William Jeremiah (Jerry) “Coach” Hicks

William Jeremiah (Jerry) “Coach” Hicks, 84, of Marion, passed away at his residence on the morning of Sunday, September 13, 2026. Jerry was born in Cabarrus County, NC on March 2, 1942 to the late Thurman Hicks and Lenora Deese Hicks. He is also preceded...

Carl Thomas Cox

Carl Thomas Cox, 80, of Kernersville passed away on August 31, 2026 under hospice care at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center after three years of declining health. He was born in Asheboro, North Carolina, the only child of the late Paul and Blanche (Brown) Cox....

Nancy Turner Gibson

Nancy Turner Braswell Gibson passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on July 6, 1937. Nancy’s careers as an organist, choir director, and educator spanned 28 years in Winston-Salem and 10 years in...

James “Buddy” H. Nelson

James “Buddy” H. Nelson James “Buddy” Harry Nelson, Jr., who just celebrated his 90th birthday, went to his heavenly home on May 5, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris Nelson; his three daughters, Patti Stahlsmith (Bob), Vicki Williams...

Fred C. Ryder

Fred C. Ryder Alfred Cornelius (Fred) Ryder III, 82, a third generation Winter Haven resident, died peacefully at home on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose steady...

Virgil H. Corriher

Virgil H. Corriher Virgil Henderson Corriher, Jr., age 80 of Salisbury, passed away December 31, 2025. Virgil attended Davidson County High School and graduated from Western Carolina College in 1967. He then attended the University of Tennessee where he graduated in...