Obituaries

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...

John Wayne Myers

John Wayne Myers

Apr 2, 2025

John Wayne Myers, 48, of Pfafftown, NC passed away Wednesday April 2, 2025.

Ingeborg A Genoe

Ingeborg A Genoe

Mar 13, 2025

Ingeborg A. Genoe, 83, of Kernersville, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of George W. Genoe, with whom she recently celebrated 63 years of marriage on January 26th. Born on October 22, 1941, in Danzig, West Prussia, Inge was the daughter of the late Oskar and  Auguste (Knopf) Gatz....

Howard  (Sonny) Perry Woodbury, Jr

Howard (Sonny) Perry Woodbury, Jr

Mar 12, 2025

Howard (Sonny) Perry Woodbury, Jr, 76, of Mocksville, NC, died at home with Barbara by his side, on Wednesday March 12, 2025, after several months suffering from cancer. He was born in Wilmington, NC to the late Howard P Woodbury & Florence King Woodbury but grew up in Elizabethtown, NC where he graduated high school. He enjoyed talking about his...

Jackie (Jack) Carl Stewart

Jackie (Jack) Carl Stewart

Jan 18, 2025

Jackie (Jack) Carl Stewart, 78, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully Saturday January 18, 2025, at Woltz Hospice home in Dobson, NC with his family by his side. He was born April 14, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas Stewart and Rosalie Absher.

 

Jack attended school in Elkin, NC. He retired as owner of S&H car wash and detail shop. Jack then...

Joyleen Lelia (Nicholson) Lawson

Joyleen Lelia (Nicholson) Lawson

Jan 17, 2025

Joyleen Lelia (Nicholson) Lawson of Kernersville, NC passed away at her home on January 17, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1951 to the late Kathleen Lutencie Smith Nicholson and James Hazlett Nicholson, Sr. in Nebraska. She was also proceeded in death by her husband Clarence Samuel Lawson and brother James Hazlett Nicholson, Jr.

She is survived by her son...

Robert Joseph Thomas

Robert Joseph Thomas

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....

Austin Lawrence Schaner

Austin Lawrence Schaner

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...

Ariana Alize Breznar

Ariana Alize Breznar

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...

Georgette Frances  (Florian) Bowers

Georgette Frances (Florian) Bowers

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...

Michael Stephen James

Michael Stephen James

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...

Hubert Decatur Landreth, Jr

Hubert Decatur Landreth, Jr

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...

Mark Anthony Ayers

Mark Anthony Ayers

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...