John  Francis Vance,  Sr.

John Francis Vance, Sr.

Feb 3, 2010

KERNERSVILLE-John Francis Vance, Sr., 90, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud WWII veteran passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born November 7, 1919 in Forsyth Co. to the late Homer Blaine and Myrtle Kerner Vance. John was a life long member of Kernersville Moravian Church; as long as his health permitted...

Carrie  Elaine Buettner

Carrie Elaine Buettner

Feb 3, 2010

Carrie Elaine Buettner, independent until the end, passed away Wednesday February 3, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born and raised in Sterling NY but became a Floridian in 1977 when she made Sanford FL her home for over 30 years with late husband Barney Buettner. Prior to moving to FL she proudly served in the...

Sidney Caldwell

Sidney Caldwell

Feb 2, 2010

Mr. Sidney Berlin Caldwell, 87, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1922 in Craig County, Virginia to Bert Conward and Mary Etta Crawford Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from Piedmont Airlines after 23 years of service. We were blessed with a...

William  Samuel Stoltz

William Samuel Stoltz

Feb 2, 2010

Mr. William ""Bill"" Samuel Stoltz, formerly of Rural Hall, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Walter Samuel Stoltz and Pearlie May Grubbs Stoltz. Mr. Stoltz was a retired truck driver with over 35 years of service and was member of Rural Hall Church of...

Cornelia Skidmore

Cornelia Skidmore

Feb 1, 2010

Mrs. Cornelia (Connie) Darks Skidmore, 83, of Winston-Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, February 1, 2010 at her home. She was born November 28, 1926, in Greenbrier, Tennessee to the late Odie Lee and Ivy Mae Darks. She was a member of Advent Moravian Church. She married the love of her life, William Turner Skidmore Sr.,...

Elmer Leon Shorty" Flinchum

Elmer Leon Shorty" Flinchum

Feb 1, 2010

Winston Salem-Elmer Leon ""Shorty"" Flinchum, 81, loving husband, and father, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1928 in Stokes Co. to the late Ham McCoy and Lillian Moorefield Flinchum. Mr. Flinchum was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 35 ½ years...

Bruce  Calvin Pearman

Bruce Calvin Pearman

Jan 31, 2010

Bruce Calvin Pearman passed away January 31, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital. He was born September 9, 1948 to Virginia and Robert Pearman in Greensboro, NC. He was a graduate of Page High School in Greensboro, NC, and attended Guilford College. He was employed by Eastern Air lines for 20 years, and was the postmaster at the Old...

Nathan  Red Spear

Nathan Red Spear

Jan 30, 2010

Mr. Nathan ""Red"" Spear, 83, passed away January 30, 2010, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born September 27, 1926, in Yadkin County to Willie Gray and Lindy Russell Spear. Mr. Spear was in the car business for over 60 years, traveling to northern New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. He was a member of Mineral...

Dr.  Julienne Prineas

Dr. Julienne Prineas

Jan 30, 2010

Dr. Julienne Prineas, April 16, 1939 - January 30, 2010, died in Winston-Salem NC, after a very long, debilitating illness. Julienne was the elder daughter of Mr. Winsleigh Swynny and Gladys (June) Swynny (nee Johns). She is survived by her beloved sister, Yolande Oakley of Malacoota, Australia; a brother, Phillip Swynny of Sydney, Australia; her husband of 49 years, Dr....

Raeford Ray Earl Thompson

Raeford Ray Earl Thompson

Jan 29, 2010

Mr. Raeford ""Ray"" Earl Thompson Sr., 56, passed away early Friday morning, January 29, 2010 at his home. He was born December 20, 1953 to Raeford N. Thompson and Verlene E. Peele Thompson. He loved to write and he had two of his books published and was currently working on getting his third book published. Ray loved his online friends...

Ralph  Edward McKee

Ralph Edward McKee

Jan 29, 2010

Mr. Ralph Edward McKee, 85, the Best Dad In The World passed away Friday morning, January 29, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born in Danville, VA on October 2, 1924 to the late George Early McKee and Lillian Howard McKee. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby...

Ricky  David Hardy

Ricky David Hardy

Jan 29, 2010

Mr. Ricky David Hardy, 51, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born May 1, 1958 in Forsyth County. Mr. Hardy loved car shows, working on hot rods, and woodworking. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Kolby. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Nickolas  Dwayne Koon

Nickolas Dwayne Koon

Jan 28, 2010

Nickolas Dwayne Koon, 30, of Walkertown passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his home. He was born August 20, 1979 in Forsyth County to Robin Walter and Rena Rushing Koon. Nickolas attended New Birth Baptist Church of Walnut Cove. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved music and loved his family. He was preceded in death...

Ruth  Joines Hayes

Ruth Joines Hayes

Jan 28, 2010

Ruth Joines Hayes, 83 of Winston-Salem, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Hayes was born February 19, 1926 in Trap Hill, a daughter of the late Guy Joines and the late Vaudie Blackburn Joines. She was retired from McCroy's Department Store and was a member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church, but attended Waughtown Baptist. In addition...

Lucille  Stonestreet Kimball

Lucille Stonestreet Kimball

Jan 28, 2010

Mrs. Lucille Stonestreet Kimball, 94, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born December 27, 1915 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Arthur Cleveland and Margaret Dwiggins Stonestreet. Mrs. Kimball was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church. She was an enthusiastic flower lover and gardener and was a member of...

Ida Dorothea Dot" Baker Swaim

Ida Dorothea Dot" Baker Swaim

Jan 28, 2010

Ida Dorothea ""Dot""Baker Swaim, 90, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at her home. She was born November 16, 1919 in Forsyth County to Marvin Poindexter Baker and Lula Thomas Baker. Mrs. Swaim was a member of Union Cross Baptist Church. She loved to travel, loved animals, and loved her grandchild and great grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Robert  Gray Brandon,  Sr.

Robert Gray Brandon, Sr.

Jan 27, 2010

Mr. Robert Gray Brandon, Sr., 84, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at his home. He was born September 5, 1925 in Forsyth County to William F. and Nanie Lucinda Lawrence Brandon. Mr. Brandon was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of Clemmons Moravian Church for 55 years. He retired...

David  Clyde Pfaff

David Clyde Pfaff

Jan 27, 2010

PFAFF Mr. David Clyde Pfaff, 93, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Arbor Acres. He was born September 14, 1916 in Forsyth County to Jefferson Hoke and Maude Transou Pfaff. Mr. Pfaff was a member of Union United Methodist Church for over 70 years where he was extremely involved in church as treasurer, and serving on the...

Terri  Stout Stevens

Terri Stout Stevens

Jan 27, 2010

STEVENS PFAFFTOWN - Teresa ""Terri"" Stout Stevens, of Pfafftown, passed away gently and peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 27 2010, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County on March 10, 1951 to James J. Stout, Jr. and June Douglas Stout. She was an avid outdoor lover. She especially loved to...

Juanita  Farley Parry

Juanita Farley Parry

Jan 26, 2010

Mrs. Juanita Farley Parry, 87, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Hinton, West Virginia on March 4, 1922 to the late Joseph and Ida Hughes Farley. Juanita was a member of Mt. Juliet United Methodist Church in Belle, West Virginia for 50 years, she was president of the United Methodist Women...