Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 23, 2009

Memorials:Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.Cemetery:Friedberg Moravian Church GraveyardService:Service at 12:00am on January 1, 1970 at Private Services

Apr 23, 2009

Mrs. Elizabeth Baughan Swaim, 92, formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Blue Ridge Health Care in Raleigh. She was born November 13, 1916 in Mt. Airy to Harvey Clifton and Mary Holt Baughan. Mrs. Swaim was a member of Salem Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir, taught Sunday School, and a...

Apr 23, 2009

Mrs. Edna Chewning Collins, 77, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Sticht Center. She was born July 30, 1931 in Rich Creek, Virginia to Orsen Wiley and Leona Hamblin Chewning. Surviving are two daughters, Lois Campbell of Johnson City, TN and Carolyn Jarvis and husband Roy of Jonesborough, TN; one son, Danny Collins and wife Carol...

Apr 22, 2009

Margaret ""Frances"" Shouse Cain, 88, of Winston-Salem passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Cain was born December 21, 1920 in Forsyth County to the late Jesse J. Shouse, Sr. and Della Lee Bowman Shouse. She was a faithful member of Woodland Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. Frances loved...

Apr 22, 2009

Mr. Edward Michael Tkach, 77, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at his home. He was born September 27, 1931 in Monmoth County, NJ to Michael Victoria Kocumbas Tkach . Mr. Tkach was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after 21 years of service. He...

Apr 22, 2009

Mr. Roy ""Jiggs"" Randolph Arrington, age 85, a loving, devoted father, grandfather and friend to many went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Arrington was born in Forsyth County, October 3, 1923 to the late Samuel H. and late Mary Moss Arrington. He...

Apr 21, 2009

KERNERSVILLE-Annie Jane McMichael Whicker, 76, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 15, 1933 in Forsyth Co. to the late Luther Carl and Elizabeth Lottie Vanhoy McMichael. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Whicker; and a sister, Sybil Watson. Surviving are two daughters,...

Apr 20, 2009

Mr. Rudolph Jon Polivka, 91, passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1917 in Berwyn, Illinois to the late Rudolph and Marie Kuncel Polivka. Mr. Polivka retired from Western Electric with 45 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran during WWII. He was a charter member and Past President of...

Apr 20, 2009

COLFAX-Rubert Preston Westmoreland, 79, died Monday, April 20, 2009 at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale. He was born October 12, 1929 in Guilford Co. to the late Lindsay P. and Janette Westmoreland. Mr. Westmoreland was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church and a United States Army veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Apr 20, 2009

Nicholas Chris Anggelis, beloved husband of Melpomeni Tsitseras Anggelis went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2009. Born in Domianous, Greece August 6, 1920 to Chris and Patricia Anggelis, he was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Vasiliki Pappas(Chris) and Virginia Malamis (Constantine) and his granddaughter, Mary M. Thompson. Along with his wife, Mel, he...

Apr 20, 2009

Mrs. Sina Myers Cleary, 88, of Clemmons passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1920 in Wilkes County to Julius Sylvester and Nancy Theldocia Vannoy Myers. Mrs. Cleary was a member of Hay Meadow Baptist Church in Wilkes County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roby Cleary; three sisters, Mary...

Apr 19, 2009

Walkertown-Opal Jean Lawson Ballard 70, went to be with her Lord April 19, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. She was born in Forsyth County to the late James Marion and Susie Melton Lawson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Joann Davis. Jean was a member...

Apr 19, 2009

Mrs. Joni Boose Ankeny, 47, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born March 27, 1962 in Forsyth County to Tom and Margaret Coe Boose. Mrs. Ankeny graduated from Reynolds High School in 1980 and obtained a BA degree in Graphic Design from Ringling School of...

Apr 18, 2009

Pansy (Pat) Bishop Hancock, 96 of Winston-Salem N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 18, 2009. She was born on June 11, 1912 in Lenoir, NC to the Late Mr. & Mrs. C.D. Bishop. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Ed, Charlie and Lawrence and five sisters; Effie, Minnie, Ada, Pearl and May; and her husband...

Apr 18, 2009

Apr 18, 2009

Mr. John E. Weidner, 48, of Clemmons, formerly of Macon, GA and Clarksville, IN died Saturday, April 18, 2009. John was born in Jeffersonville, IN on May 23, 1960 to George Raymond, Sr. and Mary Ann Hunter Weidner. He was a 1978 graduate of Clarksville High School in Clarksville, IN and worked as an electrician with Angler Electric and Service...

Apr 17, 2009

CROMER RURAL HALL, Mrs. Georgetta Tuttle Cromer departed Earth and entered Heavens Gates on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 9:47 pm. Mrs. Cromer was born in Winston-Salem on March 3, 1932 the daughter of the late John Earl and Alta Holt Tuttle. She was a beacon of light to her family, church and community. She served her Lord graciously and...

Apr 17, 2009

Mr. V. Richard ""Dick"" Nelson, 93, of Winston-Salem died Friday, April 17, 2009 at The Oaks at Forsyth. He was born April 4, 1916 in Erie, Pa. to Edwin R.and Esther Johnson Nelson. He worked for 45 years to the day at Champion Industries and had been active in Youth for Christ and Gideon's International. His passion was song leading....

Apr 17, 2009

NEEDHAM WINSTON-SALEM, Mr. Curtis Dewey Needham, 78, of Old Hollow Road., passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 17, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Curtis was a native of Surry County and was a resident of Winston-Salem most of his life. He was an active member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church for 55 years where he served as a deacon, Sunday School...

Apr 16, 2009

Mr. Frank Winton Stainback, Jr., 78 beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord, Thursday evening April 16, 2009 surrounded by his family at his home. Mr. Stainback was born February 13, 1931 in Vance County, the son of the late Frank Stainback, Sr., and the late Hazel Ayscue Stainback. He was retired from Cone Mills. In...