Apr 10, 2022

Mr. Jimmie L. Cavanaugh of Winston-Salem passed away April 10, 2022, at home surrounded by his devoted family and caretaker. He was born in Forsyth County to the late James L. Cavanaugh and Helen Carter Cavanaugh on March 21, 1940. After graduating from Gray High School and following several years at R.J. Reynolds, Jimmie joined the Winston-Salem Police Department...

Apr 10, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Coe Boose passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022, in her home. She was born on October 20, 1931, in Surry County to the late Elwood and Naomi Coe. Margaret was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. She loved her flowers and to be outdoors. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her...

Apr 9, 2022

Kernersville – Stephen John Becher, 67, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 1, 1955, in Knox County, IN to the late Mildred Louise and Francis Amelian Becher. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Stephen was a tireless worker, some would say, a workaholic, but...

Apr 9, 2022

Mr. Clarke Anthony Stephens, Sr., 81, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in his home.

Clarke was born March 29, 1941, to the late Marion Stephens and Pearl Hawkins Stephens, in Martinsville, Virginia. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 38 years of dedicated service. Clarke also worked in the Antique...

Apr 8, 2022

Robert “Bob” E. Huffman Sr. passed away on April 8, 2022, one year after his beloved wife Lee. Bob was born on January 15, 1934 to Laura and Robert A. Huffman in Lewisville, North Carolina. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Gordon and his sister-in-law Lillie Huffman (Conrad).

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Apr 8, 2022

Elsie Cole, 83, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Elsie was born in Manheim, PA to Stella and Herman Surratt. The family later moved to Sylvatus, VA where all their children were raised.

After high school, Elsie married Donald Parnell...

Apr 8, 2022

Todd Wayne Allen, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 8, 2022, due to complications from an ATV accident. Todd was born on February 6, 1965 in Guilford County to the late Joseph Edward Allen, IV and Linda Dennis Allen. He was a retired Captain with Kernersville Fire Department and owner of Allen Services in Kernersville. Todd enjoyed working...

Apr 8, 2022

Don Bodamer, 93, of Lewisville, NC, died on April 8, 2022, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. Before moving to be with them seven years ago, he and his wife, Carolyn Kennedy Bodamer, lived in Madison, TN for 49 years. Don, the first child of Otto William and Mary Irene Stahl Bodamer. was born on March 24,...

Apr 6, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth “Gail” Joyce Saunders, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at her home. She was born on October 31, 1942, in Stokes County to Woodrow and Opal Joyce. Gail was a teacher and taught in the Stokes, Davidson, and Forsyth County school systems. She was also a teacher at Jefferson Academy in Winston-Salem. Gail was...

Apr 6, 2022

Kernersville – Surrounded by his family in his home, God received another angel, Howard “Sonny” Echols on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born on July 18, 1946, in Forsyth County to the late Howard Paterson and Audrey Broadstreet Echols. Howard loved spending time outdoors, which included his love for hunting. He was an avid reader. But his favorite...

Apr 5, 2022

Kernersville – Janice Ann Sheltra Hart, 81, formerly of Waterown, NY, walked her way into Heaven on April 5, 2022. She was born January 31, 1941, to the late Roy Sheltra and Eveylyn Donna. Ms. Hart worked 20 plus years and retired from Watertown City School District. Janice loved to walk, she walked everywhere. Janice was an...

Apr 4, 2022

Larry Wayne Willard, 74, passed away at his home on April 4, 2022. Larry was born on October 27, 1947, to Everett Willard and Joan Wood Willard in Forsyth County. He worked as a tool and die maker, retiring from Grass America in Kernersville. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran, who was wounded while serving his country in...

Apr 4, 2022

Rev. Dana Wooten, 76, died peacefully on April 4, 2022 from cancer after suffering for years with rheumatoid arthritis. Dana was born on June 2, 1945 in Edgecombe County, NC to John and Inez Wooten. After working for Klopman and Cone Mills, he answered the call to ministry, serving for 30 years in the Western North Carolina Conference of...

Apr 3, 2022

Mr. Roy Odell Cleary, 86, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 3, 2022.  He was born August 1, 1935, in Davie County to the late Avis Roy Cleary and Viola Stewart Cleary.  Odell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was a lifelong and faithful member of Rural Hall Christian Church...

Apr 2, 2022

YADKINVILLE – Gerald Craven Johnson, 58, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Gerald was born on November 5, 1963 in Guilford County to Henry and Geraldine Long Johnson. He was a 10-year Veteran of the US Marine Corps Reserves. Gerald was a member of The Summit Church in Kernersville and was previously active with the...

Apr 2, 2022

Mr. Jerry Woody, 81, of Winston-Salem passed away at his residence Saturday, April 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Forsyth County on February 14, 1941. Jerry loved being with family and friends, especially his grand and great grandchildren He loved going to the beach and riding his Harley Davidson with his wife Jo who...

Apr 1, 2022

Montie Lee Hamby (a.k.a. Grizz), left this earth for his heavenly home suddenly on April 1, 2022, at his residence in Winston-Salem, NC.

Montie was born in Welch, West Virginia, in September of 1950 to Albert Lee Hamby and Shirley Jean Deskins Hamby.  He is survived by his wife, Diana Perkinson of Winston-Salem; his daughter and granddaughters, Erika...

Apr 1, 2022

Mr. William Harvey Yates, Jr., 83, passed away, Friday, April 1, 2022, at his home. He was born March 9, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late William Harvey Yates, Sr. and Hazel Mackie Yates. William helped many families with his business taking care of lawns, landscaping, and any other outdoor needs. He also loved fishing of all kinds....

Apr 1, 2022

Ms. Tara Nichole Wilson, 52, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at her home.  She was born March 31, 1970, in Forsyth County to JoAnne Wall England and the late Fred Winecoff.  Tara was a graduate of North Davidson High School class of 1988.  She attained several Associates Degrees in the medical field from Forsyth Technical Community College.  In addition...

Mar 31, 2022

Mildred (Bea) Rutledge, 93, of Leesburg VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31 2022 at her home. Mrs. Rutledge was born June 1, 1928 in Cycle, NC to the late Robert Glenn and Cooper Lee Segraves. Bea graduated from Ronda High School class of 1945. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church prior to her move...