braye, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born to the late Florence Steadman in Norfolk County, Massachusetts on December 31, 1942. Allan had a love for people and was an avid socialite. That love is what led him to become a member of the Barber Shop Quartet in Winston-Salem. Allan...
George Sayre Hoyt
May 17, 2023
Mr. George Sayre Hoyt, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born April 17, 1943, to the late Richard Wilson Hoyt and Dorothy Corcoran Hoyt.
In addition to his parents, George is predeceased by his son, Richard Wilson Hoyt II, and brother-in-law, Sam Vittitow. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Hoyt; sister, Barbara Vittitow;...
Jerry Dalton Gilbert
May 17, 2023
Mr. Jerry Dalton Gilbert, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after an eight month battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born in Mount Airy, NC on August 16, 1941, to the late Harry Moir Gilbert and Verna Clark Hylton Gilbert. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother,...
Henry Monroe Jones, Jr.
May 17, 2023
Henry Monroe Jones, Jr., age 86, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on May 17th, 2023. He was born October 23, 1936, in Forsyth County N.C. to the late Henry Monroe Jones, Sr. and Mamie Phelps Jones. Monroe was a lifelong member of Lewisville Baptist Church. He graduated from Lewisville High School with the class of 1955. He served two...
Kay Newsom Veach
May 16, 2023
Mrs. Kay Roberta Newsom Veach, 71, of Walnut Cove passed into the more immediate presence of our Savior on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Clifton Newsom and Kathryn Griffin Newsom on March 18, 1952.
Kay was a people person and met new friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed...
Betty Sue Draughn Allred
May 15, 2023
Mrs. Betty Sue Draughn Allred of Pfafftown, NC, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, after a period of declining health at Wake Forest Medical Center. She was born in Surry County on June 25, 1947, to the late Archie Draughn and Connie Nichols Draughn. Betty Sue attended North Surry High School and Appalachian State University. Her professional career was...