Jane Hope Wyrick Peeler, surrounded by her family, left this earth on Saturday, June 25, 2017 after a brief illness. Jane was born in Salisbury, NC on February 17, 1940 to the late Steadman and Lula Wyrick. She graduated from Granite Quarry High School in 1958. She was married to Cecil Peeler in 1958 who preceded her in death. She...
Keith Hege went to the more immediate presence of his Savior on June 24th, 2017. He was born Feb. 8, 1946, to Oscar F. and Annie B. Hege. Keith attended RJ Reynolds High and Oak Ridge Military Academy. From an early age, was always a ""Foreign Car Guy"" and had a passion for everything automotive. While working for CEW Foreign...
Mr. James Kenneth ""Kenny"" Prater, 73, left for his home in heaven on June 24, after a two-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born May 5, 1944 in Forsyth Co. to James Dykes and Maddline Crim Prater. He graduated from Walkertown High School, was employed by Pilot Freight Carriers in Kernersville NC for 20 years and owned KenCo...
Ms. Linda March Peters, 84, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Salemtowne Moravian Retirement Community. She was born in Davie County on November 19, 1932, to the late Jones Dewey March and Mary Anna Simpson March. Ms. Peters was a long time member of Bethania Moravian Church where she attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. She...
Mr. Donald Sides Crater, 75, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday June 23, 2017. Donald was born August 7, 1941, in Forsyth County to Howard R. Crater and Irene Sides Crater. He was a member of Heavenview United Pentecostal Church and loved his church and most of all his family. Donald was preceded in death by his parents.Donald is survived by...
Mrs. Lisa Leanne Vaughn Fuller, age 36 of Apex passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home. Lisa was born in Huntington, West Virginia, June 9, 1981. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. Lisa loved playing the piano and flute. She used her artistic skills in making crafts, homemade cards, loved her stuffed...
Mr. Michael Scott Krupel, 54, of Kernersville, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on January 28, 1963 to the late Edwin Edggie Krupel and Ollie Baber Krupel. Michael was always willing to help his fellow man out and will be missed by many. He is survived by three sons, Jason (Tamara), Josh...
Kernersville - Mr. David Clinton Sechrest, 80, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at Moses H. Cone Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1936, in Guilford County to the late Gilmer Sechrest, Sr. and Edith Bull Sechrest. He attended Shady Grove Wesleyan Church. David was an avid Duke Blue Devils Fan. He loved to hunt, fish, and watch Nascar....
Mr. James Dalton Templeton, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away on June 23, 2017 at his residence. James was born on August 20, 1920, in Forsyth County to John Dockery and Sallie Isenhour Templeton. He was a member of Vernon Forest Baptist Church for many years where he worked with the publishing ministry. He was a veteran of WWII, having served...
Kernersville - Minnie Hester Yates Linville, 95, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Minnie was born on September 30, 1921 in Stokes County to Joe Henry and Fannie Rominger Yates. She was a member of Goodwill Baptist church and worked at Kernersville News for over 17 years. In addition to her career with the newspaper,...
Mr. Damon Shawn Wolff, 40, passed away June 22nd, at his residence. He was born January 6th, 1977 to William Edwin Wolff Jr. and Janet Sealey Wolff. He will be remembered as a modern day Steve Irwin, animal whisperer, and a loving father. He's been many places and met many people, all of whom he never ceased to make an...
Mr. Charles Ashburn Williams, 79, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1937 in Davidson County to Jesse A. and Grace Hayworth Williams. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church where he directed the drama ""The Last Supper"" and played the part of Matthew. He was a veteran of the...
William Reid Nunn Jr., 90, of Bermuda Run passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the Bermuda Village Health Center. His faithful daughter, Daughn, and loving nurse, Krystal, were at his bedside. He was born October 15, 1926, in Winston-Salem, to the late William Reid and Nell Hazel Jessup Nunn. He graduated from Hanes High School in 1945...
Mr. Ronnie Doyce Gammon, 74, of Kernersville passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2017 at his home. He was born August 6, 1942 in Cordova, Alabama to the late Jessie Marion Gammon and Annie Lollar Gammon. Mr. Gammon was a member and was baptized at Open Door Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by his loving wife,...
John Neal Howard, 82 years of age, passed away June 21, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the son of the late Johnny Gus Howard and the late Mamie Cowan Howard. He was twice married, first to Annie Faye Witt-Hope and second to Marva Nash-Howard, both of whom preceded him in death. In addition to...
Mrs. Mary Jane Gordy Kiger, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her home. She was born in Forsyth Co. on April 10, 1931 the daughter of the late Raymond Thomas Gordy and Anna Rebecca Caudle Gordy. Mary Jane was a member of Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Western Auto with 25 years of service. In...
Maxine Poplin Snow, 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Maxine was born December 9, 1930, in Cabarrus County to Lester K. Poplin and Wilma Helms Poplin. She was a homemaker that adored her family, gardening and taking long walks. Maxine was a lifelong member of Hanes Baptist Church. She loved and enjoyed babysitting children. In addition...
Mrs. Mary Anders Thomas, 66, passed away June 20, 2017 At Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1950 in Alamance County to the late Thomas R. Ellington and Ethel Gladson Ellington. Mary was a devoted Christian throughout her life and loved the Lord. She retired from Bellsouth with 30 years of service. She worked at the YMCA for...
Mr. Edwin ""Poochie"" Lee Boles, 71, of Lewisville, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born April 4, 1946 in Forsyth County to Ruth Dorsett Boles and Coy William Boles. Mr. Boles retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Jonathan Clark....