Jul 23, 2022

Doris Margaret (Veitengruber) Braun, 96, of Winston-Salem, NC, departed this world to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Doris was born on April 24th, 1926, in Frankenmuth, MI to the late Norman and Hulda Veitengruber. She met her future husband, Robert Braun, at Holy Cross Lutheran church and school.  They met in kindergarten and even went to...

Jul 23, 2022

Mrs. Norma Jean Anderson, 83, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on July 23, 2022. Jean was born to the late Buford Nichols and Gladys Stewart Nichols on September 25, 1938, in Anderson, South Carolina.

She was a faithful wife for 62 years to her loving husband, Herman Otis Anderson until his death January of this year. She...

Jul 23, 2022

Mr. William “Will” Tyler Smith, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  He was born on April 5, 1986 in Forsyth County to Stan Smith and Marilyn Howard Alexander.  Will is survived by his wife, Jill Smith; former wife, Mary Grayson Brown and their two sons, Sawyer and Noah Smith; three step-children, Courtney DeBose, Alex DeBose, and...

Jul 22, 2022

Mr. Graham McNair Petree, 83, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. He was born December 22, 1938, in Forsyth County to the late Harry Graham Petree, Jr. and Mary Cecil Shorpshire Petree. Graham attended Northwest High School. After graduating high school, Graham joined the Marines and did his basic training at Paris Island, SC. After...

Jul 22, 2022

Terry Deanne Ayers, 60, of King NC passed away Friday July 22, 2022, at her home. She was born on November 2nd, 1961, to the late Beulah and Marshall Ayers of Pinnacle. Terry is survived by one daughter, Brandy Logan (Sandon) of Advance; a son, Cody Logan (Karen) of Mocksville; three grandchildren, Brandon, Grayson, and Bentley; three sisters, Shirley...

Jul 22, 2022

Mr. Emmitt Avon Adams passed away early Friday morning, July 22, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He was born in Low Gap, NC on April 13, 1938, to Emmett James Adams and Grace Mae Murphy Adams. He proudly served in the US Army. Emmitt was a man ahead of his time who possessed a broad knowledge of the...

Jul 22, 2022

Mrs. Judith Ellingham Nichols, 83, of Clemmons, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at home.  She was born October 13, 1938 in Forsyth County to the late William Eugene and Mildred Sheek Ellingham.  Mrs. Nichols is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Nichols; three daughters, Jennie Hess (Terry) of Clemmons, Katie Maness of Clemmons, and Mandy Murdock of Cleveland,...

Jul 22, 2022

Michael “Mike” Hampton Cumbie, 82, of Germanton, NC went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Friday July 22, 2022, with his daughters by his side.  Mike was born March 9, 1940 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Michael Hill Cumbie and Jessie Hampton Cumbie. He proudly served in the US Army and the US Army...

Jul 21, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lynn Wyke Chapman, 83, of Winston-Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 21, 2022.  Her spirit is carried on by her husband, two children, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and an extended family of friends from every walk of life.  Mary Lynn was born on September 5, 1938, in Taylorsville, NC,...

Jul 21, 2022

With heavy hearts, the Castillo family regrets to inform you of the passing of our beloved Marciano Eda Castillo Sr. On Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 7:00 am EST Marciano passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 76 in Winston-Salem, NC. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Marciano managed his illness with strength...

Jul 21, 2022

Judith Ann Coe Bailey “Judy” passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2022. It was her 84th birthday. Judy was born July 21, 1938 in Mount Airy, NC, daughter of Henry Benton Coe and Geneva Lily Thomas Coe, both deceased. Judy is survived by  sister Sandra Coe Nichols (Phillip) of Mount Airy and preceded in death by...

Jul 21, 2022

Mrs. Reba Winfrey Noah, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022.  Reba was born in Forsyth County on February 12, 1933, to the late William Early Winfrey and Rosa Lee Hutchins Winfrey.  She was a longtime member of Faith Chapel in Winston-Salem, where she served as organist for 57 years.  Reba worked in the textile industry...

Jul 21, 2022

Shelby Bates Spaugh passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022.  She was born in Forsyth County on September 10, 1937 to the late Delmont Bates, Sr. and Jeanette Allman Bates.  Shelby was a 1955 graduate of James A. Gray High School and worked for Wachovia Bank prior to starting her family.  She was an excellent seamstress, loved to cross-stitch...

Jul 21, 2022

Mrs. Lorene Jeanette Hamm Willard, 92, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on July 21. 2022. Lorene was born on April 24, 1930, to Virgil and Avah Clark Hamm in Walnut Cove.  Lorene loved to cook and spend time with her family, especially the grandbabies. She spent many years caring for babies in her church nursery and...

Jul 20, 2022

Hoyt Nelson Dorsett of Bermuda Run, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022.  He was born in Asheboro, North Carolina, on November 13, 1947, to the late Lester and Annie (Pickett) Dorsett.  Hoyt is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Tysor Dorsett; his daughter and son-in-law, Leeanne and Rick Milks; his son and daughter-in-law, Adam...

Jul 20, 2022

John Reavis “Jim” Ellis, 100, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away July 20, 2022, at his home. He was born August 6, 1921, in Dalton, Ga. to the late Samuel Carter Ellis and Fannie Perry Ellis.

He served our country in World War II in the Pacific theater in the Army-Air Corp and as a distinguished foreign service...

Jul 19, 2022

Ms. Shirly Anne Winburn Harris, 79, of Lewisville, NC, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri to the late Elbridge Park Winburn and Lorraine Bondo Winburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children and husband of...

Jul 19, 2022

William Anthony “Buddy” Burke, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his residence in Clemmons, NC after years of declining health.  He was born in Forsyth County to Aaron David Burke and Lela Fulk Burke on February 4, 1937.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and seven brothers.  He is...

Jul 19, 2022

KERNERSVILLE – Thomas Thayer Joyce, 62, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 ,at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Thayer was born on August 18, 1959, in Guilford County to Donald and Maxine Joyce. Thayer was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and was a Veteran of the US Navy.  He enjoyed going to the beach and fishing with...

Jul 18, 2022

Mr. Robert Hartness Transou Sr., 70, passed away Monday July 18, 2022 at his home. He was born August 27, 1951 to the late Gaither Cebon Transou and Helen Hartness Gibson in Forsyth County. He was a avid NASCAR racing fan and loved George Jones’ music. Robert was the owner and operator of Transou’s Heating and Air. In addition...