Darla "Brooke" Dennison
May 19, 2023
Darla “Brooke” Dennison, 29, left us unexpectedly on Friday, May 19th. Brooke, as everyone knew her, was born on the afternoon of March 14th, 1994. Brooke has three beautiful children: Gemma, Jax, and Matthew. All Brooke ever wanted was to have all three of her children and to live a normal life. She has struggled with addiction for 6 years...
Ronald Keith Robertson
May 19, 2023
Ronald Keith Robertson passed away in his home from natural causes on Friday May 19, 2023 in Winston-Salem, NC, at the age of 67. Ronald was born in Forsyth County, NC, on October 1,1955, being the younger of two sons born to the late Troy Alonzo and Mildred Marie Goforth Robertson. Mr. Robertson recently retired from the maintenance department at Corning’s Winston...
Johnny Elmer Ball
May 19, 2023
Johnny Elmer Ball, 88, passed away at his home on May 19, 2023. He was born to John Henry Ball and Mary Lelia Mitchell Ball on June 22, 1934, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Johnny worked for Hanes Brands for 56 years and loved fishing and metal detecting. He also loved to tend to his garden. Johnny was preceded in...
Robert Laurence Martin
May 18, 2023
Robert Laurence Martin, 51, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Winston-Salem. He was born on April 4, 1972, in Daly City, CA. Robert attended Salem Baptist Church where he served on the Media Committee. He is survived by a loving family including his parents, John and Renee Martin; siblings, Rebecca Shouse (Patrick), Timothy Martin, David Martin, Lydia Hopkins (Joseph),...
Marie Helen Faresich
May 18, 2023
Marie Helen Faresich (Nussbaum) (Gallione) – September 18, 1942 – May 18, 2023
The Lord called our precious mom home, unexpectedly. There are no words to adequately describe this treasure on earth. “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15
Ma-Rie was our everything, our matriarch. Our mom lived an inclusive, not...
Stanley "Stan" Ray Grandy
May 18, 2023
Stanley "Stan" Ray Grandy was released from his health challenges on May 18, 2023. A rare mitochondrial disease forced Stan to give up many things he enjoyed and limited his participation in life events. He mounted a strong fight and worked hard to maintain mobility as long as possible. While Stan's actions were restricted, his heart was not. He loved...
Allan James Braye
May 17, 2023
Mr. Allan James Braye, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born to the late Florence Steadman in Norfolk County, Massachusetts on December 31, 1942. Allan had a love for people and was an avid socialite. That love is what led him to become a member of the Barber Shop Quartet in Winston-Salem. Allan...
George Sayre Hoyt
May 17, 2023
Mr. George Sayre Hoyt, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born April 17, 1943, to the late Richard Wilson Hoyt and Dorothy Corcoran Hoyt.
In addition to his parents, George is predeceased by his son, Richard Wilson Hoyt II, and brother-in-law, Sam Vittitow. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Hoyt; sister, Barbara Vittitow;...
Jerry Dalton Gilbert
May 17, 2023
Mr. Jerry Dalton Gilbert, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after an eight month battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born in Mount Airy, NC on August 16, 1941, to the late Harry Moir Gilbert and Verna Clark Hylton Gilbert. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother,...
Henry Monroe Jones, Jr.
May 17, 2023
Henry Monroe Jones, Jr., age 86, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on May 17th, 2023. He was born October 23, 1936, in Forsyth County N.C. to the late Henry Monroe Jones, Sr. and Mamie Phelps Jones. Monroe was a lifelong member of Lewisville Baptist Church. He graduated from Lewisville High School with the class of 1955. He served two...
Kay Newsom Veach
May 16, 2023
Mrs. Kay Roberta Newsom Veach, 71, of Walnut Cove passed into the more immediate presence of our Savior on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Clifton Newsom and Kathryn Griffin Newsom on March 18, 1952.
Kay was a people person and met new friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed...
Betty Sue Draughn Allred
May 15, 2023
Mrs. Betty Sue Draughn Allred of Pfafftown, NC, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, after a period of declining health at Wake Forest Medical Center. She was born in Surry County on June 25, 1947, to the late Archie Draughn and Connie Nichols Draughn. Betty Sue attended North Surry High School and Appalachian State University. Her professional career was...
Paul William Egleston Sr.
May 15, 2023
Paul William Egleston Sr., 59, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at his beloved beach residence in North Topsail Beach. He was born on May 15, 1964, in Fresno County, California, to Barbara Sue McAlister Dobbert and Frank William Egleston. Growing up, Paul faced a plethora of adversity with determination to make the most of life. In 1984,...
Jack Kipple
May 15, 2023
Austinville - Jack Kipple, 92, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on March 15, 1931, in Los Angeles County, CA to the late Jack Knipple and Dorothy Samarin Knipple. Jack was a devout member of the Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a great person and hard worker, who consistently...
Bazzie Cleo Letson, Jr.
May 14, 2023
Archdale – Mr. Bazzie Cleo Letson, Jr. passed away May 14, 2023. He was born in Guilford County on July 26, 1955, to Bazzie Cleo Letson, Sr. and Joyce Dobbins Letson. Bazzie was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He worked for many years in the furniture business as an assembler. He was preceded in...
Jan Douglas Ragsdale
May 14, 2023
Mr. Jan Douglas Ragsdale, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born March 8, 1938, in Trimble, TN, to the late Herbert Wilson “Butchie” Ragsdale and Rebecca Ruth Parker Ragsdale.
After his service in the Army, Jan graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as an Industrial Engineer. In...
Lavaughn Smith Whitt
May 14, 2023
Mrs. Lavaughn Smith Whitt, 92, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Lavaughn was born to the late Frank Monroe Smith and Addie Mae Smith on August 23, 1930, in Davie County, NC.
Throughout her life, she enjoyed spending time outside in her garden. She also loved sewing and became a very...
Terry Len Hill
May 14, 2023
Terry Len Hill passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was a fighter till the end. He was our Hero. Terry Len was preceded in death by his dad, Terry Rick Hill and infant niece Allie Jessup. Left to love and cherish his memory are his Son, Terry Austin Hill, Daughter...
William Eugene Alderman
May 14, 2023
Mr. William Eugene Alderman, 79, passed away on May 14, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 25, 1944, in Rural Hall to the late Ernest and Polly Alderman. William retired from RJ Reynolds with over 39 years of service. His favorite hobby was fishing. William was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Nancy...
Louise Young Gossett
May 14, 2023
Louise Young Gossett, 99, died May 14, 2023, at Salemtowne Retirement Community. She was born September 14, 1923, In Covington, VA to Elsie Lawson and Joseph Bunger Young. Dr. Gossett was Professor of English at Salem College for 19 years, retiring in 1985. Previously she taught at Mercer University, Macon, GA; San Antonio Junior College, San Antonio, TX; and high...