Charles Thomas 'Charlie' Williams
Jan 17, 2012
Our papa, Charles Thomas Williams, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, where he was reunited with his parents, Charles Edward Williams and Norine Nettie Matthews Williams; his beloved friend, Lois Stone; and met his great granddaughter, Erica Dawn Williams, for the first time. He was born on October 5, 1925 in Baltimore, MD. He...
Gordon John Robinson
Jan 17, 2012
Gordon John Robinson of Lake Lure, NC passed away suddenly at the age of 64. Gordy was a loving father and he will be missed by friends and family. Gordy built and operated a successful business in Orlando, Florida before relocating to the mountains of Western North Carolina which he adored. Gordy is survived by his three daughters; Wendy Robinson...
Bill Thaddeus Stanley, Sr.
Jan 17, 2012
Mr. Bill Thaddeus Stanley, Sr. age 87 passed away Tuesday afternoon at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Bill was born in Surry County, May 21, 1924 to Eugene Soloman Stanley and Mary Lee Coe Stanley. He was a member of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem and a master salesman. Bill was an accomplished Blue Grass musician and...
Mrs. Betty 'Boots' Wall Draughon
Jan 16, 2012
Betty ""Boots"" Wall Draughon, 75 of Lewisville, NC passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born February 24, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Casper and Mabel Wall. Maw was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Bill Draughon and sister Dot Beatty. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ted...
Ruby Bennett Ingram
Jan 16, 2012
Charleston, SC-- Ruby Bennett Ingram 82, Died Monday January 16, at Summit Place of Daniel Island. She was born in Guilford County to the late Henry W. and Mamie Hull Bennett. Ruby loved Cooking and gardening and authored a cook book called 'Seasoned With Love'. She was married to Vernon L Ingram for almost Fifty Years. In addition to her...
Irvin Ray Nelson
Jan 16, 2012
Mr. Irvin Ray Nelson, 72, of Kernersville, NC, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012 at his home. Mr. Nelson was born on July 22, 1939 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Samuel Nelson and Nancy Smith. Irvin retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company where he worked as a Machinist. He was an avid North Carolina Tarheel fan and...
Jaxie Hill Simmons
Jan 15, 2012
Mrs. Jaxie Hill Simmons, age 75 of Winston-Salem went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday evening at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Jaxie was born August 7, 1936 in Robeson County to Charles and Edna Ivey Hill. She retired from Wachovia Bank with 25 years of service and was of the Pentecostal faith. Jaxie loved life; she enjoyed...
Mary Elizabeth Barney Wall
Jan 15, 2012
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Barney Wall, 99, of Winston-Salem went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 8, 1912 in Davie County to Frank and Mattie Phillips Barney. Mrs. Wall was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Freeman Street Baptist...
Samuel Paul Martin
Jan 14, 2012
MARTIN - PILOT MOUNTAIN Mr. Samuel Paul Martin passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1939 in Henry County, VA to the late Treva Tise Martin and Luther Gray Martin. Mr. Martin was a retired carpenter. In addition to his parents, Mr. Martin was preceded in death by one son, Wesley Dale...
Mr. Eugene Franklin Watson
Jan 14, 2012
Mr. Eugene Franklin Watson, 77, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born in Yadkin Co. on November 10, 1934 to the late Isaac Newton Watson Sr. and Lillie Belle Smoak Watson. Mr. Watson was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville where he was active as long as his...
Opa Yvonne Lashmit Masten
Jan 14, 2012
Mrs. Opa Yvonne Lashmit Masten, 84, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Bermuda Village. She was born in Davie County on November 8, 1927 to Hubert Alexander and Francis Beatrice Miller Lashmit. Mrs. Masten was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for the past 45 years. She was the owner and operator of West View Beauty Salon...
Eric Ryan Ray
Jan 14, 2012
Mr. Eric Ryan Ray, 26, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012. He was born August 14, 1985 in Princeton, W. VA. to Travis Dean Ray and Melinda Viars. Eric was preceded in death by his grandfather, Darrel Viars and an uncle, Larry Ray. Surviving are his father, Travis Ray and wife Stacy; his mother, Melinda Viars; half-brother, Christopher Branscome; two...
Opal Parrish Beeson
Jan 13, 2012
Kernersville Mrs. Opal Parrish Beeson age 89, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale. She was born May 9, 1922 in Forsyth County to Lee and Addie Parrish. Mrs. Beeson retired from Lucent Technologies and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Beeson, two sisters, Dura...
Oabera 'Bobbie' Messer Sink
Jan 12, 2012
Mrs. Obera ""Bobbie"" Messer Sink, 83, of Lewisville died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 8, 1929 in Haywood County, the daughter of the late, Seymore and Nettie Plemmons Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gaither William Sink and a son, Paul William Sink. Survivors include...
Duane Thomas Miller
Jan 12, 2012
Mr. Duane Thomas Miller, 58, died January 12, 2012 at his Winston-Salem home after a brief illness. He is survived by a son, Sam and a daughter-in-law, Shannon; grandchildren, Zoie and Otto of Gold bar, Washington; Parents, Winston and Shirley Miller of Pinehurst; brothers, Steve and wife Karen, Mike and wife Vickie, all of Winston-Salem, and Jeff and wife Sombat...
Mallonee Ward King
Jan 12, 2012
Mr. Mallonee Ward King, 84, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1927 in Durham County, the son of the late, Ellliott Carlton and Ethel Allen King. Mr. King attended Oaklawn Baptist Church and loved to play golf as long as he was able. He was a graduate of James A....
Walter L. Rogers
Jan 12, 2012
WESTFIELD Mr. Walter L. Rogers, 92, a resident of Walnut Cove Health Care in Walnut Cove and formerly of the Asbury Community in Stokes Co. passed away Thursday evening January 12, 2012. He was born July 4, 1919 in Patrick Co., VA to the late Willie and Viola Hill Rogers. He moved to the Asbury Community as a child and...
David 'Dave' Lee Smith
Jan 11, 2012
KERNERSVILLE - David ""Dave"" Lee Smith, 67, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012. He was born May 12, 1944 in Peoria, IL to the late Roy and Shirley Thornton Smith. Dave attended Lewistown Community High School in Lewistown, Ill., and Midstate College in Peoria; completed apprenticeships at the Chicago Board of Trade and International...
Bobby Jean Crews Beard
Jan 11, 2012
Winston Salem - Bobby Jean Crews Beard, age 64, a lifelong resident of Winston Salem, NC, passed away January 11, 2012 as a result of complications after surgery at Forsyth Medical Center. Bobby was born April 21, 1947 in Stokes County. She is survived by her husband Edward (Eddie) Lee Beard, two sons-Jason Edward Beard and wife Laura, James (Jimmy)...
Charles Clay Payne, Jr.
Jan 11, 2012
Lexington- Charles Clay Payne, Jr., 86, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Davidson County on September 4, 1925 to Charles Clay Payne and Mary Holmes Payne. He was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church. He served with the U.S. Army in World War II and retired from R.J....