Ronald "Ronnie" Wesley Grantham
Jun 20, 2023
Rural Hall- “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2nd Timothy 4:7 Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” “Pa” Wesley Grantham, 86, passed away June 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 20, 1937, in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Lawrence and Sarah Gardner Grantham. Ronnie retired...
Janet Marie Pruitt O'Ferrell
Jun 19, 2023
Mrs. Janet Marie Pruitt O’Ferrell, 66, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born September 12, 1956, in Surry County to the late Henderson Odell Pruitt and Margaret Sams Pruitt. On June 9, 1973, Janet married the love of her life, Stephen Wayne O’Ferrell. Together they shared many travel adventures and had a special connection to Cherry Grove Beach....
Angela Hodges Burgess
Jun 19, 2023
Angela Hodges Burgess, 61, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her residence. She was born on June 9, 1962, in Greensboro, NC to Clyde Hodges and Loretta Sisk Hodges.
Angela was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Tom “Ed” Burgess, one sister, Teresa Paul (Eric), one brother, Clyde Raymond Hodges, Jr., and...
Gloria Larue Felker
Jun 19, 2023
On Monday, June 19th, 2023, Mrs. Gloria Larue Felker went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 93. She was born in Indiana, PA on August 10, 1929.
In addition to her parents, Glen and Ruth Gibson, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie and Billy, a grandson, Justin Robert...
Kenneth Louis Vogt
Jun 18, 2023
MOCKSVILLE- Mr. Kenneth Louis Vogt "Ken", "Lou", 77, passed away at his home on June 18, 2023. He was born on August 1, 1945, to Florence Allene Barmore Vogt and Emil Louis Vogt in Essex County, NJ. Ken proudly served in the US Army. He married his wife, Brenda on May 20,1978.
He attended Montclair State University; completing studies...
Doris Strupe Brame
Jun 18, 2023
Mrs. Doris Strupe Brame, 92, of Winston-Salem, NC passed into the more immediate presence of her Savior at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Kernersville, NC, on June 18, 2023.
Doris was born on February 8, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late Ellis R. and Pearl Whitman Strupe. She graduated valedictorian of her class from South Fork High...
Stephan "Steve" Wolf
Jun 18, 2023
Stephan "Steve" David Wolf, 53, of Mocksville, NC went home to be with our Lord Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was born February 3, 1970 in Evansville, Indiana. Steve attended the Rescue House Church in Mocksville, NC. He was known for his strong singing voice and loved the songs of faith and country music. He was also known for his sense...
Ronald Errol Harper
Jun 18, 2023
Ronald E. Harper, 75, of Clemmons, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1947, to Betty and James Harper, and throughout his life, Ron was a firecracker, bringing laughter and joy to all who knew him with his extra corny jokes. He had a large heart that overflowed with genuine care for others. Ron...
Faye Hoots Poindexter
Jun 18, 2023
Mrs. Faye Hoots Poindexter of Advance transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 18 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Faye was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth and Ila Fulk Hoots. She was a graduate of Davie High School and the Wingate College secretarial program. She was a long-time office manager of the Duke Power...
Mitzi Kessel Thomas
Jun 18, 2023
Mitzi Kessel Thomas, most recently of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, died at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on the morning of June 18, 2023, at the age of 90.
Throughout her life, Mitzi exemplified unwavering resiliency and admirable joie de vivre. She was a most loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, neighbor, and global citizen....
Joseph William Corbett
Jun 17, 2023
Joseph William Corbett, 76, passed peacefully at home on June 17, 2023. Joseph was born in Quincy, Massachusetts to Warren J. Corbett and Jean (Anderson) Corbett. Joe was a proud member of the first apprenticeship class at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in Quincy and graduated in 1970 at the top of his engineering class. Joe was married to...
Dennis Leon Shoemaker
Jun 17, 2023
Dennis Leon Shoemaker, 76, passed away on June 17, 2023, at his home with his life long sweetheart standing by his side. He was born in Lynwood, Los Angeles County, CA on September 3, 1946 to Lester Leon Shoemaker and Lettie Viola Parker. Dennis was a hard worker, spending many long hours at various companies throughout his varied...
Jonathan Daniel Shackelford
Jun 17, 2023
Mr. Jonathan “Jon” Daniel Shackelford, 38, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born October 22, 1984, in Forsyth County to Mr. William “Billy” Lisle Shackelford and Mrs. Sally Bennett Shackelford.
Jon was one of the most selfless people. He loved people even more than they were able to comprehend at times. His empathy and emotion ran deep....
Sidney L. Smith
Jun 17, 2023
Mr. Sidney Levon Smith, age 85 of Advance, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1938 in Stokes County to the late Austin N. Smith and Margaret McGee Smith. Sidney was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Westinghouse. He is preceded in death by his wife of...
Richard Levi Walker, Jr
Jun 17, 2023
Richard Levi Walker Jr., 53, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a brief illness. Richard was born May 12, 1970, in Richmond, VA, to the late Richard Walker Sr. and Barbara Smith Walker. He graduated from South Stokes High School in 1988.
Richard was a cherished husband, proud father...
Alpha Wall Womble
Jun 17, 2023
Alpha Louise Hamlin Wall Womble, age 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, after her yearlong battle with cancer. She was born on November 29, 1935, to Osia and Stacye Hamlin in Dobson, North Carolina on a family farm, and quickly learned the importance of loyalty and devotion to family, commitment to hard work, and beginning her love...
Lelia "Joyce" Womble Flippin
Jun 17, 2023
Rural Hall Chapel- Mrs. Lelia “Joyce” Womble Flippin, 82, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth Co. on May 6, 1941, the daughter of the late Hubert William Womble and Evanell Newsome Womble. Joyce was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord. She worked at Kroger Grocery...
Donald "Don" Eugene Utterback
Jun 16, 2023
Mr. Donald “Don” Eugene Utterback, 86, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on July 11, 1936, in Ohio to the late James and Florence Utterback. Don enjoyed collecting antique cars and was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He also loved to play piano. Don worked as a plumber and heating contractor in...
Charles Franklin Wilder
Jun 16, 2023
On June 16, 2023, the Lord called Mr. Charles Franklin Wilder home. He passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Carolyn, by his side. Charles was born May 9, 1947, in Buies Creek, NC, to the late Charles Wilder and Clara Ferrell Brown-Page. Charles was a Christian and his faith guided his life. He was a member of...
Richard E. "Sambo" Parham
Jun 16, 2023
BELEWS CREEK – Mr. Richard E. “Sambo” Parham, 91, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Richard was born on July 9, 1931 in Forsyth County to James E. and Martha Goode Parham. He was a long time member of Crews United Methodist Church, where he sang in the Choir, and helped with the...