Carolyn Shields Eldridge
Jul 7, 2016
Mrs. Carolyn Shields Eldridge, 82, passed away on July 7, 2016, at the Childers Place Nursing Facility in Amarillo, TX. She was born July 15, 1933, in Plant City, Florida to Thomas Edwin Shields and Blanche Langford Shields, and was married to William B. Eldridge for 54 years until his death in 2011. Mrs. Eldridge was an active member of...
Velvin Mary Shutt
Jul 7, 2016
Miss Velvin Mary Shutt, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away on July 7, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Velvin was born on January 3, 1924 in Forsyth County, NC to John Sylvester and Dora Catherine Burke Shutt. She graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1940. She was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church. Velvin Retired from Standard Savings and...
Richard Steven Foltz
Jul 6, 2016
Winston-Salem March 2, 1947 - July 6, 2016 Mr. Richard Steven Foltz, 69, of Winston-Salem, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, surrounded by family. Born to Mary Ida Spaugh and Luther Sylvester Foltz in 1947, Richard grew up in Winston-Salem. While attending Griffith School Richard met his lifelong sweetheart, Margie Lynn Wolfe at a Hi-Fi...
Anita Christine Strader Knott
Jul 6, 2016
Anita Christine Strader Knott passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living, Kernersville, NC. Born on June 13, 1935 to L. E. and Irene Alley Strader, she graduated from Rural Hall High School and went on to graduate from the nursing school of City Hospital in Winston-Salem. She will long be remembered for her scholarly...
Ruth Johnston Stone
Jul 5, 2016
Our much beloved mother, Ruth Ramona Johnston Stone passed away at North Carolina Baptist Hospital on July 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Willis Stone, on October 8, 2007 and is survived by her brother, Norman Johnston and children, Mark Stone, Alison Fields Joanne Giff, Melissa Taylor and Jack Stone. She is also survived by...
Emmit Edward Clayton, Sr.
Jul 5, 2016
Mr. Emmit Edward Clayton, Sr., 92, passed away July 5, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1924 in Forsyth County to the late John Coleman Clayton and Bertha Chandler Clayton. Emmit was a WWII Veteran, serving in the United States Army, Infantry Division. After leaving the service, he started Clayton Electric in 1959 and is still...
Debbie Jane Williams
Jul 4, 2016
Winston-Salem - Debbie Jane Williams, 45, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Debbie was born on October 20, 1970 in Pennsylvania to C. A. Williams and Lana Irene Massey.A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at Kernersville Moravian Church. An additional service will be held to celebrate her life...
Lorrie Hill
Jul 4, 2016
Mrs. Lorrie Hill, 53, passed away at her home Monday, July 4, 2016. She loved animals, especially birds. Lorrie enjoyed shooting and was a great marksman. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. Lorrie will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband, Mark Evans Hill; two sons, Christopher Thomas...
James Francis Blue
Jul 4, 2016
Kernersville - James Francis Blue, 82, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home. James was born March 19, 1934 in Hoke County to James Marvin and Ruth Carrigg Blue. He was a Veteran of the US Navy and retired from RJR Archer in 1991. James was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved to travel and loved...
Gabrielle "Gabby" Brooke Ayers
Jul 3, 2016
Miss Gabrielle ""Gabby"" Brooke Ayers, 17, of Pfafftown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Gabby was born in Forsyth County on January 3, 1999. She graduated from cosmetology school and was currently employed at Cheveux Salon and Day Spa. Gabby was a second degree black belt in karate and an accomplished wake surfer along with other water sports....
Virginia Shell Myers
Jul 2, 2016
Virginia Shell Myers died July 2, 2016 at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born June 7, 1929 in Winston-Salem to the late John H. Shell, Sr. and Grace Jackson Shell. Her immediate survivors are a son, Keith S. Hamby and wife Barbara; two grandchildren, Amanda Hamby and spouse Hillary Blackburn and Zane Hamby and wife Paola; her great-grandson, Dylan...
Norma Collins Robbins
Jul 2, 2016
Mrs. Norma Collins Robbins, 93, passed away quietly Saturday, July 2, 2016 after a long extended illness with Alzheimer's Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends who shared a long journey with her for many years. Mrs. Robbins had lived at Brookdale Senior Living, Peacehaven Road, Winston-Salem prior to her death. Born in Forsyth County on August...
Earleen King Quesinberry
Jul 2, 2016
Ms. Earleen King Quesinberry, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.Earleen was born August 16, 1938 in Forsyth County to Elliott Carlton King and Ethel Allen King. She attended James A. Gray High School and retired after many years with AT&T. Earleen lived a simple life, and enjoyed time with...
Charles Hampton "Sam" Mauzy III
Jul 2, 2016
Mr. Charles Hampton ""Sam"" Mauzy, III of Winston-Salem, NC died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born September 25, 1938 in Charlottesville, VA, the son of the late Charles Hampton Mauzy, Jr. and Elizabeth Thaxton Mauzy. Mr. Mauzy was a member of Parkway Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem where he was a Deacon, a member...
Gertrude Marion Allen
Jul 2, 2016
Mrs. Gertrude Marion Allen, 93, of Shoals, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 16, 1922 in Surry County to Nora Hunt and Sidney Sherman Marion. Mrs. Allen spent her life living in and serving the Shoals Community. She was a member of Pilot View United Methodist Church and retired from Wachovia Bank....
Nola Bernice Idol Smith
Jul 1, 2016
Mrs. Nola Bernice Idol Smith, 88, of Kernersville, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at her home. She was born on April 17, 1928 in Forsyth County to Homer Eugene and Ethel Stafford Idol. She worked at the Social Security Administration from which she retired in January of 1987. Bernice was a faithful member of Bunker Hill United Methodist...
Carol Jean Lapinsky
Jun 30, 2016
Carol Jean Lapinsky, 63, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was born January 11, 1953 in Windber, PA. Carol attended First Baptist Church of Stanleyville and was active in the Children's Ministry. She enjoyed caring for others and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Carol was preceded in death by her father, James Lapinsky and her...
Rufus Sidney Vanhoy
Jun 30, 2016
Kernersville - Rufus Sidney Vanhoy, 80, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Magnolia Creek Assisted Living. Rufus was born April 25, 1936 in Forsyth County to John Gideon Vanhoy, Sr. and Dora Lee Sapp Vanhoy. He was a longtime member of Kerwin Baptist Church and at one time served as a deacon. Rufus attended Kernersville High School, and was employed...
Bonnie Banks Kipple
Jun 30, 2016
Kernersville - Bonnie Banks Kipple, 81, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Oak Forest Nursing and Rehab. Bonnie was born June 28, 1935 in Patrick County, VA to Thomas and Oneida Dunn Banks. She was an active member of Kernersville Seventh Day Adventist Church, where she was a Sabbath School Teacher and retired from Tri City Academy with over 20...
Danny Blane Winters
Jun 30, 2016
Mr. Danny Blane Winters, 56, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born February 12, 1960 in Davie County and was employed with UPS. Surviving are his wife, Rhonda Garrett Winters; three sons, Justin Winters and his wife Candace, Kyle Winters and his wife Natalie and Shane Winters; stepdaughter, Jessica Turner; five grandchildren...