Gladys Elizabeth Little Swing
Mar 21, 2017
Mrs. Gladys Elizabeth Little Swing, 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Salemtowne Retirement Community. Gladys was born on November 28, 1922, in Guilford County to the late William Oscar Little and Minnie Oliver Little. She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem. Following her retirement from Wachovia Mortgage Company, she worked at Ardmore...
Polly Wyrick Parrish
Mar 21, 2017
Mrs. Polly Catherine Wyrick Parrish, age 80 passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 peacefully at her home. Mrs. Parrish was born September 14, 1936 in West Jefferson, NC to the late Everett and Dora Wyrick. Polly retired from R.J. Reynolds with 34 years of service and also worked for Rick and Connie Reuhland for 25 years. She loved to travel...
Dorothy Janie Henley
Mar 21, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Jane ""Janie"" Henley, 83, of Old Town, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was born one of ten children in Louisville, KY on July 15, 1933 to Verna Clark and John Parsley. Janie was a Kentucky girl at heart who loved the Kentucky Derby and was an avid Wildcats fan. She was...
William Michael "Mike" Surber
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. William Michael ""Mike"" Surber, 62, of Belews Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was a member of Life Tabernacle where he enjoyed singing and praising the Lord. But most importantly, he was a loving son and brother. Mike enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers and helping his fellow mankind in all aspects....
Michael "Mike" Lee Sprinkle
Mar 21, 2017
Michael ""Mike"" Lee Sprinkle, 58, passed away March 21, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1958 in Forsyth County to Jackson Richard Sprinkle and Helen Randelman Sprinkle. Mike attended Salem Baptist Day School and graduated from North Forsyth High School. He worked for the Forsyth County School System as a locksmith for many years. His skillful...
William Michael Surber
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. William Michael ""Mike"" Surber, 62, of Belews Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was a member of Life Tabernacle where he enjoyed singing and praising the Lord. But most importantly, he was a loving son and brother. Mike enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers and helping his fellow mankind in all aspects....
Dr. Fred J. Smith
Mar 20, 2017
Dr. Fred J. Smith, 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017. Dr. Smith was born January 17, 1937 in Morganton, NC to the late John and Alice Smith. He practiced general dentistry in Winston-Salem for 44 years. Dr. Smith graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. and his D.D.S....
Willie Holleman Disher
Mar 20, 2017
Mrs. Willie Holleman Disher, 90, died on March 20, 2017; which was her 69th Wedding Anniversary. Willie was born in Forsyth County on July 11, 1926, to James L. and Rosa McGee Holleman. She was a member of Oak Grove Moravian Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 41 years of loyal service. She was devoted to her...
Jerry Victor Woosley
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Jerry Victor Woosley, 74, passed away on March 20, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1942 to Carl and Mildred Chapell Woosley in Oklahoma. Jerry retired from Salem Electric with 37 years of service. He loved all sorts of sports including golf and racing; and was an avid Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (and Sr.) fan....
Robert Douglas Tuttle
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Robert Douglas ""Doug"" Tuttle, age 69 passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Doug was born in Forsyth County to the late Mary Louise Merritt Tuttle and Robert William Tuttle. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Doug was a master carpenter who had worked for some of the leading contractors in...
Thomas Philip Davis
Mar 20, 2017
Dr. Thomas Philip ""TP"" Davis, 86, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Brookdale Memory Care in Lewisville, NC. TP was a man of deep Christian faith who had a passion for practicing family medicine and who spent his life loving and caring for his family, patients, and church community in Christiansburg, VA. TP was born on August 31,1930...
James Sebren Norton
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. James Sebren Norton, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2017.James was born May 10, 1926 in Madison County, NC to Kelly and Ornan Norton. Over the years, he worked as a barber for many shops in Winston-Salem, forming many lasting friendships. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by sisters, Mary and...
Vernon Leo Todd
Mar 19, 2017
Mr. Vernon Leo Todd, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, March 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 15, 1929 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late Murphy and Lura Todd. Vernon was a long time faithful member of South Stokes Church of Christ. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and will...
Rachael Dowling Marley
Mar 19, 2017
Rachael Dowling Marley, 100, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1917 in Ozark, AL to the late James Roscoe and Francis Wilson Dowling. She lived in Florida, New Mexico, Alabama, Washington, and Virginia. She graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. in 1935 and attended the School for Secretaries Business...
James Irvin "Jimmy" Merritt
Mar 19, 2017
Mr. James Irvin ""Jimmy"" Merritt, 65, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born June 10, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Lillian Mae Craver Merritt and Aubrey Thomas Merritt, Sr. Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Army and later served 12 years in the NC National Guard....
Maureen McElroy de Lyon
Mar 19, 2017
Maureen McElroy de Lyon, 89, of Kernersville went to be with her Lord, Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born August 18, 1927 in Dundalk, Ireland, the daughter of Joseph and Blanche McElroy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rene, her parents and her sister, Joan. She is survived by her sister Anne Eeles (Howard), her three sons,...
James "Mike" Robbins
Mar 19, 2017
Mr. James Michael ""Mike"" Robbins, 70, of Lewisville, NC passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born February 2, 1947 in Lenoir, NC to Vada """"Pat"" Rainey Robbins and Grover Cleveland Robbins, Jr. Mr. Robbins was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. Loved by many for his tall tales and...
Judith Kay Brooke Heiney
Mar 18, 2017
Mrs. Judith Kay Brooke Heiney, 68, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2017. She was born on July 3, 1948 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania to James and Margaret Hebel Brooke. Mrs. Heiney was a hairstylist for J.C. Penney. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a genuine person who gave of herself to her family, friends,...
Mr. Willie Eugene "Gene" Collins
Mar 18, 2017
Kernersville - Mr. Willie Eugene ""Gene"" Collins, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by loving family in his home on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Gene was born April 16, 1929 in Wilkes County to Authur Dempson Collins and Lizzie Carter Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Kathryn Lawrence, and husband...
James Howard Coffey
Mar 18, 2017
James Howard Coffey, 79 of Clemmons, died peacefully on March 18, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Watauga County, NC and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. Mr. Coffey worked as a surveyor for John G. Baine Civil Engineering and retired from Landmark Builders in 2006 as VP of Construction. He...