Sep 21, 2021

Mr. John Weldon Gordon, Jr., 86, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born July 13, 1935 in Forsyth County to John Weldon and Mary Woodall Gordon. John attended Hanes High School and worked at R.J. Reynolds. He later began a long career in auto sales on his own with Quality Motors and at several dealerships including Bob...

Sep 21, 2021

Thomas Clinton “Tommy” Utt, 76, passed away at Silas Creek Rehabilitation on Sept. 21, 2021. Tommy was born on March 31, 1945, to Clinton Chester Utt and Zelma Josphine Hicks Utt in Carroll County, VA. Tommy was very proud to have been in the last graduating class from James A. Gray High School. He was also proud to have worked...

Sep 20, 2021

Janice Carole Tomlinson Cope, 79, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family. Janice was born on December 26, 1941 to Frank Levi Tomlinson and Elsie Raye Tomlinson. She was born and raised in Wilkes County and graduated from West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 20, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Ann Cornett Stanfield, 75, of Kernersville, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born January 2, 1946 in Harlan County, KY to the late Helen Louise Gilley Cornett and William Harlan Cornett. Surviving are her two children, Pamela Eads (William) and Bobby Stanfield; four grandchildren, Zach Rager, Alex, Rager, Victoria Rager and Madeline Stanfield; a great...

Sep 20, 2021

Mrs. Melva McKenzie Reeves, 78, of Kernersville passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1943 to the late Melvin Hurley McKenzie and Geneva Horton McKenzie. Melva was a Devout Christian and lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church who loved her church family. She also worked for RCS Delivery Inc., as the Secretary...

Sep 20, 2021

Larry Hinshaw passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home in Clemmons.  Larry was born December 10, 1943, in Galax, Virginia to the late Cecil and Mildred Hinshaw.  He attended school in Galax, graduating in the exceptionally motivated class of '62.  He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict.  He returned to Washington, D.C....

Sep 19, 2021

Mr. Clinton Henry Colvill, 39, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born March 14, 1982, in Forsyth County. Clint had a passion for riding motorcycles, fishing, and fixing things that were broken. He was known for his determination to help people and he had love for animals; especially his parrot, Chakka-Khan. Clint is survived by his fiancé,...

Sep 19, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – James “Jim” L Konkle, died September 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born in High Point, NC on Jan 30, 1941.

Jim retired from US Air (formerly Piedmont Airlines) in 1998, after 32 years of service.  He was able to enjoy raising his two grandsons and great grandchildren during his retirement.  They were the...

Sep 19, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Nancy Larrimore Cope, 84, devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1937 in the very room that she passed into eternity.

Nancy was an avid study of...

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Linda J. Cline, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Linda was born in Forsyth County on August 3, 1944, to the late Paul Edwin Joyner and Annie Mae Klutz Joyner.  She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Steven R. Cline; sister, Sandra Oldham (Allen); brothers, Eddie Joyner (Tammy) and Keith Joyner (Patricia); numerous...

Sep 19, 2021

Lori Elizabeth Tener, 37, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home. Lori was born on March 7, 1984 in Guilford County to Mark and Cynthia Ballew Tener. She was one of the hardest working moms around and loved her daughter more than anything. Lori’s family was her life. Her favorite “go-to” food was Little Caesar’s Pizza. Lori...

Sep 18, 2021

Mr. Larry Everette Boles, age 80 years-old, born on April 25, 1941 passed over to his heavenly home on September 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Ruth Boles; his two beloved brothers, Donald Boles and Edwin “Pooch” Boles; and his best friend, Virgil Robbins. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Boles; his...

Sep 18, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Hemrick Reich, 90, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 21, 1930, in Forsyth County to Carl Jessie Hemrick and Pearl Salliebell Hudson Hemrick. Barbara graduated from James A. Gray High School in 1949. She was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church since the early 1960s. Before...

Sep 18, 2021

Betty Zoe Agee, 90, passed away on September 18, 2021, at Salemtowne Retirement Community. She was born on December 3, 1930, to Claudia Blevins Bailey and Percy Orr Bailey, Sr. in Accomack County Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hunter Douglas Agee; and brother, Percy Orr Bailey, Jr. Surviving are her two nieces, Rebecca Lynn...

Sep 18, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Roy Lamar Medlin, 67, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on May 1, 1954 in Covington County, Alabama to Fred Otis and Gennie Jackson Medlin. Roy was what you would call a “fitness adventurist”. He enjoyed spending time outdoors mountain biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and camping with...

Sep 18, 2021

Colfax – Mr. Homer “Burch” Idol, 97, passed away peacefully after a life well lived on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Burch was born on August 19, 1924, the first son of the late Homer E. and Ethel Stafford Idol. Burch proudly served in WWII in the 8th Army Air Corps, 398th Bomber Group. Burch retired...

Sep 18, 2021

Rickie Leon Broadstreet, age 66, of Walkertown, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Born in Forsyth County on August 24, 1955 to Gail Phipps Shears, he grew up in Kernersville and graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1973.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Fuqua and Belle...

Sep 17, 2021

Asheboro- Mr. Tony Randall “Randy” Merritt, 50, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on March 3, 1971 in Forsyth County to Tony Francis and Linda King Merritt. He was a hard working man who enjoyed working outdoors with his tools and on his farm equipment, and with his hands. Randy loved...

Sep 17, 2021

Georgia Dawn Gordon passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 17, 2021.  Georgia was born on October 10, 1976, in Forsyth County to Dean and Becky Gordon.  She is survived by her parents; two children, Shaffer Danley Ester (Abby) of Siloam, NC and Miana Camilla Steinmeyer of Pinnacle, NC; one brother, Bert Franklin Gordon (Shannon); nephew James Glenn...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Timothy Eugene Boles, Sr. Passed away September 18, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born August 14, 1959, in Forsyth County to the late Edward Eugene Boles and Frances Louise Montgomery Price.  Timothy owned his own business as a contractor and served many people.  He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church and loved serving God.  In...