Obituaries

Aug 17, 2024

Bobby Elliott, 70, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday August 17, 2024.  He was the son of the late Leroy Elliott and Nellie Mae Harris Crenshaw, was born on July 10, 1954, in Harnett County.

Later in life he relocated to Winston Salem, NC.  Before retiring he worked at the Winston Salem NAACP office where he met many...

Aug 16, 2024

Betty Jo Quesinberry Sawyer, 91, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, after a brief illness.

Betty Jo was born in Surry County on February 19, 1933, to Otis and Lula White Quesinberry. She grew up on a farm in Mt. Airy, the youngest girl in a family of six children, and...

Aug 5, 2024

Our beloved grandmother, Louise Mace, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Grandma lived a laughter-filled, joyful, and simple life always bringing happiness to those around her.

Louise was preceded in death by her loving parents, Clifford and Ruth Keith.

Louise is survived by her loving children Kelly and Frankye...

Jul 26, 2024

Cynthia Valdezcruz 33, unexpectedly passed away on Friday July 26th 2024. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Proceeded in death by her father Tereso Valdezcruz, and  Daddy Eddie Fairchild. Those left the cherish her memory are her son Isaac Sibiga. Her beloved mothers, Melissa Shoemaker and Bunny Fairchild;  her brothers Luis (Shea) Valdezcruz, David (Wendi) Fairchild.;...

Jul 16, 2024

Roberto Lee Atencio passed away peacefully at Trellis Hospice July 16 after a hard fought battle with melanoma. Roberto was born in Gainesville Florida to Roberto and Dorothy Atencio January 24, 1953. He was raised in Maracaibo Venezuela and later moved to France, then the United States to be near family.

Roberto was preceded in death by...

Jul 13, 2024

Rita Ann Hutchens, 68, passed away on July 13, 2024, in Mocksville, NC. Born on January 9, 1956. She spent years at Food Lion as Deli manager and cake decorator before leaving to go to Baker’s Furniture once the factory shut down she went back to school receiving her Associates Degree but ended up being at K-mart part time...

Jul 6, 2024

Robert Byron Griffin, 76, of Clemmons, passed away on July 6, 2024, at Novant Medical Center. Bob was born in Forsyth County to the late Asa Griffin and Wanda Griffin Stewart. Mr. Griffin had worked for Big Horn Corporation in sales. He loved watching NASCAR, drinking Dr. Pepper, his dog Molly and spending time with his grandchildren. He was...

Jun 30, 2024

Audrey Fulp Stone, 82, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 30, 2024. Audrey was born in Forsyth County to Lessie Dull Fulp. She was preceded in death by her mother; her step-father Raymond LeeRoy Fulp; step-sisters Mary Ann Stout and Ruth Hawks; and a half brother Gary Monroe Fulp.  She is survived by a half sister Judy...

Jun 27, 2024

Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant, USMC, Robert Keith Bacorn, 68, of Clemmons, NC, formerly of Stow, Ohio, passed away suddenly on June 27, 2024.

Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved deer hunting, shooting and fishing. One of his favorite pass times was watching sports on TV, especially The...

Jun 20, 2024

Michael Lloyd Hovey, 42,  passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, June 20, 2024 after spending the morning working with his father and the afternoon working with friends.

Michael was born on August 22, 1981 to Herb and Sheila Rudolph Hovey in Winton-Salem.  Michael was a graduate of West Forsyth High School and studied at Forsyth...

May 14, 2024

Julia Faye Murrell, 60 of Winston Salem passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14 2024 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, N.C. Faye was born a few minutes earlier than her fraternal twin brother Julius Clay on August 26, 1963 in Ahoskie, N.C. to the late William Kenneth Murrell and Naomi Murrell Bunch. Faye graduated from...

May 11, 2024

Barbara Ellen Dye, 75, a Baptist that loved the Lord returned home in Winston-Salem North Carolina on Saturday May 11, 2024 from heart failure.  She was born 1949 in Denver Colorado.

Like many in the family she worked many different jobs. She was store management at Colorado lace laundry and dry cleaners, as a data...

May 10, 2024

Ronnie Wayne Denny, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 10, 2024. He was born to Vernon Denny and Dorthy Watkins on October 3, 1960. Ronnie was a resident of Tobaccoville, NC. He was a brick mason by trade for many years of his life. Ronnie was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and...

May 3, 2024

Larry Lennon Ennis, 87, of King, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 3, 2024.

Larry was born in Buies Creek, NC, to Clara and Judd Ennis on November 18, 1936. Larry enlisted in the US Air Force in 1957 and served for over 22 years in various locations around the world. He was...

Apr 28, 2024

Earnest King Schofield, 62, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday April 29, 2024. He was born to Earnest White and Susie R Schoefield Nelson. He is survived by fiancé Julia Fuller; son Rayshawn Reid;  granddaughter Ja’Ryah Reid; step children Steven Fuller, Rochelle Fuller, Omar Fuller; sisters  Barbara Schoefield, Susan Schoefield, and Mary Schoefield; nieces Shawanna Ward, Detorian Schoefield, Raesheia Singleton,...

Apr 19, 2024

Samuel Lee Bray, 70, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away early Friday morning April 19,2024, in his home. He was born to the late Earl Lee Bray and Hilda Hamilton Bray on February 6, 1954 in Greenville, North Carolina.

Sammy lived a very fulfilled life. He had numerous stories to tell of his early years that his...

Apr 11, 2024

Ralph DeWitt Evans, 92, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday 4/11/2024.  He was born in Moore County, NC to Keallie and Gertie Felts Evans.  He is survived by his wife Hilda, of the home.  Surviving are sons, Mark Evans (Angie) and Keith Evans.  Daughters, Jaime Foster, Lori Evans, and Shari Coveney, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  Sisters, Catherine Berrier (Dennis)...

Apr 3, 2024

Robin Brafford Johnson, age 70, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, in Winston-Salem, NC after a short but brave battle with cancer. Robin was born on May 11, 1953, in Statesville, NC where she grew up. After high school, she attended Mars Hill College before moving to Rowland and then Lumberton, NC, where she raised...

Mar 31, 2024

Lisa Diane Williams Burley went home to be with our Lord on Resurrection Sunday March 31, 2024 in Winston-Salem, NC after an extended illness. She was born on August 19, 1973 in Winston-Salem, NC to Michael Williams and Mary Bondurant Williams. She is preceded in death by her mother Mary.  She is survived by her daughter Olivia Nicole Burley...

Mar 27, 2024

Lisa Denis Morrison, 58, of Winston-Salem was called home on March 27, 2024. She was born on December 31,1965 to Estton Morrison,and Furney Richardson Jr.  Lisa went to South Park where she graduated and after that she went to the enrichment center where she learned to do many things and enjoyed her friends. She was preceded in death by...