Joel Goins, 82, of Mount Airy, passed away May 5, 2021 at Northern Regional Hospital. Born April 1, 1939, he was the son of James Thomas and Lucy Lawson Goins. A man who developed a hard work ethic, Mr. Goins was employed with Holcomb Creosote for many years. He also knew how to enjoy life, especially with his family. Favorite pastimes were taking long nature walks with his grandchildren, fishing, horseshoes, and getting a rousing game of softball going. He was well known for his love of...

Mrs. Melba J. Reynolds, age 79, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born on May 08, 1941 in Raleigh, NC to the late Ollie Smith and Bessie Lee Smith. Before her retirement, Mrs. Reynolds worked for RJ Reynolds. She was of the holiness faith. Mrs. Reynolds was a caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife of 57 years. She is survived by her children, Marvin Reynolds (Mary Jo); Bonnie Edwards; and Cynthia Wilson (John); brothers,...

Phillip Ray Whitaker, 81, passed away at Novant Forsyth Medical Center, April 18, 2021. He was born April 6, 1940 to the late Woodrow and Ida P. Whitaker. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 60 years, Bonnie Faries Whitaker; a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Annette Whitaker; grandchildren, Matthew and Victoria Whitaker, Tyler Whitaker; step grandchildren, Brandon Rossman, Haley Rossman Wood and husband, Riley Wood; great grandchildren, Khloe, Kallie, and Jarvis...

Sylvia Elaine Sullivan Marsh, 76, of Westfield, passed away at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on April 17, 2021. Born December 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Frank and Edith Simmons Sullivan. Left behind to cherish her memory are, daughter and son-in-law, Tammy (Bobby) Wilmoth; two sons and daughter-in-law, Randy (Lisa) Marsh, Danny Franklin Marsh; a sister, Doris Conaway; four grandchildren, Brandy Burgess, Crystal Mabe, Brooke Rierson, Samantha Garrett; seven great-grandchildren, Allie,...

Libby Ann Coone Tilley, 78, of Mount Airy, passed away at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home on April 16, 2021. Born March 29, 1943, she was the daughter of Paul and Mallie Barnes Coone. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son, Jerry Delane Burchette and his fiance, Teresa Burcham; a daughter and son-in-law, Wendy Yvette Smith (Gordon) Green; and a sister and brother-in-law, Andra Coone (Tim) Montgomery; four grandchildren, Heather Sarandos, Forrest Green, Sean Green, Amber Lynn;...

Johnny Dakota “Cody” Edwards, 25, of King, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021. Born August 10, 1995, in Forsyth County, NC, he was the son of Tabitha A. Edwards Mabe. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother; his stepfather, Elliot Mabe; a son, Johnny Dakota “JD” Edwards; a daughter, Kya Elizabeth Edwards; a sister, McKenzie Mabe; grandmothers, Hope Edwards, and Peggy Lester; Aunt and Uncles, Melissa and Brent Hartwig, Victor Allen; cousins,...

Ruby Lee Cook, age 85, of Germanton passed away April 11, 2021 from natural causes. She was the sixth born child to Julius C. Cook & Elsie Loraine Kiser Cook on August 21, 1935. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother J. C. Cook Jr. and three sisters Mary Belle Hill, Emma Goins and Bertie Mae Hill. She is survived by her daughter & son in law, Joyce & Timothy Hutchens & several nieces & nephews. She has three very special nieces & nephews,...

  Jewel Faye Jessup Martin, 92, of King, passed away April 9, 2021 at Village Care of King, NC. Born March 8, 1929 in Carroll county, Va., she was the daughter of Bozzie and Effie Lawson Jessup. She leaves behind to cherish her memory a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Rex Foster; two sisters and brother-in-law, Gaynelle Bullington, Zelda and Jimmy George; a granddaughter, Jessilyn and Austin Bowen; and two great-grandchildren, Jameson Bowen, and Jude Bowen; and several nieces and...

Stacy Lee Brown, 83, of Shoals, passed away suddenly, April 4, 2021. He was born October 10, 1937, the son of Anderson and Crawlie Barber Brown. Left behind to cherish his memory are, his best friend, loving wife and companion of 37 years, Nelda Spainhower Brown; two stepsons, Marcel Martin, Richard (Robin) Martin; a stepdaughter, Beverly Gay Oakley; son, Ronald Brown; two daughters, Sharon Bourgeois, Stacey Deviller; thirteen grandchildren, two of whom (Johnny and Seth Martin) he was very...

Johnie Lee Winters, 78, of Westfield, passed away at his home, April 4, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born January 13, 1943 in Forsyth County to John Columbus and Ethel Haley Winters. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of sixteen years, Frances Moss Moore Winters; two stepsons, Wayne (Tina) Moore, Danny (Sabrina) Moore; two stepdaughters, Wanda (Scott) Hervey and Rhonda (Daryl) Hill; a brother, Ronald A. Winters; a sister, Gloria Walker; and nine step grandchildren and...