Ronald "Keith" Atwood

Ronald "Keith" Atwood

Dec 20, 2024

Mr. Ronald "Keith" Atwood, 61, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.

He was born on December 20, 1963, in Forsyth County, NC, to Bobby Atwood and the late Joyce Adams.

Keith is survived by his father, Bobby; and step-mother, Shirley Atwood.

There will be a private family service held at a later date.  

Rose Cobbler Blaylock

Rose Cobbler Blaylock

Dec 20, 2024

Rose Marie Cobbler Blaylock formerly of Oak Ridge, NC, and currently Madison, NC, went into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 20, 2024, with her son holding her hand. She was born in 1946 to Elmer Lee Cobbler and Pearl Estelle Loy Cobbler in Forsyth County. A devout Christian, she loved serving her Lord and Savior through...

Betty Sue Beck

Betty Sue Beck

Dec 20, 2024

Betty Sue Davis Beck, 93, a resident of Winston-Salem, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. Betty was born in Forsyth County on July 24, 1931 to the late Clara Hester and Melvin Osborne Davis. Betty retired from Lucent Technologies after many years of service. When the Western Electric...

Shirley Raker Kotofsky

Shirley Raker Kotofsky

Dec 19, 2024

Shirley Jo Raker Kotofsky, 74, passed away on December 19, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Shirley was born on Christmas day in 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Lamar Keith Raker and Dorothy Mae Martin Raker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Chuck” John Kotofsky, Sr.; and daughter, Lisa Gillenwater.

Surviving family includes daughter, Sharon K. Smith;...

Sarah Setliff Roberts

Sarah Setliff Roberts

Dec 19, 2024

Mrs. Sarah Setliff Roberts, 94, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Hickory, N.C. She was born in Stokes County on March 29, 1930, to the late Hunter and Wilma Setliff. Sarah graduated from Pinnacle High School in 1947 where she enjoyed playing basketball; and from Draughon’s Business College in 1948. She retired in...

Robbie Sue Johnson Bowman

Robbie Sue Johnson Bowman

Dec 19, 2024

Mrs. Robbie Sue Johnson Bowman, 77, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Lexington Health Care. She was born September 26, 1947, in Surry County, NC to the late Robert Johnson and Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Boyles Johnson. Robbie was a member of Beck’s Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, sunbathing, traveling the world, gambling, reading, and binge-watching reality tv shows....

Lou Ray Wilhelm Etchison

Lou Ray Wilhelm Etchison

Dec 19, 2024

Lou Ray Wilhelm Etchison passed away peacefully early Thursday morning December 19, 2024 at her home on Lasater Road in Clemmons. She was 93 years old. Lou Ray was born in the midst of the Great Depression on June 30, 1931, in East Bend, North Carolina. Her parents were James Roy Wilhelm and Mamie Velma Perry Wilhelm. She was the...

Michael Eugene Holton

Michael Eugene Holton

Dec 18, 2024

Mr. Michael "Mike" Eugene Holton, 75, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Forsyth County on November 28, 1949, to Samuel Slate Holton and Eunice Spainhour Holton. Mike spent his entire life in Winston-Salem, NC.

He was a talented wood worker and craftsman who enjoyed making customized cabinets, decks, and...

Ora Mae Gibson

Ora Mae Gibson

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Ora Mae Gibson, 101, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her residence. 

Mrs. Gibson was born on May 31, 1923, to the late James Lee and Merial Carrie Frances Cook Cash. After graduating from Griffith School in 1940, she went to work for Hanes Knitting where she stayed for 10 years. On July 14, 1945 she married William Joseph...

Peggy Dunlap Burton

Peggy Dunlap Burton

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Peggy D. Burton, passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1932. Mrs. Burton worked in the clothing industry, beginning her career when her children entered high school and ending when her husband fell ill. She was a loving mother and grandmother, spent her time caring for others.

Mrs. Burton was preceded in death by...

