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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Alvin Edward Parham
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. Alvin Edward Parham, 89, of Clemmons, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born September 5, 1934 in Forsyth County, NC. He spent years working for Basset-Sacks and would go on to retire from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 37 years as a Lead Packing Mechanic. In his retirement years he worked part-time at...
William Jeffry "Jeff" Widener
Jul 15, 2024
William Jeffry (Jeff) Widener, 72, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born in Forsyth County on October 5, 1951, to the late Dexter and Virginia Widener. His sister, Sandy Widener, also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Jonia Widener, sons Greg Widener (Monica) and Steve Widener (Tana), and his sister, Judy...
Norman Gordon Freeman
Jul 15, 2024
Kernersville – Mr. Norman Gordon Freeman, 75, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on March 12, 1949, in Stokes County to Duff Gordan and Dorothy Pegram Freeman. Norman was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. He was a resident of Kernersville for over 30 years....
Jane White Spitz Skivington
Jul 15, 2024
KERNERSVILLE – Jane White Spitz Skivington, 96, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kernersville. She was born on November 21, 1927, to Earl White and Kathryn Estes White in Asbury Park, NJ. Jane was a lifelong, talented artist who created many beautiful paintings. She was a lover of all animals. Jane...
Glenn Richard Chamberlin
Jul 15, 2024
Glenn Richard Chamberlin was called home on July 15, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1960, to the late Richard and Joan Chamberlin. He was an alumnus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. He enjoyed a long career as an IT professional until his retirement in 2022.
Glenn was an Eagle Scout and an avid Scouter and supporter of...
Eugene Arnold Booth
Jul 15, 2024
Kernersville – Mr. Eugene Arnold Booth passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late Carson Arnold Booth and Dorothy Alice Taylor. Arnold loved to travel, and to relax with his family in the mountains, at the beach and “piddle” in the yard on his tractor....
Debbie Bennett Richardson
Jul 15, 2024
Debbie Bennett Richardson was born in Stokes County, NC, on August 19, 1958. She passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024.
Debbie was a loving mother, friend, and grandmother who loved to fish and cook. Her love for nature will be remembered along with her passion for life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lane and Iris Bennett; and her...
Robert Ray Strupe
Jul 15, 2024
Walkertown – Mr. Robert Ray Strupe, 88, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County on February 13, 1936, to Ellis Ray and Pearl Whitman Strupe. Robert was a Christian and he enjoyed reading his Bible. He loved his church family and was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church...
Candace Ann Creger
Jul 14, 2024
Candace Ann Creger, 78, passed away on July 14, 2024, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Candace was born on November 17, 1945, in Spokane, Washington. She was employed for many years by Wachovia Bank, which later became Wells Fargo, where she retired.
Candace spent most of her life caring for others unconditionally, including her husband, John B. Creger, Jr.,...
Despina "Dee" Thalassinos Davis
Jul 14, 2024
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...
James Joseph Shipe, Sr.
Jul 14, 2024
Kernersville- Mr. James Joseph Shipe, Sr., 71, after a courageous battle with cancer went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 18, 1953, in Allegheny Co. PA to the late Robert Shipe and Elizabeth George Peseux. James was a loving husband, devoted father, and caring Pawpaw....
William Rade DeGraw, Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
William “Bill” R. DeGraw, Jr., of Lewisville, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey to William and Urana “Rainy” DeGraw. Bill graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971 and attended Wake Forest University School of Law, graduating in 1975. Bill was a successful attorney for many years with...
Ricky "Ric" Lee McDowell
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. Ricky “Ric” Lee McDowell, 62, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ric was born in Pulaski County, KY. on September 3, 1961. to Howard Weldon McDowell, Sr. and Sylvia Haynes McDowell. He was preceded in death by his parents. He owned and operated McDowell’s Machine & Fabrication for many...
Thomas "Tom" Christopher Pereira
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. Thomas “Tom” Christopher Pereira, 49, of Walkertown, NC, walked into God’s presence on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Tom was born on December 31, 1974, in Fort Myers, Florida, to the late Mr. Manuel Pereira and Mrs. Valentina Grace Martins. Tom knew many roles such as, Son, Brother, Mentor, but his favorite was Dad. He will always be the best...
David Craig Joyner
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. David Craig Joyner, 76, entered into Heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born July 5, 1948, to the late Craig and Wilma Joyner.
He attended NC State and was a lifelong Wolfpack fan. David was a member of the NC National Guard and a retiree of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. As a member of...
Caroline Peters Winn
Jul 13, 2024
Mrs. Caroline Peters Winn, 96, of Clemmons, NC, died on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home. She was born in Catlett, VA, the youngest child of Joseph William Peters and Harrietta Massoletti Peters. She graduated from Madison College in Harrisonburg, VA in 1949. While working at the Department of the Interior in Washington, DC, she married Richard M. Winn,...
Tammy Marie Shumate
Jul 13, 2024
Kernersville – Mrs. Tammy Marie Shumate, 59, passed away peacefully July 13, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1965, in Forsyth County to Frank Shumate and Virginia St. John Shumate. Tammy loved to travel, garden and take care of their Shih Tzu, Ramsey. Tammy was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Shumate.
Tammy is survived by...
Eula Harper Spease
Jul 13, 2024
Mrs. Eula Harper Spease was called home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was born in Forsyth County on October 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Shirley Lee and Ruth Pitts Harper. Mrs. Spease retired as an executive secretary from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 40 years of service. She was also a member of the Forsyth County...
Karen Edgerton Robertson
Jul 11, 2024
Karen Edgerton Robertson passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, F. Dillon Robertson, Jr., of Winston-Salem; son Nathan D.M. Robertson and daughter-in-law Michelle M. Robertson of Baltimore; brother David E. Edgerton and sister-in-law Alison H. Edgerton of Backus, MN; brother Stephen W. Edgerton and sister-in-law Dawn M. Edgerton of Chapel...
Sara Lynn Isom White
Jul 10, 2024
Sara Lynn Isom White, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her home.
Sara was born in Winston-Salem on December 21, 1941 to the late Lemmie Roy Isom and Lillie Margaret Wagoner Isom. She graduated from North West High School, and attended Catawba College until choosing to pursue a career in administration. Sara was a longtime member of Ardmore...
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