Paul William Egleston Sr.
May 15, 2023
Paul William Egleston Sr., 59, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at his beloved beach residence in North Topsail Beach. He was born on May 15, 1964, in Fresno County, California, to Barbara Sue McAlister Dobbert and Frank William Egleston. Growing up, Paul faced a plethora of adversity with determination to make the most of life. In 1984,...
Jack Kipple
May 15, 2023
Austinville - Jack Kipple, 92, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on March 15, 1931, in Los Angeles County, CA to the late Jack Knipple and Dorothy Samarin Knipple. Jack was a devout member of the Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a great person and hard worker, who consistently...
Bazzie Cleo Letson, Jr.
May 14, 2023
Archdale – Mr. Bazzie Cleo Letson, Jr. passed away May 14, 2023. He was born in Guilford County on July 26, 1955, to Bazzie Cleo Letson, Sr. and Joyce Dobbins Letson. Bazzie was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He worked for many years in the furniture business as an assembler. He was preceded in...
Jan Douglas Ragsdale
May 14, 2023
Mr. Jan Douglas Ragsdale, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born March 8, 1938, in Trimble, TN, to the late Herbert Wilson “Butchie” Ragsdale and Rebecca Ruth Parker Ragsdale.
After his service in the Army, Jan graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as an Industrial Engineer. In...
Lavaughn Smith Whitt
May 14, 2023
Mrs. Lavaughn Smith Whitt, 92, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Lavaughn was born to the late Frank Monroe Smith and Addie Mae Smith on August 23, 1930, in Davie County, NC.
Throughout her life, she enjoyed spending time outside in her garden. She also loved sewing and became a very...
Terry Len Hill
May 14, 2023
Terry Len Hill passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was a fighter till the end. He was our Hero. Terry Len was preceded in death by his dad, Terry Rick Hill and infant niece Allie Jessup. Left to love and cherish his memory are his Son, Terry Austin Hill, Daughter...
William Eugene Alderman
May 14, 2023
Mr. William Eugene Alderman, 79, passed away on May 14, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 25, 1944, in Rural Hall to the late Ernest and Polly Alderman. William retired from RJ Reynolds with over 39 years of service. His favorite hobby was fishing. William was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Nancy...
Louise Young Gossett
May 14, 2023
Louise Young Gossett, 99, died May 14, 2023, at Salemtowne Retirement Community. She was born September 14, 1923, In Covington, VA to Elsie Lawson and Joseph Bunger Young. Dr. Gossett was Professor of English at Salem College for 19 years, retiring in 1985. Previously she taught at Mercer University, Macon, GA; San Antonio Junior College, San Antonio, TX; and high...
Lisa Bright Craig
May 12, 2023
Ms. Lisa Bright Craig, 48, of Advance, NC, passed Friday, May 12, 2023. She was born February 12, 1975 in Forsyth County. Lisa was employed as a CNA in Home Health Care and was preceded in death by her father, Bill Bright. Surviving are her mother, Carolyn Beauchamp Bright; two children, Kaitlyn Craig and Hunter Craig; a brother, Ronald...
Cathy Lane Knapp
May 11, 2023
Cathy Lane Knapp passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Chandler Knapp, her two daughters, Holly Redding (Arthur) and Casey Martin (David), her two precious grandchildren, Oliver and Winston Redding, her brother, Mark Lane, her sister, Lori Adkins (Chad), nieces Tyler Abernathy and Courtney Reese, and nephew Collin Reese. Cathy is predeceased...
Lu Tickle Dolinger
May 11, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lu Tickle Dolinger, beloved wife to Rick Dolinger, and loving mother to Ryan Tickle. Lu passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at her home. Lu was born on July 15, 1953, in Greensboro NC. She graduated from UNCG with a degree in Speech Therapy and went on to pursue...
Cecil Edward "C.E." Martin
May 11, 2023
Walnut Cove – Mr. Cecil Edward “C.E.” Martin, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home. He was born in Guilford County to Vertie Edward and Emma Linville Martin. C.E. was an active member of Gospel Light Baptist Church where he served an usher for many years. He retired from Roadway Express after over 30 years of...
Patsy Sue Grimes Simcox
May 11, 2023
Patsy Sue Grimes Simcox is now at rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away May 11, 2023, at the age of 74. She devoted herself to God first and then to her family as a wife of 55 years, a Mom and a Nana. In all these roles she was a shining example to all. Her...
Jerry Allen Robertson
May 9, 2023
Mr. Jerry Allen Robertson, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born March 17, 1945, in Grayson County, VA to the late Leo Kyle Robertson and Juanita Wilson Robertson. Jerry lived a simple life was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, spend time in the garden, and enjoy nature. He proudly served his country in the...
Arthur "Art" Daniel French
May 9, 2023
Mr. Arthur “Art” Daniel French, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Art was born in Bland, Virginia on October 23, 1937, to the late Frank and Bertha French. Art enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, antique shopping, playing the piano, and spending time with his family. He spent his career as a contractor...
Sandra Keener Myers
May 9, 2023
Mrs. Sandra Keener Myers, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born to the late Worthy Keener and Dorothy Stearns Kirkman on March 30, 1938, in Forsyth County. Sandra was a beloved mother and “maw maw” who was known for always taking care of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren any chance she could....
Claude Ray Knight
May 8, 2023
Mr. Claude “Ray” Knight, 87, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born August 10, 1935, in Forsyth County to the late Claude Lee Knight and Laura Edna Knight. Ray worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. After retirement his greatest happiness was spending time with his loving wife, Juanita Wilhelm Knight, traveling out west, going on camping trips,...
Linda Gibson Messer
May 8, 2023
Devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Caregiver.
Linda Lillian Gibson Messer, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, May 8, 2023, in Kernersville after a short battle with cancer.
Linda was born September 21, 1946 in Winston-Salem to Harold & Rachel Gibson.
Linda married Frank Messer in 1965. They were blessed with four children, Donald "Henry" Gibson (Diane), Stanley "Frankie" Messer (Joni), Tammy...
Edward Lee Wood
May 7, 2023
Edward Lee Wood joined the love of his life, Marjorie Holley Wood, in his heavenly home on May 7, 2023. Edward’s love for family, church and work kept him active and moving until he could do no more. When he wasn’t driving a truck, he was riding a tractor or a mower. Edward drove a truck with McLean Trucking...
Dallas "Dal" Eugene Hepler
May 7, 2023
Dallas “Dal” Eugene Hepler, 58, entered into the immediate presence of the Lord, with his family by his side, on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1964 in Forsyth County. Dal was an avid outdoorsman and a nature lover all his life and enjoyed hunting. He was also very artistic and creative and had a love...