Aug 9, 2022

Elizabeth “Lib” Penland Hartman, 95, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Alston Brook in Lexington.

Lib was born on July 23, 1927 to the late William Gaston Penland and Lottie “Penny” Tullock Penland. She was a member of Enterprise Moravian Church.

Lib worked for Southern Bell as an operator earlier in life until...

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Jessie Mae Miller Whitaker, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on March 28, 1944, in Forsyth County. Jessie loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She loved to travel to the beach and work in her flower gardens....

Aug 7, 2022

Kernersville – Mr. Thomas Oakley Baughan, 88, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born May 27, 1934, in Kingston, West Virginia. to the late James Leonard Baughan and Lorene Della Fauber Baughan.

Tom was the oldest of six children. His family lived in Boomer, West Virginia,...

Aug 7, 2022

Roy Preston Seymour, Jr., 85, of King , passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Surrounded by his devoted wife Peggy of almost 65 years & his two loving sisters, Roy was called home to be with the Lord. Roy was born on Christmas Day, 1936 to Roy P. & Audrey Seymour in Greensboro, NC. A graduate...

Aug 7, 2022

Thelma Maxine Wade McDermott Moore went to be with her loving Lord and Savior Saturday August 6, 2022. She passed in the home with family by her side, after a difficult struggle with Alzheimer’s. Thelma was best known for her beautiful smile and welcoming hospitality to family, friends, and strangers alike. She was a devoted caregiver and advocate for...

Aug 7, 2022

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Terry Shawn Seibert, 33, passed away August 7, 2022 at his home. Terry was born on October 30, 1988 to Brian Seibert, Sr. and Lisa Collins Seibert.  Although Terry’s life was cut too short, he touched the hearts of many.

Surviving are his parents, Lisa and Brian Seibert, Sr.; a brother, Brian Seibert (wife,...

Aug 7, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Brown Martin, Sr., entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was born November 20, 1937, to the late Charles W. Martin, Jr. and Ruth A. Martin.  Joe was a devoted family man to his wife and sweetheart of 62 years, Irene Martin, and his only son, Joseph “Joe” B. Martin, Jr. Joe loved the...

Aug 5, 2022

Sara Ellen Bason Braswell, 94, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem after a lengthy illness. Sara was born May 20, 1928, in Greensboro, NC, to Samuel Ralph Bason and Nell Faires Bason.

She was a 1946 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and a 1948 graduate of Brevard College....

Aug 5, 2022

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kiser, 85, of Walnut Cove, NC, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Village Care of King.  Mary was born in Russell County, VA on February 16, 1937, to the late Walter Roosevelt Keith and Maude Jessie Keith.  She was of the Baptist faith and cherished making a loving home for her family.  Mary enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2022

Betty Ogburn Flynn passed away in the early hours of August 5, 2022. Betty was born the eighth of nine children to Crockett and Mary Ogburn on April 12, 1930. Growing up on a family farm she learned a strong love of family, an appreciation of hard work, the art of cooking and an incredible green thumb. In 1949 she started...

Aug 5, 2022

Mrs. Meris Carolyn Teague Gormley, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1935 in Forsyth County to James Clifton Teague and Hettie Irene Atkins Teague. She grew up in Winston Salem and graduated from Glenn High School where she was a cheerleader.  She met her husband, Art, while...

Aug 4, 2022

Joseph Francis Cronin, 56, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Joseph was born in Rockville Centre, NY. A construction worker by trade, as an adult Joseph traveled and lived in several different States, New York, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, and finally North Carolina where he found a home in the community of Winston-Salem.

Joe is survived by...

Aug 4, 2022

Mr. Edward Albert Fisher Jr, 85, passed away Thursday August 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 25, 1937, in Rensselaer County, NY, the son of Edward and Ann Phalen Fisher. He was a Navy Reservist, member and Elder at Kernersville Moravian Church and participated in Candle Tea, the Men’s Group and Love Feasts.

Aug 4, 2022

Ms. Nella Silverspear, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to Dewey and Vivian Allen on December 26, 1931, in Levy County Florida. Nella was a Shaman, healer, and teacher. She worked with crystals and stones for many years and lovingly handcrafted her flutes and drums....

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Lou Martin

When my daughter, lightheartedly, suggested I write my obituary, I, seriously, decided it was a good idea. It will help my family at a busy time. I was born in Wood River, IL, on February 11, 1930, to a young minister and his wife, John U. Phelps, and Edna Lashmit Phelps.

My...

Aug 3, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Richard Donald “Butch” Rutgerson of Oak Ridge, NC. He died at age 85 on August 3, 2022. Butch passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 59 years, Linda, by his side. He was born on July 16, 1937, in Cornwall County, NY to the late Maria Swenson and...

Aug 3, 2022

KERNERSVILLE – Dahlia Elizabeth Parnell Meadows, 96, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Dahlia was born on September 21, 1925 in Forsyth County to Clewell Burton and Georgia Dillon Parnell. She worked for Indera Mills and Glenn Junior High School, and was a talented seamstress, sewing for many family members and others, creating...

Aug 3, 2022

“Your kindness And love were so special and your heart so pure and true. You made the world a better place just by being you, God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he puts his arms around you, and whispered, “come to me” a golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God...

Aug 3, 2022

Betty Bowen Mikles, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Village Care of King. She was born February 16, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late John Soloman Bowen and Pearl Johnson Bowen. Betty was a loving and devoted member of her family who often would show her love through cooking and caretaking. In her later years...

Aug 3, 2022

Ruth A. Simons died at her home on August 3, 2022 after a brief struggle with cancer. She was thrilled to have just celebrated her 89th birthday in July with family in attendance. Ruth was born in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Elsie Kordick. After high school, Ruth worked as a secretary where she met her husband, George Simons;...