James O'Kieffee Stables, Jr.
Jan 1, 2024
James O'Kieffee Stables, Jr., of Clemmons, NC born Sept. 21, 1943, age 80, went home to be with his Lord on January 1, 2024. Jim was the son of the late James O'Kieffee Stables and Christine Burton Stables from Narrows, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert Brown Stables and two...
Mary Lee Gamble
Dec 31, 2023
Mary Lee Gamble (Hickman) of Kernersville, North Carolina passed away December 31st, 2023 at the age of 70. She was born March 11th, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana to her loving mother James Etta Hickman (Fields) and father Clarence Manuel Hickman. Mary was a present and caring grandmother, dog owner, and friend. Known by her grandchildren as Mimi, Mary was a...
Edna Ann Cady Mckenzie
Dec 31, 2023
Mrs. Edna Ann Cady McKenzie, 75, of Lexington, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday December 31, 2023, at her home. Mrs. McKenzie was born in Queens, NY to the late Mr. Robert Roy Cady and Gertrude Gurnee. She lived in South Florida for many years before moving to North Carolina. Edna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother...
Arlene Roark McCloud
Dec 30, 2023
Mrs. Arlene McCloud, 90, of Kernersville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on May 24, 1933, in Ashe County to Ernest and Selda Roark. Arlene loved going out with her friends, planting her flowers, and working in the yard. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend who...
Geraldine Scott Vanhoy
Dec 30, 2023
Mrs. Geraldine Scott Vanhoy, 87, passed away on Saturday December 30, 2023, at Magnolia Creek Assisted Living. She was born on October 18, 1936, to the late Alvia Theodore Scott and Hazel Todd Scott in Forsyth County, NC. Geraldine graduated from Clemmons High School with the class of 1955. She worked for Hanes Hosiery for 40 years before retiring. Geraldine...
Kenneth Ray Cox
Dec 30, 2023
Mr. Kenneth Ray Cox, 86, entered into the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Kenneth was born on March 28, 1937, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Garland Sam Cox and Edith Sumner Cox. He was employed with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, retiring after 27...
David Charles Simms
Dec 29, 2023
David Charles Simms, 31, of Raleigh, NC, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC, surrounded by his family.
David had a great sense of humor and always made everyone laugh. He had a heart of gold - compassionate and giving toward everyone. David also loved animals, especially his German Shepherd, Roscoe,...
Shirley Lee Mary Griffin Sonbert
Dec 29, 2023
Shirley Lee Mary Griffin Sonbert, 88, passed away on December 29th, 2023, in Pfafftown, NC. She was born in Rural Hall on March 30th, 1935, to the late William Rufus and Hattie Hudson Griffin.
Shirley was always active in crafts and art projects. She treasured all her family above anything else in her life. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were...
Gerald Eugene Parsons
Dec 28, 2023
Mr. Gerald Eugene Parsons, 74, passed away on December 28, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born on June 29, 1949, in Delaware, the son of the late George and Vera Burcham Parsons. Gerald operated a dump truck business and was a farmer in Delaware. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend...
Joyce Cochrane Marshall
Dec 28, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Cochrane Marshall, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility. She was born on May 5, 1935 to the late Donald Willis Cochrane and Cornelia Carter Cochrane who raised her as the seventh child on a 120 acre farm in Surry County. Joyce graduated from Elkin High School...
Gary Preston Smith
Dec 28, 2023
Mr. Gary Preston Smith, 78, of Advance, NC passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home. He was born September 19, 1945 in Forsyth County to Pearl Spillman Smith and Elbert Helsabeck Smith. Gary was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister,...
Billy Edmond Jennings
Dec 28, 2023
Mr. Billy Edmond Jennings, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Billy was born on May 30, 1927, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to the late Bert Edna Jennings and Alma Leslie Carnal Jennings. Billy spent majority of his life in Welch, West Virginia and lived in Winston-Salem with his son and daughter-in-law for the past 15...
Gladys Comelia Carter Bowling
Dec 28, 2023
Gladys Comelia Carter Bowling, 95, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1928, in McDowell County, WV, to the late Watt Carter and Meedie Boles Carter. Gladys is described as selfless by those who knew her. She would give her life to those in need. A member of Welcome Door...
Delena Carol Hoover
Dec 28, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Delena Carol Hoover, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended hospital stay. Carol was born on January 17, 1940 in Surry County to Bishop and Helen Lundy Hall.
Carol graduated from Lowgap High School, and Forsyth Technical Institute. She was a proud employee of Piedmont / USAirways for 30...
Ernestine Owen Conrad
Dec 28, 2023
Mrs. Ernestine Owen Conrad, 93, passed away December 28, 2023. She was born May 11, 1930, in Forsyth County, to the late Ernest Henry Owen and Oda Irene Hauser Owen. Ernestine graduated from Old Richmond High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ernestine loved cooking and spending time with her family. She retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth...
Lawrence Gideon Tuttle
Dec 27, 2023
Mr. Lawrence Gideon Tuttle, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023, at Trinity Elms in Clemmons, NC. He was born in Stokes County on March 3, 1933, to the late Clady Gideon Tuttle and Myrtis Montgomery Tuttle. At one time Lawrence and his wife Kathy lived at Belews Creek and High Rock Lake in Lexington, where...
Brendan Alan Bitting
Dec 27, 2023
Mr. Brendan Alan Bitting, 36, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2023, at his home in Rural Hall. He was born on March 6, 1987, in Forsyth County to Gregory and Julia Bitting. Brendan was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 2005. He attended classes at East Carolina University after high...
Patricia Irene Sheets
Dec 27, 2023
In the early hours of Wednesday, December 27th, 2023, Patricia “Pat” Jones Sheets went to her heavenly home. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother during her incredible 82 years of life.
Pat was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina on February 23rd, 1941. She spent her childhood in the rolling hills of the country, helping her mother and...
Robert Richard Savercool
Dec 27, 2023
Mr. Robert Richard Savercool, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 4, 1939, in Pen Argyl, PA, the son of William and Ellen Walker Savercool. He retired from Guilford Mills with over 25 years of service and was a former member of the Pen Argyl Lookout Fire Company. Robert was a former...
Joy Keller Phipps
Dec 26, 2023
Joy Keller Phipps passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on December 26, 2023. Joy was born in Marion, NC, on May 20, 1944, to Rev. Roy Dixon Keller and Lillian Mae Odom Keller. Joy graduated from Apex High School in 1961, after which she attended Mars Hill College and then graduated from the University of North Carolina at...