Aug 28, 2019

Richard Walter “Dick” Barnes, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, following a period of declining health.  Dick was born June 6, 1943 in Catawba County, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Miles Barnes (Elsie Galloway).  He is survived by his devoted soulmate, best friend, and loving wife of 49 years, Carol; one...

Aug 28, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Wilson McNeill, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away on August 28, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center. Phyllis was born on April 23, 1942, in Southern Pines, NC to Raymond Eugene Wilson, Sr., and Lucille Lawrence Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tommy McNeill; her brother, Raymond Eugene Wilson, Jr.;...

Aug 28, 2019

Linda Richardson Anderson, 75, of Bermuda Run, NC, passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 26, 1944 to the late Everette and Ruth Richardson.  She attended Shady Grove School through 8th grade before moving to New Brunswick, NJ.  She graduated from New Brunswick...

Aug 27, 2019

Pilot Mt. - Mrs. Mona Rae (Ledford) Hyatt was given her angel wings on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the age of eighty-three, peacefully surrounded by her family and friends in Mt. Airy.  She was born December 4, 1935 in Forsyth County, the daughter of Thomas and Marguerite Miller Ledford.  In her eighty-three years on earth, Mona Rae touched the...

Aug 27, 2019

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Elise Cooke Hepler, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1932 in Forsyth County to Everett Lee and Elizabeth Carter Cooke. Elise was a faithful member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church in Walkertown, where she loved to sing in the choir as she was able....

Aug 27, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Bessie Olive Baber, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living. Bessie was born in West Virginia on July 23, 1930. She loved the Lord and was a member of Kerwin Baptist Church. Bessie was incredibly witty and had a great sense of humor. She was very energetic until her...

Aug 27, 2019

Mrs. Carrie Lee Damon, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1938 in Scotland County to Anna and John Wesley Wright. Mrs. Damon was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Henry Damon and grandson, Johnathon Marcel Carrazco. Surviving are her two daughters, Colette Damon and fiance’ Roger...

Aug 27, 2019

Mr. James Graham Oates, Jr., 91, of Bermuda Village, Bermuda Run NC passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born November 7, 1927 in Columbia, South Carolina to James Graham and Mary Evelyn Hamrick Oates.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and Army and obtained a Business Degree from...

Aug 27, 2019

Mr. Son Ninh, 65, died on August 27, 2019, at his residence. Son was born in Vietnam on December 14, 1953, to Lock Ninh and Bong Thi Tran. While in Vietnam, he met the love of his life and future wife, Nhung Thi Nguyen. They married and had four beautiful children, whom they raised in Vietnam. In 2000 they...

Aug 26, 2019

Mr. Richard Eugene Hurni, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2019 at his residence after a long illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 9, 1942 to Andrew and Catherine Hurni. He was a humorous person who loved people. He had a passion for senior center in Kernersville and loved assisting others there. He...

Aug 26, 2019

Mrs. Vicki Brinegar Van Buren, 81, died peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2019.  She was the daughter of Don and Mamie Brinegar, the sister of Jerry Brinegar, and the wife of Richard Van Buren, all of whom predeceased her.  A lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, she was a 1956 graduate of Hanes High School where she was valedictorian...

Aug 26, 2019

SUMMERFIELD - Violet Bolen Hedrick, 77, passed away Monday, August 26th, 2019 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Violet, also known as “Nanny” was born on November 9th, 1941 in Guilford County to the late Henry and Sarah Bolen. Violet loved to stay busy raising her family and being the joint owner of Jack Hedrick Auto Sales. She had...

Aug 26, 2019

Mr. Bill Newton Combs Jr., 78, of High Point passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 22, 1940 in Surry County to Berlie and Sarah Nicholson Combs.  Mr. Combs, known to his family and friends as Pop Bill, grew up in Elkin and graduated from Dobson High School.  He attended UNC-Chapel Hill and...

Aug 25, 2019

Mr. Charles Burl Sharpe, age 93, of King, NC, passed through the door to his heavenly home on August 25, 2019.  “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved and shall go in and out, and find pasture." (John 10:9).   Mr. Sharpe was born to Andrew and Lavenia Reedy Sharpe on May...

Aug 25, 2019

I eat with joy my bit of bread

And am glad to let my neighbor have what is his.

A peaceful conscience, a happy spirit,

A grateful heart that gives praise and thanks,

Increase blessing, sweeten distress.

Aria from Bach’s Contata 84

The...

Aug 24, 2019

Mrs. Edith Hiatt Carter, 74, of Winston-Salem passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born on June 14, 1945 in Thomasville to John Parker Hiatt and Ruby Neal Hiatt. Edith was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She was a fighter with a great sense of humor. Edith was a creative and multitalented person who enjoyed many...

Aug 24, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Jane Lounsbury Motsinger, 83, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Westchester Manor. Margaret was born to the late Homer M. Lounsbury and Olive F. Dubock Lounsbury on January 7, 1936. Margaret graduated from Draughon Business College. She was married for over forty years to the late Alvin Linzy Motsinger. She was a member of Broadbay Hills Baptist Church for many years. Margaret worked for Hanes...

Aug 24, 2019

Margaret Elizabeth (Gobble) Pressley passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2019 at the age of 98. She was born in Lemon Springs, NC to the late Clyde Columbus Gobble, Sr. and Genettia “Nettie” Viola Baity Gobble of Forsyth and Davidson Counties, NC. Margaret graduated from Grace School of Nursing, Morganton, NC in May of 1942, and began...

Aug 24, 2019

James Franklin Eaton, 70, of Kernersville, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence. James was born on November 20, 1948 in Forsyth County, NC to the late James Franklin Otis and Hazel Nelson Eaton.

James is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Laura Eaton of the home; one son,  James Eaton, Jr;...

Aug 23, 2019

Mr. James Rufus Myers, Jr., 95, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on March 17, 1924 to James Rufus Myers, Sr. and Sophia Frye Myers. James attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Clemmons. He retired from Western Electric with 40 years of service. James serviced in the U.S. Army as a...