Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

Cynthia Marra, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Memory Care of the Triad assisted living facility in Kernersville, NC. She was born November 9,1947, in Brooklyn, NY to Frank and Teresa Marano. She was a 1965 graduate of Prospect Heights High School. She married Vincent J. Marra on May 30,1971, in Brooklyn NY before...

Jul 1, 2023

Leslie Lamb Rhodes, 67, died on Saturday July 1, 2023 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC. She was born on January 9, 1956 and grew up in Asheboro, the youngest of three and the only daughter of Jim and Betty Fox Lamb.

Leslie was a Demon Deacon through and through. She earned her undergraduate...

Jun 30, 2023

Richard Albert Griessel, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on June 30, 2023 after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer. Richard was born on May 20, 1943 to William Paul and Ethel Elizabeth (Shafer) Griessel in Niskayuna, NY. After graduating from high school in 1960, Richard enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Dix and abroad. He...

Jun 20, 2023

Nicole Erin Sheppard, 41, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away suddenly after an extended illness on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born October 9, 1981 in Arlington, Virginia.

She liked to write and loved listening to hip hop! She loved God, her family and especially her children!

She was preceded in...

Jun 14, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Thompson Mathis, of Winston-Salem, entered into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Beth was born to William and Peggy Thompson in Memphis, TN on September 7, 1961. Her family moved to Winston-Salem when she was three years old. She graduated from Salem Academy, earned her bachelors degree from Piedmont Bible College, and a...

Jun 5, 2023

Mrs. Teresa Diana Wardlaw - Howell, 64, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born June 4, 1959, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Everette and Nancy Dody Vestal. Teri, as she was affectionately known, was a very generous and giving person, always putting the needs of others before her own.  She loved to talk on the...

May 28, 2023

Mr. Daniel “Danny” Matthew Granzyk Sr. of Winston Salem passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Sunday May 28, 2023.

Danny was born in Cook County, IL on March 29, 1967 to Casmir & Patricia Yehl Granzyk.  Their family moved to Winston Salem in 1979 where he attended Parkland Highschool.

He...

May 26, 2023

Mr. Perry Clay Brown, age 63, of Hamptonvillle passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at home. Mr. Brown was born December 27, 1959 in Yadkin County to Alvis and Vernell Brown. Mr. Brown was a member of Swaim’s Baptist Church and until he became unable to work he was employed at Casstevens Lumber Company and Chathams Manufacturing. In addition...

May 23, 2023

Brenda Phillips Fishel, 80, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 11, 1942 in Rowan County, NC.

Brenda was an influential woman in many ways to many people. Her unwavering Christian faith was her guiding light through life, and...

May 22, 2023

Maria Antionette Wingate, 39, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born August 4, 1983. Affectionately known as "ReRe"  to her friends and family, she was a loving sister and auntie.  She worked at TJ Maxx for 20 years and was a faithful employee. Maria enjoyed traveling, cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and singing....

May 6, 2023

David John Hauser, 73, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023.  He was born on December 8, 1949 to Frank and Mary Moreadith Hauser in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  David graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1968, then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduating in 1972 with a B.S. of Science in...

Apr 21, 2023

Nelda Sue Biggs Shugart of Winston-Salem died at home Friday, April 21, 2023 after a year of declining health. She was 74.

Born in Stuart, Va., to the late Gilmer and Ruby Biggs, Nelda graduated from Stuart High School and Winston-Salem Business College. She retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, where she was an administrative...

Apr 14, 2023

Nancy Sue Owen White, 85, of Yadkinville passed away Friday Aril 14, 2023 at Yadkinville Nursing Center, Yadkinville, NC. Thanks to their Staff and special thanks to Liberty Hospice. Nancy was born May 15, 1937.

She graduated from Woman's College (now UNC-G) in1964.  Nancy retired after teaching in the public schools system for 37 years. She taught...

Apr 10, 2023

John “Wayne” Davis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 10, 2023.  He was born in Winston-Salem on February 28, 1948 to John and Vennie Davis.  Wayne graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1966 and earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Elon University. On May 24, 1969, he married his wife, Evangeline.  Their love...

Apr 7, 2023

Mr. Eddie M. Yokeley died Friday, April 7, 2023 at Hospice of High Point. He was born in Forsyth Co. Oct. 28, 1947 to Ed and Mildred Yokeley. Preceded in death are his parents, son Michael "Dale" Yokeley and sister Robin Davis. Surviving are wife Ruth Yokeley, son Robert, daughters Teresa and Angela, grandchildren Michael Dale, Hillary, Haylee, Faith,...

Mar 19, 2023

Bart Elwood Near (aka “Rambler”), 68, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away Sunday March 19, 2023 peacefully at his home. He worked in the audio-video business for more than 35 years,  most recently at Carolina Custom Sound of Advance, He retired this year.

Bart was born February 4, 1955 in Stuttgart, Germany and was adopted by Elwood...

Feb 22, 2023

Sharon Joyce Taber, age 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away quietly on Wednesday February 22, 2023. Sharon was born in Lutsville, Missouri. Sharon was a mother to her two children, Julie Green and Raymond Taber. She was a kind and caring person who often put the needs of others before her own. Her gentle spirit and warm smile will be...

Feb 18, 2023

Aubrey Lynn Thomas, 61, of Walnut Cove went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. Aubrey was born July 25th, 1961 to the late Eulas Thomas Jr and Ailene Hess in Alamance County.  Aubrey was undoubtedly the most hard-working man you could ever meet. He was raised to work hard for what you have and...

Feb 7, 2023

Dallas Caleb Couch Jr, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 7 , 2023 at Hospice of Davidson County.  Dallas was born August 5, 1959 in Chattahoochee County, GA to Dallas Caleb Couch Sr. and Barbara Jean Couch.  He was a born-again Christian, devoted and loving dad, and grandfather.   In addition to his parents he...

Jan 30, 2023

Lilly Marie (Collie) Church, 71, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home in Welch, WV. Her loving and nurturing husband, Michael S. Church, was by her side and never left her side during  her illness. She was born on December 27,1951 to Edmond and Vergie Welch in Charles County, Maryland. Marie lived...