David Ryggs, Jr.

David Ryggs, Jr.

Jul 22, 2021

David Anthony Ryggs Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, July 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 60 after battling cancer for two years. David was born on July 2, 1961 in Forsyth County to David A. Ryggs Sr. and Betty Woosley Ryggs. David loved God, his country, and his family with...

Ernest P. Mcknight

Ernest P. Mcknight

Jul 22, 2021

Ernest P. McKnight, most currently residing in Louisville, CO died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born in April 1933 to Lona Belle and Ernest McKnight, Sr. of Winston-Salem, NC, Ernest was the proud brother of four siblings, Mary Ruth Fox of Winston-Salem, Thomas McKnight of Raleigh, Lona Henderson of Powhatan, VA (deceased), and...

James Weeks, Sr.

James Weeks, Sr.

Jul 22, 2021

Mr. James Steve Weeks, Sr., 77, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born December 26, 1943, in Forsyth County, the son of Arthur James and Lala Atwood Yontz Weeks.  He was retired from Rexam Can Manufacturing after 35 years of service and was of the Christian Faith.  Mr. Weeks enjoyed collecting racing memorabilia...

Nancy Lehnberg

Nancy Lehnberg

Jul 22, 2021

Nancy Bulluck Lehnberg, 68, of Lewisville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Rocky Mount, NC on June 29, 1953 to Dillard and Kathleen (Mayberry) Bulluck. She graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High in 1972, attended North Carolina Wesleyan College for two years, then received her associate degree...

James Evans

James Evans

Jul 21, 2021

James Ronnie Evans, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Ronnie was born on March 20, 1948, to Richard N. Evans and Hazel Kimmer Evans in Surry County. Ronnie attended Boonville High School and was a graduate of Camden Military Academy in Camden, SC, and attended Surry Community College. He served in the United States Army...

John Jones

John Jones

Jul 21, 2021

Mr. John Irvin Jones, 84, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Rose Tara in King. He was born in Smith County, VA on April 16, 1937, the son of the late John Harrison Jones and Ruth Elsie Richardson Jones. John loved music and sang in a gospel group. He loved to camp and watch westerns. He also loved...

Alvin Worrell

Alvin Worrell

Jul 21, 2021

Alvin Worrell passed from this life into eternity on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the age of 81, in the home he designed in 1960. He was surrounded by his loving family, which he considered his life’s treasure.

Alvin was born in Forsyth County on August 20, 1939, to Samuel Denny Worrell and Gladys Carter Worrell. Predeceasing...

Elizabeth Ebert

Elizabeth Ebert

Jul 21, 2021

Elizabeth “Libby” Hunter (formerly Greene) Ebert passed away after a long illness on July 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Forsyth County on November 26, 1937, to the late Grier Flake Hunter and Frances Lowder Hunter.  She graduated from Griffith High in 1956 where she was chief cheerleader and the Homecoming Queen. Libby was a...

Donald Fulk, Sr.

Donald Fulk, Sr.

Jul 20, 2021

Donald Ray Fulk, Sr. (Don) passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 he was 88.  Mr. Fulk was born in Winston-Salem on January 17, 1933 and was the son of John Hobert Fulk, Sr. and Bessie Clyde Myers Fulk.  He was a graduate of Hanes High School class of 1952 and served in the United States Air Force from...

Karen Parker

Karen Parker

Jul 20, 2021

And then there were four.  Karen Lorraine Parker, 69, known as one of Lorraine Parker’s “Five K’s” of Cloister Drive, succumbed to the ravages of Early Onset Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Karen was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She retired early from Wachovia Bank due to her illness. Growing up Karen sang, acted, and was fond of...

Violet Motsinger

Violet Motsinger

Jul 19, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Violet Matilda Daniels Motsinger, 96, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. Violet was born on September 30, 1924 in London, England. She was the wife of Robert Reid Motsinger who went to heaven on December 2, 2018. They were married on August 4, 1945 at Saint Andrew’s Church, Catford, London, England. Violet was the daughter of...

Bonnie Cheek

Bonnie Cheek

Jul 19, 2021

Mrs. Bonnie Nelson Cheek, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021. Bonnie was born in Wilkes County on January 21, 1944, to the late John Henry Nelson and Lela Lyon Nelson. She was well known for her beautiful African Violets, she owned and operated Carousel of Violets on Stratford Road for nearly 25 years before retiring. Bonnie...

Ola Vineyard

Ola Vineyard

Jul 19, 2021

MOORESVILLE- Mrs. Ola Walterene Blevins Vineyard, 94, passed away on July 19, 2021. She was born on May 8, 1927, to Walter Mack Blevins and Zenna Mae Testerman Blevins in West Jefferson. Ola worked in Food Service at Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and in the cafeteria at Gospel Light Christian School, retiring with many years of dedicated service. She...

Mary Matthews

Mary Matthews

Jul 18, 2021

Winston-Salem – Mary Ella Tuttle Matthews, 104, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mary was born in Stokes County on January 5, 1917, to Thomas Jefferson and Carrie Miller Tuttle. Mary married Coy L. Matthews on July 6, 1939, and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1987. She was also preceded...

Charlie "Chuck" Caulder, Jr.

Charlie "Chuck" Caulder, Jr.

Jul 18, 2021

Kernersville – Charlie “Chuck” Richard Caulder, Jr., 45, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on June 30, 1976, in Forsyth County to Bonnie Tucker and Charlie Richard Caulder, Sr. Chuck was a well known jokester of the family, at school, well, pretty much everywhere else and just knew how to brighten...

Larry Mcgee

Larry Mcgee

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. Larry Eugene McGee, 75, of Alva, FL, formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born February 1, 1946 in Forsyth County, NC to Harvey Eugene McGee and Mary Ethel Marsh McGee. Mr. McGee was a veteran who served in Vietnam in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Amp/ Tyco as a Project Manager....

Guelda Crouse

Guelda Crouse

Jul 18, 2021

Guelda Hartman Crouse passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021.  She was born in Davidson County on November 16, 1935 to her parents Ina and Robert Hartman.  Surviving is her husband, Paul O. Crouse, to whom she was married for over 65 years; her son, Robert Crouse; daughter, Elizabeth C. Sullivan and son-in-law, Scott Sullivan; and her grandsons, Brandon (Emma) Sullivan and Shane Sullivan.  She graduated from R....

Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

Jul 17, 2021

Mr. Robert Wade Ellis, 61, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He was born on December 14, 1959 in Forsyth County to Garland Hege and Betty Blake.

Robert loved riding his Harley. He always lived life to the fullest. Robert enjoyed spending time with his 12 grandchildren. More than anything, he loved his wife,...

Evelyn Monahan

Evelyn Monahan

Jul 17, 2021

Evelyn “Nan” Monahan, 99, passed away at home Saturday, July 17, 2021.  She was born August 21, 1921, in Middlesex, Co., MA to the late Alphonse and Mildred Cadorette.  Evelyn lived a very full and active life, swimming, dancing, speed walking and even paragliding.  She was also an avid reader.  Evelyn retired from the Eden Roc Hotel, in Miami...

Rachel Templeton

Rachel Templeton

Jul 17, 2021

Ms. Rachel Anne Templeton, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on January 18, 1933, to the late Luther Bidwell and Flossie Mock Templeton. Ms. Templeton was retired from Fogle Furniture with thirty-five years of dedicated service. She was a lifelong member of Pine Chapel Moravian Church, where she served as...