All Obituaries

Mr. Jimmie Wayne Chavis, age 71, of Newton, NC passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Chavis was born on September 28, 1950 in Charlotte, NC to James Cecil Chavis & Donna Blanche Forde.Left to cherish his memory are his children Crystyl Smith, Jina Chavis, Jimmie Chavis, Julie Chavis & Shawn Stalvey; his grandchildren Christy Chavis, Airozona Chavis, Aaron Chavis, Simon Chavis, Brittnay Chavis & Jaden Stalvey.He was a man...

Mr. Donald Barker, age 64, of Colonial Care Home in Mt. Airy, passed away on May 7, 2022.  He was born on February 15, 1958. Carolina Cremation Center is respectfully handling the care of Mr. Barker.  No formal services are planned.

Sundy Kay Butcher October 25, 1959 ~ April 25, 2022   Sundy Kay Butcher, 62 of Winston Salem died Monday, April 25, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center after a period of declining health. Sundy was born October 25, 1959 at Lowance Hospital (now: Lake Norman Regional Hospital) in Mooresville, NC to Saundra Braswell Spry of Kannapolis, NC and the late David Brown Edwards of Kannapolis, NC.  Sundy was preceded in death by former husband Mark Butcher of Winston Salem and...

Ms. Katherine Ann Rowe passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.  She was born on March 10, 1943 & made it to a blessed age of 79.  Special thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice for taking such good care of Ms. Rowe. Carolina Cremation Center is respectfully serving the family.

Catherine Joan Giorgianni, age 85, of King, North Carolina (formerly of Trenton, New Jersey) passed away on April 5th, 2022.  She was born in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Joseph Ricco and Mary Maziarz. Catherine was married to the late Anthony Giorgianni for 52 years.  Together, they owned Greasy Tony's in New Brunswick, New Jersey and Phoenix, Arizona. Those left to cherish her memory are two children, Sherry Giorgianni and John Giorgianni, as well as 5 grandchildren,...

Deana Marie “Neill” DeFrank, age 46, of King, NC, formerly of Brookhaven, PA passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2022. She was born on December 16, 1975, in Chester, PA to Marion Neill Eachus and the late Jerry Dean Compton (Sandra Compton). In 1992, Deana married Martin DeFrank. During Deana’ life, she worked in retail and as a nursing assistant. Her greatest joy was her family, which she loved very much. Her hobbies included collecting various items and...

Johnathan Christopher Watkins JC was born on February 22, 1988, in Alamance County, North Carolina.  He was an energetic, lovable person who liked to play football, ride dirt bikes, surf and dance.  JC adored his family and loved spending time with them every chance he was afforded. Jonathan passed away on March 28, 2022.  He is survived in life by his mother Janet Watkins and his father Billy Todd Watkins. He is also survived in life by his sister Tammy Baxter and Heather...

Freida Blankenship Blanton January 28, 1954 - March 13,2022 Freida was the daughter of Fred and Nell Blankenship. She attended Reynolds High School and worked Stratford Metals for many years. She will be missed by family and friends and especially Frankie her dog. Freida was predeceased by her husband, Gary Blanton. A grave side service will be held at Parklawn Memorial Cemetery on April 14th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jason Holley officiating over the service. Carolina Cremation Center in...

Mr. James Darin Isaac, age 56, passed away at his home in Mt. Airy on Monday, March 7, 2022.  He was born December 16, 1965 in Virginia to the late James Harrison Isaac, who also passed earlier this year.   Carolina Cremation Center is respectfully serving the family.

Melvin “Eugene” Simmons, 54, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away January 17, 2021, at his residence. Eugene spent most of his career working at Lowe’s Hardware in Mount Airy, NC. He loved working with his many friends at Lowe’s, helping those in the community, and was of the Christian faith. Eugene also loved the outdoors whether working outside on projects or hunting. Eugene is survived by his sister Kelly Simmons Jessup (Dwight Lee Jessup); nephew, Daniel Aaron Jessup...