Mar 19, 2023

James "Big Jim" Sizemore, 86, passed turn four and kept on going passed the checkered flag to see St. Peter on Sunday March 19, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1936, in Yadkin County to Gracie Stanley and Winfield Sizemore. Big Jim is now telling St. Peter his amazing stories; from picking tobacco as a teenager with...

Mar 19, 2023

Samuel H. Watson, affectionately known to his family as "Poochie" and friends as "Mule", went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 19, 2023, at the age of 73.

Samuel worked as a warehouse manager for Burlington, Highland and Takata Industries collectively for 47 years until he retired in 2016.

"Sam" was known for his passionate...

Mar 19, 2023

Betty Agnes Glass Leslie, 78, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023. She was born to the late Agnes Glass and James Levi Glass in Roanoke Virginia on July 1st, 1944.  She married James Leslie in 1963 and they lived most of their lives together in Lewisville, North Carolina where they raised their four children: Denise Stout of Olin,...

Mar 19, 2023

Helga Ella Kunze Davenport, 97, passed away on March 19, 2023, at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville. Helga was born to Paul Herman Karl Otto Kunze and Helene Boege Kunze on March 13, 1926, in Hamburg, Germany. She traveled to the United States as a flying trapeze artist with a German aerial troop that later joined Ringling Brothers...

Mar 18, 2023

Colfax – Ruth Mellisa Westmoreland Holt, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Guilford County on March 28, 1926, to the late Lindsay Preston “L.P.” and Jenette Westmoreland. Ruth married the love of her life, Allen Holt, on January 14, 1946. She loved to keep a...

Mar 18, 2023

Mr. E. O. ‘Skip’ Larson, Jr., age 81, passed away Saturday, March 18 at his home in NC. Skip was born in Casper, Wyoming on July 21, 1941, to the late Emmons Oslar Larson and Mildred Johnson Larson. Skip was extremely proud of his Norwegian heritage and gave his children Norwegian names. He served in the U.S. Army during...

Mar 18, 2023

Clinton Gerald Morphies, 75, passed away unexpectedly at this residence on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was born in a cabin in Forsyth County on August 23, 1947 to the late Charlie Morphies and Pauline Newsom Morphies. Clinton was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He earned a bronze star and served honorably in the Navy as a SeaBee....

Mar 18, 2023

Hassell Steven McDowell, born on March 16, 1948, passed away on March 18, 2023, at the age of 75. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left a lasting impression on those who knew and loved him.  Steve, son of Reverend George and Dorothy McDowell, graduated from Asheboro High School in 1966, where he excelled...

Mar 17, 2023

Mr. Louis John Takacs, 84, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds. He was born to the late Steven Takacs and Barbara Simko Takacs on June 30, 1938 in Marion County, Indiana. Louis was an avid animal lover and a dedicated member of the Forsyth Humane Society. He enjoyed spending his...

Mar 17, 2023

Larry Eugene Bodenheimer, 84, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on March 17, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1938, to Marvin Eugene Bodenheimer and Lillian Lambeth Bodenheimer in Forsyth County. He was a member of Immanuel New Eden Moravian Church. Larry co-owned and operated B&B Trailer Repair Company. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in...

Mar 17, 2023

Mr. Gary Donald Mendenhall, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Gary was born to the late Cleo “Pete” Mendenhall and Bernice Sells Mendenhall in Davidson County on April 20, 1953.

Gary was employed with Forsyth County General Services for 31 years and Sam’s Club for 20 years.  Gary was...

Mar 17, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Hege Myers, 87, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born October 12, 1935, in Forsyth County to the late Russell and Catherine Hege. Many things brought Shirley joy in life, but nothing more than her love for the Lord. She enjoyed participating in her church, baking and cooking, tending to her flowers, spending time with...

Mar 17, 2023

Kernersville- Martha Culler Alley, 73, passed away on March 17, 2023, at Silas Creek Rehab. She was born on September 8, 1949, in Guilford County. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She really enjoyed her work at the Children’s Home. Martha was also very strong in her faith.

Martha is preceded...

Mar 16, 2023

Mrs. Betty Gentry was born November 2, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC to Pete and Evelyn Keiger.  She attended Old Town School before going to Tampa University where she met Emmett Gentry.  Betty and Emmett were married August 8, 1947. They celebrated 51 years of marriage before Emmett passed away in 1998.  Betty lived in Bermuda Run for 35 years...

Mar 16, 2023

Mrs. Cheryl Ann Peterson Barrett, 75, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She was born July 19, 1947, in Easton, PA to Pete Peterson and the late Marjorie Peterson.  Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  There were many things that brought her joy in life, but none more than her children and grandchildren.  In addition to her...

Mar 16, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – Michael “Mike” George Miller, 81, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. Mike was born in Foster, WV on July 22, 1941. He was the first born of Ralph and Edith (Long) Miller. He was raised in South Charleston, WV, attending South Charleston High School and the First Baptist Church.  He...

Mar 15, 2023

Barbara Weavil Shields, 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Salem Kidney Center. She was born in Davidson County on March 13, 1943, to the late Harrison and Bernice Weavil. Barbara was a kind woman who treated everyone as family. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and being outdoors. She was also very attached to her two cats, Lucy...

Mar 15, 2023

Kernersville – Mrs. Sadie Marie Reavis Testerman age 96, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born May 12, 1926, in Wilkes County to the late Joseph Andrew Reavis and Nora Naomi Estep Reavis. Sadie was presently the oldest member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She worked in retail until she was 72 years of...

Mar 15, 2023

Mr. Ralph Overton Bolt, 83, of Mocksville, NC passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born March 21, 1939 in Forsyth County to William Carlos Bolt and Gladys Jones Bolt. Mr. Bolt had retired from Hunter Brothers Oil Company and Quality Oil Company.

Surviving are his wife of 65...

Mar 14, 2023

Mrs. Angela Leigh Gregory Fletcher, 51, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born to Jerry Lee Gregory and the late Judy Charles Gregory on August 12, 1971, in Forsyth County. Angela was a kindhearted and spirited person who always kept a positive attitude. She never let her physical...