Mrs. Ruby Ellen Robertson Saylor, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born June 22, 1921 in Forsyth County. Mrs. Saylor was a devoted member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church for most of her life, where she served as diener in the church. She...
Mrs. Ruth Thomas Spach, 100, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Brighton Gardens. Ruth was born on February 20, 1917 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Sarah May Thomas. Ruth retired from Hanes Knitwear with 47 years of service. She was a lifelong member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church and...
Mr. Robert Russell Emmons, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC and formerly of Morris County, NJ, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 4, 1938 in Morris County, NJ, the son of the late, Jesse and Madeline Gertrude Cruts Emmons. Mr. Emmons retired from the Morris County Shade Tree Commission...
Ms. Shirley Mae Arrington Haigwood, 82, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born in Forsyth County on November 10, 1935 to the late Lillie Francis Long Arrington and Amos Spiral Arrington Sr. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn A. McInnis and four brothers: Amos Jr., Charles, Bobby,...
Lois Key Kinney 80, passed away January 14, 2018 at her home in Pfafftown, NC. She was born November 1, 1937 in Forsyth County, NC to James Monroe Key and Sallie Bet Wall Key. She and her husband Thomas "Tommy" Kinney were the original owners of "67" Motors auto salvage yard in Pfafftown. She loved family, flowers...
My heart is broken. Yesterday I lost the love of my life, my best friend, and the amazing father of my children. Scott was charismatic, witty, and always brightened any room with his infectious smile. I only hope he knew that I adored him as much as he did me. The last 6 ½ years of knowing...
Oak Ridge- Mrs. Susan Apple Schmidt, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2018 surrounded by her husband and two daughters at her residence. She was born December 29, 1949 in Guilford County, to the late Wade Harlee and Ruth Evelyn Apple. She especially loved her grandkids and was known in the...
Kernersville - Mrs. Marianne Goebel, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Kernersville Medical Center. Marianne was born on May 8th, 1928 in Cleveland, OH to John James, Sr. and Freda Peters Harmonic. She attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Clemmons, NC and was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post...
Jeanice Plansky Bo, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Walter John Bo. Jeanice was born in Wisconsin to the late Bill and Libby Plansky but spent her childhood in Escanaba, Michigan. Jeanice...
Mattie Lee Hemric Taylor, 89, passed from this life, Friday, January 12, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1928 in Yadkin County, North Carolina to the late Walter and Jettie Chappell Hemric. Mattie was a devoted member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church for most of her life. Declining health had prevented her from...
Mr. Charles "Charlie" Wayne Parks, Sr. 86, of Winston-Salem passed away on January 12, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on April 24, 1931 in Forsyth County to Ralph and Irene Lee Parks. Mr. Parks was a graduate of Griffith High School class of 1950. He retired from Western Electric/AT&T with 38 years...
Mr. Jesse James Harp Sr., 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born October 19, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Betty Tesh Harp and James Calvin Harp. Jesse retired from Krispy Kreme with 32 years of service. He was a faithful member of Victory Ministry for Jesus. Jesse loved reading the...
Damon Andrew Wear, affectionately known as "Doc", age 67, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Winston Salem, NC on June 7, 1950, to Hugh Lincoln and Geretha Everhart Wear, he was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Mrs. Glenda Carolyn Walker Hicks, 72, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 11, 2018 after an extended illness. Glenda was born on December 7, 1945 to Elgie Mae Pope and Clarence Odell Walker in Forsyth County. She enjoyed being a homemaker for as long as her health permitted. Her family recalls her talent for sewing...
Mr. James Carroll Creasy, "JC", 75, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born August 10, 1942 in Leesville, VA to the late Otha Dennis and Addie Mattox Creasy. He graduated from Old Dominion University, Winston-Salem State University, and George Washington University and also served in the U.S. National Guard. Mr. Creasy later retired from Lucent...
STONEVILLE- Domingo Gonzalez Lara, 60, passed at home surrounded by all of his loved ones. Domingo was born on January 5th, 1958 in Amatlan de Jora, Nayarit, Mexico. He was one of seventeen children to Francisco and Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez. He worked hard as a child and at the age of fourteen left Mexico and came to...
Mr. Bobby Lee Coe, 81, passed away January 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 2, 1936 in Surry County to the late Henry Jackson Coe and Annie Bell Coe. Bobby was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church for many years. He loved his church, and enjoyed watching the Panthers and Nascar. He...
Mrs. Sybil Hutchins Swofford, 92, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Sybil was born in Winston-Salem on September 4, 1925, to the late Peter Cicero Hutchins and Bessie Frith Hutchins. She grew up in southern Winston-Salem, attending Southside Baptist Church. After graduating from Gray High School at the age of 16,...
Advance, NC-Mrs. Marie Watkins Conley, 94, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1923 in Moscow, TN, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle Walls Watkins. She was a member of the "Greatest Generation" who valued the importance of education as a building block to life. Marie enjoyed reading, square...
WALNUT COVE-Naomi Lunsford Crews, 82 died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1936 in Forsyth Co., to the late Troy and Trudy Lunsford. Naomi was an accomplished seamstress, and devoted wife of 64 years, who loved flowers and finding the perfect thrift store bargain....