Jan 31, 2020

Kernersville – Essie Faye Bolick Eller passed into her Lord’s arms on Friday, January 31, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Neal E. Eller, Sr. and three children: Neal Eller, Jr. (wife, Cherrie Eller) of Raleigh, NC; Tina Eller Reynolds (husband, Pat Reynolds), of Kernersville, NC; Thomas Eller (wife, Kelly Eller), of Georgia; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren....

Jan 30, 2020

Rhonda Faye Felts passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center’s Palliative Care Unit.  She was born October 11, 1962 in Galax, VA to the late Elmer Carl Felts and Alma Faye Burcham Felts.  Rhonda was a blessing to many, as she had a special gift of loving others.  She helped uplift and transform the lives of...

Jan 30, 2020

Mr. Charles Wesley Long passed away January 30, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring with 22 years of service.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and wife Cindy Frady.  Charlie is survived by his daughter, Sheila Ortiz and her former husband, Robert Ortiz; three grandchildren:...

Jan 30, 2020

Mrs. Ola Anderson Widener, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born September 21, 1928 in Forsyth County to Sophia Everhart Anderson and Holland Russel Anderson. Mrs. Widener was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Fred Richard Widener, Sr. Surviving are a son, Fred Widener, Jr. (Vonda) of Kernersville; a daughter, Diane...

Jan 29, 2020

Mark Travis Hooker, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29 at his home in Walnut Cove. Mark was born January 11, 1962 to the late Randall C. and Anne Price Hooker of Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Hooker. Mark was employed by the Forsyth County Tax Department. He was a...

Jan 29, 2020

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Sabrina Renee Overby-Tackett, 49, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her residence.  She was born September 2, 1970 in Forsyth County, the daughter of Colon “Boodie” and Betty Preston Overby.  Renee was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and was employed by Truliant Federal Credit Union for 20 years.  She enjoyed couponing, yard sales, bingo...

Jan 29, 2020

Kernersville – Thomas “Tommy” Roscoe Smith, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Forsyth County on June 20, 1945 to Thomas Roscoe and Evelyn “Ebby” Dodd Smith. A man of many accomplishments, Tommy graduated with a master’s degree in metallurgical engineering with a minor...

Jan 29, 2020

Ms. Patricia C. Samuels, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Transitions Hospice Home in Knightdale. She was born in Gaston County on December 31, 1942, to the late George and Carrie Bessie Sadler Cunningham. Patricia was a member of Hope Community Church, where she sang in the choir. She loved to read, especially novels by Mary...

Jan 29, 2020

Mr. Charles Kenneth Stull, 67, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his home.  He was born December 8, 1952 in Surry County to Ellen Graham and the late Charles Stull.  Charles was a kind and loving father who loved his children dearly.  In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his son, Keith Joshua Caleb...

Jan 28, 2020

Mrs. Katherine Gallins Benson passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and friends.  Throughout her life, Kathy’s big and buoyant personality made her synonymous with fun. As a 30-year cancer survivor she lived life to the fullest. She never met a stranger and made fast friends wherever her adventures took her. She was born on...

Jan 28, 2020

Randy Scott Kitner 56, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home in Clemmons, NC.  Randy was born on May 4, 1963 in Little Falls, NY. He graduated from James A. Green High School in Dolgeville, NY in 1982.  Randy was a family man that lived for, and loved his two children above all else....

Jan 28, 2020

KERNERSVILLE -Margaret Malinda (Greene) Hayes, 58, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, after a prolonged illness.  She was born on August 29, 1961, in Concord, North Carolina, to A.T. and Kathryn Greene who predeceased her. After growing up in Columbia, SC, she moved to Hickory, NC, where she graduated from Hickory High School. She graduated from Mars Hill...

Jan 27, 2020

Mrs. Annie Ruth Smith Thomas, 90, passed away at her homeplace on Monday, January 27, 2020, where she has lived 85 of her 90 years. Mrs. Thomas was born in the King community of Stokes Co. on February 5, 1929 the daughter of the late James Rufus Smith and Mary Alice Watts Smith. She was a member of King...

Jan 27, 2020

Mary “Jackie” Whicker Duggins, 86, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Jackie was born on September 19, 1933 in Forsyth County to Grady Whicker and Cynthia Hauser Whicker. She attended Mineral Springs High School. After high school, Jackie went on to work for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company eventually retiring after over 30...

Jan 27, 2020

Mrs. Connie Harp Wilkes, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. She was born June 18, 1935 in Forsyth County to Cleo Dizette Moser and Conrad Harp. Mrs. Wilkes was of the Methodist faith and retired from Kroger Company after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis “Sam” Wilkes;...

Jan 26, 2020

John vonBielefeld Brust was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on November 9, 1940 to Victor and Mildred Brust. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Virginia, in 1958 and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1963. After serving in the U.S. Army in France for two years, he returned to Roanoke...

Jan 26, 2020

Mrs. Amanda Nicole Lilly Simmons, 38, of Mocksville, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born in Princeton, WV on December 2, 1981. Mrs. Simmons was a free spirit with a good heart. She loved her family, especially her children and granddaughter.

Preceding her in death is her mother, Wilma Jean Harrison Lilly. Surviving...

Jan 26, 2020

Joyce A. Gullett, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Shallowford Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM prior to the service. Interment will follow in church cemetery. The family would like to extend...

Jan 25, 2020

Mr. Royce Ader Fulp, 82, of King, NC, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Mr. Fulp was born December 3, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Woodrow Fulp and Nannie Grubbs Fulp.  After high school, he attended college before beginning his 37 ½ year career at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.  In...

Jan 25, 2020

Carol Ann Maney Rexrode, 54, of Winston-Salem, was called home by the Lord on January 25, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness.  Carol is originally from Barnardsville, North Carolina, and was born on January 1, 1966.  She was the New Years baby for Buncombe County that year.  Carol was the daughter of Ed and Pat Maney,...