Mr. Kenneth Starr ""JR"" Ratledge, Jr., 65, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born March 6, 1950 to Kenneth Starr and Agnes Whitaker Ratledge, Sr. JR fought a courageous battle against Leukemia. Through it all, he maintained his sense of humor and positive attitude. He loved his family and he will be missed dearly by those...
John Edward Skarzynski passed away on March 8, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center after a long illness. He was born on September 10, 1950 to Marian Weatherman Little and John Stanley Skarzynski, both of whom preceded him in death.Called Edward by his family, and John by his coworkers, he lived a life full of challenges that he conquered with courage,...
Mrs. Mary ""Granny"" Ollie Fulk, 96, passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on March 7, 2015. She was born on February 21, 1919 to John and Lucy Fisher. Granny was famous for her chicken salad and chicken and dumplings. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Rupert Lee Fulk; one son, Jerry Wayne Fulk. Surviving...
Minnie Lee Whisenant Pack passed peacefully in her sleep at Regency Care Facility in Clemmons, NC Saturday March 7, 2015. She was 91 wonderful years old. Her parents were Robert and Hallie Whisenant of Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Pack. She resided in Advance, North Carolina. She was retired from Western Electric on Old...
Mr. Wallace Ray Myers, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away March 7, 2015 at Regency Care of Clemmons. Mr. Myers was born in Kanawah County, WV on June 4, 1936 to Lewis Clark and Fay Rooks Myers. He worked for 12 years at North Carolina Baptist Hospital and was an EMT with Forsyth County. Mr. Myers was preceded in death by...
Mr. Graham Hoover Groce, 89, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at The Oaks at Forsyth. He was born in Yadkin County on May 11, 1925 to Charles and Joyce Brown Groce. Mr. Groce was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He attended New Hope Christian Church. Mr. Groce retried after many...
Mrs. Colleen Weavil Coffey, 91, of Winston-Salem died Friday, March 6, 2015 at Grayson Creek of Welcome Assisted Living. She was born May 25, 1923 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Mattie Tucker Weavil. Mrs. Coffey was a member of Konnoak Hills Moravian Church where she taught Sunday school and was active in many church activities....
KERNERSVILLE-Betty Elizabeth Evans Holmes, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Friday, March 6, 2015. She was born April 7, 1943 in Red Hill, Virginia to the late Watt Marsh Evans and Mary Clements Evans. Betty attended Stoco High School in Coal City, WV. She immediately married and did as God said, ""Go forth and multiply"", and that...
Rickie William Southern, 64, of Tobaccoville passed away March 6, 2015. Rickie was born May 6, 1950 to Arthur Charles and Blanche Halsey Southern. Rickie was one of God's special children. We were blessed to have him in our home and in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is his brother Ronnie C. Southern of...
KERNERSVILLE-Oneida Caudle Thomas, 86, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 5, 1929 in Forsyth Co. to the late James Willie and Evelyn Smith Caudle. Mrs. Thomas lived in the Union Cross area all of her life and was a member of Saints Delight Primitive...
Mr. Donald Gray Whicker, 85, formerly of Kernersville, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1929 in Forsyth County to Tenie Wood Whicker and William Luther Whicker. Mr. Whicker graduated from Mineral Springs High School and Draughons Business College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 during the Korean Conflict....
Kernersville - Mr. Harold Eugene Whitley died Thursday, March 5, 2015. He was born September 8, 1931, son of the late Arvil and Doris Vanderburg Whitley. Harold retired from Piedmont Carolina Landscaping and Nursery. He was an Air Force Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He enjoyed gardening, traveling with his family, and was an active member of the Kernersville...
Mrs. Betty Jean Saylor Spainhour, 82, of Tobaccoville passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at her home. She was born January 21, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Maggie Chapel Saylor and Roy Saylor. Mrs. Spainhour was of the Baptist faith. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spainhour was preceded...
Mr. Kenneth Eugene Flinn, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 04, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Meade, KS on July 11, 1937 the son of the late Eugene and Ruth Flinn. Mr. Flinn enjoyed working in his garden, woodworking and fishing at the coast. He was retired from B.E. Areospace in Winston-Salem with over 35...
Gary Drew Haneline, 57, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015.Gary was born September 14, 1957 in Forsyth County to Howard and Eileen Haneline. He was a member of Church of Christ at Ebert Street. Gary was an avid fisherman and will be remembered fondly for his great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his father...
Thelma Louise ""Mary"" Niday, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away, 11:30 am, March 4, 2015 in Lexington, North Carolina. Visitation will be held at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem on Saturday March 7, 2015 from 11:00 - 12:30 pm. A graveside service will be held following visitation at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, at 1:00...
Doris Curley Rodgman passed away peacefully on March 3, 2015. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on September 11, 1923 to Raymond Clement and Eleanor Freel Curley. She attended grades 1 through 8 at St. Vincent de Paul Grammar School and Grades 9 through 13 at St. Joseph's Convent School, graduating in 1942. During the summer of 1940 she...
WINSTON-SALEM-Mrs. Sue McGrady Miller Smith, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born on February 19, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late James Andrew ""Andy"" McGrady and Bessie Mae Andrews McGrady. She spent the early part of her life in Sparta, NC where she graduated from Sparta High School. She...
KERNERSVILLE-James Allen Williams, 72, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was born March 25, 1942 in Rockingham Co. to the late Charlie David and Elizabeth Martin Williams. Mr. Williams was a member of Century Park Baptist Church in Kernersville.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Meacy Jefferson Williams.Surviving is his son, James Timothy...
KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Richard ""Dick"" Kenneth Blevins, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Dick was born on February 13, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late William Edgar and Myrtle Howell Blevins. He started his career by building homes and later opened Salvage Discount which he owned and operated for 50 years. His...