Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

 Louisa Papadis Pantazis fell asleep on March 4th, 2025. She was born in Marathia, Greece to George and Vasiliki Papadis. As a young teenager, Louisa moved to the United States, where she graduated from Warren County High School. She later found fulfillment working at a local pharmacy, a job she truly enjoyed. After the passing of her mother, she returned to Greece, where fate led her to meet the love of her life, John Pantazis, while enjoying a day at the beach with her girlfriends. John always said that the moment he laid eyes on Louisa, he knew that she was the one for him. They married shortly after and returned to the United States, settling in Atlanta, Georgia where they had two daughters. Four years later, they moved to Spartanburg, SC where they co-owned the Athens Restaurant. In 1978, they moved to Winston Salem, NC where they opened several locations of the Clipper Seafood Restaurants and also Austins Bar and Grill in High Point, NC. Louisa was also one of the founders of...

  Helen Pappas Poulos October 26, 1927 - February 25, 2025 Winston-Salem - Mrs. Helen Pappas Poulos, 97 passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born October 26, 1927, in Kalesmenon, Greece, the daughter of John and Spirithoula Agnus Pappas.  Helen was a homemaker and a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. She also helped her husband with their business the New York Restaurant. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore George Poulos; a son, George Theodore Poulos; two sisters, Renula Kangos and Litsa Koutras and her daughter-in-law, Beth Poulos. Survivors include her son, John Theodore Poulos of Winston-Salem; a grandson, Theordore George Poulos (Abby) of Advance; a great grandson, Riley Alexander Poulos of Advance and many nieces, nephews, and friends.  Funeral Services will be held as follows: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025: Visitation: 10am, followed by a Trisagion  Funeral Serv...

    Despina "Dee" Thalassinos Davis September 2, 1925 – July 14, 2024 Silas Creek Chapel It is with sadness, but with hope in the resurrection, that we inform you of the falling asleep of our sister in Christ, Despina "Dee" Thalassinos Davis. May her Memory be eternal. The Funeral will be a Private Service. Winston-Salem- Mrs. Despina "Dee" Thalassinos Davis. 98, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Forest Heights Senior Living surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born September 2, 1925, in Samos, Greece, the daughter of Rev. Fr. George Thalassinos and Presbyter Maria Thalassinos. She came to the United States at an early age and was raised in both Indianapolis, IN and Altoona, PA. Despina was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where she sang in the choir for many years and was retired from the Veterans Administration after many years of service. She was a quiet, gracious lady who was dedicated to her family and lo...