Cynthia "Jean" Mullis Jones

Cynthia "Jean" Mullis Jones

Dec 16, 2024

Cynthia “Jean” Mullis Jones, 80, passed away on December 16, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief unexpected illness. Jean was born on December 26, 1943, to Frances Smith Mullis and Jack Mullis in Hickory, NC. Jean worked for Duke Energy for 25 years as a Customer Service Representative. She was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church...

Roger Dale Hancock

Roger Dale Hancock

Dec 15, 2024

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Roger Dale Hancock, 69, of Cedar Hill, Texas, passed away on 12/15/24.

He was born on May 20,1955 to Walter and Genevieve Hancock in San Diego, CA. After graduating from North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, NC in 1974, Roger served 8 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, spending time in New River Air Station, NC, Dallas, TX,...

Matthew Thomas Hoots

Matthew Thomas Hoots

Dec 14, 2024

Matthew Thomas Hoots, 25, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center, due to a severe blood infection that caused numerous strokes. He was born in Mecklenburg County on December 30, 1998. Near the end of his life, he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. Matthew had boundless energy and excelled with in-line roller skating. He enjoyed bike...

Betty Jean Gorecki Polivka

Betty Jean Gorecki Polivka

Dec 14, 2024

Betty Jean Gorecki Polivka, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living. She was born to the late Joseph Gorecki and Mildred Nemechek Gorecki on October 31, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. 

She graduated in the class of 1947 from Downers Grove High School. Soon after, Betty went to work for Western Electric at the Hawthorne...

Gunter E. Pfitzner

Gunter E. Pfitzner

Dec 14, 2024

Mr. Gunter Ernst Pfitzner, 73, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

Gunter was born on August 15, 1951, the son of Herbert and Annaliese (Wagner) Pfitzner in Eschwege, West Germany. He has two brothers and one sister and their families all surviving in Germany. On September 8, 1972, Gunter married Gretchen (Goss) Pfitzner, and they lived...

Anita Renee Kimbrell

Anita Renee Kimbrell

Dec 13, 2024

Anita “Nita” Renee Kimbrell, age 69, of Clemmons, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born on May 28, 1955, in Canton, Georgia, Nita brought warmth and love to all who knew her.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Lee; her daughters, Lori and Crystal (Jayson); and her grandchildren: Cody, Ashlyn, Lacy, Matthew,...

Robert "Bob" Joseph Lain

Robert "Bob" Joseph Lain

Dec 13, 2024

Cary, NC - Mr. Robert “Bob” Joseph Lain, 92, of Cary, NC passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born April 10, 1932, in High Point, North Carolina to the late Rev. Carl Anderson and Ruby Ballard Lain. He graduated from Central High School in High Point, NC and played the trumpet...

Peggy Sue Hurlocker Norrell

Peggy Sue Hurlocker Norrell

Dec 13, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, Peggy H. Norrell of Winston-Salem, NC, and Lakeland, FL, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. 

She was born on December 14, 1936, to the late Pauline Virginia Trull and Paul Alexander Hurlocker. 

Peggy graduated from Old Town High School. She married James R. Norrell on April 20, 1958. They were married almost 60...

LaVonda Ellen Boston

LaVonda Ellen Boston

Dec 13, 2024

LaVonda Hemric Boston 81, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Heritage Woods Senior Living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. LaVonda was born in Yadkin County in 1943. She was the youngest of six daughters to Walter Hemric and Jettie Chappell Hemric. In addition to her five sisters, LaVonda had two half-brothers, Paul and Eugene Hemric.

LaVonda graduated from West Yadkin...

Jimmie Lee Swaim Jr.

Jimmie Lee Swaim Jr.

Dec 13, 2024

Mr. Jimmie Lee Swaim Jr., 66, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on December 13, 2024, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem. Jimmie was born in Cumberland County, on May 5, 1958, to the late Mr. Jimmie Lee Swaim Sr. and Mrs. Hazel Ledford Bryant. After graduation he attended Forsyth Technical Community College and studied to be an electrician. Jimmie served...