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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Thomas Frederick Bell
May 14, 2024
Thomas Frederick Bell, 84, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2024. He was born February 13, 1940, in Madison County North Carolina to the late Edward Eugene and Nina Stines Bell. Thomas proudly served four and a half years in the United States Navy, and then enlisted in the United States Army and served for sixteen and a half more years...
Dorothy Annette Holmes
May 14, 2024
MT OLIVE – Dorothy Annette Holmes, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Summerstone Nursing and Rehab Center. Dorothy was born on January 12, 1937 in Duplin County.Dorothy loved being outside in the garden, working in the yard, and fishing. She kept a clean house and biggest concern was taking care of others before herself.Surviving are her husband of...
Theresa Brendle Cranford
May 14, 2024
Mrs. Theresa Brendle Cranford, 69, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born in Guilford Co. on April 27, 1955, the daughter of the late Samuel Ernest Brendle and Katherine Ann Clinard Brendle. Theresa was an amazing stay-at-home mama and once her children were older, she became a respected figure at...
Howell "Hal" Swanson Davis
May 13, 2024
We announce the passing of our dearly loved father Howell (Hal) Swanson Davis age 91. Hal departed this world peacefully on May 13th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Hal was born on May 26th, 1932, to Jesse and Ethel Davis. His early years were shared with siblings, Jesse (deceased), Blann (deceased), Cleve (deceased) and Ray. Hal had a deep appreciation...
Neal Hauser Harper
May 13, 2024
Mr. Neal Hauser Harper, 87, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. He was born on April 17, 1937, in Forsyth County to the late George Thomas and Margaret Hauser Harper. Mr. Harper served in the U.S. Army National Guard and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with several years of service. He was a lifetime and faithful member of Warners...
David Michael Nelson
May 12, 2024
David Michael Nelson, age 67, of Georgetown TX passed away on May 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. David was born in Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from North Forsyth High School and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. David was preceded in death by his grandparents Earlie V. and Elsie Smith Nelson and Frank and Stella...
Teddy Earl Craddock
May 12, 2024
Mr. Teddy Earl Craddock, 76, of King, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Guilford Co. on July 25, 1947, the son of the late Edison Craddock and Ruby Lisk. Teddy was employed in the hospitality industry for over 50 years. He coached Little League Baseball for Smith Homes for...
Arlene O'Cain Keller
May 11, 2024
Mrs. Arlene O’Cain Keller, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Arlene was born in Dorchester County, SC (near Charleston) on April 5, 1936, to the late Ashton E. O’Cain and Alberta Stack O’Cain. She graduated from Orangeburg High School in South Carolina and Winthrop University in Rock Hill,...
Earlis McKinney Beasley
May 11, 2024
Mrs. Earlis McKinney Beasley, 94, went to her heavenly home on Saturday May 11, 2024. She was born January 2, 1930 in Stokes County to the late Walter and Susie McKinney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Roman Beasley. Earlis is survived by her sons, James Joyce (Linda) and Mike Beasley (Lisa),...
Barbara Ann Ragan Tuttle
May 10, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Ann Ragan Tuttle, 77, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home. Barbara was born on June 11, 1946, to the late Don and Jewell Ragan, in Watauga County, NC.Barbara joined Greenway Baptist Church in 1956 and became a member of the church choir in 1960. She was a 1964 high-school graduate...
Raymond Daniel Reed
May 10, 2024
Raymond Daniel Reed, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 90. Raymond was born on August 5, 1933, to William Evan Reed and Carrie Flynn Reed. He graduated from Clemmons High School and retired after 35 years of service with Douglas Battery in Winston-Salem. He served in the Army honorably, stateside during the Korean War.
Raymond was preceded in...
Jack Wayne Vaughn
May 10, 2024
Mr. Jack Wayne Vaughn, 88, passed away May 10, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1935, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Ellis Roy Vaughn and Rosa Frye Vaughn. Jack retired from Container Corporation of America with 45 years’ service. His favorite past time was watching tv, game shows, and crime dramas. In addition, he...
Betsy Burke Leonard
May 10, 2024
Betsy Burke Leonard, 77, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born to the late Aaron Burke and Elizabeth Davis Burke on February 20, 1947, in Forsyth County.
Betsy attended West Forsyth High School and Draughon Business College. She worked most of her life at AT&T and Saralee/Hanesbrands where she retired. In...
Kathleen O'Donnell Davis
May 9, 2024
GREENSBORO - Mrs. Kathleen O’Donnell Davis, 46, passed away May 9, 2024. She was born in Ohio to Patrick Joseph William O’Donnell and Deborah Powell O’Donnell.
Katie loved being a mother and was very family oriented. She also loved plants and animals, taking great care of anything she touched. She enjoyed decorating and making her house a home. Katie was fiercely...
Louise Mary Boam
May 9, 2024
The family of Mrs. Louise Tortora Boam of Advance is saddened to announce her passing on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the age of 98 years. She was born April 16, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Annibale Tortora and Angelina Mucci Tortora. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Boam, and her sister, Mary Dobkewitch. She...
Katherine Hildebrand Cockerham
May 9, 2024
Katherine Hildebrand Cockerham passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 76. Kathy was born on March 30, 1948, in Smithfield, North Carolina to the late Miles B. Hildebrand and Harriet B. Hildebrand.
Kathy was an employee of Amp Inc. for 20 years. She loved reading and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Kathy also enjoyed drawing...
Virginia Carol Pegram Trogdon
May 9, 2024
Virginia Carol Pegram Trogdon, age 82 of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at her home. She was born February 14, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late Marvin Pegram and Rachel Pegram. Carol had retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system as a Teachers Assistant. She is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Albert Trogdon. Surviving are her...
Forrest Lee Rierson
May 9, 2024
Mr. Forrest Lee Rierson, 56, passed away Thursday, May 9th at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forsyth Co. on September 20, 1967, the son of Dewey Franklin Rierson Sr. and the late Anne Shelton Rierson. Forrest is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Rierson, his two children, Morgan Lee Montgomery (husband Jon Montgomery) and...
Dorothy "Dottie" Musten
May 8, 2024
Dorothy “Dottie” Lamour Wilson Musten, age 82, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Mrs. Dottie was born September 10, 1941, the daughter of Cecil Smith and Callie Wilson. Dottie was one of a kind, she had a bright and radiant spirit that was shown throughout her life. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, there...
Joseph "Travis" Johnson
May 8, 2024
Joseph “Travis” Johnson, 35, of Pfafftown, NC passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at his home. Travis was born to Penny Willard Norman and the late Robert Mitchell “Mitch” Johnson on November 29, 1988. He loved hiking, playing basketball with his son and nephews, playing his guitar around a fire with his friends and making them laugh every chance...
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