Betty Elliott Thomerson
Mar 29, 2025
Betty Jean Elliott Thomerson passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 29, 2025, in Clemmons, NC. She was born on August 4, 1945, in Winston-Salem, NC, to James Buford Elliott and Mary Elsie Duckett Elliott, who preceded her in death, along with her beloved son, Michael Travis Thomerson. She is survived by her children, Krista Chassereau (Hal) and...
Jay Frank Branson
Mar 29, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Jay Branson, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County to Neil and Sadie Branson. Jay was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for 52 years. He was an usher for many years. Jay enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was employed...
Frances Chaney Nelson
Mar 28, 2025
Mrs. Frances Chaney Nelson, 84, of Pinnacle, passed away peacefully at home March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 10, 1941, in Stokes County, as the eldest of three daughters to Lester Matthew and Mildred Frye Chaney.
Mrs. Nelson was a dedicated animal lover and actively involved in numerous support organizations. She provided a nurturing...
Anthony "Chase" Taylor
Mar 28, 2025
Mr. Anthony “Chase” Taylor, 36, passed away on March 28, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on July 23, 1988, and was adopted by his maternal grandparents Jerry M. Taylor and Brenda B. Taylor. Chase was employed at DEF, Inc as a hardworking welder. He raced go-karts and won many trophies. He loved shoes and milk and cookies. Chase...
Robert Earl Palyszeski
Mar 28, 2025
Robert Earl Palyszeski (Bob and Bobby), beloved husband and father, passed peacefully, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC, as his loving wife, Lynn; and children, Rosalyn and Michael were by his side telling him how much he was loved and that they would love him forever. Bob battled like the warrior he was against a weakened heart resulting from...
Judith Ann Welborn Conte
Mar 28, 2025
Judith Ann Welborn Conte, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the late Dwight Welborn and Dixie Binkley Horton on January 22, 1941, in Forsyth County.
Judy was known as a generous, loving, and giving woman. She was the type of friend to always lend a helping hand. She spent her free...
Jonathan "Jay" Paul Turner
Mar 27, 2025
Jonathan “Jay” Paul Turner, 57, a resident of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Guilford County to the late James Lynwood and Mary Laura Polaf Turner on December 20, 1967.
Jay loved Jesus and had a strong Faith. In his early years, he attended Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, which had...
Stephen "Mike" George
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Stephen Michael George, age 75, of Advance, passed away peacefully at home with family beside him on Thursday, March 27, 2025. For the past 15 years of his living with Alzheimer's/Dementia, there were many challenges. Without the support of family, old friends, new friends, caregivers this past year from Hospice and Yellow Butterfly Home Care and mostly strength from...
Jean Carol Morrissette
Mar 27, 2025
Winslow, Maine – Winston-Salem, NC
Jean C. Morrissette concluded her physical journey on Thursday, March 27, 2025, finally reuniting with her beloved parents in heaven.
Jean was born at the Sister’s Hospital in Waterville, Maine on July 5, 1946, the oldest child of William S. and Anita Gagnon Morrissette.
She graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Fairfield, Maine and then went...
Anna Stanko DeLuca
Mar 26, 2025
Anna Jane Stanko DeLuca, November 2, 1935 – March 26, 2025, “Serving others was her greatest joy”
Anna Jane Stanko DeLuca, 89, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living in Clemmons, North Carolina. Anishka, her Slovak name meaning “One who only has Friends and no Enemies” was born to the late John and Anna...
Marshall "Shane" Strickland
Mar 26, 2025
Marshall Shane Strickland, 52, of Kernersville, NC, passed away on March 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and adventure.Shane was born on June 17, 1972, at Forsyth Hospital to Marshall and Pamela Strickland. He was a son, brother, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of many with his warm heart and fearless spirit.He was preceded in death...
Ann Williams Skok
Mar 26, 2025
Ann Qualtrough Williams Skok passed away on March 26, 2025, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, two weeks prior to her 92nd birthday.
Ann was born in Galveston, Texas on April 14, 1933, where she lived a charmed life, developing her love of food at her favorite restaurant, Gaido’s, and playing on the beach. Affectionately known as “Grann”, she was a “foodie”...
Ronnie Burnette
Mar 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronnie" Bernie "Burnette, a devoted father, Papa, and loving husband. He carried with him a deep and lasting love for his beloved wife of 55 years, Iva Burnette, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2024. He missed her every day, and she was his rock, but we...
Charles Douglas Lowder
Mar 26, 2025
Charles Douglas "Pete" Lowder, 96, of Clemmons, NC passed away after a brief illness and surrounded by his family on March 26, 2025. Mr. Lowder was born December 20, 1928, in Forsyth County, NC to Edgar "Ed" Clarence Lowder and Alice L. Matthews Lowder. His formative years were spent in Clemmons, and at an early age he was instilled the...
Shirley Taylor East
Mar 25, 2025
Shirley Taylor East, 90, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025. Born in Kingston, Jamaica on July 20, 1934, to Lester John Taylor and Pearl Almirall Taylor. Our mother was always kind and loving to family, friends and strangers. Shirley was a devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Shirley loved her dear pets, road trips, camping, antiquing and sewing....
Charles "Charlie" Ladd Freeman, Sr.
Mar 25, 2025
Mr. Charles “Charlie” Ladd Freeman, Sr., 96, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Charlie was born on November 27, 1928 in Bethlehem, PA, where his father taught in the Business College. He spent his youth in Raleigh, NC. A veteran, he served in the US Army/Air Force and was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church. In 1952,...
Helen Gillen Hunt
Mar 25, 2025
Mrs. Helen Gillen Hunt, 88, passed away at Salemtowne on March 25, 2025. Helen was born on February 19, 1937, to James Joseph Gillen and Gertrude McDevett Gillen in Yeadon, PA. Her life was devoted to faith, home and family. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Hunt. Surviving are her six children, Bill Hunt (Sandy), Maureen...
Ruby Fulton
Mar 25, 2025
Winston-Salem – Mrs. Ruby Fulton, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 28, 1932, in Stokes County to Roscoe and Bessie Shelton Bennett. Ruby had been a member of Goodwill Baptist Church since 1964. She loved to sing and was in the Sugar Sticks singing group. Ruby enjoyed sewing and...
Edwin Hampton Brown III
Mar 24, 2025
Mr. Edwin Hampton “Eddie” Brown, III, 80, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Eddie was born in Forsyth County to the late Edwin Hamton Brown, Jr and Claudia Doris Larrimore Brown on December 14, 1944. Mr. Brown retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco after many years as a press operator. He was an...
Margaret McCann Hartis
Mar 24, 2025
Margaret McCann Hartis, 84, passed away on March 24, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on August 26, 1941, to Burton Finley McCann and Aileen Perry McCann in Surry County. Following graduation from the University of North Carolina, Margaret enjoyed a rewarding career as a pharmacist at Forsyth Medical Center. She was an avid reader and supporter of...