Sandra Marlene Blackwell Perkins entered into the eternal presence of Jesus Christ, her Savior and Lord, on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Born to William Warren and Mary Lorene Clodfelter Blackwell on February 10, 1951, Sandra spent most of her life in Winston-Salem, attending local schools until her graduation from Parkland High School in 1969. She...
Oak Ridge – Bertha Ann Willard Carlyle peacefully entered eternal rest, at home, Saturday, December 4, 2021. A lifelong resident of Oak Ridge, Bertha was born May 27, 1949, to the late Lucian and Mintora Williard. Bertha was a graduate of Northwest High School. She retired from Guilford County Schools where she made many wonderful friends. After retirement, she...
KERNERSVILLE – Thomas Reith Holland, 81, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home. Tom was born on May 9, 1940, in Forsyth County to James Ray and Lucille Houston Holland. He was a long time member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and the Manuel Sunday School Class, where he was involved in many facets of ministry....
Kernersville – Mrs. Rachel Hazelene Snow McGee, 94, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Arbor Ridge Independence Care. She was born September 15, 1927, in Forsyth County to the late John Orville Snow and Janie Holland Snow. Rachel married Raymond McGee on October 13, 1946; they were married for 74 years. She loved all her family but her...
Norma West Thompson Harless – age 94 went home to be with our Heavenly Father on December 3, 2021, after a struggling battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Norma was born on August 6, 1927, in Tazewell County VA to the late Robert West and Nancy West Davison. She lived in Bluefield, WV until she moved to North Carolina in 2004. ...
Elsie Smith Black
February 3, 1924 – December 3, 2021
Mrs. Elsie Smith Black, 97, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, December 3, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Elsie was born in Davie County on February 3, 1924 to Ottis H. and Lola H. Smith. She was the third of nine children. She...
Greensboro – Barbara Ann Combs Tucker, 78, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on July 16, 1943, in Rockingham County to the late Johnny and Irene Southern Combs. Barbara worked at Sears, was an accomplished caterer and cake decorator, and was the President of the Northwest Guilford and Colfax PTA....
On December 2, 2021, James Franklin (Frank) McHone Sr., passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center. Frank was preceded in death by his father; Thomas Marion McHone and brother; Bobby Lee McHone.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Deborah (Debbie) Blizard McHone of Winston Salem, mother; Callie Dimmette McHone of Winston Salem, 3 children;...
John Mack Williams, 94, of Rural Hall, NC passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born October 4, 1927, in Wilkes County, NC to Noah and Nelly Williams. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Stacey and Sue; two brothers, RV and Bob and wife Marie. He is survived by Doris Webster...
Jane Kyle Garnett, 72, of La Crosse, WI, passed into the arms of her Savior on December 2, 2021. She is survived by her husband Steve of 51 years ; a son Sean Garnett (Amy) of Auburn, Ga.; daughter Jennifer Hyer (Adam) of West Salem, WI.; sister Ann Ouchark (Bill) of Sarasota, Fl.; two brothers - Bob Kyle (Nancy)...
Walkertown- Mr. Marion “Sonny” Chambers Whitener, Jr. passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 8, 1930, in Forsyth County, the son of the late Marion C. Whitener and Alice Ledford Whitener. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Goodwill...
Billy Lee Englebert passed away December 2, 2021at the age of 83. Bill was born March 25, 1938 to the late Roland and Athalia Englebert. He grew up in Millers Creek, NC where he said “Millers Creek was the center of the Universe where the sun always shined.” Bill was brother to the late Clayton Englebert, Hubert Englebert, Ronald...
Mr. Paul Antoon Evens, age 68 of Advance passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1952 in Brussels, Belgium to the late Albert Evens and Maria Peeters Evens. Mr. Evens was an Aerospace Engineer for Rockwell Collins. He is survived by his wife, Enua Evens of the home; one son, Nick Evens...
Mrs. Kristin Leigh Yokley Kent, 53, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1967 in Forsyth County. Kristin was the former Assistant Director at Wake Forest Baptist Health Day Care. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Brittain Yokley. Surviving are her husband, Roy Kent; three children,...
Mrs. Betty Lou Doby Higgins, 91, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born October 10, 1930 in Surry County to Clora Lowe Doby and Bina Doby. She was a longtime member of Clemmons United Methodist Church, a member of the Clemmons Civic Club and the Ladies Auxillary. Mrs. Higgins was preceded in death by her...
Mrs. Edna Marie Ferguson Emerson, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Yadkin Co. on October 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Aubrey Montgomery Ferguson and Velma Hemric Ferguson. Mrs. Emerson was a longtime member of Bethany Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling at Northside Lanes in Winston-Salem. Mrs....
Mrs. Marsha Clinard Jones, 64, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. She was born April 14, 1957 in Forsyth County. Marsha retired from Integon Insurance Company after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice Hege Clinard and Bud Clinard. Surviving are a husband, Vance Jones; a son, Brian...
Mr. David Allen Simms, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on November 1, 1947, the son of the late James Marvin Simms and Daisy Gilbert Simms. David was a member of Jefferson Christian Church. He loved to fish, play golf and restore old cars. He...
Mrs. Mary Boone Collins, 99, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She ran her race and won, and she is at home with her Lord now. Mary was born in Johnson County on July 11, 1922 to Jimmy and Cassie Boone. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in King. Mary retired from Carolina Narrow Fabrics. In...
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” (Isaiah 40:8)
Mrs. Martha Spaugh Whicker, 97, of Clemmons, NC, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. “Tece,” as she was affectionately called, was born on September...