William Walter Walker, Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
William, better known as “Jimmy”, 86, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1937 in Winston Salem. Jimmy worked at a cotton mill for many years before working at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he retired from after 30 years. He was loved by many and could put a smile...
S. Ray Wheeler
Sep 6, 2024
Mr. S. Ray Wheeler, age 85 of Lewisville, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 11,1939, in Forsyth County to the late Allison Lee Wheeler and Annie Jarvis Wheeler. He graduated from James A. Gray High School. Mr. Wheeler was a machinist/tool and die maker for over 50 years. He worked at Southern...
Larry Richard Rhodes, Sr.
Sep 6, 2024
Larry Richard Rhodes, Sr., passed away Friday, September 6th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lee County on May 15th, 1948, to the late Burchell Rhodes and Irene Stanley Rhodes. If asked to describe Mr. Rhodes (also known by many as "Pops"), it would he "hardworking", "helping", and "loving". Never afraid to do things that needed...
Marlene Schock Weisz
Sep 6, 2024
Marlene was born at Lehr North Dakota on December 9, 1934. She met her husband Leo there, who was a member of the U.S. Air Force, in May 1953. They married at Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City South Dakota, on August 2nd of that year and relocated seven times during Leo's 23-year Air Force Career. The numerous moves frequently required that...
Ronnie Gray Penland
Sep 6, 2024
Kernersville – Mr. Ronnie Gray Penland, 57, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, peacefully at his home. Ronnie was born June 30, 1967, in Forsyth County to the late Franklin Delano Penland and Evelyn Marie Howerton Shaw. When Ronnie was young, he enjoyed time on the lake fishing and skiing. Later in life Ronnie worked as a tanker truck driver...
James Billy Autry
Sep 5, 2024
James Billy Autry, “Bill”, 90 years old, of Winston-Salem, NC, died Thursday, September 5th, 2024. He was born in Cameron, NC, in 1933 to Verlie Belle Simpson Autry and George Bidwell Autry. Bill attended school in Lee County and then joined the Army. He served at Fort Richardson, Alaska, and ended his service in 1958 with Alaska Maneuvers, Operation Cold Bay....
Julia "Judy" A. Smith
Sep 5, 2024
Mrs. Julia Ann Smith “Judy”, 93, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on September 5, 2024. Judy was born to the late Fulton Daniels and Lillian Daniels (Copeland). Judy loved tending to her outdoor garden. She was an accomplished seamstress, expert furniture refinisher and had the drive, determination and persistence to accomplish...
Elsie Marie Vaughn Parrish
Sep 5, 2024
Mrs. Elsie Marie Vaughn Parrish, 95, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her home. She was born in Stokes Co. on August 15, 1929, the daughter of the late James Thomas Vaughn and Fleta Burrow Vaughn. Mrs. Parrish was a longtime member of Union United Methodist Church and is currently a member of Concord Methodist Church in Lewisville....
Eleanor Ann Gagnon
Sep 3, 2024
Eleanor Ann Gagnon, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024, in Winston-Salem, NC. Eleanor was born in Rhode Island and was a long-time Clemmons, NC resident before moving to Winston-Salem last year.
She is survived by her children, Diane, Paul (Lynette), and Ed (Alicia). Eleanor was devoted to her grandchildren, Emma and Alex, and her two step-grandchildren, Ethan and...
William "Dee" Rowland
Sep 3, 2024
William “Dee” Rowland, 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was born on January 18, 1956, in Stockton, CA, to the late Donald Rowland and Joy Bell Turner. Dee was an active member of the Masonic Lodge in Kernersville as well as the Shriner’s Club. He will be remembered as a great husband to his high school sweetheart,...
Cleave Spaugh Binkley
Sep 2, 2024
Mrs. Cleave Spaugh Binkley, 95, of Clemmons, NC passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1928 in Iredell County to Henry Harvey Spaugh and Minnie Whisenhunt Spaugh. Mrs. Binkley was a member of Warners Chapel Church of Christ and retired from Hanes Knitting. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Julia Holland Bailey
Sep 2, 2024
Julia Holland Bailey, 79, went home to be with her Lord Jesus, Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home. She was born February 23, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late Hugh and Dorothy Smith Holland. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Center Grove Church. She enjoyed golfing, the outdoors, and traveling with her husband and friends. Preceding her in...
Martha Jack Hartley Ratledge
Sep 2, 2024
Martha Jack Hartley Ratledge (“Marcie”), 87, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born May 26, 1937, to the late Willie and Margaret Patton Hartley. Mrs. Ratledge loved our Lord and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. During her long and joyful life, she enjoyed traveling with her late husband, Alvin. She...
Roy Lee Cornatzer, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Mr. Roy Lee Cornatzer, Jr., 92, passed away on September 1, 2024. Roy was born on May 4, 1932, to the late Roy Lee Cornatzer, Sr., and Mamie Beauchamp Cornatzer. He was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church. Roy loved to talk to people and made many friends over the years. He enjoyed watching his vegetable gardens grow and...
Michael Rocean Black
Aug 31, 2024
Mr. Michael Rocean Black of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 24. He was born an only child in Kingston, Jamaica on October 7, 1999, to the late Mr. Michael Fitzgerald Black and Ms. Marcia “Sharon” Simms. Michael was an avid gamer; he was almost always found sitting behind...
Judith "Judy" Hoots Kennedy
Aug 31, 2024
Ms. Judith “Judy” Hoots Kennedy,77, of Clemmons, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2024, after courageously battling a lengthy illness. Judy was born in Winston-Salem on June 30, 1947, to the late Robert G. Hoots and Betty T. McDaniel. Judy was a member of Pine Chapel Moravian Church and worked for Western Electric/BellSouth, retiring after many years of service from...
Leslie Sue Gordon
Aug 31, 2024
Walkertown – Miss Leslie Sue Gordon, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County on January 23, 1967, to William and Patricia Gordon. Leslie was a graduate of High Point University. For work, Leslie was a Marketing Lead for McGriff. She was a lifelong member of Morris...
Kenneth Brian (K.B.) Hedrick
Aug 30, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Brian (K.B.) Hedrick, 84, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born August 6, 1940, in Guilford County to the late Worth and Katherine Lowe Hedrick. Mr. Hedrick retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was inducted into the international hall of fame for point of purchase...
Edna Lapish Laird
Aug 30, 2024
Edna Lapish Laird, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at Homestead Hills.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Laird was born April 17, 1947, in Davie County, to William Hendrix Lapish and Emma Tutterow Lapish. She had many hobbies including fishing, crafting, racing, bowling, baking/cooking, and watching Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies. Halloween...
Bill Hayden Hayes, Sr.
Aug 30, 2024
Bill H. Hayes Sr., 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home.
Bill was born January 8, 1930, in Hazard, KY, to Boggs Hayes and Edith Ledford Hayes. He was a dedicated member of Lewisville Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1947 to 1969 and was a Special Agent...