Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Robert Wayne Coble, (Bob) age 74 of Advance, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born December 7, 1947 in Hamilton County, TN to the late Wendall Lloyd Coble and Nina Grace Hall. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Forrest Coble; one son, Robert Wayne Coble, Jr.; one daughter. Shannon...

Jan 2, 2022

KERNERSVILLE - Wilma Jean “Tootie” Winfree Pfaff, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday,  January 2nd, 2022 at her son’s home after a brief illness.   She was born August 14, 1932 in Forsyth County, NC, and was the youngest child of the late Dewitt and Martha Bull Winfree.

Wilma grew up in Kernersville but spent most of...

Jan 2, 2022

Ralph Lee Futrell, 92, passed away on Sunday January 2, 2022, at Brookridge Retirement Community.  Ralph was born in Winston-Salem on January 9, 1929, to Pete Harvey Sr. and Ida Hanes Futrell, the youngest of seven children.  He graduated from John W. Hanes High School in 1947 where he was active in band, chorus, and sports.  He was named...

Jan 2, 2022

Marilyn Woodard Thompson, age 70, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022.  Marilyn was born on December 14, 1951 in Smithfield, North Carolina. She was a lover of animals and always had a brood of dogs at her heels, with her favorite being a Maltese named Ernie.  Marilyn was a registered nurse and had a...

Jan 1, 2022

Ms. Karen Lynn Shumate, 64, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born in Forsyth County on September 21, 1957 to Doug and Thelma Jean Shumate. Karen loved Jesus and she loved all children she met. She was the sweetest and most kind person you would ever meet. Above all, she loved her family very much. In...

Jan 1, 2022

Mrs. Willa Witherspoon Davis, age 90 of Clemmons passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born April 4, 1932 in Ashe County to the late Lucius Commodore Witherspoon and Ruth Sturgill Witherspoon.  Willa was a Beautician and owned her own Beauty Salon.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Davis. Surviving...

Jan 1, 2022

Burlington – Mrs. Faye Carolyn Larimore Woods, 88, passed away January 1, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 21, 1933, in Forsyth County to the late Ida and Paul Thomas Larimore. Faye was a skilled seamstress and created several intricate wedding dresses as well as suits for her sons.  She had a love for music and was...

Jan 1, 2022

Mr. Raymond Preston Madison, Jr. age 82 of Lewisville, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 20, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late Raymond Preston Madison, Sr. and Hazel Smith Madison. Mr. Madison had retired from AT&T. Raymond and his wife, Edith were married in 1959. The bond...

Jan 1, 2022

Mr. Bobby Greene Winters, age 85 of Mocksville, passed away Saturday January 1, 2022.  He was born November 27, 1936 in Davie County to the late Sampson Winters and Minnie Barney Winters.  Mr. Winters had retired from Roadway Express Trucking after 30 years of service and was a member of Cornatzer Baptist Church where he was the Head Usher.  ...

Jan 1, 2022

Mr. Roy Pearson “Pete” Burris, Jr. age 88 of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home.  Pete was born August 22, 1933 in Charlotte, NC to the late Roy Pearson Burris and Jesse Virginia Fisher Burris.  Pete graduated from central High School in Charlotte and was a Mechanical Engineering graduate of NC State University and was...

Jan 1, 2022

Mrs. Nellie “MaMaw” Charles Phillips, 99, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Trinity Glen.  She was born in Guilford County on January 11, 1923 to the late Erastus and Cora Christopher Charles.  Mrs. Phillips was a member of Waughtown Baptist Church for many years.  She worked as a florist and retired from Sherwood Flower Shop.  She loved sewing,...

Dec 31, 2021

Richard G Roy,82, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2021. Richard graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan in 1961 and went on to become a successful insurance agent and business owner of Roy Associates. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed volunteering his time, engaging in local politics, and coaching his children in sports while growing up.

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Dec 31, 2021

Mr. Alphonso (Fonz) Cortez Parker, of Winston-Salem, NC, departed this life on December 31, 2021. He was born July 3, 1938, in Elkhorn, West Virginia, to the late Joseph and Erelle Parker.

Alphonso was a mild, calm, and fun person to be around. He was a member at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Saint Albans, West...

Dec 31, 2021

Mr. Charles Edward” Ed” Swaim went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born April 2, 1937, in Davidson County, to the late Charles Ray Swaim and Lucille Allen Swaim. Ed grew up in Thomasville and attended Unity Methodist Church. He graduated from Thomasville High School in 1955 and attended the Harris...

Dec 31, 2021

Nicholas “Nick” Andrew Salling, beloved son, friend, nephew, cousin and grandson, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2021 at the age of 22 surrounded by family and friends at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Nick was born August 10, 1999, in Forsyth County to Catherine McCain Salling and Daniel John Salling.

In addition to his parents, he is survived...

Dec 31, 2021

Mr. Stanley “Stan” Mock, 76, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on August 28, 1945 to Philip and Mary Mock. Stan served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for McLean Roadway and Yellow Trucking Companies, and was a proud member of the Teamsters. Stan attended Calvary Baptist Church....

Dec 31, 2021

Burlington – Mr. Roland Willis Woods, 92, passed away December 31, 2021, at his residence. He was born February 22, 1929, in Davie County to the late Lizzy and Mose Price Wood. Roland served in the U.S. Navy during the WWII Era. He told a little white lie about his age in order to join. Mr. Woods was very...

Dec 30, 2021

Dennis Grant Warren, 73, of Kernersville, NC, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. The youngest of nine children, Dennis was born on October 28, 1948 to Rufus and Edith Warren, and experienced a simple but beautiful childhood roaming the hills and valleys of his mountain home...

Dec 30, 2021

Jack Preston Bumgardner, Jr. passed away on December 30, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on March 24, 1946, to the late Jack P. Bumgarnder, Sr. and Virginia Fulp Bumgardner. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in Vietnam. Jack retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco at the age of 55. He had a lot of...

Dec 30, 2021

Aaron Lewis Booe, 87, passed away Thursday December 30, 2021 at his home. He was born March 19, 1934, in Davie County to the late Jack Booe and Nannie Booe. He retired from RJ Reynolds tobacco company with 29 years of service. Aaron was a jack of all trades who was always helping friends and neighbors with their projects...