Thomas Hunter

Thomas Hunter

Nov 8, 2009

Winston-Salem- Thomas Eugene ""Bud"" Hunter passed away at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2009 after a period of declining health. Mr. Hunter was born on Liberty Street in Old Salem on August 4, 1925 to Lonnie Hampton and Annie Baker Hunter. He graduated from Gray High School and served with the U.S. Army in the European theater during World...

Angeline Griffin McGee Hamm

Angeline Griffin McGee Hamm

Nov 8, 2009

Mrs. Angeline Griffin McGee Hamm, 85, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Village Care of King. She was born in Forsyth County on November 4, 1924 to the late Jesse Lee and Ola Styers Griffin. Mrs. Hamm was a member of Christ Temple in Winston-Salem. She loved music and was a wonderful pianist. She retired from Forsyth Memorial Hospital...

Katie  Jester Collins

Katie Jester Collins

Nov 8, 2009

COLLINS - Tobaccoville Mrs. Katie Jester Collins, 66, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at her home. She was born May 14, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Harvey Winston Jester and Mary Logan Jester. Mrs. Collins enjoyed attending Christ Temple when health permitted. Mrs. Collins leaves behind her husband of 47 years, Olcie Collins Jr.; two sons, Timothy...

Elaine  Lawson Alexander

Elaine Lawson Alexander

Nov 7, 2009

Mrs. Elaine L. ""Babe"" Alexander, 67, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth County on April 27, 1942 to the late John E. Lawson and Alma Blackburn Lawson. Elaine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She retired from Westinghouse...

John  Charles Woodward

John Charles Woodward

Nov 7, 2009

KERNERSVILLE-John Charles Woodward, 60, entered the presence of his Heavenly Father suddenly November 7th, 2009 during a bike ride around the Salem Lake Trail near his home in Kernersville, NC. He was born January 17, 1949 in Durham Co. to the late John Lisbon and Elizabeth Louderback Woodward. First and foremost, Mr. Woodward loved the Lord. He served humbly throughout...

Luther  Alton Cox

Luther Alton Cox

Nov 6, 2009

Mr. Luther Alton Cox, 83, of Walkertown passed away Friday, November 06, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Cox was born in Stokes County to George Elmer and Hattie Lynch Cox on February 16, 1926. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II, and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Mr. Cox retired from...

Mae Viola Cruthers Butt

Mae Viola Cruthers Butt

Nov 6, 2009

KERNERSVILLE-Mae Viola Cruthers Butt, 86, went to be with her Lord Jesus, Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born July 16, 1923 in Carroll Co., VA to the late Ralph Cruthers and Dora Cruthers Godfrey. Mrs. Butt was a longtime faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Marion  Joseph Nowicki

Marion Joseph Nowicki

Nov 5, 2009

Marion Joseph Nowicki, 67, died Thursday November 5, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1941 in Everson, PA, the son of Marion Frank and Helen Zgorecki Nowicki. A computer systems architect for 24 years, he worked for Lowes Companies in Winston-Salem, having previously worked for Sara Lee Corp. Marion was an eagle scout, a former Catholic...

Grady  James Reich,  Sr.

Grady James Reich, Sr.

Nov 5, 2009

Grady James Reich, Sr., born August 1, 1923, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, and his son, Grady ""Jimmy"" Reich, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rita Pons Reich and his faithful companion, Pumpkin, the cat, and numerous nieces...

Dell M. Jarvis Johnson

Dell M. Jarvis Johnson

Nov 5, 2009

Mrs. Dell M. Jarvis Johnson, 86, of Winston-Salem died Friday, November 5, 2009 at her home. She was born May 6, 1923 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Amos and Sudie Zimmerman Jarvis. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Hanes Hosiery following 32 years of service. She enjoyed bowling and was...

Irene  Branch Harp

Irene Branch Harp

Nov 5, 2009

Mrs. Irene (Peggy) Branch Harp, 78, died November 05. 2009 at her home. Mrs Harp was born in Forsyth County on April 4, 1931, a daughter of Charlie and Tessie Childress Branch. She retired from R. J. Reynolds in 1987 with twenty one years service. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Harp of the home; children, Pat Morphies and...

M.  Otis Everhart

M. Otis Everhart

Nov 4, 2009

Mr. M. Otis Everhart, 81, of Heritage Woods passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1928 in Forsyth County to Avory and Mamie Yountz Everhart. Mr. Everhart was a member of Immanuel-New Eden Moravian Church and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 35 years of service. Surviving are a daughter,...

Samuel  Dee Owens

Samuel Dee Owens

Nov 4, 2009

OWENS - Walkertown Mr. Samuel Dee Owens passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Lutheran Home in Winston-Salem. He was born in Forsyth County on March 14, 1927 to the late William Owens and Effie Scott Owens. Mr. Owens graduated from Mineral Springs High School in 1944 and retired from Anchor Motor Freight in 1989 with 24 years of...

Elsie  Brown Bodford

Elsie Brown Bodford

Nov 4, 2009

Mrs. Elsie Brown Bodford, 93, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehab. She was born November 5, 1915 in Caldwell County to William Richard and Nellie Reid Brown. Mrs. Brown was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and was retired from Royal Cake Company with 25 years of service. She was preceded in death...

Thomas  Lee Hayes

Thomas Lee Hayes

Nov 4, 2009

Thomas Lee Hayes, 87, of The Laurels of Forest Glenn, 1101 Hartwell Street, Garner, North Carolina, formerly of Martindale Road, Winston-Salem, NC, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Mr. Hayes had courageously fought Alzheimer's Disease and kidney problems for the past five years. Mr. Hayes was born in Danville, VA, August 6, 1922, to that...

Oscar  S. Wright

Oscar S. Wright

Nov 3, 2009

Oscar S. Wright, 82, died peacefully at 12:15 on November 3, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Oscar was born December 3, 1926 in Roanoke Rapids N.C. After high school, Oscar enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served in Japan at the end of World War II. Managing a hotel for returning US soldiers in Nikko Japan...

Hazel  York Smith

Hazel York Smith

Nov 3, 2009

Mrs. Hazel York Smith, 85, of Clemmons, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was kind and generous to so many in need, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at her home. She was born June 27, 1924 in Forsyth County to Marvin Lee and Nellie Bullard York. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Harmony School, and was a...

George  Miller Alspaugh

George Miller Alspaugh

Nov 3, 2009

ALSPAUGH- George Miller Alspaugh age 87, passed away on November 3, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County to the late Samuel B. Alspaugh on January 17, 1922. A free spirit and avid horseman who would have been a cowboy in the 1800's, served his country well in World War II. George attained The Purple Heart...

Kenneth  Hardin Eaton

Kenneth Hardin Eaton

Nov 2, 2009

Mr. Kenneth Hardin Eaton passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born to Barney and Beulah Lakey Eaton on May 17, 1942. As a special needs child, his mother and father devoted their lives to his love and care. For the last three years he lived at Oak Forest Nursing Home. Ken...

Larry  David Rushing

Larry David Rushing

Nov 2, 2009

Mr. Larry David Rushing, 61, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 2, 2009 at his home. He was born January 6, 1948 in Forsyth County to Raymond David and Myrtle Callahan Rushing, who preceded him in death. Mr. Rushing was retired from Stroh's Brewery with 28 years of service. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. He...