Barbara Lapish Williams
Oct 6, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Lapish Williams, 77, went to be with her heavenly father Friday October 6, 2023. She was born May 24, 1946, in Forsyth County NC to the late John David Lapish Sr, and Ruby Lash Lapish. Barbara was a loving wife and devoted mother who served as the rock of her family no matter what trials she was going...
Garry Dean Norman
Oct 6, 2023
Mr. Garry Dean Norman, age 74 of Lewisville, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born April 24, 1949 in Elkin NC to the late Rev. Warren D. Norman and Stella Rachaels Norman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings David Norman, Larry Norman, and Wanda Norman Taylor as well as his brother-in-law and antique...
Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Edward Peacock
Oct 6, 2023
Dr. Kenneth “Ken” Edward Peacock, 75, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home. He was born June 20, 1948 in Rocky Mount, NC. Ken was a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church and retired as Chancellor from Appalachian State University in 2014. As a first generation college student, Ken received his undergraduate...
Pattie Elizabeth Boone
Oct 4, 2023
Mrs. Pattie Elizabeth Luper Boone, age 78 of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Clemmons Medical Center. She was born September 29, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late June Luper and Cora Smith Luper. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Roy Earl Boone. Mrs. Boone was an avid gardener, loved to paint...
Frances Vance Duggins
Oct 4, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Frances Vance Duggins, 84, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Countryside Manor. She was born on June 24, 1939, in Forsyth County to Crews and Elsie Vance.
Frances was a faithful member of Kernersville Wesleyan Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed spending time outside taking care of her flowers and feeding her birds. Frances was...
Mary Louise Polak
Oct 3, 2023
Mary was a loving mom, faithful wife, adored grandma, cherished daughter and sister, and awesome mom-in-law. As Mary frequently said, she “led a good life,” and a long one at that.
Mary grew up in a charming home in Stewart Manor, NY, and lived on Long Island for 94 years, prior to moving from her home of 62 years...
Peggy Joyce Atkinson Lawson
Oct 3, 2023
Peggy Joyce Atkinson Lawson passed away on October 3, 2023. Peggy was born August 8, 1937, in Rockingham, NC to Mable Lewis and Daniel Atkinson, Sr. Her family moved to Winston-Salem when she was a young girl and spent the rest of her life in Winston -Salem. She was a 1955 graduate of Gray High School. Upon graduation, she...
Michael Dean Atkins
Oct 3, 2023
Mr. Michael (Mike) Dean Atkins, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born October 15, 1952, in Forsyth County to the late Fordie Lee Atkins and Grace Gunnell Atkins.
Mike was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was best known as an avid amateur radio operator under the callsign N4VE. Mike was...
Zerilda Mae Joyner Amos
Oct 3, 2023
Zerilda Mae Joyner Amos 90, of Walkertown, NC, went to her heavenly home on October 2, 2023. Zerilda “Dump” was born February 11, 1933, to the late Robert Lee Joyner, Jr. and Ada Mae Collins Joyner. She attended Rural Hall schools. She was proud of her 12 years of perfect attendance. On October 6, 1951, she married the late...
Clementina Rubio-Sandoval
Oct 3, 2023
Mrs. Clementina Rubio-Sandoval passed away October 3, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1949, to Rosalio Rubio and Maria Sandoval. Clementina lived in the Kernersville area for over 30 years. She was a hardworking single mom, who loved her five children and would do anything for her family. She was the perfect example of a...
James "Corky" Robert Carmichael
Oct 2, 2023
James “Corky” Robert Carmichael, 87, entered the more immediate presence of our Lord and Savior on October 2, 2023, at Brookdale Reynolda Road. He was born in Forsyth County September 17, 1936, to the late John Wesley Carmichael and Mattie Lee Carmichael. James was employed by Wachovia Bank for thirty-four years. He was a member of Trinity Moravian Church Choir....
Brittney Handy Hill
Oct 1, 2023
Brittney Nicole Handy Hill, 33, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born in Forsyth County on September 21, 1990, to Alton Tedder and Jennifer Juanita Handy. Brittney was an intelligent and loving individual. She found joy in the little things in life, her favorite animal was a giraffe. She loved yellow roses because they were her grandmother’s...
Dr. William "Bill" Elliott Austin
Oct 1, 2023
On October 1, 2023, Dr. William Elliott Austin, age 73, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and three daughters. Bill was born on April 15, 1950, in Bluefield, VA, to the late J. Olin & Vera Elizabeth Austin. He was preceded in death by his son, Luke Olin Austin and his granddaughter, Faith Lynn Bourquin.
The family grew up in...
Kenny Doby
Oct 1, 2023
Mr. Kenny Wilson Doby, 63, of Mocksville, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1959 in Forsyth County. Kenny was a member of Green Meadows Baptist Church who was a hard working and dedicated man who loved helping others. He was employed with Talbert Building Company (formerly Poindexter Lumber Company). Kenny...
Martha "Ann" Angelia Eddinger Lambeth
Oct 1, 2023
Martha (Ann) Angelia Eddinger Lambeth (92) passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, caregiver, church member, Christian, friend, and neighbor. Ann lived her life for the love of children. She was a homemaker and nanny to many children over the years -...
Janet Cook Craver
Oct 1, 2023
Janet Ellen Cook Craver, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, and is in the more immediate presence of our Lord and Savior. She was born in Forsyth County on November 30, 1961, to the late Fred A. Cook and Betty C. Cook. Janet graduated from Edgewood Christian High School in the class of 1980. It was during...
Rae Elizabeth Lemin Gosh
Sep 30, 2023
Mrs. Rae Elizabeth Lemin Gosh, 66, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born October 6, 1956, to the late Raymond and Lareen Lemin in Paterson, NJ.
Rae retired as office manager for the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem. In her free time, she loved sewing, crafting, and collecting holiday villages. However, her favorite activity in life was being...
Orval Wall Jones
Sep 30, 2023
Mr. Orval Wall Jones, 75, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home. He was born May 26, 1948, in Forsyth County to the late Merlin Jennings Jones and LaRue Wall Jones. Orval was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was the owner of Elite Landscape Service and Nursey, Inc. since 1977. Orval was a hardworking man and...
John Sheridan Brannan
Sep 29, 2023
Mr. John Sheridan Brannan was born April 26, 1940, to the late Charles Thomas and Anna Jenness Brannan. Mr. Brannan served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1966 and was a member of AMVETS, American Legion, and VFW. He was also of the Catholic faith and had attended the University of Maryland. A businessman at his core, he developed “Brannan on...
Mary Ruth Griffith Bonham
Sep 29, 2023
Mrs. Mary Ruth Griffith Bonham, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mary was born in Independence, VA on March 14, 1928, to the late Robert Griffith and Beulah Halsey Griffith. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends and was an avid reader. She especially loved her church and serving...