All Obituaries

Mrs. Christina Rose Williams, age 43, of Winston Salem passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 25, 1978 in Camden, NJ to Elizabeth Nelson and the late Jorge Reyes. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Mendigo Williams of Las Vegas, NV; two sons Koro Williams and Caden Liwock both of Winston Salem; three daughters Christina Williams of Greensboro, Aleaha Connor of NJ, and Nayla Liwock of Winston Salem; two step-sons Mendigo Williams and...

Mrs. Pamela Royal, age 71, of Jonesville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 8, 2021. She was born on August 25, 1949 in Wilkes County. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband JC Royal. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons Elton (Melissa) Baldwin of Elkin and Bobby (Adrianne) Hawkins of North Wilkesboro; three daughters Marie (Erin) Baldwin of Jonesville, Sandra (Jeremy) Melton of Yadkinville, and Betty Jo (Jon) Hutchens of...

Mr. Dan Bishop, age 94, of East Bend passed away on Monday May 3, 2021 at his home. Mr. Bishop was born on August 15, 1926 in Anderson County, TX to the late Clarence Bishop and Jesse Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Lois Bishop. Mr. Bishop served 49 years as a missionary to Japan. Mr. Bishop will be remembered for his uncompromising and unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, his infectious laugh and quick wit, his sense of humor...

Mrs. Petra Valerio, age 65, of Boonville, passed away on Monday May 3, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Valerio was born on November 25, 1955 in Mexico to the late Moises Ugarte and Estefania Navarro. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Pedro Valerio; three sons Ciro Valerio Ugarte, Pedro Valerio Ugarte, and Valentin Valerio Ugarte; four daughters Veronica Valerio Ugarte, Estela Valerio Ugarte, Emma Valerio Ugarte, and Anita Valerio Ugarte; twenty-one grandchildren Gonzalo Real...

Mrs. Shelia Scott, age 62, of Mocksville, passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Scott was born on May 26, 1958 in Iredell County to the late John Scott and Flossie Imes Scott. Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter Sherell Collins of Mocksville; a brother Steven Scott of Mocksville; two sisters Vanessa Scott of Mocksville and Cynthia (Robert) Kenan of Greensboro. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Annie B. Nixon April 23, 1926 – April 18, 2021 Annie (Anne) B. Nixon, of Pataskala, was awarded her journey to heaven to mingle with the angels on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio at the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charlie “Paul” Nixon; father Thomas Perry Beane; her mother Maude B. Beane; brothers Floyd, Clyde, and Richard Beane. Annie is survived by her loving children, daughter Linda (Jimmy) Brown and daughter Annette...

Mrs. Kathryn Bates Williard, age 95, of Tobaccoville, passed away on Thursday April 15, 2021. Mrs. Williard was born on December 22, 1925 in Yadkin County North Carolina to the late Fletcher Bates and Lilly Harrison Bates. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two husbands George and Bud; two sisters Ethel and Mozelle; and three brothers Lester, Allen, and Walser. She leaves behind a son Donald Whitman to cherish her memory. A graveside service for Mrs....

Dallas Rufus Speer, age 72, of East Bend, passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. Mr. Speer was born on May 21, 1948 in Yadkin County to the late Lester Speer and Marth Alice Brown. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. Those left to cherish his memory are a brother Homer Speer of East Bend; and three sisters Margaret (Donald) Brown, Annie Leamon, and Luzana Brown all of East Bend. A funeral service for Mr....

Sandra "Sissy" Norman, age 58, of East Bend went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2021. Sissy was born in Yadkin County on December 9, 1962 to Betty Hutchens Thompson and the late Donald C. Johnson. Sissy was a graduate of Forbush High School, then began a long Successful career as a cosmetologist.  She began her career at Carson & Company Salon, then moved forward to open her own business in East Bend. She loved making other people feel beautiful. She had...

Mrs. Deloris Bolen Keaton, age 87, of East Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 23, 2021. Mrs. Keaton was born in Beckley, West Virginia on January 6, 1934 to the late Hazel Bolen and Elmer Bolen. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Keaton was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Arnold Keaton; a son Terry Keaton; one brother Harold Bolen; and six sisters Betty Lavoy, Ruby Reynolds, Geraldine Smith, Joan Armstrong, Gail Smith, and Judy Creech. Those left to...