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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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George  Grady Thompson

George Grady Thompson

Nov 11, 2009

George Grady Thompson, 84, departed this life on November 11, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 6, 1925, in Franklin, NC to the late Jess & Ethel Thompson. He served his country in the Navy during WWII & later retired from McLean Trucking Company. He was an avid sports fan who loved watching college...

Elizabeth Mazola Fallin Moxley

Elizabeth Mazola Fallin Moxley

Nov 11, 2009

Elizabeth Mazola Fallin Moxley, 89 of Winston Salem went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at KBR Hospice and Palliative Care Center after a lengthy illness. She leaves to cherish her memory, her family, Huston (Katherine) Moxley of the home, William Moxley and Bridget Moxley Branch (Travis) and Chloe Ava Branch, her sisters, Fern Martin,...

Robert  Earl Snapp

Robert Earl Snapp

Nov 11, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM - Robert Earl Snapp, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Snapp was born May 3, 1935 in Washington County, Virginia to Alfred Marvin and Stella Venable Snapp. Mr. Snapp was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Betty Snapp. Surviving is his loving wife of 54 years, Lillian James Snapp;...

Deborah Davidson

Deborah Davidson

Nov 11, 2009

Debbie Davidson, daughter of Dewey and Jane Davidson, joined our Savior in Heaven on November 11 at Forsyth Medical Center. Debbie's infectious smile and joy for living brightened the lives of her family and hundreds of people throughout the area. Debbie, born in Ashe County on April 14, 1965, has lived in Forsyth County most of her life. She has...

Belvin  Eugene Eller

Belvin Eugene Eller

Nov 11, 2009

Mr. Belvin Eugene Eller, 90, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Brighton Gardens in Raleigh. He was born May 25, 1919 in Davidson County to Charles F. and Lessie Viola Jenkins Eller. Mr. Eller was a veteran of World War II serving in the Southwest Pacific. He was a member of Midway United Methodist Church...

Patricia Ann Flynn Anthony

Patricia Ann Flynn Anthony

Nov 10, 2009

STOKESDALE-Patricia Anthony, a former Stokesdale resident, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Conway Medical Center in SC. She was born May 22, 1943 a native of Greensboro. Awaiting her Heavenly arrival were those loved ones who preceded her in death, devoted and loving husband, Mr. Benjamin ""Benny"" Anthony; loving parents, Mr. & Mrs. Dewey...

Elsie  Brendle Sawyer

Elsie Brendle Sawyer

Nov 10, 2009

Elsie Brendle Sawyer July 13, 1916 - November 10, 2009 Elsie Brendle Sawyer or Ooie, as we called her, was an angel sent from Heaven. She returned to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the age of 93, having lived a long and full life, influencing and inspiring everyone around her. Waiting there for her is...

Georgia  Banner Spease

Georgia Banner Spease

Nov 10, 2009

SPEASE Georgia Banner Spease, 92, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Salemtowne Retirement Community. She was born May 20, 1917, in Forsyth Conty, the daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Bessie Berrier Banner. Georgia grew up in Germanton and Winston-Salem and married Foster Elwood Spease who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and her husband, she...

Thomas  Richard Smith

Thomas Richard Smith

Nov 10, 2009

WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. Thomas Richard Smith (Tommy), 66, beloved husband, daddy and poppa, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 9, 1943 in Forsyth County to Rennie Hege and Mary Stevens Smith. Mr. Smith attended Christ Moravian Church and was retired from Piedmont Natural Gas with 43 years of service. He...

Evelyn  Offers Bartelt

Evelyn Offers Bartelt

Nov 9, 2009

WINSTON SALEM-Evelyn Kimball Bartelt, 90, daughter of Marcus Jan Offers and Evelyn Sabra Fellows Offers, church musician, composer and piano teacher, who had been active in many civic and music organizations, including Maryland State Music Teachers Assn (Charter Member), and NARFE, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 after an illness at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, Winston-Salem, where...

H.  Everette Smith

H. Everette Smith

Nov 9, 2009

H. Everette Smith of Kernersville, passed away on November 9, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Smith was born on April 28, 1928 in Vale, NC. He was predeceased by his father, Parmer Smith; mother, Nettie Smith; sister, Bryte Hudgins, all of Vale; his daughter, Tina Smith of Kernersville; and his brother, Gene F. Smith of Winston-Salem....

James  Richard Phan

James Richard Phan

Nov 8, 2009

Mr. James Richard Phan, 73, of Clemmons, NC formerly of Seven Hills, OH died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Phan was born February 3, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of the late Michael A. Phan and the late Marquerite Dhaemens Phan. He was retired from The Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18 with 40 years of...

Blanche  Vera Krenach

Blanche Vera Krenach

Nov 8, 2009

Blanche Vera Krenach, devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed away on November 8, 2009, one day after her 91st birthday, in Chino Hills, California. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1918. She spent most of her adult life in Miami, Florida, where she met and married Louis Jesse Krenach. They were married for over 50 years. Their...

Thomas Hunter

Thomas Hunter

Nov 8, 2009

Winston-Salem- Thomas Eugene ""Bud"" Hunter passed away at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2009 after a period of declining health. Mr. Hunter was born on Liberty Street in Old Salem on August 4, 1925 to Lonnie Hampton and Annie Baker Hunter. He graduated from Gray High School and served with the U.S. Army in the European theater during World...

Angeline Griffin McGee Hamm

Angeline Griffin McGee Hamm

Nov 8, 2009

Mrs. Angeline Griffin McGee Hamm, 85, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Village Care of King. She was born in Forsyth County on November 4, 1924 to the late Jesse Lee and Ola Styers Griffin. Mrs. Hamm was a member of Christ Temple in Winston-Salem. She loved music and was a wonderful pianist. She retired from Forsyth Memorial Hospital...

Katie  Jester Collins

Katie Jester Collins

Nov 8, 2009

COLLINS - Tobaccoville Mrs. Katie Jester Collins, 66, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at her home. She was born May 14, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Harvey Winston Jester and Mary Logan Jester. Mrs. Collins enjoyed attending Christ Temple when health permitted. Mrs. Collins leaves behind her husband of 47 years, Olcie Collins Jr.; two sons, Timothy...

Elaine  Lawson Alexander

Elaine Lawson Alexander

Nov 7, 2009

Mrs. Elaine L. ""Babe"" Alexander, 67, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth County on April 27, 1942 to the late John E. Lawson and Alma Blackburn Lawson. Elaine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She retired from Westinghouse...

John  Charles Woodward

John Charles Woodward

Nov 7, 2009

KERNERSVILLE-John Charles Woodward, 60, entered the presence of his Heavenly Father suddenly November 7th, 2009 during a bike ride around the Salem Lake Trail near his home in Kernersville, NC. He was born January 17, 1949 in Durham Co. to the late John Lisbon and Elizabeth Louderback Woodward. First and foremost, Mr. Woodward loved the Lord. He served humbly throughout...

Luther  Alton Cox

Luther Alton Cox

Nov 6, 2009

Mr. Luther Alton Cox, 83, of Walkertown passed away Friday, November 06, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Cox was born in Stokes County to George Elmer and Hattie Lynch Cox on February 16, 1926. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II, and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Mr. Cox retired from...

Mae Viola Cruthers Butt

Mae Viola Cruthers Butt

Nov 6, 2009

KERNERSVILLE-Mae Viola Cruthers Butt, 86, went to be with her Lord Jesus, Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born July 16, 1923 in Carroll Co., VA to the late Ralph Cruthers and Dora Cruthers Godfrey. Mrs. Butt was a longtime faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...