Kernersville- Mr. James “Jim” Louis Marion, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on June 10, 1926 in Dobson, NC to James Manuel and Josephine Simpson Marion. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served post World War II. He loved electronics and was a very comical man....
Mrs. Annie Mecum Beamon, 96, passed away at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville, Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born August 13, 1922 to Cora Baker Mecum and Shade Morris Mecum in Forsyth County, and grew up in the Children’s Home in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Beamon was a charter member of Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church, serving as...
Mrs. Brenda Mann Jones, 72, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born in Forsyth County on December 7, 1946 to Chester Mann and Mary Fearrington Mann. Brenda was a member of Clemmons Moravian Church for many years and was part of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was a high school English teacher for Forsyth County...
Kernersville - Sara “Kathryn” Hampton Boyles, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019 at her residence. Kathryn was born on November 3, 1942 in Forsyth County to Clyde Franklin and Opal George Hampton. She loved her church family and was a faithful member of Union Cross Moravian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many...
Mrs. Martha Lynn Carper Barney, 79, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at her home. Martha was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late John Allen Carper and Theora Mae Morris Carper on August 30, 1939. She was married to the love of her life John Early Barney Sr. for 63 years. She was a longtime member...
Jason Michael Shepherd, 35, of Winston-Salem, passed away and left this world to be with the Lord on March 8, 2019. Jason Shepherd was born on May 24, 1983 to Linnea and Philip Shepherd. He attended Parkland High School in 2002. Jason was passionate about cooking, coaching, and playing hockey. Jason loved being a father to his two girls...
Mr. Robert Thomas Bryant, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center. Robert was born in Forsyth County on February 13, 1934, to the late Thomas Erastus Bryant and Grace Mullican Bryant. Robert retired from AT&T with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Boyer’s Chapel Church of Christ...
Mr. F. Mac Bond, 66, of Mocksville passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was born May 15, 1952 in Forsyth County to Vernard Franklin Bond Jr. and Marianne MacAulay Bond. Surviving is his wife, Terri Bond and daughters Katie and Sarah Bond, all of Mocksville; a brother, Vernard Franklin Bond, III and wife Barbara of Littleton, CO and...
Kernersville – Mrs. Dorothy Viola McGee Hedgecock, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Dorothy was born in Forsyth County on October 21, 1926 to Eugene Oscar and Mary Della Rutledge McGee. She has been a member of Union Grove Baptist Church since 1940 where she enjoyed her time teaching Sunday School. Dorothy...
Thomas "Tom" Martin Kirby, Sr., 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born on June 21, 1934, in Winston-Salem, NC, to John Henry Kirby, Sr. and Blanche Fogleman Kirby. The youngest of four children, Tom grew up in a happy, loving household, and met the love of his life, Loretta White Kirby, at Hanes High School. They were married...
Mr. Loyd Wade Beauchamp, 86 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home. He was born February 27, 1933 in Davie County to the late Ollie Loyd Beauchamp and Lillian Hanes Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was the owner of United Auto Center in King for over 30...
Winston-Salem- Ms. Kristen “Krissy” Leigh Smith McNeal, 30, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. She was born April 21, 1988 in Forsyth, County, the daughter of Kerry Smith, Sr. and Barbara Clark Smith. She attended Glenn High School and West Davidson Jr. High School. Krissy had worked at Ham’s (Kernersville) and Kentucky Fried Chicken (Clemmons), but later became a...
Mr. Marvin Dewey Nickels, 71, of Advance, passed away at his home Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born January 6, 1948 in Heidelberg, Germany, to the late Dewey and Virginia Burke Wright Nickels. Mr. Nickels retired from Austin Company with thirty-one years of dedicated service. He loved bluegrass music, camping, and his dogs. Mr. Nickels will be always...
Mr. Thomas William “Bill” Allen, 86, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born May 30, 1932 in Rockingham County to the late Thomas William Allen Sr. and Verlie Jolly Lalonde. Bill was a member of the Walnut Cove Masonic Lodge and the King Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his loving wife of 63...
Mrs. Nita “Sis” Moore Burrow, 86, went home to be with the Lord, March 3, 2019. She was born June 20, 1932 in Forsyth County to her parents, Herbert Thomas Moore and Della Westmoreland Moore. “Sis” was a lifetime and faithful member of Jefferson Christian Church. Her testimony for Christ was displayed with whomever she came into contact. She...
Mr. Albert Jerry Sneed, 83, passed away on March 3, 2019, at The Oaks at Forsyth. Albert was born on July 14, 1935, in Yadkin County, to Folly and Annie Wishon Sneed. He was a veteran of the National Guard and was the owner and operator of Red’s Upholstery Shop for over 45 years. He was also a member...
Mr. Carl Evan Hanlon, Sr., 83, of West Jefferson passed away Sunday March 3, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born January 19, 1936 in Star, NC, the son of the late Perry Orville “P.O.” Hanlon, Sr. and Ruby Jane Morris Hanlon. He was a graduate of Star High School. Following graduation from High School he joined...
Mr. John Miller Ellis, 91, of Clemmons, died March 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving children. He was born February 10, 1928 in Forsyth County to Nathan Cicero and Mary Brock Miller Ellis. He graduated in 1947 from Clemmons High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He worked 35 years at R.J. Reynolds, 92...
James Barron Cartwright, Jr. 84, went to be with His Savior on March 2, 2019 after battling cancer. He was born October 11, 1934 in Harmony, NC to James and Ada Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright was employed at Justice,Thore and Company as a CPA. He was a member of Heritage Hills Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Cartwright served as a...
Winston Salem – Allan Tate Samuels passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1952 in Richmond, VA to the late Walter Edward and Mary Doub Samuels. Allan retired after 20 years of service with IBEW # 342. He was devoted to his Union Work with IBEW and volunteered much of his...