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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
Mrs. Barbara Bessie Bennett Oxendine, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Stokes County on May 8, 1932 to Roy Sanford and Bessie Tilley Bennett. Barbara was an adventurous woman at heart, and she enjoyed television and music. She loved to dance. Barbara was a God-fearing member of Gospel...
Mr. Ernest “Bill” Fielden Teague Sr., 92, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. Bill was born in Gaston County, NC to the late Charles Parks Teague and Fannie Baker Teague on September 12, 1926. He was a veteran of The United States Navy and served in World War II. Bill was a member...
Mrs. Wilma Beeson Johnson, 88, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on September 23, 1930 in Forsyth County to Robert Wesley and Mary Peddycord Beeson. Wilma was a member of Crews United Methodist Church. She loved children and often took care of them in her home. Wilma was a...
Mr. Reid James Snyder, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born on March 26, 1936 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Luther (Toot) Snyder and Nora Sink Snyder of Forsyth County. Reid grew up in the Griffith School community and graduated from Griffith High School in 1954....
Winston Salem – Mr. Santford “Sandy” Lee Barnette, 80, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Sandy was born in Wilkes County on July 27, 1939 to the late Virgil and Alma Barnette. Sandy retired from Billings Mechanical. He was an avid outdoors man, He loved bee keeping, hunting and Bluegrass music. In addition...
Mrs. Shirley Jones Thomas, 84, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born March 20, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Troy Odell Jones and Viola Richardson Jones. Shirley was a member of the class of 1954 at Mineral Springs High School and retired from Data Max Credit Bureau of Winston-Salem with 41 years of service. She...