All Obituaries

Elisabeth Safrit Ibraham our sweet daughter, 50, of Pfafftown died peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center early Thursday morning February 13, 2020. She was born in Winston-Salem, December 15, 1969 to Sam C. and Anne Wylie Safrit. Beth will be remembered by people that knew her as a very caring, selfless person. She put other’s needs before her own even while suffering much physical and mental pain. As a final and lasting example of her care for others, Beth saved at least three lives and...

Martha Barefoot Trivette, 93, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Martha was born in Dunn, NC December 19, 1926 to George Rufus and Ada Jackson Barefoot. She was a graduate of the 2nd graduating class of the North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing which is now Wake Forest Baptist Health. Martha was loved by everyone who knew her and she always had an infectious smile on her face. She was a true southern cook and all her family and friends loved her cooking....

Dr. Carl Paul Zelinka, 91, of Clemmons, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020.  He was born in Endicott, New York on October 3, 1928 to Paul and Theresa Strbo Zelinka. Carl served in the US Navy after graduating from high school.  Upon leaving the service, he attended college followed by Medical School where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.  Practicing as a physician was his passion and what he truly loved to do.  Carl retired at the age of 84 from...

Margaret Stanjeski Barlow, 85, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, February 8, 2019. She was born August 18, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to Louie and Helen Stakowski Stanjeski. Margaret lived a wonderful life and she loved her three sons and her seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents. She is survived by her three sons Steve Barlow (Rose) of Staten Island, NY, Rich Barlow (Karen) of Kernersville, and Ken Barlow of Winston-Salem; three granddaughters Sarah Barlow, Lisa Barlow,...

Robert Gray Burton, 71, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday January 26, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Robert was born on June 24, 1948 in Forsyth County, NC to Claude and Francis Louise Burton. Robert was employed at Sears for 45 years as an auto mechanic. He also liked to watch wrestling and spending time with his family. Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is Survived by his wife Wendy Nelson Burton; three Children Kevin Burton (Amy), Angela Naylor (John), and Neal...

Miranda Hope Finch, 28, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away January 21, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Miranda was born February 14, 1991 in San Diego, CA to Paul Earl Finch and Lori Denise Smith. Miranda was a loving fiancee, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and aunt.  Miranda was full of life, laughter, and love, known as her mother's "beautiful shining star" and "tiny dancer."  Miranda loved her family and friends with all of her heart....

Amy Elizabeth Reynolds, 44 of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday January 12, 2020. She was born in Ohio March 31, 1975 to Ronald and Gloria Wilson Reynolds. Amy was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone she knew. She was a very independent person and always loved to try something new. Amy was the most giving person and would do anything to help someone in need. She was preceded in death by her father. Amy is survived by three daughters Jessamyn Reynolds of Conway, SC, Shauna...

Daniel Lee Perry (Dan) passed away peacefully at the stroke of midnight on January 4th, 2020. He was surrounded by the people he loved most in this world in his final minutes. Dan grew up in Sanford, NC where he graduated from Sanford Central High in 1970. After leaving Sanford, Dan attended Appalachian State University, where his fondness for the outdoors blossomed into a life-long passion for exploration and adventure. In the early 1970s, Dan started rock climbing and very soon became one...

Evelyn Baynes Manley, 91 of Clemmons, NC passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was a long-time resident of Roanoke, VA and a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke for nearly 60 years. She was educated in business at the Greene Business School in Greensboro, NC. A Vice president of the Junior Woman's Club of North Greensboro, and later served as its secretary. Evelyn began piano lessons at age 7 and continued her studies for nine years. Her love of the piano continued all her...

The incomparable Jack Edward Schang died on December 27, 2019, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was 83 years old. He went from Indiana farm boy to CEO of Allied Van Lines at age 38. He ran Ryder-P.I.E., based in Jacksonville, his home since 1983, and was an executive with Qualcomm, North American Van Lines, and Rockwell-Collins, among other companies. He played a key role in the discovery and salvage of the Spanish galleon, Concepcion, which sank off the coast of the Dominican Republic in 1641. He...