All Obituaries

Mr. James Cleveland Anders, age 91, of King, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at LifeBrite in Danbury, NC. He was born on January 13, 1929 in Richland, VA, to the late Cleve Anders and Ada Simmons Anders. Mr. Anders worked in the coal mines, auto industry, and floor covering, and he was of the Baptist faith. He was known for his many beautiful wood carvings. Mr. Anders was a self-taught musician; for example, banjo, fiddle, and guitar. He is survived by his children, Joyce...

Betty Reese Tucker Wilson passed away at home the morning of Thursday May 21, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Ms. Wilson, affectionately known as Grammie by all who knew and met her, was born in Alleghany County Virginia to Charles and Margaret Tucker. She was a High School graduate of Alleghany High School, College graduate of the Commercial College of Asheboro and was a member of Calvary Christian Church in Covington Virginia. Grammie was loved by all and a very sweet caring woman;...

John Stephen Thomason, Jr, age 85, passed away on April 14, 2020 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC. He was the husband of Alice G. Thomason. They shared 61 years of marriage together. Born in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of John S. Thomason & Clara B. Thomason of Charlotte. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was an F-86 pilot in the NC Air National Guard at the end of the Korean War. His working career was spent in Industrial Development where he was employed by several...

Michael McGirt, 62, of Clemmons, NC got his wings April 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by a mother Margaret Rose McGirt and brother Victor Sanderson of Pembroke, NC. He is survived by two children Michael McGirt (Angie Watts McGirt) of Mt.Airy, NC and Tina Robinson (Michael Robinson) of Walkertown, NC. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Chasity McGirt, Nathan McGirt, Taylor Scott, Bruce Scott and Colt Scott. He also leaves behind sisters Zelma Gee of Comer, GA, Annette Thompson...

Jon Gary Cox, 83, of Flippin Road in Westfield, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2020 at Hospice House in Dobson, NC. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, by Eddie Cook. Family and friends will gather at Captain Tom’s Restaurant in Kernersville immediately after the service. Mr. Cox was born September 15, 1936 in Forsyth County to Jon Grover Cox and Madeline Clodfelter Cox. He was raised in Sedge Garden, and...

Misty Hicks Matthews passed into her Saviour's arms on November 30, 2019. She leaves behind her daughter, Mackenzie Lakin Hicks and her mother Glenda (Gwen) Hicks. A celebration of life will be at 11 am on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Old Siloam Church, 189 Hardy Rd, Siloam, NC

Jessie Lee Fountain, age 56, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born in Winston Salem, NC to Jack and Rose Fountain.  Jessie loved the outdoors, animals, and growing plants. He loved helping others with their personal struggles and always greeted everyone with a huge smile and a handshake or hug. Jessie painted houses and took great pride in his work. He is survived by his fiance', Susan Gladden McGarry of the home; his daughters, Ashley...

Jack C. Smith passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 after 95 years with us.  Born July 28, 1924, Jack lived most of his life in the house he built in Kernersville, NC, across the street from his parents and on the same street as his brothers Richard, Tom and Ed and near his sister Zora.  This was the second house he built, the first being a stone house made with rocks gathered from a quarry in the mountains with his friends “the boys, “ whom he paid in banana...

Wendy Greene Evans (né Wendy Jean Greene) passed away Friday morning, September 20th, 2019, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. It’s sad that she left us now, when the iconography of Halloween is all around; spiders, bats, witches and ghosts (as well as dragons) were some of her year-round favorites. The daughter of Joan I. and Arnold V. Greene, Wendy was born, on June 22nd, 1955, into small-town rural life in Boscobel, Wisconsin. From there, her journey would take her...

Joshua Channing Sumner, 32, of Walnut Cove passed away on July 26, 2019.  Mr. Sumner was born on December 23, 1986 to the Carl Sumner and the late Kimberly Crawford. In addition to his father, those left to cherish his memory are: three daughters Sheyenne Nicole Sumner, Samantha Lynn Sumner and Shawna Marie Sumner; two brothers Jason Crawford and Jeremiah Sumner; two sisters Jessica Sumner and Joy-Lynn Bishop and husband Nate; two aunts Kathy Sanders and husband Wayne, and Carolyn...