Jerry Don Tinch
Apr 16, 2025
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...
Donald Grady Tugman
Apr 15, 2025
Donald Grady Tugman, 60, passed away at his home following an extended illness on April 15, 2025. He was born on September 28, 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),...
Constance Marie Hancock Boyle
Apr 15, 2025
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...
Mary "Katherine" Anders McNeil
Apr 15, 2025
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
Apr 15, 2025
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
Apr 14, 2025
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,...
Janet Best Rolison
Apr 14, 2025
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...
Johnnie Lee Kepley Pope
Apr 14, 2025
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...
Deborah Kiser Earnhardt
Apr 14, 2025
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...
Dorothy Nell Wilson
Apr 14, 2025
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,...
Jerry Herman Rowe
Apr 13, 2025
Jerry Herman Rowe, 99, of King, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living. He was born on April 9, 1926, in Maiden, NC, to the late Lloyd Odell Rowe, Sr. and Neta Gaynelle Bolick Rowe.
Jerry dedicated over 37 years of service to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, where he retired as a Chief...
William "Karl" Kruse
Apr 13, 2025
William “Karl” Kruse, 81, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at his home in Homestead Hills Community.
He was born on October 8th, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late William Kruse and Martha Gladys Alexander.
Karl graduated from Frankford High School in 1961, where he was top of his class and played multiple sports. He...
Joella Louise Newman Snody
Apr 13, 2025
Mrs. Joella Louise Newman Snody, 82, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on September 15, 1942, in Fancy Gap, VA to the late Rev. Burlie Edward Newman and Ima Celeste Combs Newman. Joella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She grew up in Paul’s Creek Baptist Church where her father served...
Joy Ann Bolling
Apr 13, 2025
Joy Ann Pegram Bolling, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Rockingham County on April 4, 1938, to the late Richard Harvey and Beulah Swain Pegram. Joy, in every sense of the word, embodied her name. She brought immeasurable happiness to those who had the opportunity to meet her. Joy...
Douglas Ray Beshears
Apr 13, 2025
Douglas Ray Beshears, 79, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born to the late Walter Beshears and Lizzie Bates Beshears on November 22, 1945, in Forsyth County.
Doug spent 32 years of his career at R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a Making Room Specialist. He was loved...
Anthony Wayne Towe
Apr 12, 2025
Anthony Wayne Towe, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center with his mother-in-law, Karen Peoples by his side.
He was a beloved father, husband and friend who will be deeply missed.
Anthony was born on January 6, 1963, in Winston Salem, NC to the late Frank Luther Towe and Betty Skipper Towe.
He was a welder by...
Bobby G. Woodruff
Apr 12, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Bobby G. Woodruff, 86, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. Bobby was born on March 26, 1939 in Wilson County to Ernest Bronze and Virginia Clyde Dawson Woodruff. He was a member of Glenn View Baptist Church since 2001. Bobby served 7 years in the US Army National Guard of Wilson and...
Elbert Carl Taylor
Apr 12, 2025
Elbert Carl Taylor, 85, of Advance, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, with family by his side. He left behind a life full of love, hard work, and deep devotion to the people who mattered most.
Born on March 12, 1940, in Rock, West Virginia, Carl was the son of the late David Gordon and Nancy Grose Taylor....
John Franklin Fulk, Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Mr. John “Jeep” Franklin Fulk, Jr., 88, left his earthly home for his heavenly home on April 11, 2025. Preceding him in death were his parents, John Franklin Fulk Sr. and Gertrude Bryant Fulk; his brother, Donald Gray Fulk; his sister, Carol Jean Fulk; his wife, Shelby Dickey Fulk; and his son, John Franklin Fulk, III. He is survived by...
Iris Wood Rumley
Apr 11, 2025
On April 11, 2025, Iris Rumley entered Heaven. She was 100 years old and born in Lee County NC to the late Isaac Wood and Ora Carter Wood. She was saved and joined Woodland Baptist Church in 1942, and her testimony was “I’m saved, and I know that I’m saved”. At the time of her death, she had been a...