Mar 11, 2022

Mr. Jeffrey Noah “Jeff” Potts, 60, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth Co. on May 24, 1961, the son of the late Noah Edward Potts and Nova Jane Bowers Potts. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, who will be missed deeply by all who knew him. Jeff...

Mar 11, 2022

Ms. Kimberly Anne Durham, 38, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Kim was born at Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. on July 15, 1983, to William Rommie Durham, Jr. and Victoria Real Durham.  She graduated from Graham Webb International Academy of Hair in Arlington, VA where she studied cosmetology and later became the Director...

Mar 10, 2022

Belews Creek – Stella Catherine Preston Hutchings departed for her Heavenly home on Thursday, March 10, 2022,  from Village Care of King. Stella was born on October 11, 1920, in Belews Creek, NC where she lived most of her life. The 2nd child of seven born to Rachel Richardson Preston and James Ellington Preston. A graduate of Walkertown High...

Mar 10, 2022

Jesse Glenn Taylor, 90, of Winston-Salem NC, an Air Force Veteran, retired US Postal Service mail carrier, and dedicated family man stepped on heaven’s shores March 10th, 2022 following his earthly body’s wearisome struggle with congestive heart failure.  Just months before his passing Glenn was heard saying that his favorite hymn was “Fairest Lord Jesus.”  We can only imagine what their...

Mar 10, 2022

Mrs. Frances (Persephone) Kroustalis Cortesis passed away peacefully at her home on March 10, 2022, with her children and family surrounding her. Frances was born on July 26, 1935, in the small village Pappathia, Greece. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, George Cortesis, who was the love of her life; her supportive parents...

Mar 10, 2022

Cynthia Anne Ellerbe Smith, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Cynthia was born on January 28, 1941 in Rockingham, NC to the late Dudley Ellerbe, Sr. and Mary Robinson Ellerbe. She was a graduate of the former Hamlet High School in Hamlet, where she met her high school sweetheart and soon to be...

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Sue Ellen Dula Pettit, 79, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Buncombe County to the late Thomas Clyde Dula and Genell McDaris Dula on November 4, 1942. Sue ran a home day care for 25 years, and then went to work for The Industries for the Blind. Sue...

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Cora Lee Manning McGee, 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 9, 2022 at her home. She was born December 27, 1924 to the late Walter Lee Manning and Rosa Shelton Manning. Cora while her health would allow loved bowling, taking vacations, and hunting. She loved her family, had a passion for gardening, read her bible daily, and loved...

Mar 9, 2022

Mr. Terry Thomas Lawrence, Sr., 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC.  Terry was born in Davie County on June 27, 1943, to the late James Thomas Lawrence and Lela Cuthrell Lawrence.  He served his country in the United States Army.  Terry along with his wife,...

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Jacquelyn Marie Cantore Pane, 45, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born December 6, 1976, in Bergen County, NJ to Joan Hudek Cantore and the late Michael Cantore. Growing up, she was a Girl Scout and earned her Gold Award. She loved playing tennis, riding horses, and spending time with her dog, Jesse. She received her Bachelor’s of Science...

Mar 8, 2022

Winston Salem – Mrs. Dorene Turner Gourley, 95,  passed away March 8, 2022, peacefully at her home. She was born April 4, 1926, in Harnett County to the late Zeb Wyatte Turner and Ollie Rebecca Hester Turner. Mrs. Gourley was a faithful member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church and active with United Methodist Women. She was preceded in...

Mar 8, 2022

Gary Dale Craver, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at his home. Gary was born on August 14, 1938 in Davidson County to the late Fred Hamilton Craver and Allie Fine Craver. He grew up in Wallburg and graduated from Wallburg High School. Gary served as a member of the Wallburg Town Council and on March 2,...

Mar 8, 2022

Patsy “Pug” Ann McKinney Burton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Forsyth County on October 28, 1934 to the late Wilson Young and Dora Lee McKinney.  She was educated in the Forsyth County school system.  While in high school she met the love of her life, Raymond Junior “RJ” Burton. ...

Mar 8, 2022

Ronald Dean Cook passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, after a lengthy illness and went to his heavenly home.  Ron was born on November 24, 1953, in Winston-Salem, NC where he spent most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Cook and Martha Harp Cook. He is survived by his beloved wife,...

Mar 7, 2022

Mrs. Ruth Bowen Woodle, 93, of Davidson, NC, passed away March 7, 2022, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born to the late Lewis Harrison Bowen and Nonnie Loretta Hauser Bowen on November 12, 1928, in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Ruth was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years, spending many hours volunteering...

Mar 7, 2022

Mr. William “Bill” Charles Cordell, Jr., 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. He was born February 15, 1953 in Chattanooga, TN. Bill graduated in 1971 from Ledford High School and attended North Point Pentecostal Holiness Church in High Point. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Delores Pennigton Cordell...

Mar 7, 2022

John William Blount

August 24, 1940 – March 7, 2022

Mr. John William Blount, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1940 in Salem, VA.

John graduated from Virginia Tech in 1964 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. John enjoyed employment with...

Mar 6, 2022

Mr. Travis Ray Joyner, age 72, of Lewisville passed away, March 6, 2022. He was born March 29, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late Walter Ray Joyner and Eunice Doub Joyner. Mr. Joyner served his country in many ways, to include the U.S. Army, U.S. Customs, and the United States Postal Service, retiring with 42 years of service....

Mar 6, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Sue Ayers Blakley, 74, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1947, in Stokes County to the late Homer Bobby and Dorothy Ellen Logan Ayers. Peggy loved gardening, tending to her flowers, and her cats. She was also known as a great cook. In addition to her parents, she...

Mar 6, 2022

In a farmhouse between Whitsett and Burlington, NC, which descendants still call “Down Home,” Elise Muse entered the world on January 20, 1920, as the first born to Thula and John Muse. Born in a time when women were not considered equal to men, Elise fashioned a life that she wanted on her own terms. She ended her long...