Ethel Mae Warden Blakley
Mar 31, 2025
Ethel Mae Warden Blakley, a devoted wife and loving mother with a tenacity and spark for life passed away quietly on March 31, 2025.
She was born July 17, 1929 to the late Robert and Ruth Warden of Forsyth County, NC.
In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Jr. Warden, Pete Warden and Samuel Warden;...
Amanda "Bunny" Rupard
Mar 30, 2025
Mrs. Amanda “Bunny” Nichol Rupard, 40, of Whitsett, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC.
She was born on May 10, 1984, in Craven County, NC, to Craig Partin and Donna Hubler DeLand.
Amanda studied organic chemistry at Guilford Technical Community College, before going on to work for various eldercare facilities and housecleaning businesses. She was a member...
Jody Wayne Jessup
Mar 30, 2025
Mr. Jody Wayne Jessup, 52, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was born June 5, 1972, in Forsyth County, NC to Barbara Payne Jessup and the late Tom Junior Jessup. Jody enjoyed fishing, was an avid coon hunter who won a world coon hunting championship as well as seven Purina Points Championships. He also enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and...
Norma Jane Cumby Bullard
Mar 30, 2025
Jane (Norma Jane Cumby) Bullard, who lived and loved her 93-year life to the fullest, went home to heaven on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. She was born to Edith Jane Shutt Cumby and William Henry Cumby, Sr. on October 15th, 1931.
Jane was raised on a dairy farm in Forsyth County, giving her a strong work ethic, which she maintained throughout...
Virginia McMillian Hayes
Mar 30, 2025
Virginia Elizabeth McMillian Hayes, 105, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
She was born in Forsyth County on January 18, 1920, to the late Oscar and Alamay Gwynn McMillian. She spent most of her employment life with Hanes of Winston-Salem until her retirement.
She was a long-term member of Vernon Forest Baptist Church and had many friends from the church,...
Helen Turner Ebert
Mar 30, 2025
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Turner Ebert, age 94, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Helen was born on May 14, 1931, in Stokes County to Alva Lester Turner and Eunice Doub Turner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley T. Parker; her loving husband, Ralph William Ebert, Jr; and special daughter-in-law, Doris T....
Johnny Paul Isaacs, Sr.
Mar 30, 2025
Mr. Johnny Paul Isaacs, Sr., 90, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1935, in Stanley County, NC to the late Paul Isaacs and Alice Boyles Isaacs. Johnny was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a faithful member at Bethania Moravian Church where he served on many committees throughout the...
Charles "Snookie" Lindon Hubbard
Mar 30, 2025
Kernersville – Mr. Charles Lindon “Snookie” Hubbard, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2025, at his residence. He was born on January 29, 1928, in Forsyth County to George Allen and Bertha Holbrook Hubbard. Snookie was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Korean War. He retired from AT&T after over 35 years...
Jeffrey Allen Zimmer
Mar 30, 2025
STOKESDALE - Jeffrey A. Zimmer, 62, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2025, in Stokesdale, North Carolina. He was born July 20, 1962, in Cuyahoga County, OH, to Frank and Doris Zimmer. Jeff led a very happy and active life, filled with family and friends. He loved to travel, host get togethers, always helping others, and woodworking was...
Darla Sykes Bates
Mar 30, 2025
Mrs. Darla Sykes Bates, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Darla was born in Forsyth County on March 23, 1941, to the late Willie Smith Sykes and Geneva Daphine Morgan Sykes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Bates. Darla is survived by her daughter, Verta Bates of...
Sandra "Diane" Mabe Lindley
Mar 29, 2025
Mrs. Sandra “Diane” Diana Mabe Lindley, 73, passed away on March 29, 2025, at her home in Walkertown. She was born on August 9, 1951, in Stokes County to Helen Scott and the late Floyd Mabe. Diane had a good heart and loved helping people. She enjoyed eating at 66 diner daily. Diane especially loved spending time with her grandson,...
Gail Frances Siuniak
Mar 29, 2025
Gail Frances Siuniak (nee Osborn), 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Siuniak was born February 10, 1936, in Hackensack, NJ, to Francis Lewis Osborn and Eva Bonbright Osborn (nee Fox). Gail worked in NYC as an administrative assistant before she left NJ.
Gail and her late husband Richard were involved in her community Soup Kitchen...
Michael "Mike" Dewight Walker
Mar 29, 2025
Michael “Mike” Dewight Walker, 72, a resident of Clemmons, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County to the late Drewy Dewight and Doris Mae Walker on April 2, 1952. In addition to his parents, Mike was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Walker.
Mike was an avid outdoorsman...
Ridley Lee George
Mar 29, 2025
Mr. Ridley Lee George, 69, passed away on Saturday March 29, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice home. He was born on July 12, 1955, in Forsyth County to the late Alton George and Vonnie Manring George. Ridley retired from the City of Winston-Salem after 30 years of service. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday April...
Linda Huff Hodge
Mar 29, 2025
Mrs. Linda Huff Hodge, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at High Point Regional Hospital. She was born in Forsyth County on April 3, 1947, to Lyndon and Thelma Evans Huff. Linda was faithful member of Main Street United Methodist Church. She enjoyed doing ceramics and also loved to cross stitch. Linda was a loving wife, mother,...
Betty Elliott Thomerson
Mar 29, 2025
Betty Jean Elliott Thomerson passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 29, 2025, in Clemmons, NC. She was born on August 4, 1945, in Winston-Salem, NC, to James Buford Elliott and Mary Elsie Duckett Elliott, who preceded her in death, along with her beloved son, Michael Travis Thomerson. She is survived by her children, Krista Chassereau (Hal) and...
Jay Frank Branson
Mar 29, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Jay Branson, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County to Neil and Sadie Branson. Jay was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for 52 years. He was an usher for many years. Jay enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was employed...
Frances Chaney Nelson
Mar 28, 2025
Mrs. Frances Chaney Nelson, 84, of Pinnacle, passed away peacefully at home March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 10, 1941, in Stokes County, as the eldest of three daughters to Lester Matthew and Mildred Frye Chaney.
Mrs. Nelson was a dedicated animal lover and actively involved in numerous support organizations. She provided a nurturing...
Anthony "Chase" Taylor
Mar 28, 2025
Mr. Anthony “Chase” Taylor, 36, passed away on March 28, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on July 23, 1988, and was adopted by his maternal grandparents Jerry M. Taylor and Brenda B. Taylor. Chase was employed at DEF, Inc as a hardworking welder. He raced go-karts and won many trophies. He loved shoes and milk and cookies. Chase...
Robert Earl Palyszeski
Mar 28, 2025
Robert Earl Palyszeski (Bob and Bobby), beloved husband and father, passed peacefully, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC, as his loving wife, Lynn; and children, Rosalyn and Michael were by his side telling him how much he was loved and that they would love him forever. Bob battled like the warrior he was against a weakened heart resulting from...