Ann Elizabeth Oates
Nov 4, 2024
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Smedley Oates, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkinville.
She was born May 17, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY to Frederick Lincoln Smedley and Elizabeth “Betty” Lazarus Smedley. Mrs. Oates was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and homemaker. She was a woman of many talents, some...
Martha Moretz
Nov 3, 2024
Martha Hines Moretz, 75, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center. She received her teaching degree at Appalachian State and taught at WSFC schools for over 20 years.
Ms. Moretz was born October 8, 1949, in Forsyth County, to D.L. Hines and Roberta Pearson Hines. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in...
Vincent Jerard D'Souza
Nov 3, 2024
Vincent Jerard D’Souza, lovingly called the “Grand Mufti” by family and friends passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, peacefully at his home in Lewisville.
Vincent embraced life with a rare enthusiasm, traveling the world, trekking through the Alaskan wilderness, and even completing the New York Marathon. Alongside his adventures, he was deeply committed to his career as a physician, serving at...
D.T. Smith
Nov 3, 2024
D.T. Smith entered his heavenly home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born February 24, 1935, to the late Stella Jones Smith and Duel Tuberose Smith. D.T. was a highly skilled brick mason working alongside his father and brothers to complete many homes, churches and commercial properties throughout North Carolina. He enjoyed hunting and spending most of his time...
Barbara Jean Ferrell Hurley
Nov 3, 2024
Barbara Jean Ferrell Hurley, 77, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov 3, 2024 after having a stroke with complications. She battled in the Wake Forest Baptist ICU, and later in hospice, but with her family close she passed away comfortably and not in any pain.
Barbara was born on November 9, 1946, in Pike County, KY to the late Larkin...
Timothy Cray Mabe
Nov 3, 2024
Mr. Timothy Cray Mabe, 72 of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born August 21, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Leff Cray Mabe and Peggy Lou Browder Mabe. He graduated from Texas A& M University. He managed several convention centers and arenas in GA and TX, later working as President and CEO of the High...
Gregory James Fagan
Nov 3, 2024
Gregory James Fagan, 67, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home. He was born to the late Robert Fagan and Anna Feeney Fagan on November 18, 1956, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Gregory was an avid Marathon runner, mountain cyclist and a dedicated member of the Twin City Track Club. After graduating high school, he served...
Barbara "Bobbie" Ballard Reid
Nov 3, 2024
Winston-Salem - Barbara “Bobbie” Ballard Reid, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 3, 2024. She was born in Forsyth County on May 17, 1941, to the late Roger and Lillian Smith Ballard. Bobbie was devoted to the lord, and her love for the lord began early in life, she was baptized at age 12. Bobbie...
Martha Bittle Clark
Nov 2, 2024
Martha Bittle Clark, 92, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Charlotte, NC, and Hendersonville, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Martha was born on March 6, 1932, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Guy and Ozelle Bittle.
Martha grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Central High School where she met her first husband, Larry Holland, with whom...
Helen Hollar Burcham
Nov 2, 2024
Helen Hollar Burcham went to her heavenly home on Nov 2nd, 2024. She was born to Henry and Eula Belle Hollar on Nov 1st, 1930 in Catawba County. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as brother Pete Hollar, her sister Thelma Jones, and her sister Peggy Harris. Also passing in 2019 was her husband James Burcham.
She...
Thelma Sexton Houck
Nov 2, 2024
Mrs. Thelma Sexton Houck, 90, of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 19, 1934, in Smyth County, VA, to the late Winn W. Ball and Joice Holdaway.
Thelma gave 20+ years of dedicated employment to Hanes Hosiery, beginning in 1974 and retiring in 1996. After her retirement, she enjoyed...
Raymond Richard Martel
Nov 1, 2024
Mr. Raymond (Ray) Richard Martel, 91 of Advance, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Trinity Elms in Clemmons. He was born November 11, 1932 in Lewiston, ME to the late Roland Arthur Martel and Helena Christman Martel. Mr. Martel served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and had retired from AT&T as a Foreman in charge...
Niel Andrew Hester
Nov 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Niel Hester, 50, a beloved father, son, brother and friend, who left us too soon on November 1, 2024.
Niel was born on April 9, 1974, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He resided in Hampton, Virginia, and graduated from Denbigh High School in 1992.
Niel was full of life, love and laughter,...
Patricia Clark Gräb
Oct 31, 2024
Patricia Clark Gräb entered her heavenly home on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Pat was born on December 2, 1942, to the late Harold and Anna Clark in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Millersville University and did graduate work at Penn State. In June 1965, Pat married Wilson Gräb, and to that union...
Troy Kevin Bryant
Oct 31, 2024
Mr. Troy Kevin Bryant, 60, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully Thursday, October 31st, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston Salem.
Troy was born on November 14th, 1963, to Thomas Wayne Bryant and Mary Margaret “Mikki” Bryant. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, and “Papa T” to his two granddaughters. He was a true and loyal...
Linda Mae Tolbert
Oct 31, 2024
Linda Mae Gross Tolbert, 84, passed away peacefully at Novant Health Medical Center on October 31, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1940, and lived most of her life in Forsyth County. Linda was a straight-shooter, no-nonsense woman who was passionate about and provided for her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Tolbert; parents, William Lee...
Esther Susana del Valle Dambakakis
Oct 30, 2024
Esther Susana del Valle Dambakakis, 89, a resident of Lewisville, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Esther was born in Havana, Cuba on April 25, 1935, to the late Miguel Gregorio del Valle and Dulce Maria Gonzalez. Esther loved her furry companions, especially her dog Cleopatra. She also enjoyed a good cup of coffee...
James Gary Winters
Oct 30, 2024
James Gary Winters, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
James was born on February 7, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late James Nerse Winters and Crystal Tucker Winters. He was raised by his mother and her second husband, Norman L. Moore. James worked in the trucking and manufacturing industry most...
Harvey Allan Stoltz
Oct 30, 2024
Mr. Harvey Allan Stoltz “Pawpaw”, 96, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1928, in Forsyth County to the late Ralph McCoy Stoltz and Ola Rosella Stoltz. Pawpaw retired from Carolane Propane after 25 years of service. He served as president of the North Carolina Propane Gas Association. His happy place was in his...
Lisa Michelle Dotson
Oct 29, 2024
Lisa Michelle Crawley Dotson died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, one day after her 62nd birthday. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date for a celebration of her life and to bury her ashes.
Beloved mother, sister, niece and friend, Michelle was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late Clyde William...