Laverne Philip Dawson
Oct 16, 2025
Laverne Philip Dawson, 93, of Stokesdale, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1932, in Montezuma, New York, to Glenn and Ethelyn (Fellows) Dawson Moody. Vern took pride in being raised on a dairy farm and always considered himself a farm boy at heart. He was a Korean War veteran, proudly serving from...
Whitney Nicole (Lynch) Fink
Oct 5, 2025
Whitney Nicole Lynch (Fink) 36 of Mocksville, NC, passed away on October 5, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with the disease of addiction. Her addiction did not define her, but was a struggle she fought every day.
Whitney was born in Winston Salem on May 24, 1989 to John Walter Lynch III and Amy Paige Litaker. She will be...
Joseph Thomas Smith
Sep 19, 2025
Joseph Thomas Smith, age 95, of Bermuda Village in Bermuda Run, NC, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on September 19, 2025.
Born on April 9, 1930, in Astoria, New York, Joe built a fulfilling career as a steamfitter. Early in his profession, he rose to the role of foreman, overseeing crews across numerous job sites throughout...
Emily Cleve (Thomas) Reaves
Sep 12, 2025
Emily Thomas Reaves passed away peacefully at her home in Lexington, NC on September 12, 2025, at the age of 77, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on January 14, 1948, Emily was known for her warm, generous spirit and her unwavering kindness.
Emily graduated from North Davidson High School in 1966 and later worked at Baptist Retirement Home,...
Janet Benge Turner
Sep 8, 2025
Janet Benge Turner, of Kernersville left us to sing in God’s Choir of Angels on Monday September 8, 2025. Janet was born on March 31, 1934, in Statesville, NC to Thurman Franklin Benge and Oleta Plyler Benge. She graduated from Statesville High School in 1952. In 1954, she married William David Turner (Red) of Waynesville, NC. After beginning their marriage...
Sarah Josephine (Smith) Hester
Sep 5, 2025
Sarah Smith Hester, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem Friday September 5, 2025. She was born on January 5, 1937 in Sumter, SC to Raybon Foster Smith and Sarah Josephine Cooper Smith. Sarah was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and later graduated from Mars Hill College in 1958. In 1963,...
Rev. Dr. Chris Tillman, Sr.
Aug 22, 2025
Rev. Dr. Chris Tillman, Sr., departed this world rejoicing, entering his eternal reward with peace and victory. A resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he lived a life richly marked by service, kindness, and faith. He will forever be remembered for his remarkable achievements and his unwavering devotion to God, family, and community:
ï‚· Distinguished Law Consultant
ï‚· Doctor of Theology
ï‚· Founder of...
Harold Eugene Vanhoy
Aug 19, 2025
Harold Eugene “Gene” Vanhoy, age 93, died on August 19, 2025, at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Kernersville, NC. Born on May 31, 1932, in Guilford County, the son of the late Charlie Frank and Lula Taylor Vanhoy. Gene was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved the Atlanta Braves and the North Carolina coast which he called...
Todd Alan Freeman
Aug 17, 2025
Todd Freeman 69, of Walkertown NC, passed away peacefully on August 17th 2025 surrounded by family.
Todd was a true jack of all trades. A skilled carpenter, a "small-time" chicken farmer, an avid fisherman and a man who never missed an opportunity to tee off on the golf course. Todd lived his life with his hands, his heart and his humor....
Rachel Avalee (Cockman) Trull
Aug 13, 2025
Rachel Cockman Trull went to be with her Lord at 5:45 AM on August 13. Rachel surrendered herself to God’s grace at home, surrounded by her family. Rachel was born to Walter Lee and Francis Eugenia Cockman in Guilford Co, NC on Oct. 18, 1930. Rachel married Leroy Trull on Nov.24, 1948. Rachel worked as an underwriter for Shelby Mutual...
Michael "Mike" Shane Queen
Jul 17, 2025
Michael Queen, 52, of Winston-Salem, passed away at home on Thursday July 17th, 2025. He was born to Harold Queen and Enna (Shew) Queen on November 15th, 1972 in Taylorsville, NC. He was the youngest of 6 boys. He loved music and working as a Youth Director. He was well loved by many and will be missed. He was preceded...
Steven Todd Hunt Sr
Jul 16, 2025
Steven Todd Hunt, Sr, 53, of Linwood, NC passed away Wednesday July 16, 2025. He was born November 26, 1971 to Jerry and Carolyn Fink Hunt, Sr. Todd was born in Davidson County and lived his complete life in the Southmont and Lexington area. He had a kind heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. Todd faced...
Sherry Lynn (Mills) Bintliff
Jun 22, 2025
Sherry Lynn Mills Bintliff, 66, of Woodleaf, NC passed away peacefully June 22, 2025 in Winston Salem, NC. Born May 29, 1959 in Lexington, NC. Sherry lived a vibrant and generous life footed in love for her family, passion for outdoors and unwavering belief in the goodness of others. She was raised with strong values that would guide her throughout...
Nellie Bly (Dillard) Vannoy
Jun 18, 2025
Nellie Dillard Vannoy, 91, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a short illness. Nellie was born in Ashe County, NC on June 26, 1933, to the late Ned Dillard and Nancy M. Dillard. She was the ninth child of eleven and the last remaining of this family. She was preceded...
Charles Daniel Belcher
Jun 6, 2025
Charles Daniel Belcher, 75, of Winston-Salem passed away June 6, 2025.
Thomas William Thompson
Jun 6, 2025
Thomas William Thompson, 82, of Boone, NC passed away Tuesday June 6, 2025.
Richard Willson Kelley
May 26, 2025
Richard Willson Kelley, 98, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday May 26, 2025.
Samuel Newton Ferguson, Jr
May 17, 2025
Sam Ferguson, 75, of Lewisville passed away on May 17, 2025. He was born in Pensacola, FL, the son of Samuel and Jane Ferguson. A Navy brat, he lived in Hawaii, Morocco and northern VA before settling in NC. Sam is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and a proud graduate of Belmont Abbey College where he met the...
Joseph Edgar Edmonds
May 11, 2025
Joseph Edgar Edmonds, of Clemmons, passed away May 11, 2025 at his home in Clemmons, North Carolina.
Joe was born in Bryson City North Carolina to Joseph Wesley Edmonds and Clara Andrews Edmonds on April 27, 1953. Joe married Penny Webb Edmonds on November 19, 1977 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree...
Melissa Jean Wooten
May 2, 2025
Melissa Jean (Missy) Wooten, 44, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born in Winston-Salem on March 15, 1981, to Gray Wooten and Dawn Bost. She attended Forsyth County public schools and graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1999.
A sports enthusiast and athlete, Missy excelled on the basketball court in...