All Obituaries

Mr. William Reed Pettyjohn, age 87 passed away on Friday September 14, 2018. Services for Mr. Pettyjohn will be held at a later date.

Mr. Dale Lewis Easter, age 38, of Dobson, passed away on Tuesday August 28, 2018. Mr. Easter was born on November 19, 1979 in Stokes County. Those left to cherish his memory are two sons Dakota William Bobbitt of the home and Raymond Dale Easter of Dobson; two daughters Miranda Lynn Easter of Dobson, and Daisy Lynn Easter of Boonville; mother Rebecca (Calvin) West of Harmony; a sister Mary (Chris) Edwards of Goldsboro; two nieces Silver and Emily Edwards; a nephew Brice Edwards; and...

Ms. Dianna Leigh Fletcher, 71, passed away on July 28, 2018. Per Ms. Fletcher's request there will be no formal services.

Mr. Edgar Vernon Hutchens, 85, of East Bend, passed away on July 23 2018 at his home. He was born on May 31, 1933 to the late John and Hester Hutchens in Forsyth County. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hutchens was preceded in death by his wife Faye Adams Hutchens, brothers Fred and Otis Hutchens and sister Plumar Cann. Those left to cherish his memory are: two sons Mark Hutchens of East Bend and David Hutchens and wife Becky of Lone Hickory; granddaughter Angel Webster; special son and...

Mr. Harold Dean Howard. age 81, of Westfield, passed away on July 23. 2018. He was born on February 11, 1937  to the Otis and Hazel C. Howard. Dean was a graduate of James A. Gray High School in Winston-Salem and attended Winslow Business School. He was retired after 30 years of service as shop buyer at Vulcan Materials Corp. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and wife Ann Young Howard. Dean is survived by a son Donald Eugene Howard and wife Kathy and by grandchildren Joey...

Gary Wilson Fletcher, 65, fondly referred to as “Gooch” of Tobaccoville, NC left his earthly home to be reunited with his Savior on July 8, 2018. While I shed tears of sorrow to be without him here, I also shed tears of joy as I imagine the inexplicable happiness he has finally received in being reunited with his sons, Gary Alan Fletcher and Paul Douglas Fletcher, after suffering the tragedy of losing each of them here on Earth. He is also graciously welcomed to heaven by his...

Baby Jordan Dungee II gained his angel’s wings on July 3, 2018. Baby Jordan was born on April 8, 2018 in Forsyth County to Jordan Dungee and Brianna Banks. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory are a brother Rahim Glaze III; a sister Nevaeh Gutierrez; Grandparents Mary Conner (Joseph Kellam Jr.), Elvis Banks, Michelle Glenn, Ted Dungee, and Tammy Phillips; great grandparents Floyd and Helen Glenn, Ruby and Jim Smith, and Rev. Clyde Dungee; an aunt Cierra...

Michael Ray King would like to let you know that his work here on earth came to an end very suddenly on June 22, 2018. He received a call, sort of an offer he didn’t want to refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time. Job security is exactly what he wanted. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be working with his son Jason, his...

Mr. Larry W. Johnston, age 71, of East Bend left his earthly body to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday June 21, 2018. Mr. Johnston was born on August 22, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late James W. Johnston and Eva Wilhelm Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Johnny W. Johnston. Johnston proudly served his county in the Vietnam Era and retired from RJ Reynolds after 37 years. Larry married his highschool sweetheart Ruth. He loved the...

Mr. Anthony Bottoms, age 27 passed away on Thursday June 21, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. A celebration of life for Anthony will be held on Saturday July 14, 2018 at 2pm at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC.