On March 7, 2016, Ada Lee Jester quietly passed away in her room at the Wesleyan at Scenic in Georgetown, Texas after a 20 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She had just turned 97 years old. Ada Lee was born in Yadkinville, North Carolina on February 24nd, 1919. She was the sixth child of eight children born to B.C. and...
The Reverend Donald Killian Funderburk, 94, went home to be with the Lord early Monday, March 7, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Palliative Care Unit after a brief illness. His funeral and celebration service will be conducted at 3 PM Friday, March 11 at Ardmore United Methodist Church on 630 S. Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem by the Reverend Jock Ollis and...
Mr. Mack Johnson, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Forsyth County, NC. He was born on March 6, 1933 in Surry County, NC. Mack served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Peggy June Johnson, his mother Ila Jane Johnson and one daughter, Deborah Lee McLaurin....
Mr. William ""Bill"" M. Jones, age 71 went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Bill was born July 28, 1944 in Danville, VA. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bill trusted his life to Jesus and we know he's not suffering any more. He was...
Mrs. Jessie Gray Marion Mitchell, 88, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born in Surry County on May 14, 1927 to the late Mary Lou Forest Marion and Paul Alexander Marion. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, where she was also a member of the choir. She was a charter member of the United...
Mr. Francis ""Harold"" White, 94, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born on December 5, 1921 to the late Fred Harrison and Lelia Spainhour White in Stokes County, NC. He was a veteran, who served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II in the South Pacific Theater. Mr. White...
Mr. Lewis Alfred Holland, 98, went home to be with the Lord, March 5, 2016 at Universal Health Care in King, N.C. He was born March 9, 1917 in McDowell County to the late Lewis Franklin Holland and Hattie Vaughn Holland. Lewis retired from Marion Manufacturing Co. with 43 years of service. He was a faithful member of Rocky Pass...
Mr. Frank Daniel (Dan) Tatum, 85, passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 4, 2016. He was born on February 6, 1931 to the late Charles Tatum and Ruby Newsome Tatum of Forsyth County. After serving in the Army in Germany, Dan had an extensive career in show business in the late 50's and 60's singing with greats like Teresa Brewer...
Oak Ridge - Mr. Raeburn ""Ray"" Overman, 73, died Friday, March 4, 2016. Ray was born September 13, 1942 in Durham, NC to Edna Andrews Overman. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Karen Barrow Overman; and a brother, Ernest Odell Overman. Surviving are his daughter, Leah O. Craven (husband, James);...
Mr. John Joseph Fishel, 64, died on March 3, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. John was born in Pamlico County on July 8, 1951 to Ava Broughton and Joseph Fishel. A veteran of the Unites States Army, he proudly served his country from 1974-1976. He was employed by Wake Forest Baptist Health as a receiving clerk for 15...
Kernersville - Mr. James Weldon Clinard, 90, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Hospice of High Point. Weldon was born on February 17, 1926 in Guilford County to Lawrence Vernon and Ola Jane Cagle Clinard. Weldon was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy and retired from ABF Trucking. He was a very active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church,...
Kernersville - Mrs. Annie Hepler Jordan, 94, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Moses Cone Hospital. Annie was born August 16, 1921 in Randolph County to Gordon and Vellie Martin Hepler. Annie retired from Cone Mills. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Melvin Jordan, Sr., two brothers, Thurman B. Hepler...
Mr. Joe David Barton, 81, of Pfafftown died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1935 in Winston-Salem, the son of the late Thomas Calvin and Hazel Thompson Barton. Mr. Barton was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church where he was an Usher and enjoyed attending Centenary United Methodist Church. He was...
Nancy Norrell Ashe, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016. She was born August 26, 1930 to James Louis and Nina Rochelle Norrell. Nancy married James Ashe, Jr. on July 16, 1954 who preceded her in death in July 2010. Nancy grew up and lived her life in the Ardmore community of Winston-Salem. She graduated from college with...
Mr. Elmer Aaron Fulp, 87, of Walkertown passed away on March the 1st, 2016 at Novant Healthcare in Kernersville, NC. Mr Fulp was born on August the 31st, 1928 in Forsyth Co. to Aaron and Bunah Whitley Fulp. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for many years. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company with 38 years...
Mrs. Cynthia Kaye Duncan, 52, died on March 1, 2016 at her home. Cynthia was preceded in death by her mother, Penny McHone; father, Donald McHone; and sister, Kim Zavala. Surviving are two daughters, Ashley Hall and Amanda Jones; one son, Donald Anderson; one sister, Joanna Rodgers; and several grandchildren. There will be no formal services.
Mr. Roy Lee Overby, age 72 passed from this earth to the arms of God on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 with his family at his bedside. He was born in Stokes County, October 2, 1943 to Roy Claude Overby and Bertha May Dunkley Overby. Roy was a kind, hardworking man who helped anyone, whether it was family, neighbor or a...
Mr. Roy Edwin Raines, Jr. age 89 of Clemmons, passed away peacefully Tuesday March 1, 2016 at his home. He was born May 25, 1926 in Wake County to the late Roy Edwin Raines and Hazel Hailey Raines. Mr. Raines served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, had retired from Piedmont Airlines after 34 years of service and was a...
Barbara Jean Smith, age 72, of Winston Salem, NC, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 1st, 2016. She was an active member at Heritage Hills Baptist Church. She was retired from Josten's Publishing Company and worked for Stephen Freeman, ETA, with her niece for 12 years. Barbara had a very kind-hearted and caring soul that will be...