Dec 21, 2022

Shelby Jean Simmons Gregory, of Advance, passed away peacefully December 21, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home at the age of 86. Shelby was born March 22, 1936 to Augustus Caney Simmons and Maggie Mae Nelson Simmons in Francisco, NC (Stokes County). With a 19-23 year span between her and her two siblings, Shelby was truly the baby...

Dec 21, 2022

Ms. Julia Alma Spainhour, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  Julia was born in Forsyth County on October 10, 1937, to the late John Walter Spainhour and Essie Pratt Spainhour.  Julia graduated from Northwest High School in 1954 and received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Campbell College.  She spent her career in nonprofit,...

Dec 20, 2022

Mr. Lloyd Norman Laramore, 84, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Lloyd was born to the late Paul T. Larimore and Ida Cline Larimore on October 5, 1938. He graduated in the class of 1957 from Walkertown High School. In some of his younger years he would like to spend the day playing eighteen holes of...

Dec 20, 2022

Mrs. Patsy Wood Lohr, 79, of Winston-Salem rejoined the love of her life in the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Patsy was born in Stokes County on March 11, 1943 and was a graduate of Glenn High School. She worked her entire career for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in both Forsyth and Davidson Counties...

Dec 20, 2022

Ms. Vea Lynn Snyder, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, NC. Vea was born in Rockford, IL, on August 16, 1941, to the late Gilbert Snyder and Bertha Peck Snyder. She graduated from West Rockford High School in 1959, then traveled to spend one year in Paris teaching ambassador kids. She...

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. Joe Vaughn Adams, Sr., 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022.  Joe was born in Forsyth County on July 31, 1936, to the late Millard Franklin Adams and Lola May Gant Adams.  He retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service.  Joe went on to have a career as a mail carrier...

Dec 19, 2022

Betty Ruth Lawson, a retired administrative assistant, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 19, 2022, at the age of 76. Betty is survived by her son Andrew Thomas, granddaughter Rachel Thomas, daughter-in-law Sharon Thomas, and her sister Jackie Thompson. She is predeceased by her mother Bernice Pearl Voss, her father Ernest Pinto Barnes, and her brother...

Dec 19, 2022

Doris Virginia Bridges Charles, “Jenny”, 99, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living on December 19, surrounded by family. She was born on August 12, 1923, in Iredell County to the late Posey Wilson Bridges and Collis Bridges Blackwell. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Clyde Bruce Charles; a brother,...

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. Jimmie Lee Saunders, Sr., 86, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022.  He was born February 3, 1936, in Forsyth County to the late Ornan Claudius Saunders and Alice Straughn Saunders.  Jimmie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and most of all friend.  He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years of service.  In addition to...

Dec 19, 2022

Shanell Dawn Lawson, 49, passed away on December 19, 2022. She was born on April 21, 1973, to Judy Christine Tilley and Clinton Lawson in Forsyth County. Shanell was a beloved mother, sister and grandmother. She had a passion for animals, especially her dog Sasha. She was thrilled to become a grandmother last month and adored her granddaughter Adilynn. Along with...

Dec 19, 2022

Marie Tanner Hodge, 86, of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully entered her heavenly home on December 19, 2022.   She was born on July 21, 1936 in Gladys, VA to the late William Thomas and Lizzie Smith Tanner.  Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 66 years, George McLeod Hodge; children Brenda (Robert) Stasiukaitis and Sandra Hagler; four grandchildren;...

Dec 18, 2022

Mr. Barry Lee Frey, age 69 of Mocksville, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born October 26, 1953 in York County, PA. to Preston and Betty Frey.  Barry had retired as an electrician with Newark. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife,...

Dec 18, 2022

Stanley Keith Parks, 67, passed away on December 18, 2022, at Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton, NC. He was born on December 12, 1955, to Alma Sprinkle Parks and Roy Albert Parks in Forsyth County. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1977. He attended North Forsyth High School and Forsyth Tech. He was a sheet...

Dec 18, 2022

James Calvin McCollum, 71, passed away following a brief illness on December 18, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. James was born on December 19, 1950, to Mary Frances Gunter McCollum and Harold Rice McCollum in Reidsville, NC. He inherited a love of golf from his Papa who taught him the game from an early age. As a kid, he enjoyed...

Dec 17, 2022

Terry, Bonnie Lynn Burhenne; 75 of Lewisville, NC formerly of New Suffolk, NY, peacefully passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Ruth Burhenne; a son, Frank Olsen; and her soul mate, Mark Terry. She is survived by her six children, Elaine Olsen, Janet Avery (Chris), Laurie Simonds (Todd), Daniel “Burt”...

Dec 17, 2022

Spencer David Martin (Ike), of Kernersville, went to be with his Savior on Saturday, December 17, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 60 years, Peggy Martin. He served in the US Army and began his working career with Western Electric. He later worked as an airline mechanic for Piedmont Airlines and retired...

Dec 17, 2022

Mrs. Betty Alexander White Dunn, 91, of Burlington, NC, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Peak Resources – Alamance in Graham, NC.  She was born August 19, 1931 to the late James D. and Jessie C. Alexander of Winston-Salem.

She graduated from Griffith High School, Winston-Salem in 1950 and married her high school sweetheart, James K....

Dec 17, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth Couch Bell, age 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Joyce was born January 26, 1941, in Wilkes County to the late Otis Couch and Lela Jane Collins Couch.  Joyce met the love of her life, Tony, and spent many years traveling the country and the world...

Dec 17, 2022

Mr. Jack Edward “Bo” Waddell, Jr., 57, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home in Westfield, surrounded by his family. He was born in Surry Co. on March 21, 1965, the son of Jack Edward Waddell, Sr. and Wanda Billings Waddell. Bo lived in Wilkes Co. before moving to Forsyth Co. in 1989 and starting his...

Dec 17, 2022

Janet Atwood passed away surrounded by family and friends December 17, 2022, following a battle with cancer.

Janet was born August 18, 1959, in Winston Salem, NC. After graduating from Parkland High school, Janet joined Piedmont Airlines and spent her time traveling with her friends, playing softball for Piedmont, and enjoying her youth.

Janet lived...