Rev. William Norris

Rev. William Norris

Mar 24, 2019

Reverend William Carroll Norris, beloved husband of Helen Thompson Norris, died in Winston-Salem, NC on March 24, 2019, following a stroke. He was born in Simpsonville, SC to William Harold and Eunice Parrish Norris on March 4, 1935.  Known as Carroll to his family, he was Bill to everyone else.  In 1953, he graduated from Simpsonville High School where...

Jackie Clinard

Jackie Clinard

Mar 24, 2019

Jackie Ruark Burgess Clinard was born on April 13, 1934 to the late Will Henry and Ruby Burgess and went to be with Jesus on March 24, 2019. She was wife to Floyd Clinard, who proceeds her. She was a precious and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to Cindy (Lin) Jones, Tammy Moore and Marty (Ann) Clinard; Johnathan (Aubrey)...

Sharon Murray

Sharon Murray

Mar 24, 2019

Mrs. Sharon Mahaffey Murray, 59, of Mocksville, passed away suddenly Sunday, March 24, 2019 after an accidental fall. She was born October 2, 1959 in Forsyth County. Sharon was of the Christian faith and worked for Kilpatrick, Townsend and Stockton Law Firm. She was a loving daughter and mother and was preceded in death by her father, J.B. Mahaffey....

Donna Michele Messick

Donna Michele Messick

Mar 23, 2019

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Donna Michele Wyatt Messick, 50, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born February 17, 1969 in Surry County and worked for Harris Teeter.  Donna loved to crochet; so much that many people paid her for her work.  She enjoyed the mountains, the beach, but she enjoyed being with her granddaughter the...

Emma Hardin

Emma Hardin

Mar 23, 2019

GREENSBORO – Emma James Hardin, 86, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Wesley Long Hospital. Emma was born on October 2, 1932 in Forsyth County, to Willie and Fannie James, the youngest of 13 children. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hardin.

She graduated from Kernersville High School....

Florence Gibson

Florence Gibson

Mar 23, 2019

Florence Caudle Gibson, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on March 23, 2019 at The Oaks.

Florence was the daughter of the late Ruth and Tom Caudle.  She was born in Forsyth County on August 28, 1923.  She attended South High School.  Florence enjoyed spending time with friends, her family, and grandchildren.  She was preceded in death...

Evan Thomas

Evan Thomas

Mar 23, 2019

Evan Anthony Thomas, 20, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home. Evan was born on Nov. 8, 1998 in Harrisburg, PA, but spent his life growing up in Winston-Salem. Evan was a naturally gifted artist, writer, and chef. He had a great sense of humor, enjoying nothing more than making friends and family laugh...

Shelly Willard

Shelly Willard

Mar 22, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Shelly Lane Willard, 60, passed away unexpectedly after a brave fight. She joined the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro NC surrounded by her family.

Shelly was born in Kalispell, Montana on October 6, 1958, the oldest of four children. She spent her early years in Trego and...

Jacy Swaim

Jacy Swaim

Mar 22, 2019

Miss Jacy Bleu Swaim, 18, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2019.  She was born May 3, 2000 in Forsyth County.  Jacy graduated from Meadowbrook Academy.  She was a shining star with a beautiful smile and always wore a smile.  She loved animals and had a passion for rescues.  Jacy will be greatly missed.  Jacy was preceded in death by...

Virginia Moutos

Virginia Moutos

Mar 22, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Georgoulias Moutos passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2019, surrounded by her loving and devoted sons, Dr. Franklin T. Moutos of Durham, NC and Stuart P. Moutos of Raleigh, NC. She was born on April 11, 1948 in Sardinia, Greece. Virginia was the daughter of the late Nina and Chris Georgoulias. Along with her parents,...

Vivian Turnau

Vivian Turnau

Mar 22, 2019

Mrs. Vivian Williamson Turnau, 81, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by loving family and friends.  She was born April 16, 1937 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Albin Creo and Elizabeth Chaffers Williamson.  Mrs. Turnau was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church and was a lifelong teacher.  In...

Edith Sprinkle

Edith Sprinkle

Mar 21, 2019

Edith Luper Sprinkle, 83, of Pfafftown went to Heaven on March 21, 2019.  She was a member of Pfafftown Christian Church.  Edith loved life, her family, playing games, and her dog Shallie.  She has blessed so many lives and had a great sense of humor.

She had worked at R.J. Reynolds, and then operated a daycare in...

Barbara Sue Freeman

Barbara Sue Freeman

Mar 21, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Sue Bennett Freeman, 80, of Winston-Salem born April 1, 1938 passed away March 21, 2019 after a short illness. Barbara graduated from Hanes High School in 1956. An athlete and musician, she played speedball, basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball, the piano, clarinet and enjoyed dancing. In 1959, Barbara graduated from City Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and on...

Pierina "Patty" Lafrancis

Pierina "Patty" Lafrancis

Mar 20, 2019

Mrs. Pierina “Patty” Torza LaFrancis, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.  She was born in Hartford, CT on December 6, 1931 to the late Peter Torza and Angelina Palumbo Torza.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. LaFrancis and two brothers, Camile and Felice...

John Lapish, Jr.

John Lapish, Jr.

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. John David Lapish Jr., 76, better known as “Buddy”, entered his heavenly home Wednesday, March 20, 2019.  He was born May 12, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late John David Lapish Sr. and Ruby Lash Lapish.  Buddy proudly served 8 years in the Army National Guard.  He retired from R. J. Reynolds with 30 years of service. ...

James Sands

James Sands

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. James Wilbert Sands, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on April 10, 1939 in Stokes Co. the son of the late Jim Odell Sands and Zonie Elder Cox Sands. Mr. Sands retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. as lead mechanic with 37 years of service. He was...

Ruth Howell

Ruth Howell

Mar 20, 2019

Ms. Ruth Lynn Howell 61, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born June 2, 1957 in Forsyth County, to the late Carl and Nelda Howell. Ms. Howell was a graduate of West Forsyth High School. She worked for the Winston-Salem Journal with thirty-five years of dedicated service in customer service and accounts receivable. Ms. Howell...

Darnell Mills

Darnell Mills

Mar 19, 2019

Mr. Darnell Mills, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on July 28, 1939 in Guilford County to Foster Blaine and Amy Perdue Mills. Darnell was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church. He was known for his sense of humor. Darnell enjoyed wood working and he loved his family...

Thurman Tucker

Thurman Tucker

Mar 19, 2019

A graveside service for Mr. Tucker will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 24 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery.

Martha Kennedy

Martha Kennedy

Mar 18, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Martha Howard Kennedy, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 at WhiteStone Care and Wellness Center. She was born on February 15, 1933 in Buncombe County, NC to Marvin Wyche and Leevella Williams Howard. Martha was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church where she was in the choir and a member of...