Dec 12, 2021

Mr. Howard “Sarge” Ray Surber, 81, passed away Sunday December 12, 2021 at his home. He was born September 13, 1940 to the late Lonnie Arvil and Mary Lou Surber in Tazewell County VA. Sarge was a family man who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren very much. He was a do it himself specialist who loved to...

Dec 11, 2021

Ms. Carolyn “Michelle” Adams Barnes, 66, of Pfafftown, NC, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 11, 2021.  Michelle was born in Forsyth County on January 12, 1955.  Michelle received an Associate degree in business from King’s College in Charlotte.  She loved spending time outdoors, especially in the mountains and in her garden.  Michelle was an adventurous cook...

Dec 9, 2021

Winston-Salem – Mrs. Frances McCollum Shackleford, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born on October 23, 1939 to Monroe and Willie Evans McCollum in Anderson, SC. Having been baptized as a young girl, Frances was very strong in her faith. She was a former member of Garner Baptist Church and after was...

Dec 9, 2021

Kernersville - Marvin Wilson “Woody” Woodard Sr., Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, Infantry, Retired, passed away peacefully on 9 December, 2021 at the age of 96. Woody was proceeded to heaven by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy, who passed in 1994. He is survived by daughter Lori Hedrick (spouse Jeff) and sons John Woodard (spouse Cindy) and Marvin Jr....

Dec 8, 2021

Rev. Neal Edwin Eller, Sr. 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 19, 1931 in Iredell County to Thomas Irl and Bertha Sherrill Eller. After high school, Neal earned his undergraduate degree at Gardner Webb College and Wake Forest University. He earned his Master of Divinity Degree...

Dec 8, 2021

Mrs. Ekaterini “Kathy” Hondros Paloumbas, 99, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born November 3, 1922, in Fidakia, Evrytania, Greece, the daughter of Demitri and Panagiota Giannopoulos Hondros. She moved to the United States in 1967 and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she was a member of the Philoptochos. She...

Dec 8, 2021

Mr. Michael “Mike” Dean Cranford passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 8, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Collice Cranford; his brother and best friend, W. Cliff Cranford; and his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bob Adams. Mike is survived by his sisters and sisters-in-law: Janie Frye, Susan Swansburg, Cindy Skaggs, Theresa...

Dec 7, 2021

On Dec. 7th, 2021 Dianne L. Richardson, 78, went into the arms of Jesus.  She was raised in St. Stephen, SC but spent most of her life in Statesville, NC where she made a home with her husband Fred Richardson.  After a sudden loss of Fred in 1985, she raised their children with strength, courage, determination, and love in the...

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Ford “Mitch” Shore passed away Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mitch was born on May 19, 1953, in Elkin, NC. He retired from the R & D Machine Shop at R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. After retirement, Mitch enjoyed farming, tractors, and fly fishing. He loved growing enough food to donate to...

Dec 6, 2021

Justyn Dayn Uhl, “Bub” 35, passed away unexpectedly, December 6, 2021 at home. He was born March 25,1986 in Orange County California to David and Judi Garr Uhl. He loved playing video games with his son Hudson and his brothers during his past time. He had an interest in pyrotechnics and was a major music fan. He is preceded...

Dec 6, 2021

Sonjia Kay Cantrell Peele, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021, in Winston-Salem, NC.

Kay was born June 16, 1947, in Transylvania County, NC to the late Joe Cantrell and Ola Butler Cantrell.   As a young child, her family moved to Winston-Salem where she remained a resident her entire life.   After graduating from school, she...

Dec 6, 2021

Mrs. Zona Gale Wright Sanders, 82, went home to be with Jesus Monday December 6, 2021. Born in Thunderbolt, Georgia, she was a native of Macon, Georgia and a resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina most of her life. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her parents, Dana Elkin and Althea Key Wright; her husband, William Allen Sanders; her...

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. Aristides “Harry” George Elefantis, 87, passed away December 6, 2021, at home. He was born in Kalesmeno, Greece, the son of George and Fotini Elefantis. Harry came to the United States at the age of sixteen and moved to New Bern with his uncle to support his family back in Greece.  He graduated from New Bern High School and at age 28 returned to Greece to marry the love...

Dec 6, 2021

James Curtis Neal, 85, passed away at Trellis Supportive Care on December 6, 2021. He was born on July 15, 1936, to Mack Duff Neal and Mary Sue Wilson Neal in Henry County, Virginia. As a young man, James served in the US Army. Later, he went to work at Hanes Dye and Finishing Company, retiring with 35 years...

Dec 5, 2021

Mr. John Alfred Reynolds, 92, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021.  He was born June 24, 1929, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Henry Reynolds and Mary Donnelly Reynolds.  John exuded joy in so many aspects of his life, disarming others with his wit and humor, leaving others smiling or laughing outright.  He was very proud of his...

Dec 5, 2021

Anna Beroth Doub of Clemmons, NC passed away on Sunday December 5, 2021.  Ms. Doub grew up in Pfafftown, NC and was the daughter of the late Gaither Edward Beroth and Lillian Mock Beroth.  She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Doub Royall (Quincy) of Clemmons, a granddaughter, Merry Ana Holcomb (Adam) of Mocksville, two great-grandchildren, Lochan and Briarly...

Dec 5, 2021

Julie Kristen Byrd, 36, passed away December 5, 2021, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. She was born October 29, 1985, in Forsyth County, the daughter of James Patrick Byrd and April Turner Peterson. She attended First Christian Church of Kernersville and was a 2004 graduate of Glenn High School. Julie had worked as a Pet Groomer and was...

Dec 5, 2021

Mrs. Toni Atkinson Brewer, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Pine Ridge Health and Rehab. Toni was born on December 14, 1928 in Chesterfield Co., South Carolina to the late Jesse Ellis Atkinson and Rosa Belle Davis Atkinson. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She was very active in the United...

Dec 5, 2021

Reverend James Byron Barker, III of Winston-Salem, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021.  He was born on December 18, 1948, and raised in Jonesborough, TN. He was the only child of James Byron Barker, II, and Anna Louise Miller Barker. He was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and Tennessee Temple University. He was a pastor, counselor,...

Dec 5, 2021

Robert Scott Hays passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home in Lexington, North Carolina. Bob was born on September 27, 1958, in Los Angeles County, California.

Bob was utterly devoted to Julianne, his wife, love of his life, and best friend of 27 years, and their daughter Allison (Al). He grew up in the San...