Wilma Knighten Hardy
May 7, 2017
Kernersville - Wilma Nadine Knighten Hardy, 74, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Bradford Village West Nursing Home. Wilma was born on March 25, 1943 in Buncombe County to George and Annie Askew Knighten. She loved poetry, writing, music, and reading, but most of all loved her family. Wilma was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church and volunteered at...
Juanita Fortner Disher
May 7, 2017
Dorothy Juanita Disher passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Juanita was born November 7, 1947 to the late Paul and Mary Fortner. She is survived by her loving family, Robert ""Bob"" Disher, husband; Robbie and Alla Disher, son and daughter-in-law; Kim Davis, daughter. Also surviving are the pride and joy of her life,...
Eleanor A. Dinkins
May 7, 2017
Miss Eleanor A. Dinkins, 89, passed away on May 7, 2017 at Bermuda Village. Eleanor was born on December 13, 1927 to Cornelia Mundy Dinkins and Gray Dinkins in Yadkin County. She graduated from Yadkinville High School followed by Ideal Secretarial School. Eleanor's advanced administrative skills took her to Washington, D.C. There, she excelled as a clerk for a number...
Stephen Vernon Carter
May 6, 2017
Mr. Stephen Vernon Carter, 64, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his residence on May 6, 2017. He was born on July 29, 1952 in Forsyth County to Mr. Paul Vernon Carter and Carolyn Vernon. Mr. Carter was a devoted Christian of the Baptist Faith. He worked for Burge Construction Company and then worked for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for most...
Jahala Lambert Almond
May 6, 2017
Mrs. Jahala Lambert Almond passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2017. Born August 14, 1935 in Albemarle, NC to Fannie and Paul Lambert, Jahala was a loving and patient wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She and her husband Charles have faithfully attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Winston-Salem, NC for 46 years. Jahala will be fondly remembered for...
Edward F. Reichel
May 6, 2017
Edward F. Reichel passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 after a brief hospitalization. Ed's life journey took him many places, Gloversville, NY; Amsterdam, NY; Gainesville, FL; Charlotte, NC; Binghamton, NY and ultimately to a place he loved the most, Advance, NC. Ed was born on July 14, 1930 in Gloversville, NY the eldest child of Edward and Lillian. He...
Brian Keith Oldham
May 6, 2017
Mr. Brian Keith Oldham ,42, passed away May 6, 2017 while vacationing in Jamaica. He was born September 7, 1974 in Randolph County to Mike and Christine Oldham Johnson. Brian will be remembered as a loving, son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He had a great passion for music, and singing. Brian was a loving Christian man, who led many...
Addie Mae Livengood Ayers
May 6, 2017
Addie Mae Livengood Ayers, 86, of Clemmons passed away on Saturday May 6, 2017. Addie was born March 21, 1931 in Forsyth County to Carl Richard and Ethel Clinard Livengood. Addie loved her family and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She retired from AMP and enjoyed traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Marshall Melvin Shearin
May 6, 2017
Mr. Marshall Melvin Shearin, 79 of Winston Salem, passed away May 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksville, Virginia on March 21, 1938 to George Alton and Francis Keesee Shearin. Mr. Shearin was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He...
Judy Miller Harris
May 4, 2017
Ms. Judy Miller Harris, 75, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her home. She was born February 13, 1942 in Wilkes County to the late Samuel and Stella Blevins Miller. Judy enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved traveling, dancing, photography, visited all 50 states, and four countries. Surviving is her loving family, Trish Harris King of Mocksville,...
Roger Lee Wrights
May 4, 2017
Mr. Roger Lee Wrights, 58, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. Roger was born in Forsyth County on June 8, 1958, to Harry Lee Wrights and Bonnie Jane Stewart Wrights. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Roger received a degree in History and Journalism. He worked for a...
Imogean Baker Weavil
May 4, 2017
Kernersville - Imogean Hazel Baker Weavil, 87, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Imogean was born on May 20, 1929 in Forsyth County to Marvin and Lula Thomas Baker. Imogean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Union Cross Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, Imogean was preceded in death...
Jodi Hannah Boles
May 4, 2017
Ms. Jodi Hannah Boles, 29, passed away on May 4, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on August 3, 1987 to Darin Boles and Ann Martin Boles in Winston-Salem. Jodi graduated from North Davidson High School where she enjoyed athletics, particularly softball. She also graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College and Davidson Community College. As an animal-lover, she...
Minnie Lou Dent Raper
May 4, 2017
Minnie Lou Raper, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Minnie Lou was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 24, 1927. She grew up in Gastonia and began playing the violin in the 4th grade. After graduating high school, Minnie Lou earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Violin Performance from Winthrop College. She was a violinist with the...
Stacy Wilkins Prescott
May 3, 2017
Mrs. Stacy Laine Wilkins Prescott, 41, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Duke University Hospital. She was born August 22, 1975 in Forsyth County to Tommy and Karen Wilkins. Stacy was a dedicated employee at Novant Health and served as a billing Supervisor for 18 years. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and a friend to many. She...
Hugh Aldean Snow
May 3, 2017
Mr. Hugh Aldean Snow, 93, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2017.Hugh was born May 22, 1924 in Surry County to the late Walter Oscar Snow and Alza Mae Smith Snow. He graduated from Copeland High School in Dobson, NC, Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC, and Mercer University in Macon, GA, where he earned a...
Mary Ruth Pilcher Spaugh
May 3, 2017
Mary Ruth Pilcher Spaugh, surrounded by her loving family, was received into the arms of her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on May 3, 2017. Ruth was born on January 10, 1926 to Ambrose and Elizabeth Ann Foster Pilcher. After graduating from Old Town High School in 1944, Ruth enjoyed a wonderful 67 years of marriage with her husband, Dean....
Jenny Sams Lyons
May 2, 2017
Mrs. Jenny Sams Lyons, 69, left this life on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at home surrounded by her family after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She is retired from Piedmont Airlines and is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and a sister. Survivors include her husband, Michael Lyons; a step-son, Matthew; a daughter-in-law, Shannon; a sister, Estelle Gordon;...
Raymond Randy Lawson
May 2, 2017
Raymond Randy Lawson, 65, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at his home in Kernersville. He was a loyal, loving husband, father, and grandfather, dedicating his life to providing, caring, and attending to his family. Such dedication was evidenced in every aspect of his life including his career, having worked for the same company for 43 years, and retiring only...
Jessie Combs Tilley
May 2, 2017
Jessie Combs Tilley, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. She was born on January 28, 1927 in Forsyth County to Otto Combs and Carrie Iola McCraw Combs. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School and attended Forsyth Technical College, where she continued to grow her education throughout her lifetime by taking many courses in a variety of subjects...