Edward "Rod" Rodin Sugg, Sr
Dec 26, 2023
Mr. Edward “Rod” Rodin Sugg, Sr, passed away early the morning of December 26th having spent a delightful Christmas with his local family members.
Born December 29, 1933, in Smithfield, North Carolina to the late Burton Whitfield and Rose Gordon Sugg as the youngest of eight children.
He was a graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of...
Shirley Jean McBride Sears
Dec 26, 2023
Mrs. Shirley Jean Sears, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Silas Creek Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on January 24, 1941, to the late Paul V. McBride, Sr. and Katie Miller McBride in Anderson County, SC.
Shirley’s main focus was her family, as she was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, grandmother, and...
Juley Margaret Cox
Dec 26, 2023
Walkertown – Juley Margaret Cox, 68, was born on January 1, 1955, and went to be with our Lord, peacefully, at her home on December 26, 2023.
Juley was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Emma Dick of West Virginia; her siblings, Zelma, Robert, Brenda, and Chleo all of West Virginia; and by one of her daughters,...
David Thomas Hawkins
Dec 26, 2023
David Thomas Hawkins, 81, of Germanton, North Carolina peacefully went to be with our Lord on December 26, 2023. David is preceded in death by his father, Roy Thomas Hawkins and his mother, Dorothy Venable Hawkins and a daughter, Robin Rena Hawkins. The family who has been blessed to love him so much is his wife of 48 years, Gail...
Norma Jean Nance Colter
Dec 26, 2023
Mrs. Norma Jean Nance Colter, 97, passed away Tuesday December 26, 2023, at Village Care of King. She was born May 5, 1926 to the late Lenoard Greir Nance and Odessa Hudson Nance in Forsyth County. Norma was a dedicated Christian and member of Shattalon Church of Christ, volunteering for VBS, church dinners, and various other church activities. In her...
Julia Stilley Webster Brown
Dec 26, 2023
Mrs. Julia Stilley Webster Brown passed away on December 26, 2023. She was born on May 22, 1934, to Early and Ollie Ball Stilley. Julia worked at Crown Drug and Eckerd Drug Store. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Webster, Jr.; their son, Wesley Webster; and her second husband, Robert Brown. Julia also lost many brothers...
Michael Edward Browne
Dec 25, 2023
Michael Edward Browne, 73, passed away on December 25, 2023 at Willow Valley Nursing Facility in Winston-Salem. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Joseph E. Browne (1916-1985) and Margaret (Peggy) Finn Browne (1920-2011), both children of Irish Immigrants. He was baptized in Norfolk with his godparents, Uncle George Kehoe and Aunt Sarah Finn Kehoe. His education began at...
Janice Murphy Farmer
Dec 25, 2023
Janice Colleen Murphy Farmer, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday December 25, 2023. She was born December 6, 1931, to Minnie Banks Reece Murphy and Lloyd Stone Murphy in Davidson County.
She graduated from High Point High School and attended High Point University and Mars Hill College.
Janice’s mother was a piano teacher and a very...
Dr. Charles William Greene, Sr.
Dec 24, 2023
Charles William Greene, Sr.,PhD died peacefully in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 24, 2023. Charles was born on January 12, 1939 in Waynesville, NC,growing up in Canton, NC . He graduated from Canton High School in 1957 where he was president of the student body, editor of the annual staff, and played varsity basketball and baseball. As the recipient...
Benjamin "Ben" Frank McKinney
Dec 24, 2023
Mr. Benjamin “Ben” Frank McKinney, age 63 of Clemmons passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born September 11, 1960 in Johnson City, TN to the late Earnest Earl McKinney and Regina Mottern McKinney.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Todd McKinney. He is survived by...
Audrey Ellen Starn
Dec 24, 2023
Audrey Ellen Starn, 68, of Winston-Salem, passed away December 24, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.
No formal services will be held at this time.
Mrs. Starn was born July 30, 1955, in Suffolk County, to Harold Busse and Lucille Busse. She was employed in the medical field for over 45 years and also was a Rock Hound Balloonist. In her...
Janie Martin Hall
Dec 24, 2023
Janie “Jay” Martin Hall was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2023. Janie was preceded in death by her father, John D. Redmon and mother, Ruth Redmon. She is survived by her son, Steve Martin; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Martin; and granddaughter, Alyssa Cook; and great grandson, Jaxon Cook. She is also survived...
Harvey Wayne Groce
Dec 24, 2023
Harvey Wayne Groce, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Harmony at Brookberry Farms Assisted Living.
Harvey was born on November 15, 1940 to the late Clinton and Audrey Howell Groce. He graduated from Gray High School. Harvey retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 35 years, where he was employed as a Machine Operator. He was...
Diane Norton Hancock
Dec 24, 2023
Winston Salem - Mrs. Josephine "Diane" Norton Hancock, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24 at Westchester Harbour Assisted Living. She was known as Diane to family and friends, and was born February 19, 1949 in Dillon County, S.C. to John C. and Violet Theola Norton. She grew up in Little Rock, S.C. and dropped out of high school...
James Leonard King, Sr.
Dec 23, 2023
Mr. James Leonard King, Sr. passed away Saturday December 23, 2023, at his home. He was born August 12, 1954, in Forsyth County NC, to Betty Mae King Smith and the late James Fred Ellis. James retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 39 years of service. In his younger years he worked on tobacco farms and was a hardworking...
Brenda Kay Walker Venable
Dec 23, 2023
Mrs. Brenda Kay Walker Venable, 81 passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1942, in Forsyth County, the daughter of Walter and Viola Warren Walker. A member of Waughtown Baptist Church, she was a homemaker and had worked at Lucia Clothing. Brenda loved gardening and taking care of her plants both inside...
Norman P. Hansley
Dec 23, 2023
Norman P. Hansley, 87, passed away on December 23, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on October 6, 1936, to Florence Ottaway Hansley and Joseph Daniel Hansley in Sneads Ferry. Norman was a proud veteran of the US Army and Army Reserves, having served for 33 years. He was also a member of the American Legion. He loved...
Colon 'C' Wade Idol, Jr.
Dec 23, 2023
WINSTON SALEM – Mr. Colon ‘C’ Wade Idol, Jr., 59, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation. Colon was born on January 22, 1964 in Forsyth County to the late Colon Idol Sr. and Mary Griffin Idol.
Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Idol; a daughter, Kacie Idol; and two brothers, Barry and Michael Idol. Also surviving...
Monroe "Shine" Smith
Dec 22, 2023
Chester Monroe “Shine” Smith, 88 passed peacefully at home with his children surrounding him on Friday, December 22, 2023. Mr. Smith was born on June 19,1935 to Chester and Ida Faye Smith in Forsyth County. Monroe adopted a nickname of “Shine” in his younger days. Most friends and family knew him by this nickname. Shine retired from Reynolds Tobacco...
James "Rudy" Hooker
Dec 22, 2023
Mr. James “Rudy” Rudolphus Hooker, 74, passed away on December 22, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on June 25, 1949, in Stuart VA, to the late Meggs Hooker and Jane Hall Hooker. Rudy loved being outdoors and enjoying nature. He was always working outside on a farm, priming tobacco, laying brick, or at the...