Dec 20, 2017

Winston Salem - Bobby E. "Pop" Smith, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Hospice of the Piedmont, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on January 8, 1939 in Forsyth County to Curtis Ray and Annie Hayworth Smith. Bob loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, growing his angel trumpets, and feeding his birds....

Dec 20, 2017

Mrs. Minnie Irene Everette Davis, 93, passed away December 20, 2017. She was born May 2, 1924 to the late Thomas Everette and Carrie Ballard Everette. She retired after working at Tucker's Restaurant in Winston-Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Davis, and two brothers and six sisters. She is survived by her...

Dec 20, 2017

Nell Caroline Long Scott, 100, slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday evening December 20, 2017 at Bermuda Commons in Advance, NC. She was born in Forsyth County, Clemmons, on January 29, 1917 to the late Charles Walter Long and Sallie Wood Long. Nell was a longtime member of Jonestown Baptist Church and she...

Dec 20, 2017

Mr. David "Barry" Dodson, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 20, 2017. He was born in Winston-Salem to the late Johnny and Juanita "Bo" Dodson, raised in Rural Hall, and eventually settled in Mooresville, NC. Barry knew at as early age that he wanted a career in racing. Through his many years...

Dec 20, 2017

Walkertown - Margaret Hendrick Butt, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Butt was born on May 11, 1936 in Bluewell, West Virginia to Ed and Mary Taylor Hendrick. She was a member of Baux Mountain Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in...

Dec 20, 2017

Dec 20, 2017

Mr. Roger Lee Stone, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. He was born February 16, 1945 in Forsyth County, the son of John and Myrtle Moorefield Stone. He was a member of Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church, a former member of Christ Moravian Church; was retired with over 20 years of...

Dec 20, 2017

Winston-Salem-Mr. John Thomas Sidden, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1933 in Forsyth County, the son of William "Bill" and Stella Sparks Sidden. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict and a retired Teamster having worked for Pilot Trucking, Hennis Trucking...

Dec 19, 2017

High Point - Mr. Stephen "Steve" Lee Jones, 45, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 20, 1972 in Guilford County to Jimmy and Linda Jones. Steve was a loving son, husband, and father. He was a member of Triad Baptist...

Dec 19, 2017

Mrs. Burnette Ann Carter, 75, passed away on December 19, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on March 29, 1942 to Alfred Robert Johnson and Daisy Pearl Ely Johnson in Lee County, VA. Burnette worked as a Machine Operator for Royal Cake Company, retiring with 23 years of service. She was a kind-hearted lady who...

Dec 18, 2017

Mr. Roberto Enrique Thimann Spitzer 75, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1942 in Venezuela, the son of the late Bernard Thimann and Elisabeth Spitzer. Mr. Thimann was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Salem College and was...

Dec 18, 2017

Mr. Robert Eugene Lippard, Jr., 52, passed away December 18, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 9, 1965 in Mecklenburg County to Robert Eugene Lippard, Sr. and Barbara Orren Lippard. Mr. Lippard served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel Eugene Lippard and Virginia Lee Lippard....

Dec 18, 2017

Mrs. Betty Ellis James, 89, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on December 13, 1928 to the late William Eugene and Macie Canter Ellis. She was one of the last surviving charter members of Immanuel Baptist Church where she played the piano and organ for many years....

Dec 18, 2017

Mrs. Phisa Lee Tesh Joyce, 76, died on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. Phisa was born in Forsyth County on July 25, 1941, to Joseph Edward and Agnes Johnson Tesh. She attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts, gardening, traveling, and baking. Her sons remember...

Dec 17, 2017

Kernersville - Elvert "Elb" William Lakey, 94, passed away December 17, 2017 at Summerstone Health and Rehab. Elb was born on December 20, 1922 in Yadkin County to John William and Minnie Mathis Lakey. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army and was so proud to be one of the veterans to be on "The...

Dec 17, 2017

Kernersville - William "Bill" Gibson, entered into the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home. Bill was born on September 29, 1928 in Guilford County to Paul Bryan and Cora Gurley Gibson. Bill was a Veteran of the US Army Air Corps / Air Force from 1946 -...

Dec 16, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Rae Flinchum Simmons, age 84, of Pilot Mountain, widow of the late J.E. Simmons, Jr. left her earthly home and went to be with her Lord Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was a shining example of Christian faith, devotion and strength in her church, community, and family. She lived to serve her Lord and help...

Dec 15, 2017

Mr. Bobby Gene Venable, 83, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Stokes County on May 27, 1934 the son of the late Samuel Harvel Venable and Ida Simmons Venable. Bobby was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville...

Dec 15, 2017

Kernersville - Mr. James Franklin Sells, 86, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. James was born on May 1, 1931 to William Howard and Floy Smith Sells in Forsyth County, NC. He was an active member of Union Cross Moravian Church where he previously served as Head Diener, was on the Graveyard...

Dec 15, 2017

Mr. Roger Lee Cardwell, 67, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. Roger was born August 26, 1950 in Forsyth County to Alva and Elfriede Cardwell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He owned his own business as a landscaper and his passion in life was grafting and growing roses. Roger was preceded...