Emma Jean Colley Wilson
Jan 25, 2025
Kernersville – Emma J. Wilson, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 20, 1936, in Forsyth County to the late Glenn Wesley and Arizona Martin Colley. Emma was raised by her mother. Emma was known as a wonderful wife, the best mom, and loved her grandchildren. She was a wonderful mom...
Mary Ann Sizemore Coleman
Jan 25, 2025
Mary Ann Sizemore Coleman, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mary was born on December 23, 1941, to the late Floyd and Mittie Sizemore. She spoke fondly of her childhood growing up as a “country girl” in Surry Co. Mary married her husband Donald Edward Coleman at a young age. She began working for Arista...
Dallie Mae Whitley Vinson
Jan 25, 2025
Dallie Mae Vinson, 91, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living in Clemmons, North Carolina.
She was born on July 13, 1933, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, to Dewey and Loula Yale Whitley.
Throughout her life, Dallie was a loving mother, grandmother, and mother figure to many others. She enjoyed baking, knitting, gardening, and spending time outdoors....
Alice Faye Maynard Hester
Jan 25, 2025
Mrs. Alice Faye Maynard Hester, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday January 25, 2025. She was born February 15, 1945, in Matewan, West Virginia to the late Ira and Irma Maynard. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and devoted her life to making other people beautiful. Alice went to school to become a beautician and loved her...
Betty Ann Upshaw
Jan 24, 2025
Betty Ann Leathers Upshaw, a resident of Salemtowne Retirement Community, died on January 24, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Oliver Dewey Upshaw Jr; by her son, Oliver Dewey Upshaw III (Diane) of Raleigh; and by her daughter, Lela Altman (Marshall) of Nashville, TN. Alexander William Altman and Stella Evelyn Altman are her much loved grandchildren.
Betty...
Tryfon Evangelos Liontis
Jan 24, 2025
Tryfon Evangelos Liontis, 92, peacefully embraced eternal rest on January 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 6, 1932, in Stenoma Evrytanias, Greece, Tryfon, the son of Evangelos and Vasiliki, embarked on a journey that led him to the United States, where he settled in Winston Salem. A skilled carpenter and restaurant owner. He was a devout...
Verda Idol Hennis
Jan 23, 2025
It is with hearts full of love and gratitude that we honor the incredible life of Mrs. Verda Idol Hennis, who passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Born on December 7, 1945, in Forsyth County, Verda was the cherished daughter of Charles Clay and Eudora McCuiston Idol.
Verda’s...
Sherry Adams Royal
Jan 23, 2025
Sherry Adams Royal, 66, peacefully passed away at 10:50 am on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Sherry was born on June 3, 1958, in Norfolk, VA to her wonderful and loving parents, Ross and Jean Adams. Sherry was a devoted and exceptional wife, daughter, mom, and grandmother. Sherry was a graduate of North Forsyth...
Charles Vestal Fulk
Jan 23, 2025
Mr. Charles Vestal Fulk, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 23, 1936, in Stokes County to the late Arnold Newman Fulk and Reba Holland Fulk. Charles worked for Hanes Dye and Finishing for over 40 years as a supervisor. He served in the Pinnacle Volunteer Fire Department for twenty...
A'mya Faith Withers
Jan 22, 2025
A’mya Faith Withers, 20, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was born in Forsyth County on February 12, 2004, to Reginald McIntyre Jr. and Mashauna Withers. A’mya graduated from East Forsyth High School as the class of 2022. After high school, she found her calling in healthcare and became a PCA at Southfork assisted...
Mark James Berkstresser
Jan 22, 2025
Mark James Berkstresser, 65, of Climax, NC passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his wife, sister and children. Mark had been struggling with illness for several years and he truly fought the good fight. While we miss him immensely, we are so relieved to know that he is no longer suffering.
Mark was born on April 16, 1959,...
Walter Eugene Miller, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Walter Eugene (Gene) Miller, 83, formerly of Kernersville, NC and Fuquay-Varina, NC, went to spend eternity with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. After a brief 2-year health battle following a stroke, Gene passed away peacefully in Raleigh, NC.
Gene was born February 8, 1941, in Spartanburg, SC to the late Walter Eugene Miller, Sr. and Juanita Wheatley Miller...
Billy Gene Mason
Jan 22, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Billy (Bill) Gene Mason, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Bill was born on November 1, 1936, in Cherokee county, NC, to the late William Odis and Gladys Ledford Mason. Bill was devoted to serving the Lord. He was a long-time member, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher at Enon Baptist Church, and in...
Helen Jean Ledford
Jan 22, 2025
Helen Jean Farthing Ledford, 88, passed peacefully into life everlasting on January 22, 2025, at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center after a battle with influenza A. This chick hatched out into the world on February 16, 1936, in Caswell County, NC and cheerfully chirped, “Hello, world! Here I am!” She was born to the late William Edwin and Allie Mae...
Rev. Dr. Joseph "Joe" Nicholas Schumacher
Jan 22, 2025
Joseph Nicholas Schumacher died peacefully at home, as he wished, with family members present on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Joe, as he liked to be called, was born in Lisle, Illinois, on May 2, 1928, to Mary Catherine Johanek and Hubert Schumacher.
He worked hard all his life, starting with farm work at a very young age. He attended St. Procopius...
Carolyn Sechrist Goad
Jan 22, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Sechrist Goad, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1946, to the late Grady Sechrist and Alma Chappel Sechrist. Carolyn was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System after 25 years of service. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time...
Noah Reginald "Regie" Teague
Jan 22, 2025
Kernersville – Dr. Noah Reginald “Regie” Teague, 81, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1943 in Guilford County to Carrick Teague and Ethel Swaim Teague. Regie received his Doctorate in Education in 1976 from the University of Tennessee. He dedicated his whole life to children and education serving as...
Wanda Drach Moore
Jan 20, 2025
Ms. Wanda Drach Moore, 82, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Cedar Hills Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation. Wanda resided in Winston-Salem for over 20 years. She was born on January 12, 1943, to the late August Drach and Anna Kondziela Drach in Cheltenham, PA.
Wanda loved traveling and going on cruises. She went on over 100 cruises.
In addition...
Shelvie Jean (Long) Epperley
Jan 20, 2025
OAK RIDGE - Shelvie Jean Long Epperley, 87, entered into the eternal rest and peace of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 20, 2025. Shelvie was born on June 23, 1937 in Montgomery County, VA to Roy and Marie Elliott Long.
She is leaving a legacy of faith as a devoted servant of God, attending and serving others...
Vickie Lynn Callahan
Jan 20, 2025
Vickie Lynn Anderson Callahan, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1954, to the late Glenn Anderson and Minnie Johnson Anderson. Vickie found joy in watching Disney movies and shows, most notably Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. She also enjoyed watching soap operas, and when she was physically...