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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Gary  Wayne Ball

Gary Wayne Ball

Jan 24, 2009

Kernersville - Whenever your heart is hurting, and you're filled with much despair, wherever you turn, friend, for solace, remember that God is always there. Gary Wayne Ball, 58, passed away January 24, 2009. He was born on May 6, 1950, in Asheville, NC, to Curtis and Frances Aldridge Ball. Gary served in the US Army and retired from Epps...

William Bill Harding Yates

William Bill Harding Yates

Jan 24, 2009

DATELINE: Mt. Airy, NC A very loving husband, father, and grandfather Mr. William ""Bill"" Harding Yates, age 87 of Mt. Airy died Saturday morning, January 24, 2009 at his home. Bill was born in Forsyth County, February 27, 1921 to the late William Arthur and late Berchie Free Chitty Yates. He was a retired plumber with over 50 years service...

Myrtle  Alridge Sapp

Myrtle Alridge Sapp

Jan 24, 2009

Myrtle Alridge Sapp, 98, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Oak Forest Health and Rehab. She was born September 1, 1910 in Forsyth County to the late William C. and Lucy Hodges Alridge. She was a charter member at Covenant Presbyterian Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 29 years of service. She was a loving mother,...

Timothy Bennett

Timothy Bennett

Jan 24, 2009

Mr. Timothy David Bennett, 62, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Durham N.C. Mr. Bennett was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Franklin and Marjorie Bare Bennett on September 16, 1946. He enjoyed reading, cooking and gardening as well as interior design. Mr. Bennett was active in his church and loved people....

Charlie  Lee Fulton

Charlie Lee Fulton

Jan 23, 2009

Mr. Charlie Lee Fulton, 85, of Clemmons, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at home of natural causes. Mr. Fulton was born August 9, 1923 in Winston-Salem to the late Elmer Lee Fulton and Julia Marrero Fulton. He graduated from Lewisville High School, where he excelled in sports, and then served in the United States Army 84th Infantry ""Rail Splitters""...

Kathy  Gaye Hill

Kathy Gaye Hill

Jan 23, 2009

Kathy Gaye Hill 49, of Winston-Salem, died unexpectedly Friday January 23, 2009, at her home. She was born April 5, 1959 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and was preceded in death by her great grandparents Bessie and Lester Hill; her maternal grandmother Ruby Sapp; paternal grandparents Dorfice and Ralph McBride, her beloved dogs Gizmo and Maggie. Survivors include her parents Larry...

Doris Lee Crews Stevens

Doris Lee Crews Stevens

Jan 23, 2009

Stokesdale - Doris Lee Crews Stevens, 81, passed away January 23, 2009. She was born on August 13, 1927, to the late Joseph and Nellie Jane Crews. Doris enjoyed her life as a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She also enjoyed reading and cooking and loved the outdoors and mountains. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded...

Lewis Lloyd Mac" McNeill

Lewis Lloyd Mac" McNeill

Jan 23, 2009

Mr. Lewis Lloyd (Mac) McNeill, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at Danby House. He was born January 24, 1920 in Moore County, to Benjamin H. and Flossie Williamson McNeill. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church and...

Ira  Cleveland Hartsell

Ira Cleveland Hartsell

Jan 22, 2009

HARTSELL Mr. Ira Cleveland Hartsell, 77, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at his home. He was born September 5, 1931 in Cabarrus County to Daniel Cleveland and Rhoda Paige Hartsell. Mr. Hartsell attended the University of Southern California, Georgia Tech and Georgia State. He loved college and professional football. His favorite college team was The University of...

Ollie  Linwood Wood

Ollie Linwood Wood

Jan 22, 2009

Mr. Ollie Linwood Wood, 80, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Greene County to Ollie and Viola Wood, one of nine children. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and later attended Michigan State. Mr. Wood worked with Colonial Stores for 20 years and continued...

Anita  Brown Fox

Anita Brown Fox

Jan 22, 2009

Mrs. Anita Fox, 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center with family and close friends at her bedside after a short illness. She was born to Dewey and Helen Brown on June 25, 1937 in Old Fort, NC. She was a faithful and long time member of Union Grove...

Mary  Smith Simmons

Mary Smith Simmons

Jan 22, 2009

COLFAX-Mary Smith Simmons, 74, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at her home. She was born April 23, 1934 in Guilford Co. to the late Harry and Della Jackson Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Simmons. Surviving are her husband Billy Ray Simmons of the home; a son, Tom Simmons and...

Charles  Weldon Kelly

Charles Weldon Kelly

Jan 21, 2009

Mr. Charles ""Weldon"" Kelly, 86, of Winston-Salem died January 21, 20009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 6, 1922 in Winston-Salem, the son of the late Clingman Edward Kelly and Ada Matthews Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School and was a naval veteran of World War II. He was the...

Melissa Ann Reynolds Burton

Melissa Ann Reynolds Burton

Jan 21, 2009

Melissa Ann Reynolds Burton, 43, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Catawba Memorial Hospital in Hickory. She was born May 15, 1965 in Forsyth County to Howard and JoAnn Smith Reynolds. Mrs. Burton was a member of Brookstown United Methodist Church. She was an avid NASCAR fan and loved Alan Kulwicki. She also loved to go to...

Larry  Daniel Weaver

Larry Daniel Weaver

Jan 21, 2009

Mr. Larry Daniel Weaver, 68, of Tobaccoville was born December 29, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late William Daniel Weaver and Louise Speas Weaver. He died January 21, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief hospital stay. Mr. Weaver was a lifelong member of Mizpah Moravian Church where he served on the Church's board. He also served as...

Robert  Frank McDaniel

Robert Frank McDaniel

Jan 21, 2009

Robert Frank McDaniel, 90, of Winston-Salem quietly left his family as he slept the morning of January 21, 2009 at the Kate Bitting Reynolds Hospice Home, just one week before his 91st birthday - a day he was anticipating. Robert was born January 28, 1918 to Ernest Floyd (Peter) and Dora Long McDaniel in Clemmons. The family later moved to...

Richard  Dick Lowish

Richard Dick Lowish

Jan 20, 2009

Richard ""Dick"" Lowish, 85, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at his home at Vienna Village in Pfafftown. He was born in Shelburn, Indiana to the late Hershcel and Mary Lowish. He was preceded in death by Carolyn ""Kay"" Lowish, his wife of 59 years. Surviving are two sons, Michael of Atlanta, GA and Matthew of Advance; and a brother, Max...

Josie  Nelson Goins

Josie Nelson Goins

Jan 20, 2009

KERNERSVILLE-Josie Nelson Goins, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1943 in Forsyth Co. to the late James and Irene McGee Nelson. Surviving are her husband, Clyde L. Goins of the home; three daughters, Tammy Goins Kim Ramer and husband Woody, Tracy Dulaney; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother; and five...

Roberta  Millsaps McHan

Roberta Millsaps McHan

Jan 20, 2009

Mrs. Roberta Millsaps McHan, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1916 in Cherokee County to Earl McDowell Millsaps and Cloia Elsie Roland Millsaps. Mrs. McHan was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn C. McHan, Sr. and a son, Glenn C. McHan, Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Willa...

Priscilla Robertson

Priscilla Robertson

Jan 20, 2009

Mrs. Priscilla Tiffan Robertson, 93, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009at Springwood Care. She was born March 5, 1915 in Moristown, N.J. Surviving are a son, Henry Robertson; two daughters, Sabrina Robertson and Deborah Baker; three great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made to...