All Obituaries

Mrs. Peggy Joyner, age 70, of East Bend, passed away on Thursday February 25, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Joyner was born on February 3, 1951 to the late George Brown and Bertha Mackie Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son Terry Brown. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Wiley Joyner of the home; a daughter Betty (Armando) Lopez of Hamptonville; three brothers Alvis Brown of Hamptonville, Donnie Brown of Hamptonville, and Tommy (Judy)...

Mr. Wardell Jordan, age 84, of East Bend, transitioned from earth to his heavenly home on Tuesday February 23, 2021 Mr. Jordan was born on September 13, 1936 in Roxboro, NC to the late Edward Jordan and Mary Briggs Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife Laverne. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Linda of the home; one son Ken (Shirlene) Jordan of Tybee Island, Georgia; two daughters Kathy (Matthew) Manzo of Aberdeen and Teresa...

Mrs. Lucy F. Wrenn, age 93, of Winston Salem passed away on Thursday February 18, 2021. Mrs. Wrenn was born on September 4, 1927 in Surry County to the late Rufus Whitaker and Mary Crouse Whitaker. Those left to cherish her memory are a son Ernest C. Anthony, Jr of Denton; a daughter Mary (Thurman) Plowman of East Bend; a sister Oma Holyfield of Dobson; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Mrs. Wrenn will be held at a...

Mr. Alfred Franklin Shade, son of the late Dwight Shade and Bertie Ross Shade, was born March 22, 1952 in Catawba County. He was called to rest on February 9, 2021 at Carolina Caring of Catawba Valley after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by a daughter Simeka Surratt; two brothers Robert S. Shade and Norman E. Shade; and two sisters Dorothy Shade Pope and Bernice Gore. Loving memories will always remain in the hearts of his family.  He leaves to cherish his memory two...

Mrs. Nancy Johnson Strader, age 87, of Kernersville, passed away at Summerstone Health and Rehab. Mrs. Strader was born on October 4, 1933 in Yadkin county to the late Archie Johnson and Lou Poindexter Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband James Strader; a daughter Phyllis Strader; and a brother Richard Gray Johnson Sr. Those left to cherish her memory are four nephews Richard Gray Johnson Jr. and wife Bonita of Greensboro, Robin...

Mrs. Donna Sparks, age 51, of Lexington passed away on Tuesday January 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Sparks was born on October 25, 1969 in Forsyth County to Dan Hutchins and Mary Fansler Parrish. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Alva Sparks, her father Dan Hutchins, brother Danny Lee Hutchins, and sister Brenda Sue. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother Mary Parrish of Lexington; a son Scotty Hutchins of Salisbury; three...

Ruby J. Kiger, 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2021. Born April 28, 1934 in Yadkin County NC to the late Floyd Jester and Callie Matthews Jester. Ruby was ninth of 10 children. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband Willie Kiger in 2006; her beloved son Kenneth Williams in 2010; a sister Pauline Jester Hobson and husband Arno; brothers Clint Jester and wife Anna Mae, Everette Jester and wife Lucy, Howard Jester and wife Joyce, Eddie Jester and Wife France,...

Mr. George Rouchard, age 88, of East Bend passed away on Monday January 4, 2021 at his home. Mr. Rouchard was born on August 12, 1932 in Baltimore County to the late Jean Rouchard and Marcella Anderson Rouchard. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan Rouchard. Those left to cherish his memory are a son John (Donna) Rouchard of Asheville; three daughters Robin (Peter) Plasser of East Bend, Lisa Thomas of Greensboro, and Renee Rouchard of...

Baby Bella James Easter gained her angel wings on Friday January 1, 2021. Baby Bella was born on January 1, 2021 in Forsyth County to Devin Easter and Victoria Jones. She was a fighter for the short time she was here on Earth. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory are grandparents Eugene (Linda) Smith of Lambsburg, VA, Tonya Banks and David Jones of Pinnacle, and Larry (Alicia) Easter of King.

Vickie Lynn Conrad, age 62, of East Bend, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Conrad was born on June 19, 1958 in New Port News, VA to the late Burton Conrad and Villa Stout. Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Nicole Cress, Ashley Cress and Casey Cress all of East Bend; three sisters, Janet Hannah of Pfafftown, Jo (Albert) Worley of Fletcher and Brenda (Hank) Hind of Mills River; one brother, Berton Conrad Jr. Of...