Jul 8, 2021

Clemmons- Mr. John Wilkins, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 8, 2021.  He was born July 17, 1950, in Elko County Nevada, the son of Russell and Mona Forsha Wilkins.  He was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder.  A graduate of Case Western Reserve University, John retired from Lincoln Electric, Earlbeck...

Jul 7, 2021

Mrs. Amber Nannette Slater Wilson, 38, of Advance, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Amber was born in Forsyth County on August 4, 1982.  She enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially visiting the mountains and the beach.  Amber was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved riding her Harley Davidson.  Amber enjoyed being involved...

Jul 7, 2021

Mrs. Martha Willeford, 81, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her home.  She was born August 18, 1939, in Greensboro, NC.  She was a graduate of Forsyth Tech with an A.A.S. in Medical Transcription.  She also worked in the Obituary Department of the Winston-Salem Journal for many years.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 7, 2021

Tommy Lemons died peacefully at his home in Kernersville on July 7, 2021. He lived in Winston-Salem and Kernersville except for his time in the US Air Force. Tommy met and married Faye in Orlando, Fl. on March 6, 1965.  They had two children Laurie Getter (Rodger) and Jeffrey. He graduated from Gray High School, received his Bachelors Degree...

Jul 6, 2021

Kernersville- Edgar Vernon Alford, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1934, in Forsyth County to the late Ross E. Alford and Avis E. Pearce Alford.

Mr. Alford graduated from James A. Gray Highschool. Following graduation Edgar went to work for RJ Reynolds for a short time. He later went to...

Jul 6, 2021

Mr. William Charles “Bill” Hemrick, 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Southfork Assisted Living.  He was born July 24, 1926, in Forsyth County to the late Donnie Sanford Hemrick and Bessie Bodenheimer Hemrick.  Mr. Hemrick received his education in the Winston-Salem School System.  He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church for approximately 74...

Jul 5, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – William Henry Barker, Jr., 92, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Salemtowne Retirement Community. William was born on October 14, 1928 in Henry County, VA to William Barker Sr. and Ella Taylor Barker. He was a Long Haul Truck Driver for McLean Trucking, retiring after many years of dedicated service and was a member of the Teamsters...

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Harvey Glenn Peddycord, Jr. passed away at his home, July 4, 2021.  He was born December 19, 1931, to the late Harvey Glenn Peddycord, Sr. and Nell Robertson Peddycord.  Harvey grew up on Greensboro Road in Winston-Salem where he was a member of Crews United Methodist Church.  He graduated from Walkertown High School and Draughons Business College.  Harvey...

Jul 4, 2021

Mrs. Lydia Bell Holcomb Hauser, 89, passed away July 4, 2021.  She was born November 5, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late Cletus Ray Holcomb and Pansy Louella Moser Holcomb.  She retired from Sara Lee with 35 years of service.  After retirement, she went to work for JC Penny’s for an additional 13 years.  She was a member...

Jul 4, 2021

David Franklin Ellis, 72, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born on August 19, 1948, to John Henry Ellis and Carol Elizabeth Weiskopf Ellis in Burbank, CA. David was a graduate of Elmira College with a Bachelor’s in Music. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1976 with two...

Jul 4, 2021

Mr. William Henry Shouse, 82, passed away July 4, 2021, at his residence.  He was born July 15, 1938, in Forsyth County to John Ernest Shouse and Edna Vaughn Shouse.  William served in the United States Army (ABN) during the Korean Conflict Era.  He retired from RJ Reynolds with many years’ service.  He enjoyed trading collectibles and working on...

Jul 4, 2021

Teresa Anne Dunsmore Perry, age 70, of Lewisville, loving wife, mother, and grandmother met her Savior on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 2:12 am, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 3, 1951 to the late Clyde and Agness Dunsmore. Also preceded in death by sister Pamela Jeanne Cregger. She is survived by husband and...

Jul 4, 2021

Colfax – Mr. Ronald “Randy” Campbell, 69, passed away in the early morning hours of July 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forsyth County to Robert Eugene and Beatrice Strader Campbell.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Kaye B. Campbell; his daughter,...

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. William Raymond Bentley, 83, passed away Saturday July 3, 2021 at his home. He was born January 25, 1938 to the late William Johnson Bentley and Ethelyn Shipman Bentley in Cattaragus County New York. William proudly served his county in the United States Air Force, enjoyed solving puzzles, doing yard work around the house, watching NASCAR racing, and...

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Jeanette Tuttle, 54, passed away Saturday July 3, 2021, at Woltz Hospice Home in Surry County. She was born August 26, 1966, to the late Paul Eugene Blake and Margaret Gough Blake in Forsyth County. Barbara was a 36-year veteran of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System dating back to her part time work of driving a...

Jul 3, 2021

Kernersville – Arvid Leroy Rydberg, 85, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at River Landing at Sandy Ridge. Arvid was born on August 25, 1935, in Washburn County, Wisconsin to the late Edwin and Magdah Olivia Erickson Rydberg. He served in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a master sergeant, and eventually retiring after 22 years of service. Arvid...

Jul 2, 2021

Gus (Konstantinos) James Floros

Born on June 15, 1922 in Megalo Horio, Karpenisiou, Evrytanias, Greece to James (Demetrios) and Eleni Siokos Floros. After 5th grade, he served as an apprentice for a shoemaker (cobbler). He lived through the atrocities from the invasion of the Italians, Germans, and the Greek Civil War. While serving in the Greek Army...

Jul 2, 2021

Mrs. Ruth Tuttle Gentry, 100, passed away peacefully Friday July 2, 2021, at Priddy Manor. She was born April 5, 1921, to the late Samuel A. and Edna Chadwick Tuttle in Forsyth County. Ruth grew up in Rural Hall and graduated from Rural Hall High School in 1938. She loved to bake, read, and spend time with her family....

Jul 1, 2021

Mr. Timothy “Tim” Ray Gordon, 61, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on May 23, 1960, in Forsyth County to the late Claude Robert Gordon and Lelia Hester Marshall Gordon. He was a member of Old Town Baptist Church Special Ministry. He loved the lord and never met...

Jun 30, 2021

Colleen Sink Reed, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday June 30, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was the daughter of Hubert F. Sink and Bertha L. Sink, who preceded her in death.  She was a graduate of Lewisville High School and was employed as a secretary before joining her husband Ray, in the Army.  After returning, she resumed her...