James T. Groce, Sr.
Feb 11, 2016
Mr. James T. Groce, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2016. He was born April 18, 1930 in Forsyth County. He retired from Gravely Tractors in 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents Ames and Flossie Groce and two sisters, Gertrude and Katherine. He is survived by his wife Jane of 62...
Betty Ann Kenny Austin
Feb 11, 2016
Betty Ann Kenny Austin, 86, died in the presence of her family on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 2, 1930 in the Bronx, New York City, to George H. and Elizabeth Robbins Kenny. She grew up in Delmar, New York and was a member of the first graduating class of the School of...
Bonnie B. Sheets
Feb 11, 2016
Ms. Bonnie B. Sheets, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, 67 , of Lewisville, passed away peacefully at her home on February 11, 2016. Bonnie was born on October 13, 1948 to Clyde W. Butcher and Rebecca Louise Childress Butcher in Forsyth County and was raised in Yadkin County and Hanes Town. She was semi-retired after many years of dedicated service...
William "Terry" Rothrock
Feb 11, 2016
Mr. William ""Terry"" Rothrock, age 83, of Advance, entered into the immediate presence of the Lord, February 11, 2016. Mr. Rothrock was born March 14, 1932 in Forsyth County to Reuben Rink Rothrock and Nancy Betsy Vivian Campbell Rothrock. He graduated from Lewisville High School in 1951. Terry was a General Contractor and operated Rothrock Construction Company until retirement, building...
John Baker Mecum, Jr
Feb 10, 2016
Mr. John Baker Mecum, Jr., 74, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mecum was born in Iredell County, NC on September 7, 1941, to the late John Baker Mecum, Sr. and Edith Shook Mecum. John was an avid golfer and loved horse racing. John was a devout Christian and loved...
Catherine Woody Mitchell
Feb 9, 2016
Kernersville - Catherine Rice Woody Mitchell, 94, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Genesis Heath Care. Catherine was born on September 17, 1921 in Orange County to William Braxton and Effie Wilson Rice. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kernersville.Surviving are her daughter, Faye Woody Hodges (Andy) of Kernersville; and one son, Clyde Donald Woody (Martha Jo)...
Hattie Rena Golden Hawks
Feb 9, 2016
Mrs. Hattie Rena Golden Hawks, 89, passed away February 9, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born in Carroll County, Va. To the late Hillary Emmett Golden and Nettie Mae Holderfield Golden. Hattie retired from Hanes Knitting, then because she loved helping others worked as a CNA at Danbury Hospital for several years. She was...
Florene Sims Nelson
Feb 9, 2016
Kernersville - Mrs. Florene Sims Nelson, 87, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Silas Creek Manor. Florene was born on October 2, 1928 in Rockingham County to Pinkney and Mary Sims. She was a born again Christian who loved the Lord and a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she taught Sunday School. In...
Sally Anne Schwenner Weber
Feb 8, 2016
Mrs. Sally Anne Schwenner Weber passed away February 8, 2016 at her home. Sally was born on March 31, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, to the late John Schwenner and Marion Hoppmann Schwenner. She enjoyed gardening, cross stitching and reading. Sally was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Don Weber. She is survived by a daughter Robin Ross...
Joe Eddie Walker
Feb 7, 2016
Joe Eddie Walker died peacefully in his sleep on February 7 at Homestead Hills SkilledNursing Center. Mr. Walker was born in Winston-Salem on August 26, 1930, to thelate Rex and Chloe Walker. He was educated in the city schools and was a long-timebusiness owner in Winston-Salem. He was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a dedicated benefactor for...
Dallas Brown
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Dallas Brown, age 84, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Dallas was born in Stokes County, April 5, 1931 to Orilla and Henry Brown. He was a devoted husband, father, brother and loved his grandchildren dearly. Dallas loved all his family and friends. He was an active member of Crestwood...
Clarence Eugene Call
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Clarence Eugene Call died peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at The Crest of Clemmons where he has resided since 2008. Born September 6, 1921 in Wilkes County to Hugh and Julia Call, Clarence began his career in the U S. Marine Corp in 1940 where he served 30 yrs. retiring in 1971. He achieved the rank of Sgt....
Randall Burton Brown
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Randall Burton Brown, 75, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 7, 1940 in Forsyth County to Pearl Swaim and Soloman Levi Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Cordie Bodenheimer, Collice Cranford, Elizabeth Atwood; three brothers, Bill Brown, Henry Brown, and Raymon Brown. He is survived...
David Elmer Staton
Feb 6, 2016
Mr. David Elmer Staton, 55, of Winston-Salem died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his home. He was born February 10, 1960 in Mullins, West Virginia to the late Cecil Ray and Erma Eugenia Mullins Staton. Mr. Staton worked for Bahnson Construction at R.J. Reynolds for many years. He loved travelling, music and taking care of his grandchildren. Mr. Staton was...
Nancy Charlene Hernandez
Feb 6, 2016
Nancy Charlene Ward Hernandez, 38 of King, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her home. She was born April 11, 1977 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Robert Edward and Betty Lou Wilson Ward. She is survived by one son, Jose Hernandez of Walkertown; two daughters, Janette Vidal of King and Jasenia Hernandez of Walkertown; two brothers, Gene...
John Virgil "JV" Snow, II
Feb 6, 2016
Mr. John Virgil ""JV"" Snow, II, 29, of Pfafftown, NC, passed away on the evening of Saturday, February 6, 2016, from injuries sustained during an unfortunate ATV accident while riding with friends. JV was born on February 5, 1987, in Forsyth County to Denise Bingham Rumfelt and Thomas C. Snow. He was a licensed general contractor, owner of JVS Enterprises...
Martha Jane Barr Meadows
Feb 6, 2016
Martha Jane Barr Meadows, 95, of Stanleyville, passed away February 6, 2016. She was born to James Silas Barr and Alice Simmons Barr on January 29, 1921 in the Mountain View Community near King. She graduated from King High School class of 1938. She retired from Sara Lee (Hanes Hosiery) after 30 years of service. She is preceded in death...
Helen Morgan Highfill
Feb 6, 2016
Mrs. Helen Morgan Highfill, 92, of Winston-Salem died on February 6, 2016 at The Oaks at Forsyth. Helen was born in Forsyth County on September 23, 1923 to Mamie Potts and Earnest Luther Morgan. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School and was a dedicated and long standing member of Northwest Baptist Church. Her family will remember her as a...
Norman B McPherson
Feb 5, 2016
Mr. Norman B McPherson, 83, passed away on February 5, 2016, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was born on January 28, 1933, to Oscar and Grace McPherson. Norman is survived by his wife, Gloria, the love of his life for 33 years. He knew how unbelievably blessed he was to have earned the love and devotion of this great...
George Henry Benton
Feb 5, 2016
George Henry Benton, age 94, transitioned at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on Friday, February 5, 2016. Born October 18, 1921 in Oakland Florida, to William Henry and Emma Sanders Benton. He was educated in the Florida school system. He served in the US Army during World War II, attaining the rank of Sargent First in the Class and a member...