David Dresslar Nicholson has finished his time on earth. He belonged to God, recognized Jesus as his Saviour and well knew that his family and the close friends he made everywhere he traveled worldwide loved him with a passion.
Indeed, he was beloved, and if you knew him, you would recognize these features as described by his family:
David was the funniest...
William “Bill” Francis Hollifield, Sr passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024. He was born August 18, 1927, to the late Elliott Grayson Hollifield and late Lula Maude Buchanan Hollifield in Mitchell County, NC. A retiree of RJ Reynolds in the Power and Steam Division with 37 years of service. Bill was a man of faith that led others to faith....
Robert Steven “Steve” Carithers, 77, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024. He was born October 19, 1946, to the late Harry Lee Carithers and Silbie Holt Carithers in Forsyth County. A retiree of Wake Forest University with 25 years of service in facilities. Steve made it a point to help others without care of what he received in return. His...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ms. Rebecca Griffin Mills, 77, of Winston-Salem, NC, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Phelps; her son, Eddie E. Fine Jr.; and her brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Love.
She leaves behind her brother, Gerald; her sister, Kaye; two granddaughters, Emilie and Lauren; two great...
Mr. Charles Edward Maranville, 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Fairmont, WV on October 27, 1954, to Charles Wilton and Bernice Grandstaff Maranville. Charles was a Veteran of the United States Army. For work, he was an Electronics Material Specialist in the printing industry. Charles loved to fish and was...
Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Spach Smith, 93, passed away on August 20, 2024. She was born to the late Robah Aaron Spach and Virginia Ebert Spach in Forsyth County, NC. Lib was the youngest of seven siblings, and the only daughter. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Everyone lovingly...
Barbara Jean Finne Stone, 66, of King, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.
No formal services will be held at this time.
Mrs. Stone was born September 23, 1957, in New York, to John Gabriel Finne and Marjorie Bassett Finne. She loved attending Winston-Salem Dash games when she was able and adored her two fur babies, Cocoa and...
Kaye Kelly Taylor House, 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on August 19, 2024.
Our beautiful mom was born on July 19, 1942 to Harry Ray and Frances Taylor in Union, SC. In 1958, her family moved to Monroe, NC where she attended Monroe High School. She graduated in 1960 as Valedictorian and Homecoming Queen, and then went on to study...
Beatrice “Bea” Elizabeth McNeill McRae, 92, of Winston-Salem, died at home on August 19, 2024. Beatrice was born on May 9th, 1932, on a farm in Broadway, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Horace Everett McRae, her father, Roosevelt V. McNeill, and her mother, Exie Smith McNeill. She was also preceded in death by...
Mrs. Betty Lou Handy Tharpe, age 95 of Advance, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born May 23, 1929 in Mecklenburg county to the late Robert and Stella Blackburn Handy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tharpe, Sr. Surviving are two sons, Marty Tharpe, Jr. of Advance and...
Mr. Kelly Ray Taylor, 81, of Winston-Salem, NC entered into eternal; rest on August 19, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed. Kelly was born December 13, 1942, in N. Wilkesboro, NC, the first-born child of the late Ray and Grace Taylor. He grew up in Wilkes County...
Mrs. Crystal Kathleen Naylor Berreondo, 44, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born December 18, 1979, in Stokes County, NC, to the late Burley Naylor and Sylvia Rising Naylor. Crystal enjoyed shopping, traveling to the beach, and caring for others. She was known for her kind heartedness and doing things for other people. Crystal...
Iris “Mae” Bowman Duggins, 92, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully Monday August 19, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1932, to the late Oscar Isaiah Bowman and Vera Tate Bowman.
Mae was a devoted member of the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church for many years and loved all her church friends dearly. Her love for Jesus was evident in...
Mr. Charles Hunter Jones was born on June 13, 1933, to the late Grace Rosen Baldwin and Charlie Washington Jones in Dillwyn, VA and went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2024, at the age of 91. Charles grew up in Keezletown, VA and Richmond, VA, where he met lifelong friends Ronnie Pugh, Helen Showalter, and...
Miles “Pa” Collins, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024.
Miles Zeno Collins Jr was born on February 22, 1939 in Yadkin County to Miles (M.Z.) Sr. and Annie Collins of Jonesville, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Zeno and Annie Collins, brothers Vernon and Alton Collins, Jimmy Burchette and his daughter Tammy Collins Mathis.
Miles retired...
Willa Jo Cheek, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Brookstone Terrace in Clemmons, NC. Jo was born in Dillsboro, NC to the late Homer Sutton and Bessie Brooks Sutton. Jo was active in the East Davie Extension Homemakers for many years and served as its president. She was the children’s Sunday...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Blaine Marion, age 83, on August 17, 2024. He was at his home surrounded by his family. He leaves behind the love of his life for 61 years, Esther Goff Marion; 2 beautiful daughters, Michelle (Tommy) Phelps and April (Mark) Smith; his grandchildren; Rachel Phelps, Lauren Phelps, and...
Reinhard Alfred Kube, 79, of Winston Salem, NC, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, after an extended time of illness. RA was born on January 30th, 1945, in Schreiberhau, Germany to Alfred J. Kube and Margot G. Scheurell. His father died in Germany. In 1955, he came to America with his mother and stepfather, Forrest...
Mrs. Florence Barr Hampton, 97, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Clemmons Village II. She was born April 12, 1927, in Surry County to the late Cosba and Jettie Wilkins Barr. Mrs. Hampton was a faithful member of Grapevine Baptist Church and the Lewisville Joy Club. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Preceding her in...
Mrs. Ann Ernest Barber, 89, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at Forsyth Medical Center. Ann was born in Forsyth County to the late Grover Allen and Julia Speaks Ernest on November 28, 1934. She ran Libby Hill Seafood in the Waughtown neighborhood until her retirement. As someone with a love for...