Dec 4, 2022

Edna Lee Stout Smith, 96, passed away on Sunday, December 4th, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1926 in Forsyth County to Edgar Lee and Lucille Henderson Stout. She had a long and very happy marriage to Billy O. Smith.  Lee graduated from Gray High School, where she was a member of the National Honor...

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Charlie E. Simmons, Jr. “Toby”, 88, passed away Sunday December 4, 2022, at his home. He was born February 1, 1934, in Surry County to the late Stella and Charlie E. Simmons, Sr.  Toby was a big time UNC Tar Hill fan, a loving provider for his family, the type of person to always help others, and a...

Dec 3, 2022

Ms. Patricia Diane Riddle, 75, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born September 22, 1947 in Surry County to Calvin Dewey Riddle and Ellen Inez Patterson Riddle. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Barry, Tom, David and Dean Riddle. Surviving are Kim Gardner (Harold) of Cleveland, NC, Tracy Ellis...

Dec 2, 2022

Mr. James Robert Gentry, 91, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, on December 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Jonesville, NC, on October 13, 1931, the son of the late Arvil Gentry and Alva Shaffner Gentry. He was a charter member of Freedom Baptist Church and loved his church family...

Dec 2, 2022

Thomas Richard Rasmussen, 75, passed away December 2, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born on April 7, 1947, to the late Alfred and Margaret Rasmussen. Tom was preceded in death by his brother William and grandson Joshua. He is survived by his beloved wife Charlotte and his children Donna (Danny) Sealine, Adam (Deborah) Rasmussen, Heidi (Ted) Grippo,...

Dec 1, 2022

On December 1, 2022, John Kennison Walker died in Winston-Salem, NC. He was 72 years old. John is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Joanne W. Walker; his two children, John Kennison Walker II and Jennifer Susanne Walker; brother Stephen M. Walker and wife Brenda; sister Kathryn L. Walker; sister Judith W. Wilson and husband, Larry; brother...

Dec 1, 2022

Richard Donald Rierson, Sr. was born on January 7, 1929 to John McCoy Rierson and Martha Anne Searcy Rierson of Forsyth County, North Carolina. Richard departed his earthly life on December 1, 2022 and was welcomed to eternal life in heaven by Jesus, his Savior. Preceding him in death was his wife, Katherine Hege Rierson. Surviving is his son,...

Dec 1, 2022

Mrs. Teresa Diane Wineke Ford, 66, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.  She was born March 1, 1956, in Baltimore, MD to the late Fred and Mildred Wineke.

Family and friends were most important to Terry.  She was extremely loyal and fiercely protective, especially of her kids and grands.  She was outspoken, feisty, bold, and a very...

Dec 1, 2022

Ms. Susan Ann Lockwood, 74, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 1, 2022.  As a single mother she worked hard to provide for her children.  She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan College while working full-time for Durham Regional Hospital. Susan accepted Jesus as her Lord and savior and gave her heart and life to Him.  She had...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Higgins, 75, of Clemmons, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born September 28, 1947 in Wilkes County. Tommy was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church where he served his Lord in many capacities, such as a trustee, missions committee and...

Dec 1, 2022

David Herman Leonard, 61, of Hickory, North Carolina, died on Thursday, December 1, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Born in Hickory on July 14, 1961, David was the son of Herman Frye Leonard and Elizabeth Cain Leonard.

After graduating from St. Stephens High School in 1979, David attended Appalachian State University.  He was...

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Phyllis Eaton Mackie, 72, passed away on November 30, 2022, at her home in Winston-Salem, NC. Phyllis was born on September 6, 1950, in Forsyth County to the late Barney Taylor Eaton and Beulah Lakey Eaton. She was married to her loving husband, Roger Mackie, for 53 years. Phyllis retired as a hairdresser after 42 years. She was also...

Nov 30, 2022

Mr. John Louis Tucker, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  John was born in Forsyth County on January 21, 1945, to the late Louis Glenn Tucker and Irene Montgomery Tucker.  He attended New Friendship Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 2003 after 36 years of service.  John...

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Edith Rawley Sifford passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. Edith was born in Forsyth County to the late Robert Pinkney Rawley and Bessie Hardy Rawley on February 7, 1931. Edith lived a life of love and service. She taught Art in the WSFCS system until she became a mother...

Nov 30, 2022

Jeannie Lea Atkins, 68, of Pilot Mountain went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home overlooking the mountain she so dearly loved.  She was born in Pulaski, Virginia on July 22, 1954.  Jeannie was a truly amazing woman who could do anything she set her mind on including...

Nov 30, 2022

Mr. Bobbie Reece Cheek, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  He was born October 23, 1932, in Forsyth County to the late Reece Sanford Cheek and Blanche Mabe Cheek.        Through the years Bobbie was always engaged in the communities in which he lived. He grew up in the old Hanes Town community where his parents...

Nov 30, 2022

Elsie Hill Griffin, 95, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home. Elsie was born on April 19, 1927, to David and Eva McGee Hill. She was born and raised in Germanton, NC, moved to Kernersville early in life where she met her soulmate, Harvey. Elsie and Harvey were devout Christians and were founding members of...

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Rayma Jean Stickelman Cook, 96, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Oak Forest Health and Rehab. She was born April 2, 1926, in Galena, Kansas to the late Harvey Stickelman and Sophronia Manlove Stickelman. Jean was a faithful member of Becks Baptist Church where she enjoyed being apart of the quilting ministries. She was a loving mother,...

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Ginger Ruth Whitaker Mock, 51, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Ginger was born on November 16, 1971 in Forsyth County to Lewis Braxton Whitaker, Jr. and Brenda Anders Whitaker. She graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1990. You could often hear her using her favorite phrase “Hello Sunshine.”...

Nov 29, 2022

Mr. George Ray Watkins, 73, passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022, at his home. He was born December 25, 1948, in Rowan County to the late Billy Ray Watkins and Bettie Newcomb Watkins. George was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and watch college football. His boys were his pride and joy, and he helped mold young men...