Raymond Thomas "R.T." Gordy
May 10, 2025
Mr. Raymond Thomas “R.T.” Gordy, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully at his home May 10, 2025. He was born February 15, 1933, in Forsyth County to the late Raymond Thomas Gordy, Sr. and Anna Caudle Gordy. R.T. was a hard-working man who enjoyed farming, tending to his cows, piddling with tractors, and a good bowl of either vanilla or black...
Jennifer "Jenni" Heimburger
May 9, 2025
Jennifer “Jenni” Louise Smith Heimburger, 71, of Boone, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Born on December 31, 1953, in Akron, OH, Jenni was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Florence Cross Smith. She dedicated her service to the Cuyahoga Police Department, where she met her beloved husband, James “Jim” Edward...
Virginia "Gail" Warner Aycoth
May 9, 2025
Ms. Gail Warner Aycoth, 86, passed away on May 9, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Gail was born on March 6, 1939, to Aubrey John Warner and Mary Frances Parks Warner in Winston-Salem. Gail attended Gray High School and later worked and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 33 years of service.
She loved art, music, and a...
Martha Jane Norman
May 9, 2025
Martha Jane Norman, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1959, in Spartanburg, SC to the late Myles and Brenda Ezell Thorne. Jane was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was very proud of her children. She loved going to the beach and mountains and enjoyed fishing. Jane had a...
Sue Ray Smith Colmant
May 9, 2025
Sue Ray Smith Colmant passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem on May 9, 2025. She was 80 years old. Sue was born on August 25, 1944 in Winston Salem to Oscar and Betty Smith. She graduated from East Surry High School in 1962 and furthered her education at Western Carolina University. Sue...
Jesse Dennie Nelson Sr.
May 9, 2025
Jesse Nelson of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
He was born 96 years ago, in Surry County, to the late Peter Riley Nelson and Daisy Lynch Nelson.
Jesse was a warm and good-natured man who was a friend to many. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was...
Larry Wayne Mabe
May 9, 2025
Mr. Larry Wayne Mabe, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1949, in Forsyth County, the son of Frank and Clara Kiser Mabe. Larry received Christ at the age of 10 at Woodland Baptist Church and was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for...
Sandra Richardson
May 9, 2025
Sandra Richardson, 71, of Advance, passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on September 25, 1953, to the late Norman and Doris Cox. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, William Richardson. Sandra retired from Wackenhut Security. She loved...
Dorothy Wheatley Clarkson
May 8, 2025
Dorothy Wheatley Clarkson, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home on the evening of Thursday, May 8, 2025. She spent the day with her husband, Jim, celebrating an important family milestone.Dorothy was born in California, Witton Park in County Durham, England on October 19, 1939 to James Etherington Wheatley and Louisa Lockey Wheatley. Her...
Douglas "Doug" A. Bristow, Sr.
May 8, 2025
DOUGLAS ARTHUR BRISTOW, SR. was born December 4, 1944. He was the youngest son to Clyde Albert, Sr. and Lydia Markham Bristow. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother, Clyde Albert, Jr. and sister-in-law, Brenda Morton Bristow, and brother-in-law, Herbert Benton Lane. He is survived by his only sister, Sylvia Boyette of Georgia.
Doug was a great father...
Ronald "Ron" Henry Williams
May 8, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Henry Williams, 77, Ron was a Christian man, who loved God. He was called home to be with his Father on May 8, 2025. Daddy will be greatly missed. Born June 2, 1947, in San Antonio, Tx to the late Raymond "Henry" Williams and Pauline Duggins Williams. Ron proudly served in the US Air Force as a Missle...
Abigail Rachel Hayes
May 8, 2025
Our precious, perfect and strong baby girl, Abigail Rachel Hayes, entered the arms of Jesus on May 8th, 2025. Abigail was born the oldest triplet on May 8th, 2025, and was the protector of her siblings, just as a big sister would be.
She is now our guardian angel, and we know that she will continue to protect her brother and...
Bradley "Brad" Shane Butner
May 8, 2025
Mr. Bradley “Brad” Shane Butner, 49, of West Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born August 27, 1975 in Forsyth County. Brad was a proud 1993 graduate of North Davidson High School, Pfeiffer University in 1997 and a member of Hope Moravian Church. Brad was an...
Rose Sparks Crafton
May 8, 2025
Rose Sparks Crafton, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 8, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC. Born on March 18, 1931, in Mitchell County, NC, Rose lived a life marked by strength, determination, and love.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl McCarthy; her son, Bobby Sparks; her first husband, Bill Sparks; her second husband, Morris Crafton; and...
Steven "Keith" Ketner
May 8, 2025
Steven “Keith” Ketner, 64, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Keith was born on March 18, 1961, in Forsyth Co. to C. L. and Peggy Ketner. He graduated from North Forsyth High School and was employed as a Tri-Seal Extruder Operator with TekniPlex for most of his career.
Keith was an avid Carolina Hurricanes and...
Nona Imogene James
May 8, 2025
High Point – Nona Imogene James, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Hospice Home of High Point. She was born on February 18, 1943, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Earnest and Beulah Vanhoy James. Nona was a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living for 12 years and was loved by the staff there. She had a...
Fred Lee McHan
May 8, 2025
Mr. Fred Lee McHan, 89, of Advance, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
He was born January 5, 1936, in Bryson City, NC, to Emlis McHan and Emily Davis McHan.
Mr. McHan was a veteran who served in the Army National Guard and retired from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture as a Seed Specialist. He was a faithful member...
Mauricio "Charlie" Ramos
May 7, 2025
Our strong and perfect Mauricio “Charlie” Ramos peacefully went to be in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Charlie was born on February 14, 2025, in Guilford County, NC, to Brandy Stone and Mauricio Lopez Ramos. Just like Valentine’s Day, our Charlie was full of love and his contagious smile filled our hearts with immense joy.
Although he was...
Terry Stephen "Steve" Elam
May 7, 2025
Terry Stephen “Steve” Elam, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Bermuda Village Community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born on February 27, 1939, Steve lived a life defined by integrity, humility, and a deep love for his family, and an impressive ability to turn any serious discussion into a...
Elizabeth M. Horton
May 6, 2025
Elizabeth M. Horton, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Homestead Hills in Winston-Salem. She was born September 19, 1939, in Salisbury, NC, to the late Robert B. Miller Jr. and Julia Catherine Miller. She graduated from Boyden High School and completed her BA in Physical Education at Catawba College and earned a master's degree...