Sep 20, 2022

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 8:17 p.m. Thelma Irene Dellinger Matthews (“Mayme”) joined all those who went before her, escorted by her angels, and held in the pure light of Love itself.  Mayme died as she lived–with love, courage, and grace.

Born in High Point, NC to Ernest and Ethel Dellinger in 1926 and joined by...

Sep 20, 2022

Jennings Eugene Tuttle of Rural Hall passed away peacefully September 20, 2022, while holding his wife’s hand.  He was born in Forsyth County on May 15, 1931, to Jennings Norfleet Tuttle and Verlie Mae Fowler.  He had one sister, Gilda Gray Smith and her husband Kenneth Eugene Smith who all preceded him in death. On November 14, 1953, at 4 o’clock...

Sep 19, 2022

Betty Jean Griffin Wilson, 91, of Walkertown and recently of Delaware, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Willowbrook Christian Village at Delaware Run in Ohio on Monday, September 19, 2022.

Betty was loved by everyone who met her because she was so kind, giving. She graduated from Walkertown High School in 1949 and enjoyed organizing and attending the...

Sep 19, 2022

Mrs. Ruth Allen Bishop, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at her home. She was born August 9, 1930 in Davie County, NC to Marma Kimball Allen and Etta Regina Riddle Allen. Ruth was a faithful member of Clemmons United Methodist Church. She retired from Piedmont Airlines and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools System. Ruth loved greatly...

Sep 19, 2022

Mr. Edward John Dolan, Jr., 75, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Boston, MA on July 27, 1947 to the late Edward John Dolan, Sr. and Flora Sarno Dolan.  Mr. Dolan served in the U.S. Marine Corp for 4 years during the Vietnam War.  He loved fishing, antique hotrods, and traveling.  Most...

Sep 19, 2022

Pauline Story Rule, 89, passed away at home on September 19, 2022. She was born on January 25, 1933, to Allie Lowrance Story and Charlie Smith Story in Watauga County. She grew up in a small town outside Boone near Grandfather Mountain. She loved to pick wildflowers and enjoyed being a mountain girl. She also enjoyed time spent at...

Sep 18, 2022

Richard Todd Denny passed away peacefully Sunday September 18, 2022, at his home. He was born in Martinsville, Va to the late Herman Carter Denny and Sue Wilson Denny. He was retired from Food Lion in King, NC.  Richard is survived by his brothers Jeff Denny of Raleigh, NC and Scott Williams of Scottsdale, AZ. Nieces Maggie Denny of...

Sep 17, 2022

John Arthur Redding, Sr., 92, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022.  He was born January 1, 1930, in Clemmons Township to the late David Paul Redding and Metta Roop Redding.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Redding is preceded in death by loving wife of 67 years, Wanda Pegram Redding; two sisters, Polly Hennings and Dot Sheetz (Joe); three...

Sep 17, 2022

Mrs. Betty Jean Stevens McGee, 81, passed away on Saturday September 17, 2022, at her son Steven’s home, surrounded by family. She was born on November 19, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late Harvey Walter Stevens and Alene Tatum Stevens. Betty spent her career working in accounting at Sears and was extremely proud of her work.  Betty was...

Sep 16, 2022

Mrs. Helen Marie Gray Peterson, 96, of Clemmons, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022. Helen was born April 28, 1926. She was the daughter of Mabel Gray Crouse and Coy Crouse. She had one sister, Gilda who preceded her in death. From her mother, Helen gained her love for Jesus Christ. Helen met her husband, Lee C....

Sep 16, 2022

Mr. Jack Edward Dowell, 89, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home. He was born February 13, 1933, in Yadkin County to Lloyd Dowell and Ohna Roberts Dowell. He worked as a ceramic tile installer for many years. Mr. Dowell was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Holcomb Dowell; and sisters, Frances Kiger, Hilda Binkley, and...

Sep 16, 2022

Kernersville – Mr. James “Milton” Bass, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 26, 1925, in Forsyth County to James Warren and Virginia Barrier Bass. Milton served in the United States Navy as a Radioman, where he would transcribe morse code to Washington, DC. After...

Sep 15, 2022

Mr. Mickey Lee Owens, 70, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2022.  Mickey was born in Surry County on June 25, 1952, to the late Frank Lee Owens and Mellie Johnson Owens.  He graduated from East Surry High School in 1971.  Mickey spent a career in road construction, specifically in the paving industry.  In addition to...

Sep 15, 2022

Twayna Marie Bernard-Smart

Born June 28, 1960 Passed September15, 2022

Twayna leaves behind her loving husband Brian Smart and her two Children Takiva (Bernard) Graham and Kassim Bernard. As well as her grandchildren Tyra, Kassim, and Kaylani. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who never shied away from telling it like it is....

Sep 15, 2022

Mrs. Maxine Hill Snyder, 86, passed away peacefully due to losing the battle with her kidney and heart disease on Thursday, September 15, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She had recently moved from her home in Clemmons to live with her daughter Tammy in Wilmington.  She was born in Surry County on August 14, 1936 to the late Joe...

Sep 14, 2022

Herbert Marshall Walker Jr, 50, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He was born on June 5, 1972, in Forsyth County to Judy and Herbert Walker Sr. Herbert was an easygoing man known for his love of vehicles, in particular old-fashioned Mustangs. As well as muscle cars, Herbert found joy in BMX bikes and...

Sep 14, 2022

Theolene Beauchamp Carpenter, 86, passed away on September 14, 2022.  She was born in Davie County to Elmer Eugene Beauchamp and Esther Geneva Faircloth Beauchamp. Mrs. Carpenter was a life-long active member of Macedonia Moravian Church serving her Lord and Savior in many areas of church life. She retired from Sara Lee Direct, now known as Hanes Brand in...

Sep 13, 2022

On Tuesday morning September 13, 2022, Shirley Anne Boyd Lanier stepped beyond the veil into the hands of God and the arms of her loving husband.

Mrs. Shirley was born in Pitt County on November 21, 1940 to the late Milan and Kathleen Boyd.

Mrs. Shirley was born to Pastors in...

Sep 13, 2022

Martha Beckerdite Williams, 85, passed away on September 13, 2022, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1937, to Ralph Beckerdite and Ethel Sloan Beckerdite in Davidson County. Martha was a longtime member of Hopewell Moravian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronald “Dale” Williams; a baby...

Sep 13, 2022

Mrs. Leona Frances Whitaker Putnam, 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was born September 8, 1936 in Surry County to Burley Clay Whitaker and Sadie Slawter Whitaker. Mrs. Putnam was of the Baptist faith and loved to read as a hobby. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur Putnam; one brother, Robert...