Mr. Bobby Gray ""Bob"" Bodenhamer, 80, of Lewisville, passed on to his Heavenly home at sunset Tuesday, October 27, 2015 surrounded by his wife of 47 years and loving family by his side. He was born May 14, 1935 in Forsyth County to Walter Bynum Bodenhamer, Sr. and Hattie Cornish Bodenhamer. Bob is a graduate of South Fork High School,...
Irene Elefantis passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was born on August 6, 1946 in Klitsos, Greece to the late Demetrios and Argyro Samaras. She was a beautiful and talented woman who loved her family and enjoyed life. She loved her church and served for her church. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years,...
Mrs. Mellera ""Sue"" Winfree Nokovich, 79, of Mocksville passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her home. She was born June 23, 1936 in Mecklenburg Co. Deceased are her parents, Morton and Elsie Whitt Winfree. Surviving is her husband, Milton Nokovich; a son, Michael Nokovich and wife Sharon of Cornelius; two daughters, Debra Nokovich of Greensboro and Kim Nokovich Tilley...
Terri Lynette Hollar, 56, passed away October 27, 2015. She was born on October 21, 1959 to the late Clyde and Margaret Hollar. She graduated from North Forsyth High School. She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church of Tobaccoville. Terri worked for Wells Fargo Bank for 38 years, where she met many wonderful and lifetime friends. She is survived...
KERNERSVILLE-Calvin Gray Hutchins, 76, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 11, 1938 in Guilford Co., to Hazel Preston Hutchins and the late Edgar Leo Hutchins. Calvin was a member of Baux Mountain Baptist Church. He was a truck driver the...
KERNERSVILLE - Johnny ""Richard"" Landreth, 67, died Monday, October 26, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Richard was born on March 2, 1948 to Johnnie Paul and Pauline Crews Landreth. Richard was an active member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church where he taught the New Horizons Class, was a member of United Methodist Men, was Chairman of the Finance Committee...
Mr. Billy Bynum Simmons, 73, passed away on October 25, 2015 at Regency Care of Clemmons. He was born on May 14, 1942 to John Bynum Simmons and Gertrude Elizabeth Long Simmons in Forsyth County. Billy graduated from Mineral Springs High School in 1960. With a gift for music, he enjoyed singing in local quartets and also in the choir...
AdvanceMr. Charles Howard Kilby, 68, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Wilkes County on June 4, 1947 to Howard Warren and Ruthaline Westmoreland Kilby. Mr. Kilby was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 14 years of service. He enjoyed...
Brig General Alfred Lewis Esposito passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015. General Esposito was born on September 26, 1923 and grew up in Redbank, New Jersey. He graduated in 1941 and the fall of 1942 joined Army Air Corps Reserves. Soon after he was ordered to active duty as an Aviation Cadet. Upon graduation from pilot training in March...
John Willard Lane, age 66, passed away October 25, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Beaver County, Pa. November 4, 1948 to the late Edwin Willard and Auguste Maria Lane. John Served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1973. His profession was that of great skill in carpentry and mechanical projects. He loved being with...
Elizabeth Ann ""Libby"" Fyan passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home. She was born in Deerfield, NH to the late Beatrice and Waldo Twombly. Libby was a hard-worker who enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Libby, was preceded in death by two siblings. Surviving are her best friend and soulmate, Tom...
Ms. Renee Yvonne Smith Motsinger, 56, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home. She was born June 4, 1959 in Forsyth County to Warren Bowden Smith and Shelia Martin. She was very loving and caring and enjoyed helping others. She loved her dogs Tootsie Roll and Priscilla. She is survived by one son, Seth Dylan Motsinger; two step-sons,...
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth ""Libby"" Hartley Branch, 84, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.Libby was born October 12, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Jess and Sadie Hartley. She enjoyed cooking and looking after her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales searching for antiques. She was preceded...
Lillie Billings Swaim passed away on October 22, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on January 1, 1922 to James Hillary Billings and Martha Bowers Billings in Wilkes County. Lillie retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 39 years of service. She was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Temple for 18 years. Lillie enjoyed time...
Mrs. Evelyn ''Ebb'' Rebecca Collins Bodsford, 91, of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born August 6, 1924 in Forsyth County to Harry Lee Collins, Sr. and Blye Lewellyn Collins. Mrs. Bodsford was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55...
KERNERSVILLE - Charles ""Chuck"" Benson, Sr., 72, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his home. Chuck was born March 11, 1943 in Connecticut to William and Thilda Kinney Benson. He attended The Bridge Christian Fellowship where he shared his craftsmanship with their building program. Chuck had a strong passion for helping others and was willing to do anything for...
Mrs. Virginia Johnson Lineback, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Virginia was born on December 28, 1925 in Forsyth County, NC to Robert Eugene and Alma Shutt Johnson. She played basketball for Clemmons High School. Virginia worked as a book keeper for 40 years with Mack Trucks. She was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel United...
Robert (Bob) Lee Helton, 93, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away quietly after a short illness on October 20, 2015. He was born in Hickory, North Carolina on July 14, 1922 to Ora Bumgarner and Fred Lee Helton. Bob graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College and served in WWII as a Naval Officer, Lt. J.G., in the Pacific Fleet. After the...
Mrs. Lorraine Moller Boesel, 75, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Kings County, NY on October 1, 1940 to the late Karl Alexander and Theresa Farrell Moller. Mrs. Boesel was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church and retired from Forsyth Medical Center with over 30 years of...
Lewisville Ms. Sally Lakey Smith, 83, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at Trinity Elms. She was born in Forsyth County on November 9, 1931 to the late Henry Franklin and Lillian Norman Lakey. Ms. Smith was a member of Pfafftown Christian Church. She was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother and adored her three precious great-grandchildren. Preceding her...