Ronald Davis Wood

Ronald Davis Wood

Jul 6, 2025

Ronald Davis Wood, 79, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Clemmons Village II. He was born in Patrick County, VA, on August 20, 1945, to the late Clifford and Bernice Roberson Wood. Mr. Wood was a collector of Ford Falcons and was an early member of the Ford Falcon Club. He also collected antique vintage toys. Mr. Wood...

Sanford David Koch

Sanford David Koch

Jul 6, 2025

Sanford David Koch, 80, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 6, 2025. 

Sanford was born on March 11, 1945, to Jack David Koch and Flora Levi Koch in Louisville, KY. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary and went on to start his own retail business. He was also a member of the Lions...

Betty Ruth Crews McGee

Betty Ruth Crews McGee

Jul 6, 2025

Kernersville- Mrs. Betty Ruth Crews McGee, 96, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1929, in Forsyth County, the daughter of Thomas Lee and Norma Smith Crews. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and was retired from Sara Lee Hosiery after 30 years of service. Betty loved the Lord...

Nola Teague Brooks

Nola Teague Brooks

Jul 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Nola Brooks, who left us on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Watauga County on March 28, 1932, Nola was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a member of Providence Moravian Church. When...

Janet Fordham Hutchins

Janet Fordham Hutchins

Jul 5, 2025

Mrs. Janet Fordham Hutchins, 88, of Rural Hall, NC, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born March 17, 1937, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Raymond Prather Fordham and Lillie Mae Cook Fordham. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School and attended Flora McDonald College. She was employed by Davis Insurance until her retirement. In addition to...

Ernestine Pratt Boner

Ernestine Pratt Boner

Jul 5, 2025

Ernestine Pratt Boner, 91, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Brookstone of Clemmons. She was born in Stokes County, NC, on August 25, 1933, to the late Nathaniel and Tannie Lane Pratt. Mrs. Boner was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church. She was a great cook, enjoyed crafting and going to the mountains. Preceding her in death were...

Donnie "Don" Eugene Vestal

Donnie "Don" Eugene Vestal

Jul 4, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donnie "Don" Eugene Vestal Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, who went to be with God on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the age of 76.

Don was born on October 26, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC, and spent his life embodying strength, toughness, kindness, and friendliness to...

Alline Lasley Hester

Alline Lasley Hester

Jul 4, 2025

Alline Lasley Hester, 102, of Belews Creek, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Junius Walter Lasley and Eva Dwiggins Lasley on June 10, 1923, in Forsyth County.

Alline graduated from Walkertown High School. She spent her life as a homemaker and worked seasonally in the local...

Ruby Annette Caspescha

Ruby Annette Caspescha

Jul 4, 2025

Ruby Annette Caspescha, 81, of Advance, passed away peacefully Friday, July 4, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Mrs. Caspescha was born July 19, 1943, in Forsyth County, to Ruby Mason Peak. Annette was a nurse for 54 years working in hospitals and private duty. She went back to school and obtained her associate’s degree in nursing at 50 years...

Gary Edward Bennett

Gary Edward Bennett

Jul 4, 2025

Gary Edward Bennett, 70, of Summerfield, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. He was born to the late Harold Edward Bennett and Peggy Kiger Bennett on October 19, 1954, in Forsyth County.

Gary graduated from Northwest Guilford High School in the 1973 class. He later became a significant supporter and sponsor of the school....

Cathie Emma Eustace Dollman

Cathie Emma Eustace Dollman

Jul 3, 2025

Cathie Emma Dollman, 58, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born to the late Francis Eustace and Joyce Harley on June 22, 1967, in Kingston, ON, Canada.

Cathie thoroughly enjoyed her job and found community through her work at the Main Street UMC Pre-School, where she helped nurture countless young lives with her warmth, patience, and joyful spirit....

Leslie Anne Messersmith

Leslie Anne Messersmith

Jul 3, 2025

Mrs. Leslie Anne Messersmith, 70, of Winston-Salem, peacefully passed away in the afternoon on July 3rd, 2025.

Leslie was born on July 29, 1954, in Butler County, Ohio, to the late Mr. Charles Zimmey and Mrs. Joyce Zimmey. Leslie left her hometown in Ohio and moved to Texas where she met her future husband. They had 2 children there and then...

Clay Allen Jones, Jr.

Clay Allen Jones, Jr.

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Clay Allen Jones, Jr., age 36, of Clemmons, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Clay Allen was born on June 21, 1989, in Forsyth County to Clay Allen Jones, Sr., and Kimberly Marino. A successful businessman, he was the proud owner of HillCrest Lawn and Landscaping. Clay Allen knew what he wanted to do from a young age....

James "Eric" Jones

James "Eric" Jones

Jul 2, 2025

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Eric went to be with his savior at his home. After a fourteen year battle, he is finally whole and pain free. Eric grew up terrorizing his Lewisville neighborhood with his beloved brother, Chad,  and all of his cousins. He loved to tell memories of the fun and trouble they would get into. He loved...

Mike Allen Stegall

Mike Allen Stegall

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Mike Allen Stegall, 81, of Pfafftown, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Mike was born in Virginia on October 4, 1943. Mike had a long working career in various industries beginning in the shipyards of Newport News, VA, in the 1960’s and retired in 2012 after more than 20 years as an over the road long distance...

Barbara "Bobbie" Crouse Eidson

Barbara "Bobbie" Crouse Eidson

Jul 2, 2025

Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Crouse Eidson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Bobbie was born in Forsyth County on October 8, 1948, to the late Ralph and Iona Crouse. She was employed with Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, retiring on November 9, 2013.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wayne...

Stephen Linn Isenhour

Stephen Linn Isenhour

Jul 2, 2025

Stephen Linn Isenhour, 71, of Advance NC passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025. He was born in Concord, NC, on July 17, 1953 to the late Glenn and Lelia Isenhour.

He served in the United States Air Force as a sergeant in electrical power production. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in electrical...

Diane Helen Bloxham

Diane Helen Bloxham

Jul 1, 2025

Diane Helen Bloxham, 72, of Oak Ridge, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Albert and Marion Stewart on February 16, 1953, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Diane was a dedicated Chirstian and devoted herself to her church. She was known for being a good neighbor who avidly volunteered to help others...

Clara Bennett Barr

Clara Bennett Barr

Jul 1, 2025

Clara Mae Bennett Barr, 92, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. 

Clara was born on May 21, 1933, to the late Robert Bennett and Verda Adams Bennett in Pilot Mountain. She was one of eight siblings in a large, close-knit family.

In her early years, she worked at Hanes Knitting Company. Later, she went on to enjoy a successful...

Betty Mae Burgess

Betty Mae Burgess

Jun 30, 2025

Ms. Betty Burgess passed away peacefully June 30, 2025, at Brighton Gardens after an extended illness.

Betty was born on October 4, 1951, in Sheffield, Alabama, to James Velvin Burgess and Myra Mabel Black Burgess. She grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, and graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1969. She later attended Salem College and graduated with a degree in...