Despina "Dee" Thalassinos Davis
Jul 14, 2024
Winston-Salem- Mrs. Despina “Dee” Thalassinos Davis. 98, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Forest Heights Senior Living surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born September 2, 1925, in Samos, Greece, the daughter of Rev. Fr. George Thalassinos and Presbyter Maria Thalassinos. She came to the United States at an early age and was raised in...
James Joseph Shipe, Sr.
Jul 14, 2024
Kernersville- Mr. James Joseph Shipe, Sr., 71, after a courageous battle with cancer went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 18, 1953, in Allegheny Co. PA to the late Robert Shipe and Elizabeth George Peseux. James was a loving husband, devoted father, and caring Pawpaw....
William Rade DeGraw, Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
William “Bill” R. DeGraw, Jr., of Lewisville, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey to William and Urana “Rainy” DeGraw. Bill graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971 and attended Wake Forest University School of Law, graduating in 1975. Bill was a successful attorney for many years with...
Ricky "Ric" Lee McDowell
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. Ricky “Ric” Lee McDowell, 62, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ric was born in Pulaski County, KY. on September 3, 1961. to Howard Weldon McDowell, Sr. and Sylvia Haynes McDowell. He was preceded in death by his parents. He owned and operated McDowell’s Machine & Fabrication for many...
Thomas "Tom" Christopher Pereira
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. Thomas “Tom” Christopher Pereira, 49, of Walkertown, NC, walked into God’s presence on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Tom was born on December 31, 1974, in Fort Myers, Florida, to the late Mr. Manuel Pereira and Mrs. Valentina Grace Martins. Tom knew many roles such as, Son, Brother, Mentor, but his favorite was Dad. He will always be the best...
David Craig Joyner
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. David Craig Joyner, 76, entered into Heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born July 5, 1948, to the late Craig and Wilma Joyner.
He attended NC State and was a lifelong Wolfpack fan. David was a member of the NC National Guard and a retiree of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. As a member of...
Caroline Peters Winn
Jul 13, 2024
Mrs. Caroline Peters Winn, 96, of Clemmons, NC, died on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home. She was born in Catlett, VA, the youngest child of Joseph William Peters and Harrietta Massoletti Peters. She graduated from Madison College in Harrisonburg, VA in 1949. While working at the Department of the Interior in Washington, DC, she married Richard M. Winn,...
Tammy Marie Shumate
Jul 13, 2024
Kernersville – Mrs. Tammy Marie Shumate, 59, passed away peacefully July 13, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1965, in Forsyth County to Frank Shumate and Virginia St. John Shumate. Tammy loved to travel, garden and take care of their Shih Tzu, Ramsey. Tammy was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Shumate.
Tammy is survived by...
Eula Harper Spease
Jul 13, 2024
Mrs. Eula Harper Spease was called home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was born in Forsyth County on October 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Shirley Lee and Ruth Pitts Harper. Mrs. Spease retired as an executive secretary from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 40 years of service. She was also a member of the Forsyth County...
Karen Edgerton Robertson
Jul 11, 2024
Karen Edgerton Robertson passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, F. Dillon Robertson, Jr., of Winston-Salem; son Nathan D.M. Robertson and daughter-in-law Michelle M. Robertson of Baltimore; brother David E. Edgerton and sister-in-law Alison H. Edgerton of Backus, MN; brother Stephen W. Edgerton and sister-in-law Dawn M. Edgerton of Chapel...
Sara Lynn Isom White
Jul 10, 2024
Sara Lynn Isom White, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her home.
Sara was born in Winston-Salem on December 21, 1941 to the late Lemmie Roy Isom and Lillie Margaret Wagoner Isom. She graduated from North West High School, and attended Catawba College until choosing to pursue a career in administration. Sara was a longtime member of Ardmore...
Frances Eileen Reynolds Wilkie
Jul 10, 2024
Frances Eileen Reynolds Wilkie, 75, of Lexington went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to the late Albert Reynolds and Christeen Godbey Reynolds on August 29, 1948, in Attica, Indiana.
Frances graduated from Attica High School. She later married the love of her life, Stanley on June 18,...
Ruth Jean Brandquist
Jul 9, 2024
Ruth Jean Brandquist, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away after a brief illness on 9 July 2024.
Ruth was born on 24 February 1934 in Venice, Ohio to John and Ellen Leidorf. She graduated from Margaretta Township High School. She married Robert Carl Brandquist on 29 August 1959 in Venice, Ohio. Ruth was always active in church and school activities her entire...
Arthur Lee Williams
Jul 9, 2024
Arthur Lee “Art” Williams, 69, passed away at home on July 9, 2024, following a brief illness. Art was born to Joseph Redden Williams and Margaret Louise Crump on July 27, 1954, in Concord, NC. Art would never miss a Dallas Cowboys game whether on TV or in person. He also had a big heart for animals, including his nine...
Darrell Lee Raper
Jul 8, 2024
Mr. Darrell Lee Raper went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2024. He was born in Forsyth County on August 20, 1938, to Kenneth Johnson Raper and Doris Swaim Raper. After many years of loyal service, he retired from R.J. Reynolds. He enjoyed attending many local Baptist churches, golfing with lifelong friends, and was an avid...
Edwin Davis Taylor
Jul 8, 2024
Edwin Davis Taylor, 59, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, in his residence. He was born on May 18, 1965, to the late Jerry Taylor and Suzanne Krupel Taylor in Forsyth County. Eddie was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. After he graduated, he began his journey as a United States Marine. Eddie was proud of his service...
Sallie Kates Phillips
Jul 8, 2024
Mrs. Sallie Kates Phillips, 93, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1930, in Forsyth County, NC. She was an avid reader.
Sallie is survived by her loving husband, Billy James Phillips, and daughters Cindy and Debbie.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday July 11, 2024, at 11am at Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.
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Anthony "Tony" Dean Traxler
Jul 7, 2024
Walkertown – Mr. Anthony “Tony” Dean Traxler, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at home. He was born on June 18, 1968, to Dale and Brenda Traxler. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, but grew up in Canal Fulton, Ohio. He attended St. Philip and James School and graduated from Northwest High School and moved to North...
Sam Lapish
Jul 6, 2024
Mr. Sam Lapish, 81, was called to his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2024 peacefully at his home in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather.
On Friday, August 2, 2024 at Fraternity Church of the Brethren, visitation with family will be at 2:00 PM, followed by a celebration of life service at 3:00...
Carmen Foster Brown
Jul 6, 2024
Mrs. Carmen Foster Brown, 67, of 4664 Styers Ferry Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27104, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born August 3, 1956, in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Harold and Irene Bell Foster. Carmen worked for many years in textiles and then became a teacher at Grace Christian...