Obituaries

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...

Jan 16, 2023

William Spencer Medley, age 81, of King died January 16, 2023. Spencer, as he was known by friends and family, was born to Claude and Frankie Medley in West Jefferson, North Carolina on August 17, 1941. He is predeceased by both parents as well as his stepfather, Russell Stikes, and his brothers Williard and Jerry Stikes. He is survived...

Jan 5, 2023

Flinchum Jr., Earl Thomas November 27, 1943 - January 5, 2023.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Earl Thomas "Tom" Flinchum passed away on Thursday January 05, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House. He was 79 years old.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tom was born on November 27, 1943 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Earl Thomas Flinchum Sr. and Beatrice Bennett Roberts. He graduated in 1970 from...

Nov 25, 2022

Scott Lahr Standen, 88, of Pilot Mountain passed away Friday November 25, 2022.

Nov 13, 2022

Melissa JoLynn Siler (56) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in March 2022, and she fought a brave battle until the Lord called her home. She left this earth peacefully, surrounded by close family who all took turns praying over her in the...

Oct 22, 2022

Carolyn Lucille Cox, 85, accepted the Lord’s call to come home at Trellis Supportive Care on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born on March 3, 1937 in Winston-Salem NC, the only daughter of Wesley and Lillie Lawson. The family was blessed with seven children which included two sets of twins. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents...

Sep 24, 2022

Joseph Paul Jacobson, 70, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022.  Joseph was born in New York City, August 30, 1952, to Harold and Arline Jacobson.  He was fondly known as Jo or JJ to everyone that knew him.  Jo was a graduate of Walt Whitman High School in 1970.  He continued to receive a Bachelor of Fine...

Sep 22, 2022

Rebecca Ann Williard Stuart went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday September 22, 2022. Rebecca was born May 22, 1934 in Forsyth County to Gilmer Lee Williard and Nera Catherine Tucker Williard. She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband Robert Urban Stuart; a beloved daughter Anna Rebekah Stuart Wright; twin brothers Clayton...

Sep 12, 2022

Marian Garvey passed away at age 94 on September 12, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family. Marian was born in 1928. In 1955, she married Walter Garvey, who preceded her in death. Marian is survived by her five children, Ellen Garvey (Gerry Kane), Ruth Garvey-Nix (Larry Nix), Anne Garvey, Janet Garvey, and Paul Garvey, as well as...

Aug 26, 2022

Rosemary Stafford Jacobson, (63), Of Winston Salem passed away Friday August 26, 2022. Rosemary was born in High Point June 24, 1959 to Ray and Mary Stafford. Rosemary was always fondly known as Rosie to family and friends alike. She was a 1977 Graduate of Kerwin Baptist Christian School. After High School, Rosie went on to receive her nursing...

Aug 19, 2022

Marcia Garrison Wilkinson, 64, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday August 19, 2022.  She died peacefully after a brave years-long struggle with cancer.

Marcia was born in São Paulo, Brazil on December 26, 1957 to John and Nancy Garrison who were serving as United Methodist missionaries in that country. She grew up in several small towns...

Aug 18, 2022

Douglas “Doug” Eugene Bennett, 55, of Winston-Salem/Midway passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born May 22, 1967 in West Virginia to William Bennett and Beverly Smith. Doug was employed at Greif of Welcome.  He also did tree work in his free time. Doug was preceded in death by his parents; a brother William Daniel Bennett “Danny”; and...

Aug 12, 2022

Jerry Wayne Adams, 79, of Walkertown, went home to be with his Lord Friday August 12, 2022, after a long period of declining health.

He retired for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 37 years of service. He enjoyed bowling with his friends for many years until he became ill.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 5, 2022

Mr. James “Jim” Hoyle Adams, Jr., 56, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, August 5, 2022.  He was born September 22, 1965 in Forsyth County to Melva Davis Adams and James Hoyle Adams, Sr.   He was a graduate of Parkland High School – Class of 1983. He was preceded in death by both of his loving  parents.  Surviving are his...