Obituaries

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...

Jul 29, 2022

James Oliver Phipps Jr., 59, of Yadkinville was called home to be with the Lord on Friday July 29, 2022. He had been battling cancer for 6-months. Jr. was a great man who loved his family deeply and had an unquestionable work ethic. Jr. was preceded in death by his father James Oliver Phipps, Sr. He is survived by...

Jul 18, 2022

Shanda Cromer Coley, 52, of Belews Creek passed away Monday July 18, 2022. Shanda  was born January 13, 1970 in Portsmouth, Va to Gary and Claudette Carden Cromer. She worked for Musten & Crutchfield Food Preparation for four years. Shanda was a dedicated baker and everyone loved her cooking. She was a Godly lady and was a loyal caregiver...

Jul 7, 2022

Wanda Johnson Linville, 75, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday July 7, 2022. She was born  in Winston-Salem to Monroe and Sally Faye Adams Johnson. Wanda worked for over fifteen years in daycare. Prior to working in daycare she worked for Stevens photo where she processed school photos. She loved taking vacations to the beach. Wanda was preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2022

Colleen Margaret Salkin (Kelli), age 59, died on June 30, 2022, at the Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, Joan and Howard Waltz Hospice Home, in Dobson, NC. after a long period of declining health.

Kelli was born March 17, 1963 in Los Angeles, California. She also lived in Jamestown, NC; Reston, Virginia; Haymarket, Virginia; Winston-Salem, NC;...

May 30, 2022

Gary Steven Parker, 63, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday May 30, 2022.

May 16, 2022

Eula Mae Powell age 59 of Winston Salem, NC passed away peacefully in her home Monday  May 16, 2022 surrounded by her family. Eula Mae Powell was born on December 16, 1962 in Berkeley County, South Carolina to the late Rebecca Murray Powell and Stephen Powell Jr. She was employed many years at Glaxo Wellcome and Smithkline Pharmaceutical also...

Apr 14, 2022

Brenda Wells Larson (65) of Kernersville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on April 14th, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Brenda  approached her diagnosis the way she approached most things in life - with tenacity and determination. She found joy in this life until her final days, always finding...

Mar 28, 2022

Jacqueline Raye Gabard 67, of Lexington, NC left us on Monday March 28, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Newport News, Virginia on June 12, 1954.  Though we miss her, she will always be with us. She was preceded in death by her parents Geraldine Taylor Michael and Rayvon Michael, and...

Mar 16, 2022

Ms. Billie Raxter Smith, 85, of Clemmons, NC passed away Wednesday March 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born January 7, 1937 in Winston-Salem to Arthur and Flora Wood Raxter.  Billie was a graduate of Robert B Glenn High School where she played basketball. She participated in synchronized swimming/water ballet at Reynolds Park...

Mar 10, 2022

Meahal "Mike" Daniel Duffy, 77,  passed away peacefully March 10, 2022 in Winston-Salem, NC surrounded by his four children. He was born April 18, 1944 in New York City to Edward and Mary Duffy

He graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic in 1967 with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering. He was recruited into the General Electric Management...

Feb 18, 2022

Larry Hastings Bolling, 79, of Winston-Salem peacefully went home to be with his Lord on February 18, 2022. Larry was born August 14, 1942 to Howard and Beulah Bolling. He worked in landscaping for over 40 years. He married the love of his life Patsy on August 15, 1970.

Larry was a strong Christian man...

Feb 10, 2022

Darryl Wayne Smith aka RedDog, 56, of Winston Salem, NC died unexpectedly on February 10, 2022. Darryl was born August 25,1965 in Los Angeles, California to Coy M Smith and Carolyn E Smith née Maness. Born premature, he weighed 2lbs 12 ounces and had a hole in his heart. Darryl was a fighter from the start. A tough little...

Feb 7, 2022

Arnold McKinley Taylor, 80, of Kernersville passed away February 7, 2022.

Feb 3, 2022

Trentin Daniel Millslagle, of Clemmons was called to be with his Heavenly Father on the evening of February 3, 2022 at the young age of 23 from a tragic automobile accident after leaving work.  Trentin was born in Peoria, IL on June 4, 1998 to Jamie Turner (Bates) and Daniel Millslagle.  At the age of 5, he moved with...

Jan 30, 2022

Micah David Utt, Sr. 64, of Lexington passed away at his home January 30, 2022.  Micah “Mike” was born on July 14, 1957 in Forsyth County to David and Sylvia Utt. Mike graduated from North Davidson High School and retired from R. J. Reynolds after 38 years. Mike had a love of music, movies, and building musical instruments, especially...

Jan 23, 2022

Stephen Gary Miller, 81, of Greensboro passed away Sunday January 23, 2022. He was born October 4, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Steve Miller’s father Joe used to say “You only live life once, if you live it well, once is enough”. Steve truly lived his life well. His life was filled with love, friendship, accomplishment, adventure, so...