All Obituaries

Mrs. Shirley Horton, age 84, of Tobaccoville, was reunited with her Husband Ernest in Heaven on July 27, 2021. Mrs. Horton was born on February 18, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Reece T. Cecile and Lynetta Newman Cecile. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Ernest Horton; two brothers David Cecile and Donnie Cecile; and a sister Betty Moore. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons Michael (David Reyes) Horton of Winston Salem and...

Mr. John Lee Triplett, age 68, of Ronda, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday July 24, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mr. Triplett was born on August 9, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Jessie Triplett and Sarah Wilmott. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-mother Shirley Walker, two sisters Joan and Betty, and two brothers Denny and Jessie. Those left to cherish his memory are three sons Chris Triplett of...

Mr. Marin Diaz, age 64, of Winston Salem passed away on Friday July 23, 2021. Mr. Diaz was born on July 16, 1957 in Puerto Rico to the late Miguel Angel Diaz and Juanita Santiago Diaz. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a a daughter Carin Michelle Diaz. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Carmen Gordils Diaz of the home; two daughters Carin Jeannette Diaz of Cleveland and Carin Isabelle Diaz of Winston Salem; two brothers Xedric J. Diaz and Justo...

Mr. Joseph Edward Miller, age 57, of Lexington, passed away on Monday July 19, 2021 at his home. Mr. Miller was born on August 18, 1963 in Camden, NJ to the late Floyd Miller Sr. and Ann Werner Miller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Michael Miller. Those left to cherish his memory are three sons Joey (Jessica) Miller of High Point, Zachary (Krystle) Queen of Lexington, and Matthew (Allie) Queen of Lexington; four brothers Floyd Miller of Denton,...

Baby Aven Robert McCann was born into God's arms on July 10, 2021 He will forever live in the hearts of his parents Marcus McCann and Nicole Swinney McCann; Aunt Crissa Swinney (Katiana Desgrottes); and Grandparents Wayne and Tena Swinney and Robert and Sherri Gordon.

Mrs. Marlene Dezern Taylor, 88, of East Bend, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mrs. Taylor was born on April 1, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie Arvil and Jessie Scott Dezern. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Clyde Taylor. Those left to cherish her memory are: son Barry Taylor of East Bend; daughters Gayle Taylor of King and Katrina Choplin of Boonville; brother Larry Dezern of...

Jenny L. Wright was born on June 6, 1958 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Benny Wright & Mable Wright.  She was the fourth of five children. Jenny later moved to East Orange, NJ where she attended East Orange High School & graduated with the class of 1976.  Shortly after graduating, Jenny started her first job in 1977 & has been a dedicated hard worker ever since.  Working various jobs, she became a Certified Home Health Aide, a receptionist, a bus monitor, a security...

Mr. Galen Clayton Briggs, age 65, of Advance passed away on July 5, 2021. Mr. Briggs was born on August 3, 1955 in Greenville, Maine to Clayton Briggs and Carolyn Storer  Briggs. A military service for Mr. Briggs will be held on Thursday July 15, 2021 at 2pm at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Mrs. Connie Franklin McLain, age 64, of Elkin passed away on Sunday June 27, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. Mrs. McLain was born on October 5, 1956 in Forsyth County to the late John Franklin and Gennie Rucker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Talmage Steven McLain. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons Larry (Bethanie) Speer of Rural Hall and Rodney Speer of Elkin; two brothers Ray (Virginia) Franklin and Larry...

Mr. Edward Harold Jeune, age 75, of East Bend, passed away on Wednesday June 16, 2021 at the SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Mr. Jeune was born on July 2, 1945 in Monmoth County, NJ to the late Marcel Jeune and Christina Deufemia Jeune. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Frances of the home; three daughters Vicky (Ricky) Dull, Angela (Marty) Smitherman, and Connie (Terry) Burcham all of East Bend; one brother Bob Jeune of Pfafftown; one sister Alice (Marty)...