All Obituaries

Rebecca Ann Williard Stuart went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday September 22, 2022. Rebecca was born May 22, 1934 in Forsyth County to Gilmer Lee Williard and Nera Catherine Tucker Williard. She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband Robert Urban Stuart; a beloved daughter Anna Rebekah Stuart Wright; twin brothers Clayton Ray and Calvin Lee Williard; three sisters, Augusta W. Musten, Etta Lea W. Pope, and Dorothy W. Sides.   She is survived by her son...

Marian Garvey passed away at age 94 on September 12, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family. Marian was born in 1928. In 1955, she married Walter Garvey, who preceded her in death. Marian is survived by her five children, Ellen Garvey (Gerry Kane), Ruth Garvey-Nix (Larry Nix), Anne Garvey, Janet Garvey, and Paul Garvey, as well as seven grandchildren, Caitlin and Ruth Moffatt, Eric (Anya Iskandarian), Kate and Tyler Weiss, and Jordan Wood (Eric) and Renee Garvey. Marian was predeceased by...

Rosemary Stafford Jacobson, (63), Of Winston Salem passed away Friday August 26, 2022. Rosemary was born in High Point June 24, 1959 to Ray and Mary Stafford. Rosemary was always fondly known as Rosie to family and friends alike. She was a 1977 Graduate of Kerwin Baptist Christian School. After High School, Rosie went on to receive her nursing degree and was a nurse for 6 years.  Rosie worked 31 years for Wachovia, now Wells Fargo Bank. She started in the mail room and worked her way up...

Marcia Garrison Wilkinson, 64, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday August 19, 2022.  She died peacefully after a brave years-long struggle with cancer.   Marcia was born in São Paulo, Brazil on December 26, 1957 to John and Nancy Garrison who were serving as United Methodist missionaries in that country. She grew up in several small towns within the state of São Paulo and lived in Brasilia where she attended and graduated high school from...

Douglas “Doug” Eugene Bennett, 55, of Winston-Salem/Midway passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born May 22, 1967 in West Virginia to William Bennett and Beverly Smith. Doug was employed at Greif of Welcome.  He also did tree work in his free time. Doug was preceded in death by his parents; a brother William Daniel Bennett “Danny”; and a nephew Brian Bennett. Doug loved God, hot wings, country music, and his daughter. He is survived by his daughter Sara...

Jerry Wayne Adams, 79, of Walkertown, went home to be with his Lord Friday August 12, 2022, after a long period of declining health. He retired for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 37 years of service. He enjoyed bowling with his friends for many years until he became ill. He was preceded in death by his parents William L. Adams and Mary Logan Adams; brothers James W. Adams and Grady L. Adams; aunt Nancy Logan Todd; and stepson Kenneth Lee Mandakis. He is survived by his wife of 49...

Mr. James “Jim” Hoyle Adams, Jr., 56, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, August 5, 2022.  He was born September 22, 1965 in Forsyth County to Melva Davis Adams and James Hoyle Adams, Sr.   He was a graduate of Parkland High School – Class of 1983. He was preceded in death by both of his loving  parents.  Surviving are his aunts Jane C Davis, Betty Davis Beck, Peggy Adams Joyner, Rita S. Adams and Linda Adams Cantrell; and numerous cousins. A...

James Oliver Phipps Jr., 59, of Yadkinville was called home to be with the Lord on Friday July 29, 2022. He had been battling cancer for 6-months. Jr. was a great man who loved his family deeply and had an unquestionable work ethic. Jr. was preceded in death by his father James Oliver Phipps, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Hope Phipps; his two sons Dustin and Dakota Phipps; his mother Mary Phipps; three sisters Debbie Heck, Denise Fouche, and April Anderson; and two...

Shanda Cromer Coley, 52, of Belews Creek passed away Monday July 18, 2022. Shanda  was born January 13, 1970 in Portsmouth, Va to Gary and Claudette Carden Cromer. She worked for Musten & Crutchfield Food Preparation for four years. Shanda was a dedicated baker and everyone loved her cooking. She was a Godly lady and was a loyal caregiver to her husband Charles following his stroke after only seven months into their marriage. Shanda was preceded in death by her father; and her first...

Wanda Johnson Linville, 75, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday July 7, 2022. She was born  in Winston-Salem to Monroe and Sally Faye Adams Johnson. Wanda worked for over fifteen years in daycare. Prior to working in daycare she worked for Stevens photo where she processed school photos. She loved taking vacations to the beach. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Arnold Johnson; and a sister Priscilla Johnson Bauguess. She is survived by her husband Anderson (Buck)...