Nelson Ferreira
Mar 20, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Nelson Ferreira, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 10, 1927, in Bristol County, MA to Manuel and Lucy Sequeira Ferreira. Nelson was a Veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a Gunner’s Mate on the USS Kennedy. He retired from...
Richard Anthony "Tony" Palacios, Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
Richard Anthony “Tony” Palacios, Jr., 36, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2025. He was born at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC on March 18, 1989. Tony graduated from Glenn High School in 2007 and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. Music was a huge part of Tony’s life, founding and operating House of Clowns Entertainment. Tony will always be remembered...
Richard Eugene Hughes Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
Richard “Rick” Eugene Hughes Jr., 53, of Lewisville, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Rick was born October 16, 1971, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to Richard Eugene Hughes Sr. and Debbie DeWitt Hughes. Rick was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Scott Bailey; son-in-law, Alex Lemon; as well as all of his grandparents.
Left to cherish his...
Ernest "Clarke" Dummit
Mar 17, 2025
How do you measure a man’s greatness? Is it the legacy he leaves behind, the lives he touches, or the mark he makes on the world? Perhaps it is all of that. By every measure, Ernest “Clarke” Dummit was a giant among us, a man whose impact will echo through time.
Clarke was not only a beloved law partner, but an...
Bob Burford
Mar 17, 2025
Robert E. Burford, Jr., 73, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born in Alabama on September 24, 1951, to the late Robert Eugene Burford, Sr. and Kay Batson Burford. Along with his parents, he was preceded by his grandmother, Annie Lee Batson. Surviving is his loving wife of 48 years, Terri Burford; daughter, Ashley Cosby of Clemmons, NC;...
Joanne Cox Hamlet
Mar 17, 2025
Mrs. Joanne Cox Hamlet, 93, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home surrounded by her children, Lisa and Stephen. Mrs. Hamlet was born on January 1, 1932, in Rockingham County, to the late Mr. James M. Cox and Mrs. Elsie Mabe Cox.
Joanne was a faithful and active member of Ardmore United Methodist Church where she...
Mary Vichich Hartman
Mar 17, 2025
Mary Barbara Vichich Hartman, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 18, 1935, to the late Felix and Mary Vichich. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, Mary worked as a business and journalism teacher at Plum Senior High School and took pride in her many students...
Charlie Monroe Smith
Mar 17, 2025
Mr. Charlie Monroe Smith, 82, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1942, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late George Rutherford Smith and Bertha Lucinda Smith. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Charlie was known for working hard and his own business, Charlie’s Lawn Mower Shop. He retired from...
Lawrence Lee Mock, Sr.
Mar 17, 2025
Lawrence Lee Mock, Sr., 94, of Advance, went to his heavenly home on March 17, 2025, after a short period of declining health. He was born to George Washington Mock and Eliza Essex Mock in Davie County on December 28, 1930. He was a lifetime member of Mocks Church in Advance. Mr. Mock was a veteran serving in the United...
Ray Barry Davis
Mar 16, 2025
We announce the loss of our dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ray Barry Davis. Ray passed on the early morning of March 16th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born on July 3rd, 1938, to Jesse and Ethel Davis of Mt Airy. Ray is preceded in death by his siblings, Jesse, Blann, Hal, & Cleve.
Ray graduated from Mineral...
Joseph Patrick Reaf, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Joseph Patrick Reaf Jr was born June 16, 1930, in Pt Pleasant NJ. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and lived and worked most of his life in Colwyn (Delaware County PA), where he was a hardworking "tree surgeon". Joe was a self-educated man, who loved to read and study. He loved the Lord and taught Sunday School for years...
Marcella "Marcie" Pennington Thompson
Mar 16, 2025
Mrs. Marcella Ann Pennigton Thompson, 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born in Raleigh Co., West Virginia on November 27, 1953, the daughter of the late Ernest Earl Pennigton and Ethel Elizabeth Taylor Pennigton. Marcie worked for Sears for several years, but she retired from NC Public Schools as...
Laura "Jo" Josephine Brown
Mar 16, 2025
Laura Josephine Hoffman Brown (known to most as ‘Jo’), who turned 94 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, passed into the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
She was born on March 12, 1931 in Winston-Salem, the 3rd child of Claude McKinley Hoffman and Mary Elizabeth Hanes Hoffman. She was preceded in death...
Clifton Lee Barber
Mar 16, 2025
Mr. Clifton Lee Barber Sr. “pawpaw”, 86, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Tobaccoville. He was born on June 2, 1938, in Guilford County to the late Harmon Barber and Clarice Williams Barber. Clifton enjoyed cutting wood, splitting wood, and pulling nails. He was a longtime faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. He served...
Melba Arey Reagan
Mar 15, 2025
"Melba Lynn Arey Reagan, 80, of High Point, passed away on March 15, 2025, at Cedar Hills Center in Clemmons, North Carolina. Melba was born in High Point, North Carolina, on February 26, 1945, to James Arey and Ora Howard Arey. She married Steven Reagan Sr. on December 1, 1962. Together, they raised two sons, Steven Reagan Jr. and Zachary...
James Scott Walls
Mar 15, 2025
James “Scott” Walls, 54, passed away at home on March 15, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Scott was born on July 20, 1970, in Charlotte, NC, to Terry Gilliam Walls and Ollie Ruth Walls. He attended West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, NC, and worked as a carpenter on construction sites. In later years, he worked as a self-employed carpenter.
Scott was a...
Judith "Judy" Ann Chilton Melton
Mar 15, 2025
Judy Chilton Melton was born on March 22, 1944, in Pilot Mountain, NC, to Dewey Elbert Chilton and Bertha Jessup Chilton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James “Jim” Melton, and her grandson, Austin Eli Melton. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Judy dedicated her life to family and the simple joys of home. She retired...
Hobert "Chris" Christy Mounce
Mar 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Chris Mounce or lovingly known as “Pops”. Born in Winston Salem, NC to Nancy “Geraldine” Mounce. He unexpectedly passed away on March 14th at the age of 62. Chris was raised in Summerfield NC and spent most of his life in Browns Summit, NC before moving to...
Ellen Kay (Ballard) Brown
Mar 14, 2025
Mrs. Ellen Kay Ballard Brown, 85, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late Odell and Myrtle Whicker Ballard. Mrs. Brown was a faithful member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church. She loved fishing, baking, and was an avid Tar Heel fan. She was a kind person...
Roger Dale Gordon
Mar 14, 2025
Mr. Roger Dale Gordon, 79, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away on March 14, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born July 9, 1945 in Forsyth county to Carson William "Jack" and Ruth Brendle Gordon. He retired from Piedmont/U.S. Airways as a mechanic and machinist after 29 years of service. He was a member of the I.A.M...