Lynne Avant, 56, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 26, 1958 in Rutherfordton County to William Avant, Jr. and Betty Nodine Avant. Lynne would like to let you know that her work here on earth is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can't refuse, for an...
Mrs. Nancy Grey Southern Shook, age 70 of East Bend passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Nancy was born in Forsyth County, May 20, 1944 to William Gray and Donnie Jane Newsome Southern. Nancy was a great mother, grandmother and friend. She lived life to its fullness and was loved by all who knew...
Reid Hushel Burgess, 91, of Winston-Salem, husband of the late Louise Kimel Burgess, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2014. He was born on March 19, 1923 in Greene County, Georgia, to Will Henry and Ruby Burgess. He is survived by two sons, Larry (Robin) Burgess of Lewisville, and Brad (Pam) Burgess of Winston-Salem, four grandchildren, Jennifer...
Surrounded by family, Ruth Suzann Mitchell Love joined the angels at 11:30 am on Sunday, August 3rd, 2014. She was born October 17th, 1939 in Galesburg, Illinois. She was a strong woman who battled cancer for over ten years. Sue is much loved and esteemed by her family and everyone who knew her. She is preceded in death by her...
Winston-Salem Mrs. Maxine McKaughn Mathis, 94, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Arbor Acres where she has been a resident for the past 17 years. She was born February 8, 1920 in Forsyth County to the late Armenius and Hettie Gentry McKaughn. Mrs. Mathis was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, was part of the Clay-Chandler Bible Class...
Irene Victoria Ivanoff Manfredi, 69, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born August 10, 1944 in Tsingtao, China to Victor and Nina Ivanoff. Her family immigrated to the United States in 1955 settling in San Francisco, California. Irene earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and...
Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Coltrane of Winston-Salem, NC, died unexpectedly Saturday night, August 2, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center.Sarah was born March 27, 1933 and was the daughter of Jeffrey Smith Coltrane, Sr. and Sarah Nettie Hendricks Coltrane. She was a graduate of Old Town High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was also a...
KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Norman Gray Jones, 85, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Norman was born on January 3, 1929 in Forsyth County to Linnie Columbus and Pearl Cox Jones. Norman attended Gospel Light Baptist Church for many years and later Kerwin Baptist Church, faithfully serving in both Bus Ministries for many years. His dedication...
Mr. Herman Carter Denny age 70 passed away August 2, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Denny was born January 2, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, VA to Herman Ray and Maggie Frances Carter Denny. In addition to his parents Mr. Denny was preceded in death by one sister, Hilda French.Mr. Denny is survived by his wife...
WINSTON-SALEM-Laurie Ann Sutphin Barefoot, 42, passed away Saturday, Aug 2, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 5, 1972 in Forsyth County, NC. She was preceded in death by her biological father, Mark Wayne Sutphin. She is survived by her parents, Steven and Joyce Vander Linden; sister, Sarah Vander Linden Redmond and...
BOWMAN - GERMANTONMr. Lawrence Henry Bowman, Sr. passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 9, 1923 in Surry County to the late Carrie and Thornton Bowman. Mr. Bowman proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. In 1952 he married and became a father figure...
Mrs. Ellen Holt Christopher Livengood, 87, passed away August 1, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1926 in Guilford County to the Late William Arthur Christopher and Janie Ivey Christopher. She was a member of Home Moravian Church and was treasurer of her Sunday School class and a Circle Leader. During World War II, Mrs. Livengood...
James Edwin Messick, Jr. (Jim), 82, of Lewisville, NC, died July 31, 2014, at Novant Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Jim was born Oct. 2, 1931 at Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC to James E. Messick, Sr. and Rachel Smitherman Hurley Messick. Jim lived his entire life in Forsyth County. He graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School and Gardner-Webb College. While...
Tony A. Blackmon, 45, formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday 30, 2014. Tony was born September 26, 1968 to the late Rufus and June Elliott Blackmon. Tony was also preceded in death by his brother, Dale Blackmon. Tony is survived by daughter, Heather Hamidovic and husband Senad; sister, Sheila Blackmon; and aunt, Jeanette Tate and husband Dick. A celebration of...
Yadkinville Mr. Kenneth Eugene Smith, Sr., 65, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at his home. He was born May 14, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Otis and Octa Cook Smith. Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and worked as a Master mechanic. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church where he was a...
Ruby Foltz Hartman, 88, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Ruby was born November 22, 1925 to the late Clyde Foltz and Lillian Lambeth Foltz. On December 20, 1941, she married the love of her life, Charlie ""C.D."" Hartman, who precedes her in death. She was a longtime member of Woodland Baptist Church, where she was a member...
William ""Dean"" Wall passed away July 30, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Dean was born Jan. 22, 1948 to William B. Wall and Bessie Johnson Wall in Forsyth County. He graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1967, then, went on to serve in the U.S. Army. Dean was retired from his own business as a painting contractor. With a...
WALNUT COVE - Mr. Tyler Edward Gallimore, 19, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Tyler was born on March 31, 1995 in Forsyth County to Darrell Gallimore and Amy Angel. Tyler enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and âmuddin' in his truck! He had a strong love for his family and friends and treasured his time with them.Tyler was preceded...
WINSTON-SALEM-Mr. Richard ""Dick"" LaRue Riddle, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Riddle was born on August 1, 1930 in Asheville, NC to Luke Riddle and Lenna Adams Riddle. He served in both the United States Army and United States Navy. Following his service to his country, Mr. Riddle went...
BELEWS CREEK- Charles ""Phil"" Philmore Blackburn, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born May 22, 1937 in Wilkes Co. Mr. Blackburn retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service and later retired from Suburban Propane after 25 years of service; he also served as Commander of VFW Post 11173...