William Larry "Red" Collins
Mar 6, 2025
Kernersville – Mr. William Larry “Red” Collins, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 7, 1956, in Forsyth County to William Roy Collins and Mallie Mae Holder Collins. Red was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served during the Vietnam War. During his almost 50...
Terri Lynn Needham Branch
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Terri Needham Branch, 68, was reunited with her husband, Danny, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1956, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Curtis Needham and Mary Henri Needham. Terri was a loving wife, mom, and Gaga. She was a faithful member at Bethany Baptist Church where she served in the children’s ministries...
Leemedia "Billie" Weavil
Mar 6, 2025
Leemedia “Billie” Baker Weavil, 93, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2025. She was born in Forsyth County on September 22, 1931, to the late Marvin and Lula Thomas Baker. Billie will be remembered for her warmness, generosity, occasional stubbornness, and her love for others. While primarily a homemaker, Billie also worked at Hanes Hosiery and took...
Stephen Michael Parrish
Mar 6, 2025
Mr. Stephen Michael Parrish, 58, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Stephen was born on October 27, 1966, to Sonja Lou Gibson Parrish and the late Darwin Cornelius Parrish in Forsyth County, NC.
He was a West Forsyth High School graduate of 1984. Throughout his life, Stephen gained an enormous love for art,...
Mark Stewart Sheppard
Mar 5, 2025
Mark Stewart Sheppard was a beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at age 70, after a brief stay at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mark was preceded in death by both of his parents Richard Stuart Sheppard and Mildred Marie Noah Sheppard. Mark was born on January 21, 1955,...
Randy Lee Smith
Mar 5, 2025
Randy Lee Smith, 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1960, in Forsyth County to Doris Everett Smith and the late Norman Smith. Randy was a hard-working welder, loved motorcycles and was very patriotic. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend, who will be missed.
In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Nathan Todd Cardwell
Mar 5, 2025
Nathan Todd Cardwell, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 05, 2025, at 6:52 a.m. at Novant Health with his family by his side.
He is a retired Missionary. He volunteered as a Missionary in Zimbabwe, Africa and South Africa for Freedom Crusade Ministries touching many lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In his spare time, he enjoyed a good cup...
Stephen Victor Watson
Mar 5, 2025
Stephen Victor Watson, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Watson was born December 19, 1952, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Bruce Morgan Watson and Barbara Wood Watson. In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff Watson, and David Watson.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Janice...
Kevin V. Boomershine
Mar 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kevin V. Boomershine, who left us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Kevin was a beloved husband, father, and friend, known for his love of the great outdoors, traveling, fixing things up, Nascar and all things music or the magic of cinema.
Born on October 24, 1954, Kevin grew up with a passion for...
Louisa Papadis Pantazis
Mar 4, 2025
Louisa Papadis Pantazis gained her wings on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
She was born in Marathia, Greece to George and Vasiliki Papadis. As a young teenager, Louisa moved to the United States, where she graduated from Warren County High School. She later found fulfillment working at a local pharmacy, a job she truly enjoyed. After the passing of her mother, she...
Manivanh Keomoungkhoune
Mar 3, 2025
At the young age of 79, surrounded by her children and grandchildren along with the love and support of those near and far who couldn’t be by her side, Manivanh Keomoungkhoune passed away peacefully to join the awaiting heavenly, loving arms of her pre-deceased husband Khamphay.
Mani is survived by her children Sivivanh (Ray) Nelson, Chanmaly (Karl) Ly, Siamphone (Souraphonh) Anouthay,...
Kenneth Harold Best
Mar 3, 2025
Ken Best, 70, passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home in Winston Salem, NC.
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6
“God always gives his “best” to those who leave the choice with Him.”...
Sharon Davis Doomy
Mar 3, 2025
Sharon Davis Doomy, “Mama Doomy”, 81, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 21,1943 to the late Roy Arthur and Evelyn Grim Davis. Mrs. Doomy owned and operated Doomy’s Pizza in Lewisville for 18 years. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a great-great grandmother. She was a member at Vienna...
Bernice McCurdy Johnson
Mar 3, 2025
Bernice Eileen McCurdy Johnson, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born on December 23, 1943, to the late Clarence “Bud” McCurdy and Mary Bordell McCurdy. Bernice was a pioneer for the modern woman. In her small town, she was recognized for her achievements of attending college at Piedmont Bible College, where she...
Wayne Douglas Burge
Mar 3, 2025
Mr. Wayne Douglas Burge entered into the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 3, 2025.
He was born in Winston-Salem on March 22, 1958, to John Kenneth and Emily Shaffner Burge. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is his wife of almost 38 years, Tammy; his son Ryan Hamilton Burge,(Danielle); 3-year-old grandson,...
Karen Stevens Eliason
Mar 2, 2025
Karen Stevens Eliason, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at River Landing at Sandy Ridge.
Karen was born to the late Dale Stevens and Wilma Fischer Stevens in Clark, South Dakota, on January 20, 1944.
From a young age, she was an important part of the musical life of her town, playing at church services and school performances, and she...
Ralph Eugene Yates
Mar 2, 2025
Ralph Eugene Yates, 97, of Lewisville, formerly of Millers Creek, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends on March 2nd, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Lewisville Baptist Church Cemetery in Lewisville, NC, with services by Pastor Shannon Critcher. Ralph was born on...
Janice "Jan" Harrison Clodfelter
Mar 2, 2025
Mrs. Janice “Jan” Harrison Clodfelter, 92, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at The Oaks nursing facility. She was born in Forsyth County, on November 13, 1932, to the late John Harrison and Ethel Strickler Harrison.
Jan attended and graduated from Gray High School. She was married to Tom Clodfelter for 54 years. Jan worked in...
Ernest Wayne Stewart
Mar 1, 2025
Ernest Wayne Stewart, 75, of Germanton, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 1, 2025. Mr. Stewart was born on December 20, 1949, to the late Ernest David Stewart, and Betty Ring Stewart. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Paula (Chi Ku) Stewart, stepmother, Jacqueline G....
Barbara Jean Cockerham Galyean
Mar 1, 2025
Barbara Jean Cockerham Galyean, born on May 3, 1935, in Surry County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 01, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. She was the daughter of Edward Forster Cockerham and Sara Emma Coe Cockerham. Barbara married the love of her life, Edward Haywood "Charlie" Galyean, on November 22, 1956, in...