Hoover Gray Speas
May 14, 2017
Mr. Hoover Gray Speas, 89, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born in Forsyth County to the late Ethel Scott Speas and Harvey Alexander Speas, Sr. Mr. Speas retired from Sara Lee Corp. with 42 years of service. He was a faithful member of Jefferson Church of Christ, where he served as Elder and Deacon for 42 years....
Ruby Merritt Scism
May 14, 2017
Mrs. Ruby Merritt Scism, 92, of Winston-Salem, went to be with her lord on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. Ruby was born in Forsyth County, on April 20, 1925, to John and Mamie Merritt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Emmett Franklin Scism, Sr.; one daughter,...
Lawrence A. Long
May 14, 2017
Mr. Lawrence A. Long, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at his residence. Lawrence was born in Providence, RI, to Gerald and Edna Long. After serving four years in the Air Force during the Korean War, he went on to earn a degree at the University of Miami. He then became a Certified Safety Professional ""CSP"" and...
Janie Yokeley Weavil
May 13, 2017
Mrs. Janie Yokeley Weavil, 81, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at her residence. Janie was born on June 29, 1935, in Forsyth County, to Evans and Callie Yokeley. She was a member of The Church of Christ for over 60 years, as well as a member of the North Carolina Art Guild. She was a homemaker, loved her church,...
Franklin O'Neil Hundley
May 13, 2017
Mr. Franklin O'Neil Hundley, 85, formerly of Kernersville, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at The Oaks at Forsyth. Frank was born on July 18, 1931 to Theodore Albert and Sallie Mae Harris Hundley in Draper, NC. Frank was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served the Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict. He loved...
David Leroy Nolting
May 13, 2017
Lt. Col. David Leroy Nolting, USAF, (Ret), passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home in Advance, NC with his family at his side. He was born July 4, 1940 in Atchison, Kansas to Fredrick Wilhelm Gustav Nolting and Alma Wehking Nolting. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 9, 1965 and married his high school...
Byron Stadler Hill, Sr.
May 13, 2017
Mr. Byron Stadler Hill, Sr. age 95, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Bermuda Village, Bermuda Run, NC. He was born July 26, 1921 in Walnut Cove, Stokes County to the late Gilbert Stadler Hill and Annie Louise Murphy Hill. Mr. Hill served as a B-25 Pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII, had retired from Del...
Frederick Christian Bauer
May 12, 2017
Mr. Frederick Christian Bauer, 90, died on Friday, May 12, 2017. Fred was born on February 5, 1927, in Palmyra, NJ, to John Albert and Lillian Alberta Bauer. He graduated from Palmyra High School, where he lettered in four sports. A U.S. Army Veteran, he served in World War II, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant and earned...
Annie Carter Hawkins
May 12, 2017
Annie Carter Hawkins, 93, beloved teacher and community volunteer - commonly referred to as ""Miss Annie"" - died peacefully on May 12, 2017. Mrs. Hawkins was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 2, 1924, the daughter of Dora C. Carter and Miles M. Carter. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 48 years, Allen Willard Hawkins, Sr.She is...
Edna Whicker Mayes
May 12, 2017
Mrs. Edna Faye Whicker Mayes, 77, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Universal Healthcare in King, N.C. She was born March 14, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late Charlie Wilburn Whicker, and Agnes Roberta Whicker. Edna was employed by Pilot Freight Carrier for 17 years. Later, she worked at Sara Lee Corporation for an additional 8 years. Edna...
Annie Ruth Ashburn Brim
May 11, 2017
Ms. Annie Ruth Ashburn Brim, 90, passed away May 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 26, 1927 in Surry County to the late Posey Lester and Ollie Magnolia Whitaker Ashburn. Annie Ruth was employed at Amos & Smith for several years, then retired from Perry Manufacturing. After her retirement, she was active in the Green Thumb Retirement...
Josh Cameron Greiner
May 11, 2017
Mr. Josh Cameron Greiner, 37, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at his residence. Josh was born in Forsyth County, on July 30, 1979, to James Charles Greiner and Marsha Van Doren. He loved life and was an outdoors enthusiast. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, classic cars, riding motorcycles, and all animals- especially his beloved furry friend, ""Goose"". He was preceded...
Norma Jean Leonard
May 11, 2017
Mrs. Norma Jean Leonard, 80, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born August 25, 1936 in Forsyth County, the daughter of Elzey and Ada Lashmit Speaks. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Church of the Living God, where she was a Sunday school teacher and a choir member. Jean continued to...
Louise Calhoun Heflin
May 10, 2017
Mrs. Louise Calhoun Heflin, 87, went to sleep in Jesus on May 10, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born March 5, 1930 in Stokes County to the late Claude and Daisy Calhoun. Louise was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She never met a stranger. She enjoyed being outdoors with her cats and working in...
Timothy Chandler Rudd
May 10, 2017
Mr. Timothy Chandler Rudd, 66, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 13, 1950 in Mooresville, NC to Peggy Howard Rudd and Zebler Chandler Rudd, Jr. Timothy was a veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corp and loved riding his motorcycle. He formerly worked for Salem Leasing as...
Anita Tidler Brannan
May 10, 2017
Anita Brannan of Lewisville, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 10, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Winchester, VA on January 2, 1940 to the late Doc Tidler and Alice Taylor Tidler. Anita was a retiree of Womble-Carlyle law firm. She was survived by her husband John Brannan; son Michael Brannan; daughter Teri Joyce and...
Dewitt Eugene Rhoades
May 8, 2017
Dewitt Eugene Rhoades was born on July 10, 1929 to Cordia Alice and Oscar Cicero Rhoades in Radical, Wilkes County, North Carolina, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family in Kernersville, North Carolina on May 8, 2017. He attended High Point University and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as a Fire-Control...
Charles Millard Harvel
May 8, 2017
Charles Millard Harvel, 73, of Advance, NC, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at his home, surrounded by and in the loving care of his closest family and friends. Born in Englewood, NJ on December 28, 1943 to Charles Edwin and Dorothy Clark Rowe Harvel, Charlie grew up in Palisades Park, NJ. He graduated from Cliffside Park Senior High...
Gene Allen Trippe
May 8, 2017
Mr. Gene Allen Trippe, 63, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of James and Hattie Wright Trippe. He was a graduate of High Point University, a US Army veteran and worked in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools System. Gene was a member of...
Sandra Setser Ellis
May 8, 2017
Mrs. Sandra Setser Ellis, 70, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at her home. She was born March 7, 1947 in Franklin, NC to Mary Louise Etchison Setser and Roy Jackson Setser. Surviving are her husband, Ted Ellis, Sr.; five sons, Tommy Ayers, Danny Ayers, Wayne Ayers, Dale Ayers and Teddy Ellis, Jr.; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren;...