All Obituaries

Baby Aileen Penelope Granadero Garcia got her angel wings on September 5, 2019. She was born on September 15, 2019 in Forsyth County to Alex De La Tore and Ariana Granadero Garcia. A service for Baby Granadero Garcia will be held at a later date.

Mr. Otha Shelton, age 72, passed away on Thursday September 12, 2019.  

Mr. Dale Worth Franklin, age 45, of Lewisville passed away on Saturday September 7, 2019 at his home. Mr. Franklin was born on November 10, 1974 in Forsyth County to David Franklin and Joan Baker Franklin. A funeral service for Mr. Franklin will be held on Sunday September 15, 2019 at 3pm at Grace Baptist Church in Lewisville.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  

Mr. Stephen Allan Terry Eason Porter, 65, of Yadkinville, passed away on September 1, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home. He was born on April 2, 1954 to the late Dempsey Eason, Sr and Margaret Terry Porter in Forsyth County. He was an electrical contractor with over 40 years experience, the founder of Lewisville Electric, Inc., and retired from Electriforce, Inc. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Step-Father Carl Porter. Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife...

Mr. Jerry Lee Whitaker, age 66, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday September 1, 2019 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mr. Whitaker was born on October 6, 1952 in Troy, NC to the late Jessie Whitaker and Lilly Smith Whitaker. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by two sons James and Jeremiah Whitaker. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Bonnie Whitaker of Mount Airy; two sons Jerry Whitaker Jr. and Timothy Whitaker both of Albemarle; five...

Mrs. Ruth Hayes Pardue, age 94, of Winston-Salem passed away on Thursday August 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ruth was born on November 20, 1924 in West Virginia to the late Horace Hayes and Jennie Phillips Hayes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband James Allen Pardue, three brothers, and three sisters. Ruth was a beloved mother, grandmother, and nana. She was a loyal friend and a devoted follower of Christ throughout her life. Ruth,...

A much loved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle John Northrop Williams, 76, of East Bend, NC passed away Sunday evening August 18, 2019 with his wife and daughter present. He had bravely confronted Chronic Kidney Disease and fought COPD for years. He was born November 30, 1942 in Arlington, Virginia to John and Lela Williams. There he lived his childhood and graduated from Yorktown High School. He enlisted in the US Army and served during the Vietnam era and peacetime. He later...

Tommy Gene Lineberry, 69, passed away at his home. He was the husband of Sherry Lineberry.  They shared 47 years and 8 months of marriage together.  Mr. Lineberry was born on July 4, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late James Lineberry and Margret Johnston Lineberry. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother James Lineberry. He retired from suburban propane after working for more than 35 years. After his early retirement, he was employed with K&V...

Mr. Lloyd Lanier Doub, 57, passed away unexpectedly Monday August 12, 2019. He had previously worked at both Varco and Conway Trucking of Kernersville, NC. He was currently employed by US Express Trucking and has been with them for the last few years. He was proceeded in death by his mother Ann Hudspeth Doub Gillespie, and a brother, Kermit Michael Doub. Those left to cherish his memory are his father Kermit Calvin Doub, a sister Susan Doub Smith, a brother Richard Lee Doub all of...

Mr. Norman James Dotson, age 58, of East Bend passed away on Monday August 12, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Per Mr. Dotson's request there will be no formal services.