Jan 5, 2020

Mrs. Lottie Holcomb Melton, 96, passed away on January 5, 2020, at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living. Mrs. Melton was born on September 17, 1923, to the late Dave and Tishie Holcomb and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Mrs. Melton retired from both Hanes Hosiery and United States Postal Service. She was preceded in death by her loving...

Jan 5, 2020

Mrs. Thelma Spainhour Dinkins, 90, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Forsyth County on July 26, 1929 to the late James Marvin and Flora Dull Spainhour.  Mrs. Dinkins was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years of service.  She enjoyed quilting and working...

Jan 5, 2020

Katharine Hare Vaspory, age 71, went to be with the Savior she loved on Sunday evening, January 5th, 2020, surrounded by her family. Kathy touched many lives and was a consistent, shining testimony for her Lord. She battled cancer for five years with a strength that amazed us, accepting her illness as God’s plan for her life and seeking to use...

Jan 5, 2020

Thomas Michael Sprinkle – Mike to everyone who knew him, “Drizzle” to his childhood friends – died of a heart attack on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 67.  Mike is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Sprinkle; son Jeremy Sprinkle; step-daughter Rachel Louden (Byungsub) and grandsons Jaemo and Jinmo Lee; son Sean (Megan) Sprinkle,...

Jan 4, 2020

Mr. Eric Paul Ray, 53, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020.  Eric was born December 29, 1966 in New Mexico to Kenneth and Elaine Ray.  He graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1985.  He spent his career in IT and retired as IT Director at Triad Guaranty.  In his free time, Eric enjoyed sports and coached...

Jan 4, 2020

James P. Mills, 92, of Winston-Salem, died on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Arbor Acres.  Jim, as his friends all knew him, was born November 23, 1927, in New York City and had resided in Winston-Salem since June 1980. He had lived in Turkey and Greece for 25 years, buying oriental leaf tobacco for Liggett & Myers and the...

Jan 4, 2020

Dr. John A. Maselli, 91, passed away in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Saturday, January 4, 2020, after a life lived fully.

He was born at home in the Bronx, NY on February 18, 1928, to Livia and Anthony Maselli. His parents were born in Italy and came to this country as teenagers with their families, arriving...

Jan 3, 2020

Winston-Salem- Marion Louise Wall Stevens went home to be with her Savior on Thursday morning, January 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born February 28, 1939 to David P. And Osie H. Wall who preceded her in death.  She also was predeceased by a brother, Delmer P Wall.  She is survived by two daughters, Lisa S. Shutt (Ray), and Annette...

Jan 3, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Smith Grubbs, 75, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice Home in Salisbury. She was born on August 22, 1944 in Stokes Co. the daughter of the late Roy Hunter Smith and Myrtle Wilson Smith. Mrs. Grubbs was a member of Baux Mountain Baptist Church and loved to read and listen to the...

Jan 3, 2020

Mrs. Carol Lee Hull Chipman, 80, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born the oldest of her 11 siblings on May 7, 1939 the daughter of the late Ralph Dillon Hull and Louise Frances Chatham Hull. Mrs. Chipman retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co and was a member of Calvary...

Jan 3, 2020

Reverend Jackson Bernice Moore went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 3,2020. He was best known for his gentle, soft-spoken spirit, twinkle in his eye & resilience. He was born February 25, 1931, in Columbus County, NC to the late John Bernice & Edna Lennon Moore. He graduated high school at age 17 & attended Wilmington...

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Marjorie Smallwood Summerson, 85, passed away Thursday, January 02, 2020 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born February 17, 1934 in Montross, VA to the late Rosser Flynn and Thelma Fones Smallwood.  Mrs. Summerson was a dedicated Christian and an active member of Burkhead United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed walking, yoga, gardening, bird watching and...

Jan 2, 2020

WINSTON-SALEM William J. Golightly (Bill) transitioned on January 2, 2020 after an extended illness. Bill was born on October 2, 1953 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Nell (Laycock) and John Frederick Golightly. After graduating from Tuscaloosa High School in 1971. Bill attended and graduated from The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa with a BA in English and Psychology....

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Drucilla Clay Powell, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born in Altavista, VA to the late Leslie and Ollie Clay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Reaves Powell; four brothers, Raymond, Ernest, Roger and Aaron and her three sisters, Mable, Viola and Isadora.  She is survived by her son, Van Powell and wife Robin and two granddaughters, Jessica and Victoria. She has...

Jan 2, 2020

Mala Sebastian, 71, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem on January 2, 2020 after a 3 year battle with ALS. She was born in Sri Lanka where she spent her childhood. After marriage she moved to England with her husband where their son was born. In 1985 she relocated to USA after her husband accepted...

Jan 2, 2020

Oak Ridge – Mr. James Carroll “JC” Roberts, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1931 in Galax, VA to James A. and Eva Bowers Roberts. He had a 50-year plus career in auto sales which he turned into a hobby after his retirement.

In addition...

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Dorris Cranfill Comer, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born in Forsyth County on June 3, 1931, to the late Alfred Thomas Cranfill and Clara Elliot Cranfill. Dorris was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and an active member at Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a member of the American Business...

Jan 1, 2020

Mr. George Howard Byars, 88, passed away on January 1, 2020. He was born on February 6, 1931, in Lowrys, SC, to William Alvin Byars, Sr. and Mary Mildred Mendenhall Byars.

He was an active member of Ardmore Baptist Church for the past 58 years where he served in many positions. Howard graduated from Clemson University with...

Jan 1, 2020

Howard Fishel, 58, born on June 23rd, 1961, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Charles E. and Hazel Robertson Fishel, passed away January 1st, 2020, due to complications of liver cancer. Howard was a 1980 graduate of West Forsyth High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. He was an expert archer and received many awards and trophies for his achievements. Howard worked...

Jan 1, 2020

Mrs. Martha Ann Box, 66, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in her home.  She was born September 26, 1953 in Forsyth County to the late Paul “Fuzzy” Ayers and Nancy Freeman.  Martha was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all.  She especially loved her friends from Northside Lanes Bowling Alley, who in her mind had become...