Robert 'Bobby' McClung Painter
Jul 28, 2013
Mr. Robert ""Bobby"" McClung Painter, 53, passed away July 28, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born April 5, 1960 in Forsyth County to Norman Lee Painter and Frances Norton Painter. Bobby was previously Logistics Manager at Painter's Westend Furniture Shop. He was a breeder of championship German Shepherds and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded...
Robin Lynette Lewis Crooks
Jul 28, 2013
Mrs. Robin Lynette Lewis Crooks, beloved Mama, Ma dukes, Sally Mae and a wonderful Nannie, went to her heavenly home to walk on streets of gold with her heavenly Father on July 28, 2013. Robin was born in Forsyth County, August 5, 1957 to the late Maggie Lee Mabe and Clarence Edward Lewis. Robin lived her life walking with Jesus...
Phillip Eugene Burt
Jul 28, 2013
Mr. Phillip Eugene Burt, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 peacefully and surrounded by family. Phil was born in Baltimore, MD on March 8, 1936 to the late Obie C. Burt and Leah V. Crews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Burt and Obie Burt and survived by one sister, Patricia Ariail and...
Wesley Brian Shell
Jul 27, 2013
Mr. Wesley Brian Shell, 52, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013. He was born February 13, 1961 in Forsyth County to Perman Levi and Alice Maranville Shell. Mr. Shell loved his family, Mom, Dad, and two sisters. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, and pulled for Earnhart, Sr. Surviving are his parents of Lexington; two sisters, Kim Boyles of Midway...
Hiwathia 'Hi' Pratt Ring
Jul 27, 2013
SAN ANTONIO, TX Mrs. Hiwathia ""Hi"" Pratt Ring, 53, loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and friend passed away surrounded by her family at her home in San Antonio. She was born in Forsyth Co. on April 13, 1960 the daughter of Dilmer Ray Pratt and Ineda Fulk Pratt. Mrs. Ring graduated from South Stokes High School in 1979 and...
George Oscar Seivers
Jul 27, 2013
George Oscar Seivers, of Walnut Cove, entered into the more immediate presence of our Lord on July 27, 2013 and now is ""Alive in Christ"". Mr. Seivers was born in Forsyth County on April 12, 1942 to Salem Waldo and Gladys Lewis Seivers. George was a 1961 graduate of Walkertown High School and studied electronics at Forsyth Technical Community College....
Zena Gordy Snyder
Jul 27, 2013
The Lord called, Zena Gordy Snyder, home on Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was born in Forsyth Co. on October 15, 1929 to the late Raymond Thomas Gordy and Anna Caudle Gordy. Zena was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed deeply by all who knew her. She was a longtime member of Woodland...
Samuel 'Sammy' Wayne Kimel
Jul 27, 2013
Our precious son, Samuel ""Sammy"" Wayne Kimel, left us all too soon to be with the Lord. Sammy was born July 19, 1999 in Forsyth Co. the son of Timothy Wayne Kimel and Sherry England Kimel. He was a rising freshman at West Stokes High School where he was so excited about playing in the upcoming football season. Sammy was...
Elizabeth Benson Johnson
Jul 26, 2013
Elizabeth Benson Johnson, widow of Arthur Richardson Johnson, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM at Salem Cemetery with Rev. Craig Ford officiating. She was the youngest of seven children born January 31, 1923, to Clarence Linwood Benson and Lula Ward Benson. She graduated...
Lynda Carol Ketner
Jul 26, 2013
Miss Lynda Carol Ketner passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1939 in Forsyth County to Rufus Eugene Ketner and Lillie Binkley Ketner. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are four cousins, Bob Hauser, Wade Beauchamp, Asbury Brooks, and Judy Hudson; Dear friend, Louise Sams. A graveside service will...
Lee C. Bame, Jr.
Jul 26, 2013
HIGH POINT - Lee C. Bame, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home. He was born January 22, 1928 in Randolph Co. to the late Lee Columbus Bame, Sr., and Beatrice Barnhart Bame Harrelson. Lee retired from Kayser-Roth Corporation after 35 ½ years of service. He was Scout Master for Troop 169 at Sandy Ridge United...
Charles William 'Bill' Saunders
Jul 25, 2013
Mr. Charles William ""Bill"" Saunders, 70, of Advance passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Brunswick Medical Center. Mr. Saunders was born in Rockingham, NC on January 20, 1943 to James Albert and Anna Lee Player Saunders. He was a graduate of Wake Forest College and retired from Tuscarora Yarns in the sales and marketing department. Mr. Saunders was an...
Jean Saintsing Lowstetter
Jul 24, 2013
Mrs. Jean Saintsing Lowstetter, 58 passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1954 in Forsyth County to Olin Everette Saintsing and Myrtle Hyatt Saintsing. Mrs. Lowstetter was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for 33 years. She was a member of Mount Tabor United Methodist...
James Lindo Jessup
Jul 23, 2013
Mr. James Lindo Jessup Sr., Age 72, of Pilot Mountain, NC passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at his home. Lindo was born in Surry county November 21, 1940 to the late James Porter and Donie Mae Cain Jessup. He was retired from US-Airways where he served as an Avionics Ground Communication Technician. Lindo was a charter member of the...
James Preston Whited
Jul 23, 2013
Winston Salem - James Preston Whited, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born October 10, 1940 in VA to the late James and Lavenia Compton Whited. James was a very hard worker, he could fix anything. He loved to restore old cars, but most of all he loved being with his family....
Ronald 'Ron' Wayne Hutchins, Sr.
Jul 23, 2013
Mr. Ronald ""Ron"" Wayne Hutchins, Sr., 58, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 17, 1954 in Forsyth County to Lester James ""LJ"" Hutchins and Bobbie ""Barbara"" Jean Roberts. Mr. Hutchins attended Parkland High School and was a salesman for Little Rob's Autos. He loved his Lord and Savior...
Harold Eugene 'Sonny' Amos
Jul 23, 2013
WINSTON-SALEM-Mr. Harold Eugene ""Sonny"" Amos, 61, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday July 23, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Amos was born on December 30, 1951 in Forsyth County, NC to Carl Eugene Amos and Annie Carlene Tuttle Amos. Harold retired from Champion Industries after 25 years of service. He was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and volunteered for...
Charles Henry Ervin
Jul 22, 2013
Winston-SalemMr. Charles Henry Ervin, 88, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 at his home. He was born January 24, 1925 in Catawba County to the late Samuel Taswell and Nellie Hedrick Ervin. Mr. Ervin graduated from James A. Gray High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served during WWII. Mr. Ervin retired from the Winston-Salem...
Leona Rierson Hiers Gordon
Jul 22, 2013
Leona Rierson Hiers Gordon passed away on July 22, 2013 at Kindred Care. She was born April 12, 1922 to John Frank Rierson and Rosa Hauser Rierson in Forsyth County. Leona was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church for over 50 years. In the 1930's and 40's she was ""Dixie Lee"" in Rainbow Ranch Girls, an all-girl band. An avid...
Michael âIron Mikeâ Pelech
Jul 22, 2013
Michael ""Iron Mike"" Pelech, 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2013, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Butler, NJ, on November 21, 1930, to Michael Pelech and Anna Kostic Pelech, Mr. Pelech was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a mentor to many. An army veteran and 1959 graduate of Catawba College, he taught driver's ed at...