Dyrk Dean Garrison, 70, of Pinnacle, NC went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 16, 1948, in Forsyth Co. to the late Eva Vernelle Campbell Garrison and Dyrk McDonald Garrison. Dyrk Dean was a Master Mason for 41 years. He was initiated into...
Miss Victoria Elizabeth Pena passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born on Tuesday, Novemeber 13, 2018 in Forsyth County to Scott Pena and Stacey Williams. In addition to her parents, she is survived by siblings, Avarie, Ryan, and Justin; paternal grandmother, Flor; and maternal grandparents, Billy and Joan Pope. The family will hold a private service. In lieu of...
Mrs. Anita Atwood Hoots, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born February 27, 1930, in Forsyth County, to the late Arthur Grant Atwood and Nancy Conner Atwood. Mrs. Hoots was a lifelong member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, Scottish Terriers, and playing Bingo. Mrs. Hoots was a retired Switchboard Operator for...
KERNERSVILLE – Vivian Gillikin Fagg, 97, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at her home. Vivian, was born on July 8, 1921 in Carteret County to Moore and Pricilla Gillikin and was the last living child of 9 children. Vivian was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church for over 38 years and was loved by all who knew...
Miss Dayna Elizabeth Creasy, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 12, 2018. She was born on February 18, 1996 in Forsyth County to Blake and Donna Creasy. Dayna graduated from Ronald Reagan High School in 2014 where she ran track and cross country. She played soccer, basketball and danced for most of her years as a youth. After...
“The Witch of Rural Hall” has flown her last broom ride. Linda Gail Carithers Hart, 73, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born July 21, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late Harry Lee Carithers and Silbie Holt Carithers. In addition to her parents Linda is preceded in death...
Mr. David Wayne Moser, 48, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. David was born in Houston, Texas to Harley and Pat McCollum Moser on September 4, 1970. He was of the Baptist Faith and graduated from Parkland High School in 1989. He enjoyed watching Pro Football and pulled for the Panthers, fishing...
Mr. Timothy “Tim” Mark Curtis, 54, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center. Timothy was born on April 17, 1964, in Canandaigua, NY, to Albert William and Florence Secor Curtis. He graduated in 1982 from Marcus Whitman Central School in Rushville, NY, where he wrestled and played percussion in the school band. Tim furthered his education...
Ms. Dianne Wicks Parrish, 68, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018. She was born January 8, 1950 in Davidson County, NC to Marcine Mecimore Wicks and Richard Franklin Wicks, Jr. Ms. Parrish was a member of Cedar Dale Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Parrish of Welcome; a son, Ritchie Parrish (Jody) of Walkertown; a sister,...
Ruth Disher Hall, 89, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 22, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC, the daughter of Ellis and Phamie Wilson Disher. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church, a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School, President of the PTA at Forest Park Elementary School from 1963-1965, and a...
CLEMMONS, NC—Cpl. Kevin John Shay, 39, of Clemmons, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2018. Kevin was born on July 19, 1979 in North Bellmore, New York. As a result of the events of September 11, 2001, Kevin proudly joined and served as a Sergeant in the USMC. While enlisted, he served two tours in Iraq. After serving in...
Mr. David James Vander Lugt, 71, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home. He was born in San Bernardino County, California on November 3, 1947 to Herbert Ray Vander Lugt and Martha Nevella Vander Lugt. Dave was an adventurous soul who believed anything was possible, who traveled the world and touched many lives in the process....
Miss Rachel Gail Spease, 77, of Clemmons passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at Accordius Health of Clemmons. She was born November 1, 1941 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late, Junius Ward and Jonnie Jones Spease. Miss Spease was a member of Union United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM at...
Mrs. Hannelore Raffel Funkhouser, 77, passed away on November 9, 2018 at her residence. Per Mrs. Funkhouser’s wishes there will be no formal services. The family asks that memorials be made in her honor to your local food bank.
Mr. Buddy Donald Tackett, 71, passed away November 9, 2018 after a short illness. He was born February 22, 1947 in Tazwell County, Virginia to the late William Tackett and Lydia Ethel Tackett. Buddy was loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was well-liked in his community. In the latter part of his career, he supervised the Shoals Community...
Mr. James Stanley “Stan” Day, 76, of Stanley, NC, formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 5, 1942 in Wilkes County to the late Press and Ada Day. In addition to his parents,...
Mr. Floyd Fillmore “Fill” Loftin, Jr, 88, of Winston-Salem passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Trellis Care Support. Fill was born on August 31, 1930, in Wilson County, NC, to Mary Blanche Barnes and Floyd Fillmore Loftin, Sr. Fill was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce and retired from AT&T as a creative art specialist in 1989 with...
Mr. Lee Rose, 49, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018. Lee was born on October 9, 1969 in Forsyth County to Arnold and Barbara Carol Rose. Lee had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family in need. Lee had a sincere love and dedication to nature and gardening,...
Mrs. Rita Ann Keating Bliden, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Rita was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 26, 1922, to the late Joseph Francis Keating and Mabel Timmons Keating. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Victor John Bliden; and one brother, Francis Joseph Keating. She...
Mr. Eppie Roland Stone, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born March 8, 1935, in Danville, VA, to the late Rev. Sanders S. Stone and Lonie Belle Jones Stones. Mr. Stone was a member of Christ Temple for over thirty years. He was a lover of gospel music and enjoyed listening to various artists...