In Loving Memory of Carol Raasch
With love for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Carol Raasch, a devoted mother, cherished Grammy, and beloved friend whose greatest joy was her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Raasch, with whom she shared a beautiful love story. Their marriage was built on devotion, laughter, and unwavering commitment....
Effie "Joyce" Lahaie, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, August 31, 2026. Joyce was born March 25, 1933 to parents, Noah and Carrie Hatfield in Kansas City, Missouri.
Joyce married Arley Lahaie on September 2, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their first son, Robert Mark was born in 1956 and their twin sons, Lesley Drew and Lindsey Scot were born in 1961. Joyce...
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.
He graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1963 and Western Carolina College (now University) in...
David Scott Long, 68, of Kernersville, passed away, Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A native of Forsyth County, he was born on January 8, 1958. He was a member of the graduating class of 1976 at East Forsyth High School. Scott worked for many years at Associated Posters in Kernersville...
Anthony J. "Tony" Vidulich, age 73, of Amsterdam, took his last breath here on earth and his first breath of eternal bliss with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on August 21, 2026. He was born August 8, 1953 in Amsterdam, the son of Martin and Jennie Morreale Vidulich.
Tony attended school at Galway CSD, where he was fondly nicknamed "AV". He...
Fred Franklin Weaver, Jr., 79, of Kernersville passed away on August 31, 2026 at his home. Born on August 8, 1947 in Danville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Frederick "Fred" Franklin Weaver, Sr. and Virgie Mae Pruitt Weaver.
Fred worked at Lorillard Tobacco Company for over 43 years.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, Linda Webster Weaver; his...
Gerald T. Gaida, 80, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Known as Gerry to family and friends, he devoted his life to caring for his family, serving his community, and helping others. He always strove to provide the best for those he loved.
Gerry served with distinction in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and...
Marilyn Cassidy, born on July 15, 1933, in Brockway, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 13, 2026, in Venice, Florida, she was formerly of Slingerlands, NY. Marilyn was an Educator for the Albany, New York Public Schools. She retired in 1990.
Marilyn was an accomplished artist specializing in watercolors. She was active in the local arts community. For many years she was...
Dr. Jarl Eldon "Doc" Malwin (93) - a pillar of the Venice community, a devoted dentist, and a passionate fisher of men, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 28, 2026.
Doc was born on March 14, 1933, in Michigan City, Indiana. His father was a Norwegian immigrant from Stavanger, Norway and it was a...
Marjorie Murdock, known to many as Ann, was born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 19, 1932, to Irene and Lloyd O’Bannon. She entered eternal life to be with her Lord, husband, and son on August 20, 2026, at the age of 94. Remarkably, she lived to be the exact same age as her late husband.
When she was just four years...