Obituaries

Nov 22, 2016

Sally Ruth Beck, age 77, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at the Hospice Home of Davidson County. She was born on May 31, 1939 in High Point, NC to Eddie and Gladys Spangle Beck. Sally graduated from Jamestown High School, Class of 1957. She enjoyed reading, traveling to the mountains and most of all, shopping on QVC. In addition to...

Nov 13, 2016

Mr. Ramon A. Roa-Moncada, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, November 19, 2016 at our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 1730 Link Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Following the service a celebration of life will be held 2:30 PM at 3819 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

Sep 21, 2016

Mrs. Alice Tyrrell Van Buren, 80, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Alice was born August 19, 1936 in Fairmont, Minnesota to Leland Fay, and Viola Stairs Tyrrell. She loved her family, especially her four wonderful daughters. Alice had a love for music and loved playing her piano. She was a faithful church member and she loved going...

Sep 17, 2016

Mr. David Earl James, 64, of Kernersville, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016.

Sep 9, 2016

Mrs. Janice Klass Ligon, 64, passed away on Friday, September 9th, 2016. Janice was born on January 1, 1952. She was a mother who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. Janice was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed beyond words. In addition to her Mother, Kathleen and...

Jul 30, 2016

Mr. Joseph Thomas Gibson, 91, of King, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016.

Apr 13, 2016

Mr. Robert Carl Winans, 80, of Kernersville, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Mar 30, 2016

Mr. Jackie Wayne Cross, 68, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Mar 25, 2016

Mr. Ricky Blake Hartgrove, 63, of Boones Mill, VA, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016.

Feb 11, 2016

Ms. Sherrie Lynn Wallace, 41, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. She was born November 1, 1974 in Chicago Illinois to Jesse Willard and Drema Sue Wallace. Sherrie was a very loving mother and grandmother. She loved gardening, especially her rose bushes. She also loved to go shopping. Sherrie had a very outgoing personality and everyone who knew...

Feb 8, 2016

Mrs. Betty Jo Carson Snow Shamel, 91, of Pilot Mountain, passed away peacefully at her home February 8, 2016. She was born July 8, 1924 in Surry County to Joe Dee and Mallie Jones Carson. Mrs. Shamel enjoyed entertaining for her family and friends. She was a homemaker and Charter member of the Pilot Mountain Garden Club where she served...

Jan 19, 2016

Mr. Robert James Van Buren, 80, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was born July 24, 1935 in Clarence, New York to James Geil and Margaret Frank Van Buren. Bob received his bachelor's degree from Milligan College in TN, and a master's degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. He taught science and biology for...

Jan 6, 2016

Ms. Sybil Stewart Lowe, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was born March 21, 1938 in Forsyth County to Oscar and Ann Boggan Stewart. She was a remarkable lady and will be greatly missed by family and friends. We Love You Nanny. She is survived by her daughter Sherrie Lowe of Winston-Salem, and a son Mike...

Dec 22, 2015

Mr. Rodney Kevin Barlow, 50, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2015. Rodney was born June 28, 1965 to Frances Prince and Bobby Gene Barlow, and has resided in Winston-Salem for his entire life. He graduated from Parkland High School in 1983 and had been employed by WaterBoy and Lincare Home Health. Rodney was preceded in death by...

Mrs. Juanita Blackwell Klutz, 87, of Kernersville drew her last breath early Sunday morning February 3, 2019 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 27, 1931 in Westminster SC to Henry Clyde and Laura Inez Martin Blackwell. She was a homemaker and mother the majority of her life, adopting and raising a daughter and then later in...

Coping with the loss of a loved one brings many emotions. It is important and helpful to understand what grief is and the processes of grief. This is the first article in a series written by Patricia Johnson and shared by Focus on the Family. We will share an article weekly for the next 3 weeks to complete the...