All Obituaries

Bart Elwood Near (aka “Rambler”), 68, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away Sunday March 19, 2023 peacefully at his home. He worked in the audio-video business for more than 35 years,  most recently at Carolina Custom Sound of Advance, He retired this year. Bart was born February 4, 1955 in Stuttgart, Germany and was adopted by Elwood (“Woody”) Gene Near and Mary Ann LaBelle Near. Bart married Rogena (“Gena”) Galyean Near  May 19, 1979. He served in...

Sharon Joyce Taber, age 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away quietly on Wednesday February 22, 2023. Sharon was born in Lutsville, Missouri. Sharon was a mother to her two children, Julie Green and Raymond Taber. She was a kind and caring person who often put the needs of others before her own. Her gentle spirit and warm smile will be missed by all who knew her. Throughout her life, Sharon enjoyed spending time outdoors, taking long walks, reading the newspaper and watching television. She was...

Aubrey Lynn Thomas, 61, of Walnut Cove went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. Aubrey was born July 25th, 1961 to the late Eulas Thomas Jr and Ailene Hess in Alamance County.  Aubrey was undoubtedly the most hard-working man you could ever meet. He was raised to work hard for what you have and that he did. He grew up working on his family's dairy farm and then had a successful career in commercial HVAC for 43 years. He was of the Baptist faith and there...

Dallas Caleb Couch Jr, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 7 , 2023 at Hospice of Davidson County.  Dallas was born August 5, 1959 in Chattahoochee County, GA to Dallas Caleb Couch Sr. and Barbara Jean Couch.  He was a born-again Christian, devoted and loving dad, and grandfather.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Couch.  Survivors include: daughters: Carrie (Brian) Broom,  Misty...

Lilly Marie (Collie) Church, 71, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home in Welch, WV. Her loving and nurturing husband, Michael S. Church, was by her side and never left her side during  her illness. She was born on December 27,1951 to Edmond and Vergie Welch in Charles County, Maryland. Marie lived and worked in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas for many years, and was a member of St. Matthew Apostolic Temple Church of Jesus Christ in Winston-Salem, NC....

William Spencer Medley, age 81, of King died January 16, 2023. Spencer, as he was known by friends and family, was born to Claude and Frankie Medley in West Jefferson, North Carolina on August 17, 1941. He is predeceased by both parents as well as his stepfather, Russell Stikes, and his brothers Williard and Jerry Stikes. He is survived by a sister, Karen Fender and brother in law Robert Fender. Spencer is also survived by all four of his children. Leslie McElyea and her husband Robet Tate,...

Flinchum Jr., Earl Thomas November 27, 1943 - January 5, 2023....

Scott Lahr Standen, 88, of Pilot Mountain passed away Friday November 25, 2022.

Melissa JoLynn Siler (56) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in March 2022, and she fought a brave battle until the Lord called her home. She left this earth peacefully, surrounded by close family who all took turns praying over her in the moments before she took her last breath at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Melissa, also known as Missy, was born on Thursday, July 7, 1966, in Radford, VA, to Harold...

Carolyn Lucille Cox, 85, accepted the Lord’s call to come home at Trellis Supportive Care on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born on March 3, 1937 in Winston-Salem NC, the only daughter of Wesley and Lillie Lawson. The family was blessed with seven children which included two sets of twins. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Howard, Harold Gray, Elmer and her twin brother, Carroll. Grieving her loss are brothers Delmer (Doris) and Alton. Mrs. Cox loved her...