Justin Blackburn

Justin Blackburn

Feb 28, 2021

WALKERTOWN – Justin Deloss Blackburn passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Brookridge Baptist Retirement Home. Justin was born on December 9, 1928 in Wilkes County to William Franklin and Maggie Alexander Blackburn. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for over 40 years. Justin retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco...

Michael "Mike" Czerwinski

Michael "Mike" Czerwinski

Feb 28, 2021

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Michael “Mike” Gerard Czerwinski, 61, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Mike was born on October 19, 1959 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan to the late Donald Czerwinski and Marian Pospyhala Czerwinski. He grew up in Warren, Michigan and eventually moved to Florida in the 80s with his brother where he worked for Frank’s Nursery. He...

James Harold Stack

James Harold Stack

Feb 27, 2021

Mr. James Harold Stack, 93 of Colfax, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was the son of Ivy and Ollie Stack of Colfax. A private graveside service for immediate family will be held Tuesday, March 2.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy and Ollie Stack, sisters Irene Brown and Dot Dillon,...

Dr. James Rackley

Dr. James Rackley

Feb 27, 2021

Dr. James “Jim” Wayne Rackley, 88, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Winston-Salem. He was born on April 24, 1932 in Memphis, TN, the son of Pasqueline Baker and Allen Wayne Rackley. He married Mary Eleanor Vann in August of 1959 and they were married for almost 61 years. They had two sons, James Vann Rackley and...

Joe Spangler

Joe Spangler

Feb 27, 2021

Mr. Joe Spangler, 80, passed away Saturday, February 27, at Northern Regional Hospital.  He was born May 20, 1940 in Boone, NC to the late Clarence Spangler and Lula Mae Baird Spangler.  In addition to his wife, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Marie Fox Spangler and his brother, Jimmy Spangler.  Joe is survived by his two...

John Strates

John Strates

Feb 26, 2021

Mr. John Strates (Ioannis Stravomitis) passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021. John was born on February 8, 1940 in Lithoxori, Evrytania, Greece.

He was preceded in death by his parents Panagiotis and Maria Stravomitis of Greece; brothers: Ilias, Chris, George; and sister, Christina Tsiakos (Vaios). John is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years, Elizabeth...

Betty Everhart

Betty Everhart

Feb 26, 2021

Betty Cardwell Everhart, 82, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Betty was born on April 24, 1938 to the late Benny Lee Cardwell and Eula Phillips Cardwell.

Surviving family includes her two children, Danny Everhart and Sharon Pauley; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Brown (Barry).

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Ralph Flynn

Ralph Flynn

Feb 26, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Ralph H. Flynn, 84, passed away February 26, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ralph was born October 8, 1936 in Tennessee to the late Edith Shelley Flynn and Marvin Flynn. He served his country proudly in the Army, worked as a supervisor for 32 years with Duke Energy, after retiring, Ralph dedicated his time volunteering in...

James William "J.W." Hamilton

James William "J.W." Hamilton

Feb 25, 2021

Mr. James William “J.W.” Hamilton, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Hamilton was born on April 21, 1932 in Johnston County, NC to the late James Roscoe Hamilton and Sadie Eason Hamilton.  J. W. was a veteran of the U.S. Army and enjoyed a long career in the railroad industry,...

Ann Hardee

Ann Hardee

Feb 25, 2021

Mrs. Ann Kinsolving Talley Berry Hardee, age 86, known as “Mama” by her children, and “Maw” by her grandchildren, departed her loving family for her Heavenly home on February 25th, 2021, at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living, Clemmons NC, where she was a longtime resident.

Ann was born in Abingdon, VA on Feb. 6, 1935 to Thomas Edison...

Larry Sanders

Larry Sanders

Feb 25, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Larry B Sanders, 97, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. Larry was born on November 23, 1923 in Williamson County, TN to the late O.M. and Arra Knox Sanders. Growing up on a farm, Larry was no stranger to hard work, making him a wonderful example of dedication and loyalty to his...

Rev. James Robert Scales

Rev. James Robert Scales

Feb 25, 2021

Reverend James Robert Scales went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2021, following a short illness at his home with family in attendance.

He was born October 22, 1928, in Yadkin County, NC, to Booker W. Scales, Sr., and Kate Reich who both preceded him in death.

James and wife Anne were...

Shelby Swaim

Shelby Swaim

Feb 25, 2021

Mrs. Shelby Jean Swaim, 84, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born in Guilford County on February 21, 1937 to McCoy Lee and Margaret Savannah Foust. Shelby loved to cook and bake, and she was great at it. She never met a stranger. Shelby gave the best hugs, had the sweetest spirit...

Paul Jones

Paul Jones

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. Paul Dallas Jones, Sr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born June 26, 1941, in Carroll County, VA to the late Walter Barnett Jones and Omega Geldene Jones. Paul loved watching sports, especially his beloved Carolina Panthers and the New York Yankees. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother-in-law,...

George Benson

George Benson

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. George Harold Benson, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away at home after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, surrounded by his family.

A native of Wilmington, NC and graduate of New Hanover High School, George Benson proudly served in the United States Army Infantry, 2nd Division, 38th Regiment, Fox Company. He fought in major engagements...

Michael Grata, Jr.

Michael Grata, Jr.

Feb 24, 2021

Stokesdale – Mr. Michael Anthony Grata, Jr., 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County. He was born on September 2, 1953 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania to Michael Anthony Grata, Sr. and Josephine Czuba Grata. Michael was a family man and loved to spend time with them. He enjoyed anything...

Kevin Angel

Kevin Angel

Feb 24, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Kevin Michael Angel, 41, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Hospice Home of High Point. He was born on August 10, 1979 in Forsyth County to Donald Ray and Kathy Brown Angel. Kevin loved the outdoors. He enjoyed four wheeling, riding motorcycles, racing RC Cars, and fishing. He also loved...

Norma Voncannon

Norma Voncannon

Feb 23, 2021

Burlington – Ms. Norma “JoAnn” Anderson VonCannon, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on April 21, 1930 in Damascus, Virginia to Bertha Stone Anderson. She was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church. JoAnn retired from Apollo Chemical after many years of service.

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Carole Kausch

Carole Kausch

Feb 23, 2021

Carole “Charlie” Williams Kausch age 78 of Clemmons, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born on March 25th, 1942 to J. Thomas and Pearle Oates Williams in Rock Hill SC. She graduated from Winthrop Training School, the practice teaching facility of Winthrop College. Carole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Winthrop College, which was...

Billie Ann Manning

Billie Ann Manning

Feb 23, 2021

God took Billie Ann Manning our cherished mother and beloved Nana home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She passed at Forsyth Medical Center, where she dedicated 30 years of her life. She was well-known and highly respected throughout the entire facility. She was a mentor to many and a legend in her own time.  She loved her family, cooking,...