Virginia Hudson Gant
Dec 18, 2023
On December 18, 2023, Virginia Lee Hudson Gant passed in the night. She was the loving wife of David Wesley Gant and the mother of Martin Preston Gant and Wesley Lee Gant. She was the 6th of 10 children born to Preston Odway Hudson and Nellie Beasley. She was born in April 24, 1944 with older siblings Milton, Ervin, Lillie,...
Kenneth M. Watson
Dec 18, 2023
Kenneth McLee Watson, 91, of Clemmons, North Carolina, passed away on December 18, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1932, in Deep Gap, Ashe County, North Carolina, to his late parents, Grady and Rhoda Vetra Blackburn Watson. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his siblings, Benis, Grady Jr., Donny, Melba, and Geraldine.
He...
Grace Elizabeth Spencer Dupin
Dec 18, 2023
Grace Elizabeth Spencer Dupin fell asleep surrounded by family and awoke in her heavenly home on December 18, 2023. Grace was born to Rev. Oran and Sadie Spencer on April 11, 1933. She met her high school sweetheart, Clyde Dupin, while a student at Frankfort Pilgrim Academy and College. They were married after graduation on June 15, 1951, and...
Charles Grey Hobson, Sr.
Dec 18, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Grey Hobson, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at Novant Health. He was born to the late Rev. Claude H. and Jamie Norman Hobson. He grew up in East Bend, NC and graduated from East Bend High School in 1953. Charles worked for Leinbach Machinery for 27 years. He started his own Farm Equipment...
Dale Lane Collins
Dec 18, 2023
Dale Lane Collins, 83, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Stokes County on June 13, 1940, to the late Jesse H. Collins and Lila Cook Collins. Dale was a man who enjoyed the great outdoors. He loved taking trips to his cabin in stokes county where he would spend time canoeing, kayaking,...
Ina Jarvis Whittington
Dec 18, 2023
Mrs. Ina Levina Jarvis Whittington, 88, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late Marcus and Rosa Jarvis. Mrs. Whittington was a God-fearing woman and a dedicated member of Woodland Baptist Church. She was a cosmetologist for some time and retired from R.J....
Geraldine "Gerry" Briden
Dec 17, 2023
Geraldine “Gerry” Briden, age 87 from Winston Salem, formerly of Pemberville, Ohio entered the arms of Jesus her Savior on December 17, 2023. She was born December 1, 1936, to Fred and Leah Hileman in Waterloo, Iowa. On June 6, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, David Briden also of Waterloo, Iowa. Dave and Gerry shared 53 years of...
Lisa Christina Epps
Dec 17, 2023
Lisa Christina Epps, 47, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Lisa was born on September 9, 1976, to Sue Holloway Epps and Edward Epps in Charleston, SC. A lifelong advocate for animals, she passionately upheld the causes of PETA, and adopted a vegan diet and philosophy. Lisa will be remembered as a beautiful, energetic, young...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Casselman Whitaker
Dec 16, 2023
Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Casselman Whitaker, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1937, in Georgetown Co, SC to the late Ulysses and Sally Cox Casselman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Mayo Whitaker, grandson Garrett Cromer, her younger sisters, Belva "Tissie" Brucker...
Maureen "Kae" Adair Mattingly
Dec 16, 2023
After a painful battle with cancer, Maureen Kae Mattingly, 75, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She cherished her roles as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother (Gramma). She had a deep faith, always feeling God’s love and care, and didn’t fear death. Kae cultured...
Jo Ann Weavil
Dec 16, 2023
Kernersville - Mrs. Jo-Anne Harris Weavil, 74, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Universal Healthcare in Fuquay Varina. She was born October 16, 1949, in Onslow County, North Carolina to the late Garland Luther Harris, Sr. and Ida Bell Harris. Jo-Anne attended East Carolina University. She was a loving wife who loved her family and was kind to...
Barbara Haines Cowell
Dec 16, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Barbara Susanna Haines Cowell, 83, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Her greatest passions included serving her Lord, being with her family, and working with children.
“Nana,” as she was lovingly called by her close family, was born November 9, 1940, in Waynesburg, PA, the daughter of the late Edith Pauline Lemley...
Dolly Belle Lawson Mays
Dec 16, 2023
Mrs. Dolly Belle Quesenberry Lawson Mays, 89, went to be the with Lord, December 16, 2023. She was born May 11, 1934, in Montgomery County, VA, to the late Lee David Quesenberry and Ethel Virginia Taylor Quesenberry. She and her husband Linzy served as missionaries in Jamaica, West Indies, and the Venture of Faith Camp, Lake Park, GA. Dolly...
Dorothy "Susie" Brown
Dec 16, 2023
Dorothy C. “Susie” “Maw Maw” Brown, 88, passed away Saturday December 16, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by members of her family. She passed following a brief illness.
Susie worked for Western Electric/AT&T and was a member of Communication Workers of America for over 18 years. She enjoyed spending time with her church family and was a member...
Violet Gray Kimel
Dec 16, 2023
Mrs. Violet Elizabeth Gray Kimel, 95, passed away on December 16, 2023, at Vienna Village in Pfafftown, North Carolina.
She was born on December 30, 1927, to the late Blain Banister Gray and Mamie Patrick Gray in Forsyth County, NC.
Violet was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She retired from Kimel Flower Shop.
In addition to...
Mary Jane Williams Marshall
Dec 15, 2023
Mrs. Mary Jane Williams Marshall, 67, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born May 24, 1956, in Forsyth County, the daughter of Norman “Doc” Williams and Marie Helen Williams. A member of Bible Revival Ministries, where she had driven the church van. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mary loved taking care...
Johanna Louise Futchs Yopp
Dec 15, 2023
Johanna Louise Futchs Yopp, 85, passed away December 15, 2023 at Arbor Acres in Winston Salem, NC, surrounded by her loved ones.
Jo was born on September 6, 1938, the first-born child of Richard Henry and Louise Freidman Futchs, in Wilmington, NC. She graduated from New Hanover High School in 1956 and received her BA in education from the...
Rocky Lane Anders
Dec 15, 2023
Mr. Rocky Lane Anders, 66, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on December 15, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro. Rocky was born in Forsyth Co. on April 13, 1957, the son of the late Estel Mack Anders and Myrtle Ruth Rose Anders. He loved the Lord and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church...
Marien Smith Miller
Dec 15, 2023
Mrs. Marien Smith Miller, 76, passed away December 15, 2023, at Kerner Ridge. She was born November 20, 1947, in Surry County to the late Roger and Louise Smith. She retired from the US Postal Service after many years of service. When she was able, she attended Gospel Light Baptist Church. She cherished her mother. Marien had a passion with...
Peggy Rogers King
Dec 14, 2023
Peggy Rogers King of Advance, N.C., age 91, passed away on December 14, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born in Marion, (Smyth County) Virginia on March 2, 1932 to mother Grace Ross Rogers and father Junius Signal Rogers. She was pre-deceased by her husband William Bryan (Bill) King, Sr. and...