John Morgan, Sr.
Apr 24, 2019
Mr. John Philip Morgan, Sr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Moore County, North Carolina on February 22, 1937 to Benjamin Cleveland Morgan and Mary “Mamie” Smith Morgan. Philip loved his job as a truck driver. He enjoyed photography, nature, and animals. Philip made many friends and he always knew someone anywhere he...
Bee Gwynn, M.D.
Apr 24, 2019
Mrs. Bee Gatling Gwynn, M.D., 88, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born September 1, 1930 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Willard I. Gatling. Dr. Gwynn graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1960. She served her internship at the University of Colorado Medical Center...
Infant Daniel Chatman
Apr 23, 2019
Infant Daniel Avery Chatman was born into the kingdom of heaven Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Abbigail Love and Tim Chatman; maternal grandparents, Danielle Marion, O’Shea Marion, and Bradley Love; paternal grandparents, John and Susan Chatman; great-grandparents, Cathy Edwards, Billy Marshall, and Gene and Marilyn Love; great-great-grandparents, Alton and Shelby Coble; and a host...
Jean Idol
Apr 23, 2019
Jean Moore Idol, 96, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Jean was born in Charlotte, NC on January 18, 1923 to Roscoe and Lillie Bodenheimer Moore. She moved to Kernersville at age 12. Jean graduated from Wallburg High School and was a charter member of Union Cross Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and loved...
Martha Mabe
Apr 23, 2019
Kernersville – Mrs. Martha Solomon Mabe, 75, passed away April 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth Co. March 5, 1944 to the late Cleo Emily Davis, and William Alexander Solomon. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved planting and working in her flowers. Martha loved to care for...
Patricia Furr
Apr 23, 2019
Mrs. Patricia Ann Deese “Pat” Furr, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born on December 8, 1946 in Stanley Co. the daughter of the late Harvey and Cleola Deese. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville in Winston-Salem. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved spending...
Josephine Gregory
Apr 23, 2019
Mrs. Josephine Claunette Smith Gregory, age 75 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home. She was born October 26, 1943 in Davie County to the late Joseph and Geneva Howell Smith. Mrs. Gregory was a home maker and she enjoyed camping and loved her dog, Bucky. She is preceded in death by her parents, her...
Walter Wardlaw
Apr 22, 2019
Mr. Walter Aaron Wardlaw, 88, of Winston-Salem went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Nicholson, GA to Homer and Gaynelle Hardman Wardlaw. Mr. Wardlaw was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a...
Avoline Atkins
Apr 22, 2019
The 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside still waters.
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Betty Mays
Apr 22, 2019
Mrs. Betty Jean Mays, 77, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Surry Co. on March 17, 1942 the daughter of the late Elmer Stewart and Mary Viola George Stewart. Betty loved the Lord and was faithful to her church. She loved others dearly and always put others before herself....
Marion Durbin
Apr 21, 2019
Mrs. Marion Elizabeth James Durbin, 92, of Clemmons, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Grace Wells James. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Robert Durbin. Surviving are a son, Patrick Eley-Durbin (Carolyn) of Clemmons and a daughter, Jean Svet (Frank) of Florida,...
Marie Sirohman
Apr 21, 2019
Marie Edwards Sirohman, 82, of King, NC passed away April 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born July 2, 1936 in Davie County to the late Eugene and Ethel Priddy. Mrs. Sirohman was preceded in death by her late husband of 37 years, John E. Sirohman; first husband of 26 years, Coy H. Edwards; and...
Kendall Butcher
Apr 21, 2019
Mr. Kendall Anthony Butcher (Tuttle), 18, of Winston-Salem, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, April 21, 2019. Kendall was born on February 15, 2001 in Winston-Salem. He was fun-loving, hardworking, and dedicated to living his life to the fullest. Kendall enjoyed longboarding, playing basketball and guitar, and was very passionate about music. He was a loving son...
Jack Doub
Apr 20, 2019
Mr. Jack Doub, 87, of Advance passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home. He was born June 4, 1931 in Forsyth County to John Fletcher and Alma Tate Doub. Mr. Doub was a member of Advance First Baptist Church and a follower of Jesus Christ. He retired from AT&T with 37 years of service. He was preceded...
Byron Jones
Apr 20, 2019
Mr. Byron Lee Jones, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born in West Virginia on January 15, 1931 to Charles and Lillie Jones. Byron retired from being a long-distance truck driver. He enjoyed his time meeting with his retiree groups and he was a Yokefellow with the Forsyth County Jail Prison Ministry. In addition to...
Lena Presnell
Apr 20, 2019
Lena Mae Ward Presnell, 88, passed away Friday, April 20, 2019. She was born June 6, 1930 in Watauga County to the late Ronald Ward and Rosa Hagaman Ward. Lena was a dedicated member of Northwoods Baptist Church, where she did many things including working at the food bank for several years. She was also a volunteer for the...
Luther Akers, Jr.
Apr 20, 2019
Mr. Luther Duane Akers Jr., 60, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. Mr. Akers was born in Wythe County, Virginia to Luther Duane Akers Sr. and Mamie Jackson Akers on August 5, 1958. He was a veteran of The United States Army and in the National Guard. He enjoyed the beach and going...
Ellen Panichello
Apr 20, 2019
Mrs. Ellen “Jeanette” Panichello, 82, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Florida. She was born February 3, 1937 the loving daughter to the late John Ralph Cooke, and Ellen Louise Ragland. Jeanette was a loving mother to her sons, Chris and John, as well as a devoted wife to her husband, Joe of 58 years. She leaves behind...
Clarence "Melvin" Hooker
Apr 19, 2019
Clarence "Melvin" Hooker, 90, met his Heavenly Father on April 19, 2019.
Melvin was born in Surry County on October 16, 1928 to loving parents, Robert Lester Hooker and Rosa Ella Hooker. He was the oldest of nine siblings, two of whom still live nearby: Leon Hooker (Geraldine) of Mt. Airy, NC and Don Hooker (Carolyn) of...
Cynthia "Tweet" Mabe
Apr 19, 2019
Kernersville News
Thursday Edition 4/25
Cynthia “Tweet” Mabe, 67, of Charleston, TN passed away on “Good” Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home in Charleston, TN. She loved reading scripture every morning, to go shopping, working in her flowers, gardening and taking care of her dogs, but she especially loved her children, grandchildren...