Obituaries

Craig  Christian Harris

Craig Christian Harris

Dec 10, 2017

Craig Christian Harris, 49, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 10, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Craig was born in Forsyth County on September 18, 1968 to Linda Calhoun and the late William Gray Harris. Craig was a loving husband and father. He and Leann were married for 15 years, and Kayla was her daddy's...

Cole  Charles Weaver

Cole Charles Weaver

Nov 5, 2017

Cole Charles Weaver, 6, of Winston-Salem died Sunday, November 5, 2017. Cole had a big heart, with a sweet, extraordinary, welcoming, fearless spirit. He was an early riser with no need for an alarm, raring to go with passion each day. Cole never met a stranger, was comfortable with all kinds of conversation and loved to make people laugh. He...

Ronald  Lee Harred

Ronald Lee Harred

Oct 4, 2017

Ronald Lee Harred, 58, of Winston-Salem, passed away October 4, 2017. Ronald was born March 24, 1959, in Uvalde, TX, to Kenneth Lee and Joyce Bryce Harred. Ronald grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He met the love of his life Stephanie Probasco in Houston, Texas, and they married in 1982. He loved his country and served in the US...

Elizabeth  Kay Weldy

Elizabeth Kay Weldy

Sep 23, 2017

Elizabeth Kay Weldy, 56, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born June 22, 1961 in Maryland to Claude Walter and Dorothy Marie Driver Weldy, Jr. Fun-loving and outspoken, she lived each day as though it were her last. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Miss...

Roger  Wayne Lunsford

Roger Wayne Lunsford

Sep 16, 2017

Roger Wayne Lunsford, 54, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday September 16, 2017.

Dana  Anthony Walker

Dana Anthony Walker

Sep 10, 2017

Dana Anthony Walker, 62, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday September 10, 2017.

Arnold  Lee Cayton

Arnold Lee Cayton

Sep 6, 2017

Arnold Lee Cayton, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Nancy  Louise Truluck

Nancy Louise Truluck

Aug 1, 2017

Nancy Louise Truluck, 80, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday August 1, 2017 at Homestead Hills Retirement Community. She was born January 23, 1937 in Olanta , SC to Dr. George Madison and Emmie Glover Dantzler Truluck. Nancy graduated from Orangeburg High School and Queens College in SC where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She later did...

Carlos  O Cruz

Carlos O Cruz

Jul 25, 2017

Carlos Augusto Cruz, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

Harold  Dean Whitt

Harold Dean Whitt

Jul 23, 2017

Harold Dean "Butch" Whitt, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 23, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 28, 1943 in Winston-Salem to Howard William and Faye Knott Whitt. Butch was a transmission mechanic for 20 plus years. For a short time, he was a DJ for a local radio station. He is...

Michael  Brent Duckett

Michael Brent Duckett

Jul 19, 2017

Michael Brent Duckett, 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was born on April 4, 1952, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Wendell Howard and Joyce Anne Edlin Duckett. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kathy Self Duckett; 3 children, Benjamin Duckett, Josiah Duckett, and Mary Duckett; and...

Charles  Quincy Hanks

Charles Quincy Hanks

Jul 16, 2017

Charles Quincy Hanks, 86, of Walnut Cove, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Charles was born June 19, 1931, in Elkin, NC, to William Walter Hanks and Martha Brown Hanks and grew up in Elkin as the youngest of their four children. After serving in the US Navy from 1951 to 1957, Charles...

Victoria  Jane Armstrong

Victoria Jane Armstrong

Jul 14, 2017

Victoria Jane Armstrong, 71, of Butner, NC, passed away Friday July 14, 2017. She was born on September 2, 1945 in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Francis Liston and Marie Klee Armstrong, Jr. A long time resident of Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC, she enjoyed attending chapel and spending time with her friends. She also loved receiving and giving...

Clifton  Earl Oakley

Clifton Earl Oakley

Jul 8, 2017

Clifton Earl Oakley "CEO", 68, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. He was born November 15, 1948 to William Lawrence and Willie Middleton Oakley. Cliff was self motivated and was an entrepreneur. He owned Akron Market and TBA Warehouse for many years. Cliff loved the outdoors, especially working in his garden, and was an avid hunter and fisherman....

James  Richard Cheek  Jr

James Richard Cheek Jr

Jul 3, 2017

James Richard Cheek, Jr, 44, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday July 3, 2017.

James  Albert Fleming

James Albert Fleming

Jul 2, 2017

James Albert Fleming, 61, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday July 2, 2017. He was born October 19, 1955 to Arthur Lee and Addie Lucky Fleming. He was preceded in death by his parents. James is survived by a brother Johnny Fleming; and a sister Rosann Williams. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday July 12, 2017 at Twin...

Brenda  Gail Chaney

Brenda Gail Chaney

Jun 29, 2017

Brenda Gail Chaney, 59, of Lexington, passed away Thursday June 29, 2017. She was born on May 23, 1958, in Martinsville, Virginia to Aaron and Gladys Clark Chaney. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Chaney; and her two dogs, Max, and Isabel. A memorial service will be held 12:30 PM Tuesday...

Brandon  James Templeton

Brandon James Templeton

May 9, 2017

Brandon James Templeton, 35, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 5, 1981 to James Monroe and Pamela Moore Templeton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Ruby Templeton; and Bobby Lee and Patricia Moore. Brandon is survived by his parents, James Templeton (Pamela) of Winston...

Elizabeth  Bouchelle Brinegar

Elizabeth Bouchelle Brinegar

May 6, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Bouchelle Brinegar, 58, of Pinnacle, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was born September 30, 1958 to Rasty Jarvis and Lorderna Bouchelle. Elizabeth enjoyed her job as a preschool teacher. She also enjoyed gardening. Most important to her was her love for her family and the time she spent with them. She was preceded in death by...

Mary  Zurick Henderson

Mary Zurick Henderson

May 4, 2017

Mary Zurick Henderson, 67, of Roanoke, VA, passed away Thursday May 4, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA October 30, 1949, to John Andrew and Anna O'Brien Zurick. Mary was a great loving wife and mother. She loved children and children loved her. She also had several unofficial adopted children. Mary had a big heart, and she will be...