Sep 5, 2021

Pinnacle- Mr. Keith William Blackwell, 65, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence.  He was born June 15, 1956 in Forsyth County, the son of William and Lorene Blackwell.  He was a member of the Parkland High School Class of 1974 and studied for his Bachelor of Theology at Piedmont Bible College, Winston-Salem and Hyles Anderson College,...

Sep 5, 2021

Rev. Jeff Stephens, 53, of Pilot Mountain, NC traded his temporary earthly home for a perfect, beautiful eternity with Jesus on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a sudden unexpected severe illness. Jeff was born August 22, 1968, in Forsyth County, NC to Johnny and Brenda Stephens.  He was blessed to be raised in a...

Sep 5, 2021

Harding “Bud” Eugene Freeman, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bud was born on February 17, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC and was the youngest of six children. As a young boy, he enjoyed living near Hillcrest Golf Course and spending time as a caddie. He later joined the U.S. Naval Reserve...

Sep 5, 2021

Emerson “Emer” Grey Pattisall, 17, of Pfafftown, NC passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Emerson’s contagious smile, booming personality, and empathetic spirit made family, friends, and strangers feel warmly welcomed and loved. Emer’s compassion for animals, especially dogs, could hardly be matched. Emer loved being with his Reagan Raider Nation teammates playing football, lacrosse, and wrestling. His large physical...

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. Malcolm Wayne “Sonny” Minton, 76, of Winston-Salem, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Saturday, September 4, 2021.  Sonny was born in Roanoke, Virginia on November 18, 1944.  He proudly served in the United States Navy.  Sonny was the owner and operator of Minton Motor Cars I & II.  He will be greatly missed.

Sonny is...

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. Ira Clyde Shumate, 85, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. He was born in McDowell Co., West Virginia on September 29, 1935, the son of the late Leonard and Lollie Shumate. Mr. Shumate proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Owens-Brockway Glass Plant in...

Sep 4, 2021

GREENSBORO- Victor Manuel Oliva, passed away, September 4, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1976 in El Salvador to Maria Tomasa Oliva and the late Oscar Humberto Martinez. Victor was an extremely hard worker and provider, and he was always there for his kids and his family.  He was an avid soccer player and would absolutely drop everything...

Sep 4, 2021

Mrs. Tonia Darga Keeton, 44, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Davie Medical Center.

Tonia is survived by her husband, Brian Keeton; son, Zackary Keeton; mother, Joann Wood; father, Benedict Darga; sister, Joanie Darga; brothers, Frank Darga and Ben Chouinard; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Per Tonia’s wishes, no formal services...

Sep 4, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Pansy Jewel Bodenheimer Moore, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on August 7, 1926 in Davidson County, NC to Willie Arthur and Emma Hayworth Bodenheimer. Pansy was a long time member of Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her church and her church...

Sep 3, 2021

Charles Calvin Poss, known as Calvin, passed away on September 3, 2021 at the age of 69, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. His prolonged battle with serious medical issues in recent years demonstrated tremendous courage in facing life’s challenges the way everyone should – with grace, and accented with salty expletives.

Calvin was born on December 18th,...

Sep 3, 2021

David Bruce Freedman died Friday, September 3, 2021, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital due to complications from the Covid-19 virus. He was 64 years old. David was born December 1, 1956, to the late Roz and Abe Freedman. He grew up in Asheville, and his love of the mountains continued throughout his life. David graduated from the...

Sep 3, 2021

Robert Emmet Hottel, Sr., 78, a faithful and loving husband and father, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 3rd, 2021.  He was born December 15th, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Harry Lee and Anna Marie Brazil Hottel.  Preceding him in death was a sister, Anna Jane Cunningham and two brothers, Harry Lee Hottel Jr....

Sep 3, 2021

Donna Anne Crumpler Willard, 73, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on September 3, 2021. She was born to Lawrence Justice Crumpler and Mary Louise Slaughter Crumpler on July 3, 1948, in Danville, VA. Donna graduated from High School in Forsyth County and worked for Gallins Vending Company. Among her many talents were cake decorating and crocheting....

Sep 3, 2021

Colfax – Mr. David Lindsey Knight, 85, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on May 22, 1936 in Guilford County to Lindsey Wayne and Daisy Tuggle Knight. David retired from Roadway Express after 33 years of service where he was a Mechanic. He loved to tinker on lawnmowers or...

Sep 3, 2021

Dr. Kathleen Arvella Gray Larson, 95, of Winston Salem was taken home to join her Lord on September 3rd. Born December 6, 1925, in Winston Salem on Chapel Street to her parents Blain and Mamie (Patrick) Gray. She was a retired teacher and school administrator. She became a Christian when she was very young and served the Lord for...

Sep 2, 2021

Ms. Dorothy I. Tilley, 95, of Kernersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. Dorothy, also known as “Aunt Dot” was born on August 23,1926 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Martin Tilley and Alice Calhoun Tilley. She dedicated her life to loving and serving her family, whom she loved dearly. The simplest...

Sep 2, 2021

Donald O. Smith Jr., “Jr” as he was known to all, 53, of Mocksville, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, after a brief illness.

Jr. was born Oct. 31, 1967, in Davie County, to Joyce Tucker Smith and the late Donald O. Smith, Sr. He attended Davie County Schools and...

Sep 2, 2021

Mrs. Janet Bailey Gordon, 77, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Oak Forest Rehabilitation Center.  She was born May 16, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Elwood and Blanche Yates Bailey.  She attended R.J. Reynolds High School and Elon College.  After graduation from Elon, she began her career at Bellsouth (AT&T).  She continued her parents’ rental business...

Aug 31, 2021

Mr. Von Edward Berrier, known as “Bud” to his family and friends, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his residence. Bud was born in Davidson County to the late Varner Edward Berrier and Ruth Giles Berrier on October 7, 1938. Bud served in the Winston-Salem Fire Department for over twenty-five years and achieved the rank of captain. He was...

Aug 31, 2021

Ms. Mary Lee Gentry McMeans, 95, of Advance passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Hillery Lee Gentry and Sarah Dobbins Gentry on February 18, 1926. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. Mary was a long-time member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She...