All Obituaries

Dr. Jerry Edward Drummond, 76, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021. He was born June 5, 1945 to Eldon Zane and Elizabeth McMeekin Drummond. During his college years, Jerry was so infamous for running out of gas that his friends often hesitated to ride with him. It is a fitting analogy for Jerry’s passing.  He still had so many places to go and so much life to live, but he simply ran out of gas due to complications from a breakthrough COVID infection.   A...

Sharon Adele Long McMahon, 65, of Germanton passed away Thursday September 2, 2021. She was born on July 3, 1956 in Monroe, NC to Vann Long and Elizabeth Inez Sexton Beck. She took great pleasure in her artwork and photography to even doing hair for folks. She always had a giving kind heart and loved being on the move. We all know how she loved hummingbirds, so all who wish to honor her life are invited to hang a hummingbird feeder at their home and be sure to share it on her Facebook page...

Angel Damian Solis, 18, of Winston-Salem passed away when God called his child "Angel" home Monday August 30, 2021. He needed another "Angel" to be in heaven watching over his family. He was deeply loved by many and will be sorely missed. Angel Damian Solis Pantaleon was born November 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, California to Roselia Pantaleon. He was raised in North Carolina. He attended Old Town Elementary, Mineral Spring Middle School, and he graduated from North...

Doris Louise Hogan Hooker, 81, of Winston-Salem went home to be with our lord and savior on Tuesday August 24, 2021. She was born in Marion, NC to Dora and Leroy Hogan on May 10, 1940. After a brief battle with covid-19 and a long battle with M.S. She loved her family with all her heart. Heaven has gained another angel.  Doris worked at the Harris Teeter distribution center in Greensboro NC for many years until her M.S. forced...

Herbert Willi Seeland, 99, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday August 9, 2021. Herbert lived courageously, with dignity and grace. He died just days after his last glimpse at the vast sea from his balcony at Sunset Beach, where he held hands with his beloved wife, Gerda, of 32 years and was surrounded by most of his stateside family. Herbert lived all 99 years of his life to the fullest, defying gravity as he skied black diamonds in Vail at age 85. He was passionate about good food, wine,...

Thomas (Tom) John Williams, 62, of Rockwell, NC passed away Sunday August 8, 2021. We mourn the loss of this amazing partner, father, friend and band mate. The world has lost an incredible human so let us celebrate the life that was the Tom we knew. Tom was born in Quebec Canada. His parents Raymond and Mildred Williams and brother Brian were a military family, traveling regularly and eventually settling in Texas. It was during the family’s time in Kentucky that Tom’s...

Dr. John Gilbert Roland, 91, of Winston-Salem passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.  He was born on June 14, 1930, in Winston-Salem to William Reuben and Nellie Briles Roland.  Dr. Roland graduated from John W. Hanes High School.  Having found the love of his life, he married his high school sweetheart, Louise Strupe on September 7, 1950, and that love endured throughout their 70 years of marriage.  John served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. ...

Claude William Roten 79, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away in his home on July 27, 2021. He was loved by all, dedicated father, friend, and will he missed but not forgotten. He worked for Star Paper Tubing Inc. for 42 years and retired in 2006. He enjoyed making bird houses, clocks and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents Taft Roten and Verna Roten; a daughter Christina Mullins; two sisters Pauline Roten and Georgia Roten ;  and a brother Coy Roten. He is survived by a...

Betty Jean Kennedy, 77, of Kings Mountain passed away peacefully at her home Thursday July 22, 2021. Betty was born April 3, 1944 to Fernie Simmons and Florence Merritt Simmons. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters Dona Sue Turner Culberson, and Marian Maxine Turner Flournoy; granddaughter Tracy Turner; and her brothers and sisters. To cherish her memory she is survived by her daughter Cinda Turner Fussell husband Scott Smith; 5 grandsons Michael Fussell, Charlie Fussell wife...

Norman William Burgess II, "Stormin Norman", 74 of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 22, 2021, in the loving care of his family and the KBR Hospice Home.  Born July 1, 1947 in Niagara Falls, New York, eventually moving to Winston-Salem, NC in 1976-77 to join his family. Norm grew up in Niagara Falls and Lewiston, NY. Upon graduating from the University of Minnesota – Mankato, he joined the Air Force, serving six years during the Vietnam...