Nov 11, 2022

Mrs. Gaynell "Gay” Petrie Lynch, 81, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.  Gay was born in Winston-Salem, NC on September 13, 1941, to the late Magnus William Petrie and Nellie Sappenfield Petrie.  She received an Associate degree from Forsyth Community College and worked as a manager in the food service industry her entire career. ...

Nov 11, 2022

Wilson Wesley Walker, age 85, passed from this life on November 11, 2022.

He was born at home in Davie County to Simmon Phillip Walker and Bertha Josephene Nezat Walker. He was the youngest of ten children. Wilson was an active member of Pinedale Christian Church for many years and felt privileged by God’s mercy and grace...

Nov 10, 2022

Kernersville – Mrs. June Beeson Hester, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Brookridge Retirement Community. She was born in Forsyth County to Claude Roosevelt and Era Smith Beeson. June enjoyed many crafts, especially painting. She was a bookkeeper for Hester Landscaping but really enjoyed being a homemaker, taking care of her three boys...

Nov 10, 2022

Mrs. Betty Howard Calloway, 88, of Walkertown, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Calloway (Mamaw to almost everyone) was born in Yadkin County to the late Clarence McKinley and Ruth Hester Howard on January 2, 1934, one of seven children. Betty was always amused to say...

Nov 10, 2022

On November 10, 2022, Lorraine Moncier East, beloved wife, mother, and sister, gained her angel wings at the age of 57 after fighting a battle with leukemia. Lorraine was surround by her loved ones at her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Franklin Moncier and Voncille Kilzer Moncier, and sister, Jenny Moncier. Lorraine leaves behind...

Nov 8, 2022

Theresa Ann Leonard Thompson, 65, of Walkertown, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born in Forsyth County on November 11, 1956, to the late Arville Franklin Leonard and Norma Jean Speaks Leonard. Theresa was an avid animal lover and loved to spend time with her four-legged best friend, Zoe. Some of her many...

Nov 8, 2022

Mrs. Sylvia Merritt Tuttle, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC.  Sylvia was born on July 17,1936, in Rural Hall, NC to the late Samuel A. and Carrie V. Merritt.

In her early married life, she was a hairdresser and worked at Western Electric. Her last job was...

Nov 8, 2022

Margaret Elizabeth Pike Cooke, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after a brave battle against dementia and its debilitating effects.

Margaret, affectionately known as “Billie” in younger days, was born on April 2, 1937, to the late Luther Pike and Ola Carter.

When Luther left the home...

Nov 8, 2022

Ms. Susan Ledford Elliott, 68, passed away at home on November 8, 2022. Susan was born on February 12, 1954, to Harold Ledford, Sr and Alta Mae Welch Ledford in Forsyth County. Susan was a gifted singer who loved to entertain. Her career in country music began early in life and really took off when she moved to the...

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. Luther Henry “L.H.” Manuel, 87, passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born April 15, 1935, in Stokes County to the late William Walter and Beatrice Sechrist Manuel. LH retired from Reynolds with over 30 years of service. He retired from Pilot Knob Fire Department as a volunteer fireman. L.H. still had...

Nov 7, 2022

On Monday, November 7, 2022, Mrs. Patricia Reynolds Atkinson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 85. Patricia was born on March 26, 1937, in Star, North Carolina to DeWitt and Melva.  She earned a degree in nursing from Medical University of South Carolina.  On October 8, 1961, she married Meade Atkinson Jr, and they were married for sixty years. Patricia had a passion for helping others...

Nov 7, 2022

Mrs. Linda Satterwhite Keel, 77, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at her residence. Linda was born in Vance County to the late Nolton Madison Satterwhite and Effie Capps Satterwhite on December 23, 1944. Linda was a faithful wife and mother who left her position as a secretary at Southern National Insurance when her first child was born to...

Nov 7, 2022

Kernersville – Mr. Francis “Frank” Patrick Prendergast, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1949, in Lackawanna County, PA to Thomas and Anna Prendergast. Frank was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of the Kernersville VFW Post 5352. He was an avid golfer...

Nov 7, 2022

Hazel Preston Hutchins, our precious mother, departed for her heavenly home on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the age of 103. Hazel was born on July 15, 1919, to the late James E. Preston and Rachael Preston. She was the oldest of seven siblings and grew up on a large farm in Belews Creek, NC. Hazel was a proud...

Nov 7, 2022

Kernersville- Mr. William Carl Hester, Jr., 72, passed away November 7, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1949, in Kyoto, Japan, the son of William Carl Hester Sr. and Doris Tuttle Hester. He spent most of his career in automotive management in NC., VA., and SC.  After retirement he worked at Heritage Woods Retirement Community...

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Harvey "Butch" Mitchell, 80, of Rural Hall, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Trellis Supportive Care, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.  He was born February 3, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late Harvey Lloyd Mitchell, Sr. and Mildred Hester Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell retired from Seimens Westinghouse after over 30 years. He was preceded...

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Rex Goodwin Bowen passed away on Monday November 7, 2022, at Village Care of King. He was born July 26, 1935, in Stokes County to the late William “Worth” Bowen and Blanche Helsabeck Bowen. Rex was a member of Pinnacle United Methodist Church for many years. While working for Western Electric, he volunteered at the King Fire Department...

Nov 7, 2022

Mrs. Lucienne Marcelle Destouesse Hemrick, 94, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022.  She was born September 8, 1928, in Bordeaux, France to the late Leon and Denise Destouesse.  Lucienne was a very giving person, always putting others needs before her own.  She loved food and was well known for being such an outstanding cook.  Lucienne also loved to garden,...

Nov 7, 2022

Mary Ann Chappell Lineberry, 79, passed away at home on November 7, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1943, in Fries VA to the late Cabble George Chappell and Maude Martha Gertrude Willey Chappell. She was a loving and dedicated, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Mary was a member and attended Life Impact Church of God...

Nov 7, 2022

Boyd Rumley Stafford was called home Monday November 7, 2022.  Boyd was born in Forsyth County to Van Wood and Pauline Rumley Stafford on September 19, 1935.  At age 18 he was drafted into the Army where he served for two years including a tour in Korea. Returning home from service he began a career with R...