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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Grace Hall Scelsi
Mar 9, 2025
Grace Elizabeth Hall Scelsi, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Huntsville, Texas, to the late James Benjamin and Valda Holland Hall. Grace had an immense passion for teaching. She dedicated countless hours and effort to the first and third grade elementary students that she taught. Grace was the Sunday...
Timothy Dan McCulloch
Mar 9, 2025
Timothy D. McCulloch, age 76, of Bermuda Run, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee O’Rourke) McCulloch, loving father of Michael T. McCulloch (Katherine Otterbourg) and Patrick O. McCulloch. Dear brother of the late Kevin P. McCulloch (Victoria), fond uncle to Anna, Thomas and Theresa and great uncle to Mae...
Sandra Diane Blankenship Herring
Mar 8, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Diane Blankenship Herring, 83, of Walkertown, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Sandra was born on March 13, 1941, to the late Drewey Cephus Blankenship and Gladys Mae Meadows Blankenship in Mercer County, WV.
She received her diploma in 1956 from Glen Lynn School in VA. Sandra enjoyed crossword puzzles, spending time with her...
Cecelia Diggs Usrey
Mar 8, 2025
Mrs. Cecelia Diggs Usrey, 75, passed away March 8, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 22, 1949, to the late William Curtis Diggs and Mary Frances Jordan Diggs. Celia was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church for many years and kept the children there in the full-time day care. She dearly loved her grandchildren as their “Ganny”....
Timothy "Tim" Bruce Mangum
Mar 7, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Bruce Mangum, aged 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025. Tim was born on April 3, 1947, in Durham, NC, to the late Bruce and Sarella Mangum.
Tim graduated from Northern High School in Durham in 1965 where he lettered in Sports Management for Football and Basketball all four years. His passion...
Timothy Folmar
Mar 7, 2025
Mr. Timothy Wayne Folmar, 80, passed away March 7, 2025, at his residence. Tim was born August 18, 1944, in Mobile County, Alabama to the late Robert Verlon Folmar and Eunice Johnson Folmar. Tim was known to everyone as having a big heart, a kind soul, and always thought about everyone else before himself.
Left to cherish his memory are; three...
Irina A. Sarkisova
Mar 7, 2025
Mrs. Irina A. Sarkisova, 92, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Irina was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, formally the Soviet Union, on February 22, 1933, to the late Mr. Aram Vartanov and Mrs. Maria Vartanova. She was a high school teacher for 35 years before coming to America in 1994...
Jack Wray Davis
Mar 7, 2025
Walkertown – Mr. Jack Wray Davis passed away peacefully March 7, 2025, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born in Martinsville, VA on August 15, 1935, to the late Reuben Thomas Davis and Irene Shore Davis Atkins. He was a graduate of Waynesboro High School in GA. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959 on the USS Robert...
Diana McBride White
Mar 7, 2025
Mrs. Diana McBride White, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born January 26, 1929, in Wilkes County, NC, to the late Charles Quincey McBride and Pearl Brown McBride. Diana was a faithful member at Germanton Baptist Church for 68 years. She retired from Walkertown Elementary as a teacher’s assistant after...
Harold Leon Sapp
Mar 6, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Harold Leon Sapp, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. Harold was born on December 19, 1936 in Forsyth County to Thomas and Ollie Hastings Sapp. He was an active member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church for many years, where he sang in the choir and served on many committees. Harold retired...
Margaret Ann Pittman Whitaker
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Margaret “Margie” Ann Pittman Whitaker, 61, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born November 6, 1963, in Louisiana to Harold Pittman and the late Patricia Ann Mitchell Pittman. Margie was a loving wife and mother. She was known as being a hard worker and an avid Cincinnati Reds Fan. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time...
Vivian Doby Gross
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Vivian Doby Gross, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, March, 6, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on June 2, 1946, to the late Mr. Charlie H. Doby and Mrs. Ruth P. Doby.
Vivian was a loving mother, wife, and nana to all that knew her. She loved her family, enjoyed making crafts, scrolling...
William Larry "Red" Collins
Mar 6, 2025
Kernersville – Mr. William Larry “Red” Collins, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 7, 1956, in Forsyth County to William Roy Collins and Mallie Mae Holder Collins. Red was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served during the Vietnam War. During his almost 50...
Terri Lynn Needham Branch
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Terri Needham Branch, 68, was reunited with her husband, Danny, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1956, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Curtis Needham and Mary Henri Needham. Terri was a loving wife, mom, and Gaga. She was a faithful member at Bethany Baptist Church where she served in the children’s ministries...
Leemedia "Billie" Weavil
Mar 6, 2025
Leemedia “Billie” Baker Weavil, 93, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2025. She was born in Forsyth County on September 22, 1931, to the late Marvin and Lula Thomas Baker. Billie will be remembered for her warmness, generosity, occasional stubbornness, and her love for others. While primarily a homemaker, Billie also worked at Hanes Hosiery and took...
Stephen Michael Parrish
Mar 6, 2025
Mr. Stephen Michael Parrish, 58, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Stephen was born on October 27, 1966, to Sonja Lou Gibson Parrish and the late Darwin Cornelius Parrish in Forsyth County, NC.
He was a West Forsyth High School graduate of 1984. Throughout his life, Stephen gained an enormous love for art,...
Mark Stewart Sheppard
Mar 5, 2025
Mark Stewart Sheppard was a beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at age 70, after a brief stay at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mark was preceded in death by both of his parents Richard Stuart Sheppard and Mildred Marie Noah Sheppard. Mark was born on January 21, 1955,...
Randy Lee Smith
Mar 5, 2025
Randy Lee Smith, 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1960, in Forsyth County to Doris Everett Smith and the late Norman Smith. Randy was a hard-working welder, loved motorcycles and was very patriotic. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend, who will be missed.
In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Nathan Todd Cardwell
Mar 5, 2025
Nathan Todd Cardwell, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 05, 2025, at 6:52 a.m. at Novant Health with his family by his side.
He is a retired Missionary. He volunteered as a Missionary in Zimbabwe, Africa and South Africa for Freedom Crusade Ministries touching many lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In his spare time, he enjoyed a good cup...
Stephen Victor Watson
Mar 5, 2025
Stephen Victor Watson, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Watson was born December 19, 1952, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Bruce Morgan Watson and Barbara Wood Watson. In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff Watson, and David Watson.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Janice...
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