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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Thelma  Vaden Priddy

Thelma Vaden Priddy

Feb 12, 2009

Thelma Vaden Priddy, 89, of Heritage Woods died February 12, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Stokes County August 1, 1919, to James Melvin Vaden and Hessie Stewart Vaden. Mrs. Priddy, a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for 50 years, was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem. She was preceded in death by her...

Joseph  Dean Holt

Joseph Dean Holt

Feb 12, 2009

Mr. Joseph Dean Holt, 40, of Lewisville died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 21, 1968 in Winston-Salem. Mr. Holt was a member of Southfork Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Vickie Holt of the home; his grandmother, Nancy Whitlock of the home; his aunt, Linda McGrade of Kernersville; four uncles, Donald...

Donald Mac Don" Gentry

Donald Mac Don" Gentry

Feb 11, 2009

Psalm 34:6, ""This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of his troubles."" Donald Mack ""Don"" Gentry, 57 of East Bend, NC went home to be with the Lord in his sleep, Wednesday, February 11, 2009. He was a man who put God first in everything. Don was born January 3, 1952 in Davidson County,...

Donald  Curtis Wombaugh

Donald Curtis Wombaugh

Feb 11, 2009

KERNERSVILLE-On February 11, 2009, Donald Curtis Wombaugh went to meet his Lord. He was born September 29, 1945 in Forsyth Co. Upon reaching his 17th birthday he joined the US Army where he served on active duty for over 20 years. After leaving active duty he served the next 23 years in the US Army's retired reserve. During his tenure...

Bonnie  Benson Frye

Bonnie Benson Frye

Feb 11, 2009

FRYE RURAL HALL, Mrs. Bonnie Benson Frye, 86, a loving mother, grandmother and friend went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Frye a daughter Frankie and a son Steve. Surviving is three sons John (Kim) Frye of Rural Hall, Larry (Linda) Frye of Winston-Salem and Wendall (Denise)...

Mercedes  H. Freeman

Mercedes H. Freeman

Feb 11, 2009

Mrs. Mercedes H. Freeman of Salemtowne Moravian Retirement Home died Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Mercedes Alice Hugunin Mehlen Freeman was born to Chester and Marie Hugrinin in Antigo, Wisconsin on August 25, 1916. She graduated from the Antigo High School and the University of Wisconsin. She married Harold R. Mehlen in 1943, she taught high school English in several cities...

Josey Eva Turman Chappell

Josey Eva Turman Chappell

Feb 11, 2009

Mrs. Josey Eva Turman Chappell, 89, of 930 Magnolia Street., died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at her home. She was the middle of five children, born on February 10, 1920, to Peter Hill Turman and Viola Link Turman in Madison Heights, VA. She graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1937 and attended Randolph-Macon Woman's college from 1937-1939. She married...

Shirley Ann Roberts Orr

Shirley Ann Roberts Orr

Feb 11, 2009

Mrs. Shirley Ann Roberts Orr, 64, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Orr was born on December 18, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Lewis C. and Julia Roberts. She was an active member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church serving as both Secretary and Treasurer. Mrs. Orr was preceded in death...

Agnes Mozelle Helsabeck Hooker

Agnes Mozelle Helsabeck Hooker

Feb 10, 2009

Mrs. Agnes Mozelle Helsabeck Hooker, age 82, of Tobaccoville went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, February 10, 2009 at Village Care of King. Mrs. Hooker was born October 12, 1926 in Forsyth County to the late Clarance Frederick and late Myrtie Agnes Newsome Helsabeck. She was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church in Rural Hall...

Lillie  Taylor Vogler

Lillie Taylor Vogler

Feb 10, 2009

Mrs. Lillie Byerly Taylor Vogler, 95, formerly of the Elms at Tanglewood in Clemmons, died February 10, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 4, 1914 in Davie County to the late Charles Joseph and Georgia Byerly Taylor. Mrs. Vogler was a member of Advance United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Ruby  May McCall

Ruby May McCall

Feb 10, 2009

Mrs. Ruby May Tilley McCall of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday February 10, 2009 at the Sticht Center. Mrs. McCall was born in Forsyth County on May 15, 1915 to the late Curtis D. and Dicie Sisk Tilley. She was a member of Immanuel New Eden Moravian Church where she was a member of the Young at Heart Club. Mrs. McCall...

Joseph  Francis Pencotty

Joseph Francis Pencotty

Feb 9, 2009

Mr. Joseph Francis Pencotty, 84, a resident of Pfafftown, passed away on February 9, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was the youngest of seven children, born on March 16, 1924 to the late Mary and John Pencotty of Cartaret, NJ. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Joseph attended Southern Methodist University where he earned a...

Annie  Holt Moorefield

Annie Holt Moorefield

Feb 9, 2009

WESTFIELD Mrs. Annie Holt Moorefield, 88, went to her heavenly home Monday, February 9, 2009 at Universal Health Care in King. She was born in Surry County the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Tilley Holt. Mrs. Moorefield was a lifelong member of Westfield Friends Meeting and retired from Perry Manufacturing in Mt. Airy with over 30 years of...

Donald  Ray Simms

Donald Ray Simms

Feb 9, 2009

Pfafftown- Mr. Donald Ray Simms, 68, passed away Monday, February 09, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 23, 1940 to the late James Marvin and Daisey Gilbert Simms in Bluefield, W. Va. Mr. Simms was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Vienna Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter...

Gladys  Scott Anderson

Gladys Scott Anderson

Feb 9, 2009

ANDERSON Rural Hall - Mrs. Gladys Scott Anderson, 79, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Monday, February 9, 2009. Mrs. Anderson was born in 1929 in Mt. Airy to the late Sadie and Walter Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John, Tom and Roscoe; a sister, Maggie all of Mt. Airy. Mrs. Anderson is...

Gerald  Britton Harper

Gerald Britton Harper

Feb 9, 2009

Mr. Gerald Britton Harper, 77, passed away unexpectedly February 9, 2009 at home. He was born March 31, 1931 in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Cecil D. and Ruby S. Harper. He spent his childhood and youth in Hartsville, Tennessee, later attended the University of the South and then joined the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean conflict. Mr. Harper...

Joe  Carroll Boothe

Joe Carroll Boothe

Feb 8, 2009

Mr. Joe Carroll Boothe, age 63 of Pinnacle died Sunday morning, February 8, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Joe was born November 26, 1945 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Rufus and late Virgie Prater Boothe. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Joe enjoyed spending time watching his grandchildren play ball and...

Herbert Elmore Herb" Floyd

Herbert Elmore Herb" Floyd

Feb 8, 2009

Herbert Elmore ""Herb"" Floyd, 80, passed away February 8, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 7, 1929 in Forsyth County to Ernest Alton and Mamie Fulk Floyd. Herbert served in the United States Marine Corps., retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 38 years service, and attended New Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with...

Elizabeth  Poff Hardin

Elizabeth Poff Hardin

Feb 8, 2009

Mrs. Elizabeth Poff ""Betty"" Hardin, 81 of King, NC passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Hardin was born March 31, 1927 in Mercer County, West Virginia to Ernest and Elizabeth Turner Poff. She was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church since 1969, where she sang in the church choir for...

Kenneth  Leon Bolden

Kenneth Leon Bolden

Feb 8, 2009

Mr. Kenneth Leon Bolden, 63, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009 at The Lutheran Home in Winston-Salem. He was born June 11, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late Lee Melvin Bolden and Ruby Lucille Smith Bolden. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Virginia Grace Bolden and a brother, Jerry Bolden. Mr. Bolden...