James  Edsel Idol

James Edsel Idol

Feb 19, 2015

WALKERTOWN-James Edsel Idol, 68, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, February 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 6, 1946 in Forsyth Co. to the late Rober Edsel and Peggy Pague Idol. Jimmy was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He served in the U.S. Army. He coached his sons in baseball at...

Eleanor  D. Flower

Eleanor D. Flower

Feb 19, 2015

Mrs. Eleanor D. Flower of Winston-Salem died on February 19, 2015, at Homestead Hills Assisted Living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born on October 10, 1918 in Belle Mead, New Jersey. Mrs. Flower grew up on a dairy farm in Belle Mead. After graduating high school, she worked for Sherwin-Williams as a senior secretary for nine years (and used...

Mary  Ballew Taylor

Mary Ballew Taylor

Feb 19, 2015

East Bend Mrs. Mary Ballew Taylor, 62, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center after a long courageous battle with breast cancer for the past 18 years. She was born November 3, 1952 in Greenville, SC to the late Jack and Lillie Ballew. Mary graduated from Winthrop University in 1974 with a BA in Education and later...

Beverly  Tucker Shinault

Beverly Tucker Shinault

Feb 19, 2015

Mrs. Beverly Denise Tucker Shinault, age 59 passed away early Thursday morning, February 19, 2015 at her home in Germanton. Beverly was born in Forsyth County, October 27, 1955 to the late Luther Gray Tucker and the late Ellen Octavia Wooten Tucker. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Beverly was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She...

John  Grayson Harris

John Grayson Harris

Feb 18, 2015

Mr. John Grayson Harris, 63, of Lewisville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was born February 8, 1952 in Forsyth County to Virginia Holcomb Harris and Everette Grayson Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents and was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are his three daughters, Stephanie Harris Garwood...

Sam  Gray Hardister  III

Sam Gray Hardister III

Feb 18, 2015

Mr. Sam Gray Hardister III, 68, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Sam was born July 28, 1946 to Sam Gray Hardister, Jr. and Dorothy Kates Hardister. He was a proud Eagle Scout and graduate of North Forsyth High School. After high school, he attended High Point College and served for six years in the 312th US Army...

Thomas  C. Jones

Thomas C. Jones

Feb 18, 2015

Mr. Thomas C. Jones, 55, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born November 28, 1959 in Davidson County to Jeroleen and Earl Jones. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Jones; a stepdaughter, Heidi Willigar (Les) of Oklahoma...

Carolyn  Burke Whitler

Carolyn Burke Whitler

Feb 18, 2015

Carolyn Burke Whitler, 79, died peacefully in her sleep early on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Arbor Acres. Born July 23, 1935 in Salisbury, NC the third child of Claude Murray Burke and Esther Camp Burke. She graduated with honors from Boyden High School in Salisbury, NC. Carolyn was employed by Southern Bell for twenty years before she retired in...

Janet  Lynn Gammons

Janet Lynn Gammons

Feb 18, 2015

Janet Lynn Gammons, 51, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015. Janet was born May 27 1963 to Orville and Virginia Lemar Gammons. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother Terrell Gammons. She is survived by a brother Bruce Gammons; three sisters Robin, Anna, and Wendy Gammons; numerous cousins; a aunt; and a special friend...

William  Frank Bristow,  Sr.

William Frank Bristow, Sr.

Feb 17, 2015

William Frank Bristow, Sr., 75, passed away on Tuesday February 17, 2015. He was born May 22, 1939 to George & Lillie Bristow. Bill served in the US Marine Corp following which he experienced great joy in being a Boy Scout Troup leader. He is survived by his wife Phyllis of 53 years and a daughter Susan of W-S, NC...

Timothy  Lee Morton

Timothy Lee Morton

Feb 17, 2015

Timothy Lee Morton, age 34, passed away on Tuesday, February 17th, at 2:15 in the morning. He fought a courageous battle with many health issues and remained strong and determined until he peacefully breathed his last breath with his Mother by his side. He was born in Forsyth County on March 24, 1980. Timothy was one of the most Personable,...

Cleo  Frazier Collins

Cleo Frazier Collins

Feb 17, 2015

Mrs. Cleo Frazier Collins passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Springwood Healthcare Center. She was born June 29, 1920 in Wilkes County to the late Ella Garnet Church Frazier and David Alfred Frazier. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Collins; son, Chuck Collins; three sisters: Roxie Church, Etta Church, and...

Doris  Sloan Icenhour

Doris Sloan Icenhour

Feb 17, 2015

Mrs. Doris Sloan Icenhour, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Doris was born May 29, 1929 to the late James Mitchell Sloan and Faye Mills Sloan. She was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church and served as a preschool teacher for the church. She was an excellent seamstress and provided family...

John  Raymond Middleton

John Raymond Middleton

Feb 16, 2015

MiddletonMr. John Raymond Middleton, 62, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1952 in Fairfax County, Virginia to George and Jimmie Weisner Middleton. John received his undergraduate degree from VCU and his Master's Degree from Wake Forest University. Formerly from Davidson County, he moved to Georgia where...

Helen  Wilson Carter

Helen Wilson Carter

Feb 16, 2015

Helen Wilson Carter, 98, passed away on February 16, 2015 at South Fork Assisted Living. She was born on April 16, 1916 to Jesse F. Wilson and Lillie Martin Wilson in High Point. Helen grew up in the Lexington area. She was a member of South Fork Baptist church. An expert seamstress, she also produced fine examples of detailed needlework...

Ramona  Jenkins Rowe

Ramona Jenkins Rowe

Feb 16, 2015

Mrs. Ramona Jenkins Rowe, 88, of Clemmons passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Trinity Elms. She was born June 7, 1926 in New York to William Kendall and Doris Case Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Rowe. Surviving are a son, Dick Rowe and wife Shannon of Clemmons; two grandchildren, Russell Rowe and wife...

Margaret  Stilley James

Margaret Stilley James

Feb 16, 2015

Mrs. Margaret Stilley James, 90, of Rural Hall passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on September 23, 1924 in Forsyth County to Early Stilley and Ollie Ball Stilley. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Carl Ray James; two sons, Keith G. James and Jeffrey A. James; three brothers,...

Deborah  "Chris" Currin

Deborah "Chris" Currin

Feb 16, 2015

KERNERSVILLE-Deborah Christine ""Chris"" Butler Currin, 59, a loving, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at her home. She was born March 16, 1955 in Guilford Co. Chris loved traveling, crafts and animals; she especially loved her birds and dogs, but had a soft spot in her heart for greyhounds. She was very active in the...

Rhonda  Gayvonne Campbell

Rhonda Gayvonne Campbell

Feb 15, 2015

Ms. Rhonda Gayvonne Campbell, 53, of Mocksville died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born May 15, 1961 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Billy Gray and Juanita Wilson Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Kameryn and Kayleigh Campbell. Survivors include one daughter, Misty...

Donna  Rae Han

Donna Rae Han

Feb 15, 2015

HANMrs. Donna Rae Han of Lewisville passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2015. She was born on February 1, 1941, in Johnstown, PA to Elwood Houser and Edna Mae (Langsford) Houser. She graduated from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, in 1963 and earned a Master's Degree in Religious Education from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 1965. Upon graduation, Donna taught special...