George "David" Smyrl
Feb 22, 2025
George David Smyrl, fondly known as David, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on April 24, 1945, in Michigan, David was adopted by Mercedes Elizabeth and George David Smyrl Jr. in Philadelphia, PA, where his life journey began.
David lived a rich and fulfilling life, full of passion and joy. He loved sailing, running...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Dale Jarvis
Feb 21, 2025
Jeffery “Jeff” Dale Jarvis passed away on February 21, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC.
He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on March 27, 1961, to James Thomas Jarvis, Jr. and Dorothy Mae Jarvis. He was employed with SPC Mechanical as a plumber at the time of his passing.
Jeff was a simple man who loved his family and friends. He also enjoyed surf-fishing,...
Mary Jackson Jones Monson
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Jackson Jones Monson, of Winston-Salem, NC, died on February 21, 2025 after having contracted the Norovirus and then Influenza A, resulting in acute respiratory failure. She had just celebrated her 95th birthday three weeks earlier with a party for family and friends.
Mary was born on February 8, 1930, to Chester Oscar Olaf Jackson and Beulah Mae Firkins Jackson in...
Nathan Fred Ellis
Feb 19, 2025
Nathan Fred Ellis, 73, died at his home in Kernersville, NC, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
While family and friends mourn his death, they are thankful for having known and loved him. Nathan was a soft-hearted, retired auto mechanic and US Army veteran who served in Vietnam and relished helping people and animals in need. He loved learning about military history...
Kali Rose Lane
Feb 19, 2025
Kali Rose Lane, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend left this world at the young age of 25 on Feb. 19, 2025, at home in Winston-Salem, NC. Born March 27, 1999, in Jacksonville, FL, Kali brought warmth and joy to those around her. Her passion for music was evident even as a baby. She had a deep love for singing, often...
Shirley Ann Sweet
Feb 19, 2025
Shirley Ann Sweet, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Boonville, North Carolina.
Shirley was born on May 30, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late James and Ina Bell Williams.
Along with her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her son, Roger Gray Taylor; grandson, Jay; and siblings, Donald Williams, Jerry Williams, Robert Williams, Jimmy Williams, Delores Sweet,...
Helen Queen Sheetz Gray
Feb 18, 2025
Helen Queen Sheetz Gray, 97, of Glade Valley, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on her 97th birthday, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Largo, Fl.
Helen was born February 18, 1928, in Winston-Salem, NC, the daughter of the late Richard Sheetz and Grace Money Sheetz.
She attended Gray High School in Winston-Salem. After high school, she worked for the local...
Michael Stephen Podgorski Sr.
Feb 18, 2025
Michael Stephen Podgorski, 78, of Kernersville, passed away February 18, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mr. Podgorski was born January 15, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Stephen Podgorski and Lillian June Husak Podgorski. He graduated from Father Judge H.S. in Philadelphia, and earned an associate’s degree in Landscape Design and Horticulture as well as a B.A. in Business Administration...
Dennis Clark Tesh
Feb 18, 2025
Dennis Clark Tesh passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. He approached his pancreatic cancer diagnosis with tenacity and determination for two and a half years.
Clark was born to Dennis and Melba Tesh on August 4,1953. He received his BA in Biology from Wake Forest University, a BS in Chemistry from...
Virginia Parham Crews
Feb 18, 2025
Kernersville- Mrs. Virginia Murrell Parham Crews, 100, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her son’s residence. She was born on May 30, 1924, in Forsyth County, the daughter of James and Martha Goode Parham. Virginia was a member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church and a homemaker who had a wonderful loving heart, she was devoted to her family,...
Brenda "Carol" Ivey
Feb 18, 2025
Brenda "Carol" Ivey, 80, of Ridgeland, SC, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born on January 17, 1945, in Winston-Salem, to the late Mr. & Mrs. Lewis M. and Alberta Brandon Reid.
Ms. Brenda retired from AT&T after a career in circuit board production, then worked for Sam’s Club for ten years in customer...
Kelly Dalton Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Kelvis has left the building. Mr. Kelly Dalton Davis, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 16, 1957, in Winston-Salem to the late Joseph Hill Davis and Shirley Fulk Davis. He is preceded in death by his brother Joey Davis and his beloved daughter, Jessica Hill Davis. He is survived by...
Norma "Starr" Templeton
Feb 18, 2025
Mrs. Norma “Starr” Templeton, 93, of Winston-Salem, peacefully passed away and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, at her home with her loving family surrounding her. Mrs. Templeton was born on September 15, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late Mrs. Arietta Dease Patterson.
Starr was a lifelong, dedicated member of Pine Chapel...
Philip Ray Whitney
Feb 17, 2025
Philip Ray Whitney, 73, went into the presence of his beloved Lord and Savior on February 17th, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1952, to Merle Clarence Whitney Jr. and Catherine Cardwell Whitney.
Philip graduated from Parkland High School in 1970. He received the Morehead Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in...
James Christopher Gormley
Feb 17, 2025
James Christopher Gormley, 59, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born April 13, 1965 in Forsyth County to the late Arthur John Gormley, Sr. and Meris Teague Gormley. James recently retired from Truist Bank. Surviving are his sisters, Adrienne Shumate and Sheree Gormley; a brother, Arthur Gormley,...
Faye Collins Boone
Feb 17, 2025
Faye C. Boone, of Pfafftown peacefully entered her Heavenly home on the morning of February 17, 2025. A pillar of strength, wisdom and unconditional love, she was the matriarch of her family and held that title with pride.
Born in Virginia on June 28 to Maurice and Maxine Montgomery Collins, Faye lived a life defined by resilence, faith, and an unwavering...
Hilda Hill Pate Messick
Feb 17, 2025
Hilda Grace Hill Pate Messick, of Winston-Salem, died February 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 4, 1942, in Jones Co., NC to the late Veora Thigpen Hill and Ira Dudley Hill. Hilda grew up as the eldest daughter in a family of 7. She attended public schools in Havelock, NC, and graduated from Havelock High...
Jonathan "Johnny" Larrimore
Feb 17, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Jonathan “Johnny” Clyde Larrimore, 62, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Kernersville Medical Center. Johnny was born in Forsyth County on October 1, 1962 to the late Kenneth Wayne, Sr. and Brenda Green Larrimore. He was a man of great faith and witness. Johnny had a heart for people and was always sharing his sweet smile and...
Anna Jones Hancock
Feb 17, 2025
Mrs. Anna Jones Hancock, 83, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home. She was born November 6, 1941, in Davie County to Joseph William Jones and Eva Phelps Jones. Anna was a lifelong member of Mocks Church and worked for over 20 years at Wachovia Bank.
Surviving are her husband, John W. Hancock, Jr.; two daughters, Nicole C. Martin...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Hoover
Feb 17, 2025
On Monday, February 17, 2025, our beloved aunt and sister to many, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Hoover, was called home to be with the Lord. She was born in Buffalo, NY, on February 17, 1933, to the late Henry Franklin Hoover and Emma Sue Wilson Hoover. Betty celebrated her 92nd birthday with Jesus.
Betty’s passion and love in life was to spread...