John  William Gillispie

John William Gillispie

Oct 6, 2012

John William Gillispie, passed away peacefully at his home October 6th, 2012 at the age of 88. He was born in Surry County October 23, 1923 to the late Charlie Walter and Laura Emma Gillispie. After moving to Winston-Salem in 1952 he soon began working for The Bahnson Company, where he retired after 32 years of service. He had a...

Inez Mitchell

Inez Mitchell

Oct 6, 2012

MITCHELL - RURAL HALL Mrs. Inez Mitchell passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on September 29, 1925 to the late Julius and Mary Oaks. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Mitchell; and eight siblings. Surviving are her four children: Marion Speas,...

Robert  Don Johnson

Robert Don Johnson

Oct 6, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Don Johnson announces his passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the age of 79 years. Robert was born in Wilkes County, NC on August 17, 1933 to Reverend Herman and Noma Johnson. He was a graduate of Wilkesboro High School and served in the United...

Rita  Vannoy Taylor

Rita Vannoy Taylor

Oct 5, 2012

Mrs. Rita Vannoy Taylor, 62, of Winston-Salem, passed away quietly Friday, October 5, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center with her husband Dennis by her side. Rita was born in Ashe County August 23, 1950 to Fred and Maude Cole Vannoy. She left Ashe County when she was 12 years old and lived in Winston-Salem until her passing. During her fight...

Christine  Wade Ludwig

Christine Wade Ludwig

Oct 5, 2012

Mrs. Christine Wade Ludwig, 89, of Bermuda Run passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at Bermuda Village Retirement Center. She was born in Franklin County, Ohio on January 24, 1923 to Carl and Lucille Duff Wade. Mrs. Ludwig graduated from Ohio State University in 1943, where she was the President of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She received her Master of...

Woodrow  Wilson Young

Woodrow Wilson Young

Oct 5, 2012

One of our great American heroes departed his natural - born country today for his Heavenly country which needs no soldier to guard it. Our loving husband, Daddy, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, and uncle lived an amazing life of dignity and devotion to his precious wife Josephine. He served in WWII and was among the first soldiers to enter the Battle...

Anthony Careccia

Anthony Careccia

Oct 5, 2012

Anthony Careccia was born in Lecce, Italy on April 16, 1941. He died on October 5, 2012. Anthony lived to serve his God faithfully and love his family completely. He is survived by a host of family and friends that remember his life of love with great awe. A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for...

Eddie  Vernon Spence

Eddie Vernon Spence

Oct 5, 2012

Mr. Eddie Vernon Spence, 80, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born November 11, 1931 in Surry County to Millie Wall Spence and Esca Taylor Spence. Mr. Spence was of the Baptist faith and retired from the City of Winston-Salem Water Division. He was preceded in death by his...

Thomas  William Cheek

Thomas William Cheek

Oct 5, 2012

Mr. Thomas William Cheek, 83, passed away at his home on Friday, October 5, 2012. He was born in Forsyth Co. on July 13, 1929 the son of the late William Spencer Cheek and Eva Ethel Mason Cheek. Mr. Cheek proudly served our country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He retired from Western Electric with 30...

Randy  Dale Dixon

Randy Dale Dixon

Oct 5, 2012

Mr. Randy Dale Dixon, 53, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born in Forsyth Co. on November 7, 1958 the son of Richard L. Dixon and Shirley Marie Redmond Dixon. Randy was a self employed carpenter who loved to hunt and fish. He was a loving father, son, brother and...

Margaret Ann White Kirby

Margaret Ann White Kirby

Oct 5, 2012

WINSTON SALEM - Mrs. Margaret 'Ann' White Kirby, 53, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ann was born on December 27, 1958 in Forsyth County to the late Luther Herman and Marie Kiger White. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Ann is survived by her husband of 16 years, Walter Scott Kirby; four...

Annie 'Sue' Brookshire Russell

Annie 'Sue' Brookshire Russell

Oct 4, 2012

Mrs. Annie ""Sue"" Brookshire Russell, 88, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth Co. on December 8, 1923 the daughter of the late Joel Benjamin Brookshire and Allie Victoria Davis Brookshire. Mrs. Russell was an active member of South Fork Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School...

Carl  Melvin Porter

Carl Melvin Porter

Oct 4, 2012

Carl Melvin Porter, 76, passed away October 4, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Avery J. Porter and Octola Gates Porter. He was a graduate of Griffith High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Konnoak Hills Lions Club, the Winston-Salem and...

Mathaniel Dwayne Boston Booe

Mathaniel Dwayne Boston Booe

Oct 4, 2012



Previous EventsServiceSunday, October 7, 2012 12:00 PM Parklawn Memorial Park 2730 Peters Creek Parkway Winston-salem, NC 27127

Cemetery DetailsLocation Parklawn Memorial Park 2730 Peters Creek Parkway Winston-salem, NC 27127

Laurie  Ann Austin

Laurie Ann Austin

Oct 4, 2012

SUMMERFIELD-Laurie Ann Austin, 52 a wonderful wife, mother, GiGi and sister passed away Thursday, October 04, 2012 at Wesley Long Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1959 in Alameda Co., CA to the late, Carol Lynn Halbert and James Richard Souden. Laurie was full of life, spunk and determination. She was a wonderful...

Carlos Enrique 'Quique' Vidal  Sr.

Carlos Enrique 'Quique' Vidal Sr.

Oct 3, 2012

Mr. Carlos Enrique ""Quique"" Vidal Sr., 74, of Lewisville, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at his home. He was born November 5, 1937 in Puerto Rico to Esteban and Angelina Ortiz Vidal. Mr. Vidal retired from Hayward Industries after 27 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Elisabeth Ortiz Vidal, of the home; 6 children, Carlos E. Vidal Jr. and...

Rebekah Lee King Patton

Rebekah Lee King Patton

Oct 3, 2012

Mrs. Rebekah Lee King Patton, 47, of Clemmons died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 12, 1964 in Portsmouth, Virginia to James Carvel and Patricia Elaine King. Mrs. Patton was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church and was employed at UNUM Insurance Company of Chattanoga, TN. Survivors include her husband, Randy Patton and...

Tara  Lynn Griffith

Tara Lynn Griffith

Oct 2, 2012

KERNERSVILLE - Tara Lynn Griffith, 40, of Kernersville, NC passed away on October 2, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Mark Griffith, also of Kernersville, NC. Together they began raising two wonderful children who inherited her smile and sensitive, caring nature. Tara was born in Delaware on...

Roger 'Sonny' Hamilton Barker

Roger 'Sonny' Hamilton Barker

Oct 2, 2012

Mr. Roger ""Sonny"" Hamilton Barker, 82, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Barker was born on July 16, 1930 in Guilford County, NC to the late Patrick Henry and Mary Ellen Barker. He was a graduate of Camp Lejune High School. Mr. Barker served his country in the United States Navy and...

Joseph  Howard Davis

Joseph Howard Davis

Oct 1, 2012

Mr. Joseph Howard Davis passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 1, 2012. He was born in Forsyth County on August 3, 1949 to the late Iris Perrell Davis and Howard Davis. Mr. Davis graduated from North Forsyth High School and Forsyth Technical Institute. He retired from WS/FCS with 34 years of service. Mr. Davis was a member of Providence Moravian Church...