WHITE PINNACLE, Mr. Fred Harrison White, Jr. 83 passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 5, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Rural Hall on November 14, 1925 the son of the late Fred and Lelia Spainhour White. He was also preceded in death by two sons Ronnie and Alan White, a sister Dottie Lou White and a brother...
Mr. Maxie Vandon Rowell, Sr., 72, of Lexington passed away Monday, January 5, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1936 in Aynor, SC to William F. and Ruth Ellis Rowell. Mr. Rowell was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was with the Arcadia Fire Department for 30 years and part-time at Midway Fire...
Mr. Richard LuRay Windsor, 61, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 31, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Homer LuRay and Ruth Arrington Windsor. Mr. Windsor was the proud owner of Windsor's Appliance Service, Inc. for 29 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and enjoyed...
Mrs. Martha Loretta Bedell Kessell, 99, of Winston-Salem died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1909 in Ransome, PA, the daughter of the late Arthur Manuel and Pearl Loretta Bedell. Mrs. Kessell was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she was a member of The Women's Christian Society. She was also...
Mr. John Bahnson Dorse, 87, of Lewisville passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1921 in Forsyth County, the son of the late William Henry Dorse and Susie Tuttle Dorse. Mr. Dorse was a World War II veteran and a retired country ham salesman, farmer and owner of J. B. Dorse...
Mrs. Jane Homiller Smith, 67, died January 4, 2009 at her home. She was born March 16, 1941 in Phildelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Thurman Homiller. She was an Enrolled Agent with H&R Block for more than 23 years. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Butch and Henry Homiller. Surviving is her husband, Richard...
KERNERSVILLE- R. Carol deFluiter Hollar, 71, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at her home. She was born April 10, 1937 in Marrow Co., Ohio to the late Roger Clark and Ruth Violet deFluiter. Mrs. Hollar was an active member of Kernersville Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She worked as Dr. Hollar's office manager. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Mrs. Lucy Reginia Goodwin Gannon, 80, passed away Sunday, January 04, 2009 at Silas Creek Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 24, 1928 in Forsyth County to Houston Daniel and Paulette Audrey McKnight Goodwin. Mrs. Gannon was a member of Central Tabernacle. She loved to read religious material and enjoyed cooking on Sundays for her family. Mrs. Gannon loved...
Mrs. Katie White Cockerham, 78, of Winston-Salem died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1930 in Surry County, the daughter of the late Winnie Edgar and Alice Freeman White. Mrs. Cockerham was a former member of Westview Baptist Church and was presently a member of Forsyth Park Baptist Church. She was a Registered...
Ms. Mildred Faye Rumple Redding, 79, passed away January 2, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
BARNEY- Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Hedrick Barney died January 1, 2009 at the Elms at Tanglewood in Clemmons, North Carolina. She was born August 30, 1918 to the late Robah Gray Hedrick and Della McGee Hedrick. She was of the Baptist faith. She attended the Winston-Salem public schools and retired from Hanes Hosiery (Sara Lee) after 40 years of service. Her...
Mr. William Edward Kirby, Sr., 91, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at his home. He was born December 20, 1917 in Wilson County, the son of the late Howard and Viola Watson Kirby. Mr. Kirby was a member of Ardmore United Methodist Church and was retired owner of Made-Rite Sandwich Company. He served with the US Navy during...
BERMUDA RUN - Mr. Lawrence Caleb Harrington, 82, of Bermuda Run, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1926 in Old Salem, son of James Oliver and Sue Livengood Harrington. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Oliver, Jr., and Robert L., and a grandchild. Larry, ""Booster,"" grew...
Mrs. Orpha Ada Holbrook Burrell, 92, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born February 3, 1916 in Franklin, the daughter of the late James R. and Pearl Gibson Holbrook. Mrs. Burrell was a member of Hopewell Moravian Church. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She also loved restoring antiques for years. She...
Lois McDaniel White, of Winston-Salem, went to her heavenly home after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. She was born on August 31, 1934 in Kings Mountain to Forest and Baner Padgett McDaniel. She was a very active member of Abundant Grace Tabernacle. She was employed with Sara Lee for 14 years and retired...
Buddy-He fought a good fight and he kept the faith. Mr. Robert Abraham ""Buddy"" Brinegar, Jr., 76, passed on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 after a long period of declining health. He was a former employee of Sara Lee and a member of Hoepwell Moravian Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Geraldine Cline Brinegar; two sons,...
Mr. Robert Lewis ""Bob"" Weavil, 62, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Rex Health Care in Raleigh. He was born March 3, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Elbert Lewis Weavil and Louise Dillon Weavil. Mr. Weavil was a member of Mizpah Moravian Church. He was an avid musician playing in local orchestras and community bands as well...
Mr. Donald Ray Smith Sr., 65, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on October 27, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late David Jefferson Smith Jr. and Katherine Aleene Duggins Woodel. Mr. Smith retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with over 35 years service and was a member of Faith United...
Mrs. Jane Lee Turpin Whisenhunt, 76, a cherished, wife, mother and grandmother, of Winston-Salem died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at her home. Mrs.Whisenhunt was born August 29, 1932 in Bedford, VA a daughter of the late Other Turpin and the late Mary Loury Turpin. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she...
Mr. Joe Henry Vance, 75, of Winston-Salem passed away December 29, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was the seventh of eight children born August 11, 1933 in Kernersville, the son of the late Marvin Dewitt and Hattie Mabe Vance. Joe graduated from Kernersville High School Class of 1952 as an outstanding athlete. The day after graduation he began 4...