Obituary to follow.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 22, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel.
Alice Shackelford, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025.
She was born in Forsyth Co. on December 30, 1938, to the late Elizabeth Fishel Walser and Fred James Walser Sr.
After graduating from Gray High School in 1957, Alice began her career at McLean Trucking, where she worked her way up to become a supervisor over the key punch department....
Mr. Howard Ray Sheets, 86, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home in Clemmons surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1939, along with his twin brother, Harold, to Charlie Lee Sheets and Luna Craft Sheets. Howard graduated from Southwest High School where he played basketball and drove a bus. Howard worked for R.J. Reynolds for...
Teddy Allen Weavil of Belews Creek, NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Teddy was born in Davidson County on July 10, 1947, and was the seventh child of the late George Allen and Clara Byerly Weavil.
Teddy graduated from Ledford High School in 1965...
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mary “Jane” Archer on April 18, 2025. She was born October 27, 1923, to Tony A. and Mary Manthey in Ramona, South Dakota.
Jane came from a musical family called the “Manthey Meadowlarks” with her parents playing musical instruments along with four of her five siblings (youngest was too small to play.) They...
Mrs. Pat Williams Sparks, 83, of Lewisville, NC passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at her home. She was born April 2, 1942 in Forsyth County to Hubert Russell Williams and Mammie Inez Hobson Williams. Pat was a 1960 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and served on the Reunion Committee. She was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church,...
Edward Monroe “Monty” Steadman, 87, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his home. He was born in Lawrence County, TN, on November 3, 1937, to the late Fate and Frances White Steadman. Mr. Steadman was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After the service, he went to work for Monsanto in Decatur, Alabama as a maintenance specialist for 35...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lillian “Lynn” Childress Choplin-Swaim, age 75. Lillian, born on January 28, 1950, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Lynn was born to the late Early and Cleo Childress. She was raised in the “Southside” of Winston Salem, NC. She graduated from Parkland High and...
Kernersville – Mr. Jerry Don Tinch, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 5, 1949, to Murriel Tinch and Thelma Richmond Tinch. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served during the Vietnam War. He also previously served...
Audrey Bracken Hall passed away peacefully with family by her side at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on April 15, 2025. Born on August 13, 1939, in Winston-Salem to to Noah Lev Bracken and Paigie Scott Bracken. Audrey married the love of her life, Jack L. Hall, on June 22, 1956, with whom she shared a...
Donald Grady Tugman, 60, passed away at his home following an extended illness on April 15, 2025. He was born on September 29, 1964, to Benjamin Franklin Tugman and Mary Elizabeth Fields Tugman in Yadkin County. Donald retired from Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his siblings, Ella Willard, Jim Tugman (Diane),...
With full hearts, we share the passing of Constance “Connie” Boyle—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend to many. She passed peacefully on April 15,2025 at her home at Arbor Acres. Born on July 19, 1932, in Winston-Salem, NC, to John W Hancock, Sr and Naoma Beck Hancock. Connie lived a life rooted in love and generosity. She...
Mrs. Mary “Katherine” Anders McNeil, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank and Lizzie Anders. Katherine was a longtime and faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church in Rural Hall. Her Strong Christian faith was her guide throughout her life....
Johnny Ray Calhoun, 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on July 31, 1954, to the late John Henry Calhoun and Evelyn McKaughan Calhoun. Johnny loved working with his hands. He spent his time playing guitar and spent much of his life listening to and playing music. Johnny also was fond of woodworking...
Mark Paul Bodford, 67, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1957, in Forsyth County, NC to Howard and Betty Cline Bodford. Mark grew up loving animals, studying herpetology, and was active in Boy Scouts and received the God & Country award. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and worked in real estate in Wilmington,...
Mrs. Janet Best York Rolison, 88, passed away, Monday, April 14, 2025.
A native of Wayne County, she was educated at the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh, NC, Greensboro College and UNC Greensboro. Janet was a teacher and Registered Dietitian.
She is survived by her husband, Harry W. Rolison, whom she married in 1991, and with whom she enjoyed many outdoor activities and...
Mrs. Johnnie Lee Kepley Pope, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Basher Lee Kepley and Surena Burnette Kepley on March 5, 1928, in Forsyth County.
Johnnie was a graduate of Griffith High School and sang in the Glee Club. She was a strong believer in the Moravian faith. Johnnie...
Kernersville – Deborah Kiser Earnhardt, 73, this beautiful Brown Eyed Girl went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1951, in Forsyth County to the late Walter and Inez West Kiser. Deborah had a strong work ethic; started out working for Adams-Millis Corp. and then retiring from Sara Lee Corp. She...
Kernersville – Dorothy Nell Wilson, 84, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was born on June 11, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late Cletus Ray and Nellie Bodenhamer Wilson. Dorothy was full of life and had a genuine care for others. She loved to go shopping, spend time with her family,...