Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Robert Joseph Thomas passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He was born November 3, 1957, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, right outside of Pittsburgh. It is a city of community, family, friendship and diverse ethnic backgrounds.

He graduated from Valley High School in 1975. After high school he attended Penn State University, New Ken Campus....

Jan 3, 2025

Austin Lawrence Schaner of Winston Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 3, 2025. He was born February 13, 1989 to Lisa and Robert Schaner and is survived by his parents; and his sister Allison Schaner. Austin was a graduate of RJ Reynolds High school and employed at Maple Chase Golf & Country Club. Austin had been...

Dec 20, 2024

Ariana Alize Brezner 29, of Danville Virginia, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 20, 2024.

 Ariana, born in Allentown Pennsylvania, was a loving and devoted mother to five children: DaMari 9, Ky' Ree 7, Serenity 6, RaNiyah 4, and her newest edition Kiyomi. She cherished spending time with her family and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her...

Dec 13, 2024

Georgette Frances Bowers, of Winston-Salem. It is with great sorrow we announce her passing on the morning of Friday December 13, 2024 surrounded by family, including her beloved fur babies. She courageously fought cancer with the support of group of warriors who were always by her side. Georgette was born and raised in New Jersey to Stella Elizabeth (Phillips) and...

Dec 11, 2024

The Honorable Michael S. James, 76 of Greensboro NC, passed away December 11, 2024 after a long hard battle with cancer. Michael passed peacefully at his home surrounded by special friends and family, and with the assurance of his eternal resting place.

 

Mike left an amazing legacy. He was a decorated U.S. Marine Veteran, a graduate of Guilford College, a criminal...

Nov 23, 2024

Hubert “Decatur” Landreth, Jr., 53, of Kernersville passed away unexpectedly November 23, 2024 at his home. Decatur was born July 22, 1971 to the late Hubert Decatur Landreth, Sr. and the late Barbara Wood Landreth. He was raised in Belews Creek, NC and graduated from Carver High School in 1990. Decatur graduated from Guilford Tech in 1992 with a degree...

Nov 19, 2024

Mark Anthony Ayers, 43, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday November 19, 2024.

 

Mark was born on February 11, 1981, in Forsyth Co to Donald Spach and Brenda Lewis. He worked at Waughtown Tire & Auto shop for several years. Mark enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles, and tires. He also loved dancing and playing fish tables.

 

He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 19, 2024

Cynthia Jean Stewart, 67, of Winston-Salem died peacefully Tuesday November 19, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was born on July 29, 1957, in Union County, NJ, the daughter of Jay Bulla and Wilma Neubach. 

 

Cynthia attended R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston Salem. Cynthia was a secretary and book keeper by profession. She enjoyed music, dancing,...

Nov 9, 2024

Jonathan Wayne McKee, 73, of Winston-Salem North Carolina went home to be with the lord Saturday November 9, 2024. He was born in Danville, Virginia January 4, 1951 to Ralph and Ruby McKee. He graduated from North Forsyth High School. He was employed at Coca Cola, he then went to the City of Winston-Salem NC in Forsyth County where he...

Nov 5, 2024

Janice Jones Entinghe, 74, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024. She was born in Forsyth County on July 24, 1950 to Billy Charles Jones and Phyllis Smith Jones. She graduated from North Forsyth High School. Janice attended Appalachian State University before starting her career. Janice worked at numerous well-known hotels as a "Party Planner" and was great at...

Oct 29, 2024

Reba Yvette Kershaw, 57, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024. She was born to Meeks Kershaw and Mae M. Kershaw on July 17, 1967. She was educated in the Forsyth County School System graduating from R J Reynolds High School. She was preceded in death by both parents. Reba is survived by a brother Kevin Kershaw and a...

Sep 25, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Lynn Brown (VanHoy) 53, of Hamptonville NC, passed away September 25th, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Yadkinville NC. Mrs. Brown was born December 30th, 1970 In Yadkin County to David and Peggy VanHoy. Mrs. Brown worked as a CNA for about 20 years until she was diagnosed with cancer. In addition to her mother, Peggy VanHoy,...

Sep 18, 2024

Philip Warren Gasaway, 77, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on September 18, 2024. He was a 1969 graduate of Wake Forest University, and earned a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1972. He is survived by his son Brantley W. Gasaway, daughter-in-law Kathleen Gasaway, and granddaughters Eleanor, Anna, and Carolyn Gasaway of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; and his...

Sep 15, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Douglas Garil Brown, 62 from Jonesville, NC. Doug was preceded in death by his parents Alvis “Shorty” and Joyce “Vernell” Brown and brothers Perry Brown and Rex Brown. Doug is survived by sisters; Joyce Anderson, Helen (Donnie) Kartes, and Barbara Huff; sister in law, Lynn Brown; nephews Larry (Brittney) Anderson,...

Sep 14, 2024

Joshua David Hines, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2024. He left us too soon. He was born in Forsyth County on January 3, 1987. He was a talented musician and artist. Joshua left behind his mother, Catherine Huhn (Tracy), his father Ronald Hines (Susie), a sister Kimberly Slate (Jonathan), 3 nieces, Samantha, Halie, Chloe, and a...

Aug 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven W Cooper Sr who departed this world on August 24, 2024 at the age of 75. An honorably discharged Vietnam Veteran and former Winston-Salem Police Officer, Steve exemplified the spirit of service, courage, and resilience throughout his life. Born in 1949, Steve grew up with a passion...

Aug 17, 2024

Bobby Elliott, 70, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday August 17, 2024.  He was the son of the late Leroy Elliott and Nellie Mae Harris Crenshaw, was born on July 10, 1954, in Harnett County.

Later in life he relocated to Winston Salem, NC.  Before retiring he worked at the Winston Salem NAACP office where he met many...

Aug 16, 2024

Betty Jo Quesinberry Sawyer, 91, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, after a brief illness.

Betty Jo was born in Surry County on February 19, 1933, to Otis and Lula White Quesinberry. She grew up on a farm in Mt. Airy, the youngest girl in a family of six children, and...

Aug 5, 2024

Our beloved grandmother, Louise Mace, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Grandma lived a laughter-filled, joyful, and simple life always bringing happiness to those around her.

Louise was preceded in death by her loving parents, Clifford and Ruth Keith.

Louise is survived by her loving children Kelly and Frankye...

Jul 26, 2024

Cynthia Valdezcruz 33, unexpectedly passed away on Friday July 26th 2024. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Proceeded in death by her father Tereso Valdezcruz, and  Daddy Eddie Fairchild. Those left the cherish her memory are her son Isaac Sibiga. Her beloved mothers, Melissa Shoemaker and Bunny Fairchild;  her brothers Luis (Shea) Valdezcruz, David (Wendi) Fairchild.;...