May 3, 2019

Mr. Tony Stephen Adams, 63, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born August 9, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Guy Adams and Nancy George Adams.  Tony was a faithful member and deacon of Jefferson Christian Church.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and an avid golfer, fisherman, and UNC...

May 3, 2019

Mr. Gayle Burch, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born in Yadkin County on November 3, 1934 to Duella Shore Burch. Gayle was a Christian man and a true believer in the Bible. He graduated from Jonesville High School in 1952, where he played football. Gayle worked for Chatham Manufacturing Company for 13 years and...

May 3, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Rex A. Idol, 95, passed away on Friday evening, May 3, 2019, at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living in Kernersville. Rex was born on February 4, 1924, a son of the late Joseph Franklin Idol and Bessie Stafford Idol. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1943, then served during World War II in the Army Air...

May 2, 2019

James “Tommy” Adams, III, 67, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Tommy was born on March 6, 1952 in Winston-Salem to James T. Adams, Jr. and Marie Cody Adams. He graduated from Parkland High School and retired from Reynolds Tobacco Company, Tobaccoville plant, in 2009. Tommy loved to fish, especially fresh water...

May 2, 2019

David Lee Allen was born August 16, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Silas Harvey Allen and Ersie Newsome Allen. He had a kind, generous, and unassuming soul. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother; Jerry Silas Allen, one niece, and two nephews. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Moser...

Apr 30, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Clarence William “Bill” Angel, Jr., 69, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Bill was born on July 25, 1949 in Forsyth County to Clarence and Ilene Parker Angel.

Bill is survived by his wife, Gail; a son, Bill Angel (Crystal); two grandsons, Will Angel (Michaela) of Kernersville, and Brady Phillips of...

Apr 30, 2019

Mr. Robert Lee Marion, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  He was born May 22, 1931 in Surry County to the late Earnest Samuel Marion and Stella Mae Shelton Marion.  Robert was a lifelong member of Fairview United Methodist Church.  After retiring from the city of Winston-Salem, he enjoyed repairing small engines and fishing.  In addition to his...

Apr 30, 2019

Mrs. Margaret “Margie” Sandor Carter, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in East Chicago, Indiana on March 13, 1947 to the late Joseph and Margaret Kristek Sandor.  Surviving is her loving husband of 46 years, Charles Carter; brother, Dr. Joe Sandor (Sherilyn) of Scottsdale, Arizona; two nephews; one niece...

Apr 30, 2019

Mrs. Donna Stafford Locke, 56, entered into the kingdom of heaven on Tuesday, April 30 2019. She was born October 26, 1962 to the late Ray and Betty Stafford. Donna had a heart for people and enjoyed teaching those with special needs for many years. In addition to her love of teaching she had a strong passion for her...

Apr 29, 2019

Kernersville- Mr. Jerry Wayne Watson, 69, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on October 6, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Robah Cyrus Watson and Mary Knight Watson. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Army. He loved farming, fishing and raising animals. Jerry always had a lot of...

Apr 29, 2019

Ms. Edith Meadows Evans, 79, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 9, 1939 to Claude Eston Meadows, Sr. and Ella Fisher Meadows. Edith was a member of Southfork Baptist Church. She was retired from Wake Forest University Physicians. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Apr 29, 2019

WINSTON SALEM – Shirley Cecelia Newcomb Sullivan, 91, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Shirley was born on March 11, 1928 in Suffolk County, MA to Edward Henry and Cecelia Ross Newcomb. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Shirley loved gardening and being outside, especially the beach. She was also a big...

Apr 29, 2019

Mrs. Lemmer Tuttle Brown, 93, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.  She was born September 14, 1925 in Stokes County to the late William Earnest Tuttle and Berlie Briggs Tuttle.  Mrs. Brown was a longtime member of Northwoods Baptist Church, where she was a proud member of the church choir.  She enjoyed canning, gardening, and cooking.  In addition to...

Apr 29, 2019

Mary Louise Ragsdale went to be with her Savior on April 29, 2019.  She joins her husband and sweetheart, David Welch Ragsdale.  “Mimi” was born on April 1, 1922, in Purcell, Oklahoma.  She was one of the greatest of the Greatest Generation.  She grew up during the depression, attended as much business college as she could afford, and married...

Apr 28, 2019

WINSTON SALEM – Ronald L. Heath, 78, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Forsyth County on February 9, 1941 to Leon Madison and Evelyn Yokely Heath.

He was a member of Friedland Moravian Church, graduated from Robert B. Glenn High School – Class of 1959,...

Apr 28, 2019

Ellen Roberta “Roby” Snapp Vest passed peacefully into the more immediate presence of her Savior on Sunday, April 28th.  Roby was born in Limestone, TN to Hawkins and Willie Snapp.  In her senior year of high school, Roby met Jack Douglas Vest, who soon became her husband.  They were married on February 3rd, 1945.  Roby graduated from East Tennessee...

Apr 28, 2019

Mrs. Betty Gaddy Jenkins, age 83 of Advance, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born February 8, 1936 in Chesterfield, S.C. to the late Henry Lee Gaddy and Mary Freeman Gaddy.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Jenkins.  Surviving are one son, Greg Brannock of Advance.  A graveside service...

Apr 27, 2019

Ernest “Ernie” Robert Parry, 98, passed away on April 27. He leaves behind his daughter, Carol Cross; granddaughter, Marie Daniel (Lee Daniel); and two cherished great-grandchildren, Carlie and Ivy Daniel.  He has numerous nieces and nephews and an extended Cross family who loved and admired him. Born and raised in Hinton, West Virginia, the son of John and Grace...

Apr 26, 2019

Mr. Leighton Andrew Blanchette, 60, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 9, 1958 in Forsyth County to Coretta Henson Blanchette and William Calvin Blanchette, who preceded him in death. Leighton was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was as assistant Sunday School teacher for the hard of...

Apr 26, 2019

Mr. Aubrey Lee Bullington, 81, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Surry Co. on August 10, 1937 the son of the late John Wesley Bullington and Beulah Alice Dezern Bullington. Aubrey worked in parts and service in the trucking industry most of his life. He also owned and...