All Obituaries

Charles Lee Burkleo (Chuck), 88, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday March 18, 2020. He was born June 1, 1931 in Tyler, TX to Ernest Van and Bessie Wilkins Burkleo. Charles worked in Construction and built three homes for his family in New York and Winston-Salem. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, and camping having visited every state and Puerto Rico, as well as some of Europe. Charles greatest satisfaction was in volunteering in the capacity of fireman and fire police in Trumansburg,...

Timothy R. Hall, 65, was received by our Lord on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2020 at his home. Tim was born on October 17, 1954 in Schuyler County, New York to Norman Hall and Jane Hoover Hall as their only child. Tim was enamored with Norman’s service in the military flying PBY Catalinas throughout his life, and loved his parents deeply. He was married to Linda M. Hall for 41 years, the love of his life. They lived most of their life in South Florida, serving to Tim’s love of...

Junia Reed Hensley, 72, of Wilkesboro, NC, passed away Friday March 6, 2020, from a sudden illness.  Many will remember her as the owner/operator of Brushy Mountain Dog Grooming in Wilkesboro where she loved, bathed, petted, and groomed literally thousands of loving pets for over 25 years.  Her closest friends will remember her as a confidant, counselor, advisor, minister, sister, friend, and prayer warrior.  She spoke frequently of her Love for Jesus Christ, and often prayed...

Marsha Oakley Yarbrough, 58, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday February 26, 2020. She was born in Guilford County January 21, 1962 to Howard and Artie Ingram Oakley. Marsha was loved by everyone who knew her. She had a gift for singing and everyone loved to hear her sing. Marsha loved to shop especially shoes, and she loved to cook. She had two spoiled dachshunds that could do no wrong.  Marsha dearly loved her family and her grandson. She was preceded in death by her father. She is...

Darrell Keith Buck, 62, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born November 16, 1957 in Portsmouth, VA  to Albert and Barbara Barker Buck. Darrell had many interests one of which was playing poker online and going to casinos.  Darrell also loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He loved drag racing and once had his own car which he would race. Darrell loved horses, but what he loved more than anything in the world was his wife, his children and his...

Coy Smith, 77, passed away February 25th, 2020 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville. Coy was born October 28th, 1942 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Coy Baxton Smith and Eleanor "Ellie" Virginia Smith. Coy moved to California as a teenager, started a family and lived there for thirty-five years. He worked for USAirways (formerly PSA) as a machinist. Coy relocated to Winston-Salem in 1991. He retired from USAirways in 2005 after thirty-five years of...

Mark Allen Crews, 64, of Winter Park, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 22, 2020 while visiting family in NC. Mark was born on March 19, 1955 to Irving and Mildred Crews in Winston Salem, NC, and graduated from RJ Reynolds High School. Mark owned his own carpet business for 20 years, and owned a mobile marine mechanic business after obtaining certification. Most recently he was a truck driver. Mark was an avid outdoorsman finding joy in fishing, hunting, camping, and raising...

Steven Ray Myers, 72, of Winston-Salem went to be with his Lord on Saturday February 22, 2020. He was surrounded with the ones that loved him the most. Sincere thanks from the family goes out to Salem Terrace where he resided and to Community Home Care and Hospice for the wonderful care he was given.   Not enough can be said for the angels at Salem Terrace for the love and dedication they gave to Steve.  We love and will miss you Steve, until we meet again, farewell my...

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....