Jan 6, 2022

Kernersville- Mrs. Pearl Virginia Via Johnson, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 1, 1946 in Floyd, Virginia to Theodore Roosevelt and Zelma Dalton Via. Pearl was faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She was a registered nurse and was very proud of that accomplishment. She...

Jan 6, 2022

Reverend Donald Winberry Ashe, 89, passed away on January 6, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center to join his Lord and Savior after a lifetime of faithful service. Reverend Ashe was born on May 15, 1932, in Jackson County, NC. After serving in the US Navy during the Korean War, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Divinity degree...

Jan 6, 2022

Alma Jean Williams McBride, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Rose Tara Senior Living Center in King, NC. She was born August 28, 1927, in Surry County to the late John Hudson Williams and late Grace Leona Collins Williams. Alma Jean is predeceased by her husband George Washington (G.W.) McBride and her son George Edward...

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. James “Ray” Freeman, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 6, 2022.  Ray was born in Surry County on April 9, 1930.  Ray served his country in the United States Navy and spent a career in sales of steel and tobacco.  Ray was a man of deep faith and a longtime member of Ardmore...

Jan 5, 2022

Mrs. Alice Bess, 88, of Winston-Salem, has passed into the more immediate presence of her Savior. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Konrad and Helen Hixt on June 6, 1933. Alice taught 40 plus years at Forsyth Technical Community College as an Art teacher. She loved to paint and help others learn to paint. She was a...

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. Herman “Otis” Anderson, 81, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away at his home on January 5, 2022. Otis was born to the late John Herman Anderson and Viola Nicks Anderson on March 16, 1940, in Anderson, South Carolina.

He was a very faithful husband for 62 years to his loving wife, Norma Nichols Anderson, and an honorable...

Jan 5, 2022

Heaven gained another angel on January 5th, 2022. Mrs. Minnie Cornatzer passed away at her home. She was born on November 19, 1927 to the late Ernest Ralph Riddle and Kate Seats. She was one of six children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Monroe Cornatzer, a sister, Lucy Parks and a brother, Tommy Riddle. She...

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. Jerald Chamelin, 78, of Kernersville, NC, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Jerald was born in Forsyth County, NC on August 15, 1943, to the late John Ray Chamelin and Esther Smith Chamelin.  He was a mechanic specialist with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, retiring after 35 years...

Jan 5, 2022

Donna Ruth Ogburn passed away unexpectedly at her home in Winston-Salem on January 5, 2022. A Winston-Salem native, she was the daughter of  W.E. Jack Ogburn, Jr. and Peggy Bost Ogburn, and the second of their five children. She graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1978 and earned a BS in Nursing from University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Jan 4, 2022

Mrs. Karen Stoots Shumate, 73, passed away January 4, 2022 at her home. She was born October 5, 1948 to the late Garland Stoots and Dorothy Mae Musser in Smyth County VA. Karen was an inspirational Christian who was very involved in church for her entire life. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, was extremely dedicated to her family, and had...

Jan 4, 2022

In loving memory of Sara Marie Strickland; She was born on March 15, 1960, in Charleston, West Virginia.  She worked For Kaba-Ilco for 17 years as a lock assembler.  Sara was a very loving and happy person and will be missed by all who knew her.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Paul Glancy and Dollie...

Jan 4, 2022

It is with sad, yet hope-filled hearts that we share the passing of Lucy Cavendish, our beloved mom and Gran.  Lucy was born August 15, 1941 in Salem, Virginia to Charles and Ruby Fischer.  She married Earl Cavendish in 1958.  They made their home in Roanoke, Virginia for many years. In 2010 Earl and Lucy resettled in King, NC...

Jan 4, 2022

She had that spark. Ellen was one of those people who never met a stranger. In her mind, everyone was a potential friend. She loved opportunities to be sociable … especially at the local YMCA or community pool where she would often spend hours visiting with friends. Ellen simply loved people and she put the interests of others before...

Jan 4, 2022

Mrs. Gladys Blakeley Sprinkle Hawks, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds. She was born May 14, 1928, in Surry County to the late John Henry and Ethel Douglas Blakeley.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by first husband, Kenneth E. Sprinkle, second husband, Winfred Burlie Hawks; sons; Steven K. Sprinkle,...

Jan 3, 2022

Clyde Neal Beauchamp, 69, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. Neal, a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, was born in Forsyth County to the late Clyde Gray Beauchamp and Edna Pfaff Beauchamp on May 23, 1952.

No matter what you called him – Bud, Unc,...

Jan 3, 2022

Mr. Clarence Crosky White III, 92, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022.  He was born April 13, 1929, in Marengo County Alabama to the late Clarence Crosky White II and Katherine Jones Dobbins.  Clarence was an avid golfer, playing when ever he could.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and the Merchant Marines.  After his...

Jan 3, 2022

Betty N. Holbrook, 80, of Clemmons, passed away at her home Monday, January 3, 2022. Betty was born in Forsyth County to the late Hunter Nance and Mary Russell Nance on November 3, 1941. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to her family. Betty graduated from Gray High School and attended Western Carolina University.  She retired...

Jan 2, 2022

Mrs. Rachel Luffman Smith, 89, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022.  She was born January 4, 1932, in Forsyth County to the late Truley and Ruth Luffman.  Rachel had many things that brought here joy in life, but the one that she loved above all else was being a mother.  She was a long-time member of Elon Baptist Church,...

Jan 2, 2022

LaJean C. Peery Von Dane, 96, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2022, with family by her side. She was born in Milford, NE on February 10, 1925, to the late Raymond and Mildred Peery. In 1942 she became a WWII bride when she married Ralph Von Dane of Lincoln, NE who was serving...

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Richard “Kelly” Johnson, 87, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1934, in Bennettsville, South Carolina to the late Gary Aden and Hester Thompson Johnson. He was a member of Rural Hall Christian Church. Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an avid Carolina Tarheel fan...