Obituaries

Janet Benge Turner

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...

Rev. Dr. Chris Tillman, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charles Daniel Belcher

Jun 6, 2025

Charles Daniel Belcher, 75, of Winston-Salem passed away June 6, 2025.

Thomas William Thompson

Thomas William Thompson

Jun 6, 2025

Thomas William Thompson, 82, of Boone, NC passed away Tuesday June 6, 2025.

Richard Willson Kelley

Richard Willson Kelley

May 26, 2025

Richard Willson Kelley, 98, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday May 26, 2025.

Samuel Newton Ferguson, Jr

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

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

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...

Ronny Lee Parnell

Ronny Lee Parnell

May 2, 2025

Mr. Ronny Lee Parnell, 72 passed away peacefully on Friday May 2nd at his home in Clemmons, NC. He was born July 7, 1952 in Forsyth County to Don and Helen Parnell. Ronny was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, as well as a very devoted Christian man.

He retired at the age of 70 from Epes...

Gerda (Hagner) Seeland

Gerda (Hagner) Seeland

Apr 28, 2025

Gerda Seeland passed away peacefully in her home on April 28, 2025 after a two and a half year journey with declining cognitive impairment, which was ignited by a severe hemorrhagic stroke. She was a radiant, passionate, courageous, and charming woman who lived 87 years with dignity and grace. She died comfortably overlooking her stunning garden and surrounded by family...

Benjamin "Ben" David Mack

Benjamin "Ben" David Mack

Apr 26, 2025

Benjamin “Ben” Mack, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of forty-five, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family and the enduring spirit he shared with all who knew him.

Ben lived a life defined by kindness, humor, and an unwavering belief in the goodness...

Sidney Raymomd Alstad

Sidney Raymomd Alstad

Apr 21, 2025

Sidney Raymond Alstad, 71, of Creston passed away Monday April 21, 2025.

Keith Alfred Larson

Keith Alfred Larson

Apr 17, 2025

Keith Alfred Larson, 67, of Kernersville, North Carolina, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his home on April 17, 2025.

Keith was born in Pottstown, PA to the late Alfred and Doris Larson. His passion was music from a very young age. Keith attended the University of Alabama where he met his beloved wife of 42 years, Brenda Wells Larson. Keith and...