Margaret Jean Stickney Patton
May 17, 2025
Margaret Jean Stickney Patton was born February 27, 1930 in Lawrence County, Indiana to Oscar and Biddie Batchelor. She resided in Mitchell, IN for 80 years before moving to Winston-Salem, NC. Jean was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ who was raised in the Nazarene Church in Mitchell followed by Tulip Street Christian Church (Mitchell) and First Christian Church, King,...
Nancy Ellen Styers Ayers
May 17, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Ellen Styers Ayers, 89, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born May 23, 1935, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Arnold Buxton Styers, Sr. and Lillian Louise Pegram Styers. Nancy was a loving wife of 65 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She retired from Hanes knitting after 15 years. After retirement, she went on...
Wilma Fulk Hauser
May 17, 2025
Mrs. Wilma Fulk Hauser, 101, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 11, 1923, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Wiley Lee Fulk and Laura Shouse Fulk. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a lifelong member at Beck’s Baptist Church. Wilma graduated from Draughon’s Business College....
JoAnn Huff Motsinger
May 16, 2025
JoAnn Huff Motsinger passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at Trinity Glen Skilled Nursing Facility.
Born on April 21, 1939, to Romie and Lillian Huff, JoAnn lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to those around her. She was known for her warm hospitality, always ready to entertain friends and family. A gifted baker, JoAnn’s coconut cakes were...
Alexis Mary Faith Regenthal
May 16, 2025
Alexis Mary-Faith Regenthal, 24, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Statesville, NC.
Alexis was born on July 13, 2000, in Forsyth County, NC to John Regenthal and Angela Leonard. She graduated from Reagan High School.
Alexis was preceded in death by her mother, Angela Leonard; grandparents, Ronald and Mary Ann Leonard; and great-grandparents, Eleanore Regenthal and Raphnel Forest Staples, Sr.
Surviving...
Loretta Nigh Bumgarner
May 16, 2025
Mrs. Loretta Nigh Bumgarner, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home in Kernersville. Loretta was born in Forsyth County on October 22, 1935, to Thelma Allen and George Boyd Nigh. She was raised in Winston-Salem and graduated from Gray High School. She worked for Pilot Freight Carriers for 25 years, and after a brief move to...
Mitchell "Mickey" Earl Smith
May 15, 2025
Mr. Mitchell “Mickey” Earl Smith, 76, a resident of Pfafftown, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC.
Mickey was born in Beckly, WV, on November 26, 1948, to the late Earl Crockett and Searba Winston Smith. When he was able, he enjoyed playing golf and riding motorcycles.
In addition to his parents,...
Juanita Routh
May 15, 2025
Juanita Spry Routh went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
She was a precious soul to many over her 90 years on Earth. Juanita was known for her honest and feisty spirit that guided her family and friends toward Christ. She was a resident of Forsyth County most of her life but was born in Salisbury,...
Hugh James Watson Jr.
May 15, 2025
Hugh James Watson, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on September 20, 1943, to the late Hugh James Watson, Sr., and Willo Mae Smith Watson. Hugh was born and raised in Kernersville and was a graduate of Kernersville High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball.
Growing up he...
William Gordon Taylor
May 15, 2025
William Gordon Taylor, 77, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He left behind a life full of love, hard work, and dedication to the people that mattered most.
Born on December 28, 1947, in Princeton, West Virginia, Billy was the son of the late David Gordon and Nancy Grose Taylor.
He graduated from Athens...
Betty Jean Conder Crater
May 15, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jean Conder Crater, 98, left her earthly home and went to her heavenly home on May 15, 2025, at Trinity Elms Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on June 13, 1926, in Matthews, NC to the late Clifford Worth and Lucy Alexander Conder. Her father died when she was very young. Lucy “Mother Ty” remarried...
William Blain Gray
May 14, 2025
William Blain "Bill" Gray, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Bill was born on October 23, 1945, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Blain Banister Gray and Mamie Patrick Gray. He began his career as a police officer in Winston-Salem before earning a degree from Georgia State University. Following graduation, Bill served...
Mary Willard Cornatzer
May 13, 2025
Mrs. Mary Ruth Willard Cornatzer, age 79, of Lewisville, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Mrs. Cornatzer was born September 10, 1945 in Rockingham County to the late Calvin Kemp Willard and Sara Estelle Silvers Willard. Mary Ruth was a member of Pinedale Christian Church. She loved the Lord and lived out her faith daily. Mary worked for 37 years...
Anton Ray Kamnick
May 13, 2025
Anton Kamnick, age 57 passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center with family by his side. Anton was a loving son, spouse, father, brother, and uncle.
Anton was born to Albert and Lulamae Kamnick in Springfield, Il. He was a beloved brother to Al Kamnick (spouse Mary Kovar deceased), Michael (spouse Rita Pascowicz), Suann (spouse Steven Meyer),...
Gaynell "Bunny" Slater
May 13, 2025
Gaynell “Bunny” Yarbrough Slater a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed peacefully on May 13, 2025. Bunny was born December 21, 1946 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Wade and Myrtle Yarbrough. Bunny was preceded in death by Her father Wade, mother Myrtle, sister Carol (Cookie) and brother Wade. Bunny was known for her nurturing sprit and enjoyed...
Katherine Glenda Matthews
May 12, 2025
Katherine Glenda Matthews, 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025 at Oakleaf Village at Lexington, Lexington, SC. She was born May 20, 1939, in Miami, Florida to Edward A. and Margaret M. Davis. She is predeceased by her father and mother, her loving husband of 43 years, Horace L. “Matt” Matthews, stepson, H. Edward “Matt”...
Patricia Forshee Roberson
May 12, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Forshee Roberson, age 71, of Winston-Salem and Roaring Gap, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 12th 2025, passing in her sleep after a long and courageous battle with MDS.
Born on April 3rd, 1954 in Cheverly, Maryland, Pattie was the beloved daughter of the late Gordon William and Alma Hall Forshee. Pattie is survived...
Betty Dosher Martin
May 12, 2025
Mrs. Betty Dosher Martin, 93, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living in Clemmons, NC. She was born December 7, 1931, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Washington Lafayette Dosher and Ada Moser Dosher. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She retired from Sara Lee after 43 years of service. Betty...
Daniel Louis Myers
May 11, 2025
Daniel Louis Myers, 45, passed away at his home on May 11, 2025. Daniel was born on October 10, 1979, to Christine (Myers) Stanfield and Alan Louis Myers in Forsyth County. Following graduation from South Stokes High School, Daniel went on to earn a degree in diesel mechanics from Forsyth Technical Community College. He could fix just about anything and...
Marguerite Shelia McCurdy
May 11, 2025
Marguerite Shelia Aliberti McCurdy, 96, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Marguerite was born in Portland, Maine on September 1,1928. She was raised by her loving step-grandfather who she was very fond of.
Marguerite was a woman of many gifts, known for her love of gardening, her joyful spirit, crafts and her deep appreciation for music. From a young age, she...