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Shirley Mae Holcomb Miller

Shirley Mae Holcomb Miller

May 6, 2024

Shirley Mae Miller, 84, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on May 12, 1939 to Raymond and Lula Reid Holcomb. Mrs. Miller loved dancing, shopping, and spending time with her family. Shirley was survived by two sons James Randy Miller, Stacy Miller; grandsons Chase (Ashlyn) Miller, Andrew (Misty) Miller, Brandon Brooks, Devan...

Constantino Zamora Cortez

Constantino Zamora Cortez

May 5, 2024

Mr. Constantino Zamora Cortez, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born in Mexico on January 20, 1940 to Jesus Zamora and Carmen Cortez. Constantino enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors. He will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alicia...

Donald "Don" Aubrey Linville

Donald "Don" Aubrey Linville

May 3, 2024

Mr. Donald “Don” Aubrey Linville, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather peacefully passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was 86 years old.

Born on May 26, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late John and Addie Vance Linville, Mr. Linville’s life was a testament of love and generosity for his family, and those...

Susan Fleming Alem

Susan Fleming Alem

May 1, 2024

Susan Fleming Alem passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry Davis Fleming, Sr. and Fleeta Boyd Fleming husband, her husband Fehmi Mohammed Alem; her sister Phyllis Stroud; and her brother Henry Davis Fleming, Jr. She is survived by her sister Jane Webster...

Jackie Thomas Holleman

Jackie Thomas Holleman

May 1, 2024

Holleman

RONDA – Mr. Jackie Thomas “Tommy” Holleman, Sr., 80, of Captain Day Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Holleman was born October 10, 1943 in Wilkes County to the late Clyde and Nola Eva Welborn Holleman.  He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War serving with...

Juan Pineda Garcia

Juan Pineda Garcia

Apr 30, 2024

Pineda

MT. AIRY - El Sr. Juan Pineda García, de 72 años, de Inglewood Road falleció pacíficamente el martes 30 de abril de 2024 en Forsyth Medical Center. Nació el 2 de mayo de 1951 en México, hijo del fallecido Estevan Pineda y Josefina García. El Sr. Pineda estuvo jubilado después de trabajar varios años en la industria avícola. Le encantaba...

Patsy Hunter Tuttle

Patsy Hunter Tuttle

Apr 28, 2024

Ms. Patsy Ruth Hunter Tuttle, 84, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born December 24, 1939 to the late Lee and Pearl Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harvey Hunter; her sister, Betty Shoffner; and a nephew, Daniel Hennings. Ms. Tuttle was retired from RJ Reynolds after 31 years of...

Patsy Ellis Sheets

Patsy Ellis Sheets

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Patsy Ellis Sheets, age 82 of Yadkinville, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at home. She was born July 22, 1941, in Davie County to the late William Albert Ellis and Nancy McBride Ellis. She was the youngest of 13 children and a founding member of Green Meadows Baptist Church. She loved collecting dolls and bears, as well as...

Mary Elizabeth Church Raker

Mary Elizabeth Church Raker

Apr 27, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Church Raker, 89, passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Evert Garvy Church and Virginia Lewis Church. Mary enjoyed painting, wearing bright colors, and her furry companion, Zoey. 

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Paul Raker; sisters, Margaret Church...

Eddie O'Neal Newsome

Eddie O'Neal Newsome

Apr 26, 2024

Eddie O’Neal Newsome, born December 28, 1941, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late William Howard Newsome and Irene Moorefield Newsome. 



Eddie was a veteran of the Air Force and won the Alaska State Bowling Championship while serving. He enjoyed RV traveling and playing tennis. He also had a special bond with his...

Mary Frances Cornelius Davis Steelman

Mary Frances Cornelius Davis Steelman

Apr 25, 2024

East Bend – Mary Frances Cornelius Davis Steelman, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2024.  She was born January 4, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Clyde Herman Cornelius and Eva Gough Cornelius.  Mary was a lifetime member of Prospect United Methodist Church and previously attended Sandy Springs Baptist Church. She loved...

Annie Geraldine "Gerrie" Keith Miller

Annie Geraldine "Gerrie" Keith Miller

Apr 24, 2024

HAMPTONVILLE -Mrs. Annie Geraldine “Gerrie” Keith Miller, 91, of US Highway 21 passed away. She was born on December 1, 1932, in Forsyth County to Chapel Merman “Babe” Keith of Mars Hill and Lottie Elizabeth Johnson Keith of Wilkes County. Mrs. Miller attended Mineral Springs High School in Winston-Salem, where she participated in cheerleading and the drama club. She married...

Teresa Lynn Carlton

Teresa Lynn Carlton

Apr 24, 2024

Teresa Lynn Carlton, 60, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024. She was born February 2, 1964 in Forsyth County to Robert Larry Carlton and MaeBelle Dinkins Carlton. Ms. Carlton was a detective with the Wake Forest University Police Department for 20 plus years. Teresa enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Larry...

Betty Triplett Martin

Betty Triplett Martin

Apr 24, 2024

Mrs. Betty Triplett Martin, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born on March 26, 1938 to Joel Triplett and Hycienth Barney Triplett. Betty was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church. She loved her church and was very involved with all church activities. Betty was a very devout Christian and everything she did was centered around...

Danny Lee Taylor

Danny Lee Taylor

Apr 23, 2024

Danny Lee Taylor, 65, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024. He was born October 3, 1958 in Yadkin County to the late Glenn Everette Taylor and Peggy Lorene Davis Taylor. Mr. Taylor retired with 36 years of service with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Glenda Taylor Church, Donna Taylor Lambe....

Marie Wolfe Lynch

Marie Wolfe Lynch

Apr 22, 2024

Lynch

YADKINVILLE -   Mrs. Marie Wolfe Lynch, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born February 13, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Henry M. and Ruby Vestal Wolfe.  Mrs. Lynch graduated from Davis Hospital School of Nursing in Statesville and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years.  She started...

Krystal Leigh Echols Matthews

Krystal Leigh Echols Matthews

Apr 21, 2024

Krystal Leigh Echols Matthews, 41, passed away on April 21, 2024. She was born on July 14, 1982 in Forsyth County to the late Angela Echols Hinsdale. Krystal was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. She loved her daughters immensely and enjoyed watching them play ball. She loved making people smile and enjoyed everyone’s company. Krystal was a mail...

Shirley Jean Warden Angell

Shirley Jean Warden Angell

Apr 21, 2024

East Bend – Shirley Jean Warden Angell, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  She was born July 22, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Rev. Guy Warden and Elsie Williams Warden.  Shirley had a big heart for others and was loved by many for her annual phone calls and visits on...

Betty Jean Holden Spillman

Betty Jean Holden Spillman

Apr 21, 2024

Kernersville - Mrs. Betty Jean Holden Spillman, 73, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born May 14, 1950, in Yadkin County to the late Paul and Mae Johnson Holden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Holden, a sister, Margaret Norman, Brother-in-Law, Ronny Norman and Sister-in-Law, Joyce...

Alda Marie Cheek

Alda Marie Cheek

Apr 21, 2024

Cheek

Yadkinville – Mrs. Alda Marie Cheek, 99, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home.  She was born February 4, 1925 in Yadkin County the 2nd born of 6 children born to the late Joseph and Viola Speer Willard.  Mrs. Cheek worked with Western Electric, Lucent Technologies, and retired from A.T. and T.   She was a member...

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