Oct 19, 2019

On October 19th, 2019, the Hastings Hill Community lost a loving member of their community, Wade Wessley Smith, Jr., who was tough as nails throughout his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and heart disease.

Wade was born on June 15, 1942 in Forsyth County to Wade Wessley Smith, Sr. and Mildred Sell Smith. Wade graduated from Glenn...

Oct 18, 2019

Reverend Dr Henry E May Jr passed into the arms of his savior on Friday October 18, 2019. Henry was born in Forsyth County on April 29, 1932 to H.E. May Sr and Martha Todd May. He was preceded in death by his wife; Bobbie Jean May, his son; John May, and his grandson’s; John Henry May and Christopher...

Oct 18, 2019

Our hearts are breaking and with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beautiful Sierra. Sierra Holder passed away October 18th,2019. Sierra was born October 21,1996 to Chrystal Alspaugh and Timothy Holder. Sierra was creative and talented in arts. She loved to read her Bible and do her devotions every morning. She never met a stranger and everyone...

Oct 18, 2019

Walkertown – Ms. Evon Pinnix Payne Kemper, 78, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on February 16, 1941 in Wilkes County to Doris Shore Pinnix. Evon was an amazing woman with a heart of gold. She made sure that everyone around...

Oct 17, 2019

Clinton – Mrs. Mary Ruth Osborne, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born on June 23, 1922 in Forsyth County to Russell and Minnie Weavil Idol. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Woodrow Wilson Osborne; one son, Joel Osborne; and one daughter, Anne...

Oct 17, 2019

Mr. Joseph Glen Branch, 68, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth Co. on February 11, 1951 the son of the late Monroe Charles Branch and Allie Mozelle Moser Branch. Mr. Branch was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years of service....

Oct 16, 2019

Patricia Ann Waggoner Mayes, of Winston Salem, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her home due to Respiratory complications.

She was born in Alameda County Naval Air Station, Oakland, CA on October 24, 1955, to William Charles and Mary Ann Waggoner.

Patricia graduated from C.W. Baker High School, Baldwinsville, NY in 1974,...

Oct 16, 2019

Kernersville – Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Berlene Jackson Brandon went home to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Mrs. Brandon was born June 22, 1926 in Sampson County to the late William Almon and Rosella Carroll Jackson.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ted Clanton Brandon.  She was...

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. B.E. “Mendy” Mendenhall, Jr., 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on July 6, 1920 to B.E. Mendenhall, Sr. and Ada Mae Mendenhall. B.E. cared greatly about education. He was on the Davidson County School Board and was a trustee of Davidson County Community College. B.E. was later appointed to the...

Oct 15, 2019

March 2, 1948- October 15, 2019

Rickey Earle “Rick” Everhart went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC and was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Everhart Jr. and Cora Louise Everhart, as well as his older brother, Michael Gene Everhart. Surviving him...

Oct 15, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Priscilla Jane Young Caudill, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1942 in Stokes County to Ralph Thomas and Dorothy Mounce Young. She was the owner and operator of Priscilla’s Salon for about 40 years.  She was one of the first female business owners...

Oct 15, 2019

Mr. John Wilson Yates, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born in Forsyth County on July 9, 1935 to the late John William and Katie Marshall Yates.  Mr. Yates retired from Piedmont Aviation and later worked part time for Mock Tire.  He was a member of Brookstown United Methodist...

Oct 15, 2019

Elfriede Friedrich Cardwell, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was born January 11, 1928 to Herr and Frau Peter Friedrich, growing up in Herborn, Germany, eventually immigrating to the United States and settling in Winston-Salem.

After raising her children, she had a long career with the Forsyth...

Oct 15, 2019

GREENSBORO – Joseph Franklin Pegg, 65, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his home. Joseph was born on December 4, 1953 in Guilford County to Charles and Mildred Bolen Pegg. He loved fishing, golfing and rabbit hunting, along with raising beagles. Joseph also enjoyed playing guitar and loved watching birds.

In addition to his parents, Joseph...

Oct 14, 2019

Captain Bill Talbert, Winston-Salem Fire Department, retired, answered his last call on October 14, 2019 to arrive in the arms of his savior, our Lord, Jesus Christ.  He was born November 23, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Owens Mattison Talbert and James Ruth Furches.  Bill retired with 30 years’ service in the department and afterward worked several...

Oct 14, 2019

Mr. James Gray Taylor Sr., 82, of Midway, NC, departed this life for his heavenly home at 10:58pm on Monday, October 14, 2019, following a short courageous battle with cancer. James was born in Edgecombe County, NC, on July 16, 1937, to the late James Alton and Carrie Estelle Bailey Taylor. He was a member of New Mount Vernon...

Oct 14, 2019

On October 14, 2019, James Kenneth Azmon, Sr., went home to the Lord at the age of 87.  “Ken” was born July 24, 1932, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Albert and Alma Azmon.  He worked from age 17 for Western Electric Company, beginning as a truck driver, and retiring as an electronics tester after completing certification from Devry Technical Institute....

Oct 14, 2019

Mr. Allan R. Miller, Sr., 79, died on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. Allan was born on November 4, 1939 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania to Wilbur and Kathryn Miller. He played football for Shamokin High School. Al attended Mitchell College where he met his wife, Ann Fleming. He also served in the U.S. Army for 3 years....

Oct 13, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Gray Vestal, Sr., 85, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home. He was born March 24, 1934 in Forsyth Co. the son of the late Robah Lee Vestal and Ruth Ann Miller Vestal. Mr. Vestal was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years...

Oct 13, 2019

Mr. Richard Monroe Grubbs, 78, went to be with Jesus Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 6, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Mike Grubbs and Ela Mae Grubbs.  Richard was a loving father and loved life to the fullest and especially loved to make people laugh.  In addition to his parents, he...