Sara Cooley
Sep 13, 2025
Sara Aspden Cooley, age 80, died on September 13, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Robert Evans Tuttle, who she always felt was God's greatest gift to her; her parents, Arnold and Ruth Aspden; and her dear sister, Susan Overstreet. Surviving are her brother and his wife, Steve and Marion Aspden of Winston-Salem, NC; her sister Jane Deal...
Brenda Morris Mickey
Sep 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brenda Morris Mickey, 73, who departed this life peacefully on September 13, 2025. Born on May 31, 1952, to the late Harry Lee Morris Sr. and Winnie Poindexter Morris, Brenda was a devoted wife, cherished mother, loving “Meme,” and faithful friend to many.
Brenda was a proud graduate of North...
Alan Gray Mock
Sep 12, 2025
Alan Gray Mock, 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 12, 2025, at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on July 17, 1962, to the late Lawrence Lee Mock, Sr. and Nancy Nelson Mock. Alan graduated from Davie County High School in 1980 and was a member of Mocks Church. Alan Retried from Piedmont Airlines, he also worked for...
Donna Hooker Ensley Yarbrough
Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Donna Hooker (Ensley) Yarbrough, 77, came into the more immediate presence of her Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home in Shallotte, NC. She was born on June 28, 1948, in Forsyth County to the late Charles Dewey Hooker and Agnes Mozelle Helsabeck Hooker. Donna retired as a nurse after 41 years of service. She enjoyed photography,...
Thomas "Tom" Southern
Sep 12, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Vaughn Southern, 89, of King, NC, died September 12, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
He was born on December 22, 1935, in Walkertown, NC, to Everett M. and Mattie Vaughn Southern. Tom grew up in Walkertown, NC, and graduated from Walkertown High School. He served as his senior class president, and one of the...
Shelby Holder Spease
Sep 12, 2025
Shelby Holder Spease, 86, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on October 21, 1938, to the late Darcy William and Rosa Tucker Holder. Mrs. Spease loved her family, playing games, crocheting, traveling, and going to the beach and mountains. She enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Cincinnati Reds...
Vickie Wishon Capra
Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Vickie Kates Wishon Capra, 76, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on September 12, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Vickie was born on August 20, 1949, in Forsyth County, to the late Mr. Warren Shore and Mildred Kates Shore. She worked for the City of Winston-Salem for many years as an administrative assistant, serving the Housing Department and...
Marianne Campbell Wood
Sep 12, 2025
There will be a funeral mass for Marianne held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Thomas Douglas Ander
Sep 11, 2025
Thomas Douglas Ander, 67, passed away on September 11, 2025, in Winston-Salem.
Thomas was born on June 8, 1958, to Frank and Geraldine Ander, in Medina Village, NY. He was employed for many years at Salem Leasing Corporation in Winston-Salem and was a faithful member of United Family Church in Lewisville. He loved his family and friends but most importantly, he...
Dr. Charles Douglas Mecimore
Sep 11, 2025
Dr. Charles Mecimore, a devoted educator, veteran, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully in Winston-Salem, NC. Born in Belmont, North Carolina, on August 20, 1934, Charles was the son of John Edgar and Hattie Bolick Mecimore, both of whom preceded him in death, along with eight siblings.Charles was a lifelong learner and a passionate teacher. He earned his bachelor's...
John William Nagel, Sr.
Sep 11, 2025
John William Nagel, age 81, went to a beautiful life in Heaven on his birthday, September 11, 2025, after having lived an incredible life of love and family. John was born September 11, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a son of the late William Taylor and Rita Prendergast Nagel.
John grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina and attended Notre Dame High School...
Curtis McDow Hunter
Sep 11, 2025
Curtis McDow Hunter passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at 4:10 a.m.
He is survived by his two children, Claralynne Williams in Suffolk, VA and Mark David Hunter in Clemmons, NC; and his grandson, Mark David Hunter II.
Curtis was born on October 14, 1931, to Clarence David and Hilda Cyrus Hunter. in Virginia Baptist Hospital Lynchburg, VA. He grew up...
Glenda Gay Holler
Sep 11, 2025
Glenda Gay Holler, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on November 19, 1943, in Charlotte, North Carolina, she was the cherished middle daughter of Gordon Elmer Holler and Margaret Proctor Holler. Glenda treasured her family deeply, especially her sisters, Dixie and Peggy, with whom she shared a...
Douglas Wayne Stutts
Sep 10, 2025
Douglas Wayne Stutts, 89, of Forsyth County, was born on June 25, 1936, and passed away on September 10, 2025.
Douglas lived a full and meaningful life, marked by strength, perseverance, and the simple joys he held dear. His fighting spirit first became evident when he was just seven years old, and that resilience carried him throughout his life.
An avid golf...
Melissa Cook Nifong
Sep 10, 2025
Mrs. Melissa Paulette Cook Nifong, age 71, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born November 12, 1953, in Welch, West Virginia to the late Dr. Paul E. Cook and Mildred Marie Stevens. She grew up in Newark, Delaware until the 9th grade but spent many summers in Pineville, WV. With both sets of grandparents, aunts and uncles and...
Stephen "Steve" Harris
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Stephen “Steve” Bruce Harris, 71, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Steve was born March 27, 1954 in Birmingham, AL to the late Doris Clements Harris and the late William Louis Harris. He was a member of Home Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Steve was a golf professional and teacher for many years and retired as...
Amber Marie Schimmelpfenning
Sep 9, 2025
Amber Marie Schimmelpfenning, age 36, beloved daughter, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away tragically on September 9, 2025. Born on August 22, 1989, in Lapeer,Michigan, she lived a vibrant life filled with love and determination. Amber leaves behind three precious sons: Zayne (14), Jaysean (11), and Sebastian (8), who were the light of her life. She is survived by...
Shirley B. Johnson
Sep 9, 2025
Ms. Shirley B. Johnson, 79, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born February 3, 1946, in Carroll County, VA, to the late Clyde Elmo Parrish and Virginia Maude Higgins Parrish. Shirley was a Christian woman and enjoyed singing gospel music. She retired from Wells Fargo after many years of service....
Clarence William Swearingin
Sep 9, 2025
Bill Swearingin, known only to those who hadn't spent more than a moment with him as Clarence William Swearingin, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. Bill was born in Oswego, KS on November 24, 1931 to parents George Arthur (Stanley) Swearingin and Doris (Hackney) Swearingin. Growing up on a farm in Kansas, where he developed a strong work ethic...
Kenneth Gray Ketner
Sep 9, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Gray Ketner, 91, passed away peacefully due to complications related to cancer on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
He was the fourth child of the late Charles Allen Ketner and Zetta Nifong Ketner and was proceeded in death by two brothers, Billy Ketner and John Ketner; two sisters, Kathryn Ketner Hall and Shirley Ketner James; and his half-sister, Irene Nifong.
Born...