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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Gilbert Wayne Hurst Sr.
Jan 7, 2024
Gilbert “Wayne” Hurst, Sr went home to be with the Lord January 7, 2024. He was born May 17, 1931, in Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC to Albert Linwood Hurst, Sr and LaVenia Craddock Hurst.
He was the youngest of six children and preceded in death by his mother and father and his wife Helen Marie Darnell Hurst, Brothers; Albert...
Rev. Charles "Charlie" Edward McFrederick
Jan 7, 2024
Rev. Charles “Charlie” Edward McFrederick, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Charlie was born in Medina County, Ohio on June 30, 1942, to the late John McFrederick and Neva Vonda Weber McFrederick. Growing up in Ohio Charlie developed a deep love for The Ohio State Buckeyes and was an avid fan his...
Billy Alex Baker
Jan 6, 2024
Retired NC State Highway Patrol Captain Billy A. Baker, Sr, 90, died January 6, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center Palliative Care. He was born April 15, 1933, in Zebulon, NC to the late Alex and Rebecca Pierce Baker.
After graduating from Bunn High School in 1951 Billy joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean Conflict as a Flying...
Ramona "Kay" Beattie Justice
Jan 6, 2024
Kernersville - Mrs. Ramona Kay Beattie Justice, 82, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1941 in Lincoln County to Raymond Edward and Edna Caldwell Beattie. She was a graduate of North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and earned her BSN from Winston-Salem State University. Kay retired...
Aurelia "Ann" Lawson
Jan 6, 2024
Aurelia "Ann" Lawson, of Winston-Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Ann was born in Forsyth County on July 9, 1941, the daughter of the late William Herman Lawson and Arlene Holland Lawson. She will be remembered as a loving, caring and wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and great aunt. Ann was full of generosity and...
Taylor Brianne Willard
Jan 5, 2024
Taylor Brianne Willard, aka Twitch, passed away Friday January 5, 2024, at the age of 30. She was born January 19,1993 to father, Michael David Willard and Mother, Monica Weatherman Willard at Forsyth County Hospital in Winston-Salem NC. Taylor graduated from United local high school in 2011 and the CCCTC for welding. She loved her career as a welder. Taylor...
Barbara Orrell Frye
Jan 5, 2024
Ms. Barbara Orrell Frye, 75, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. She was born in Forsyth County on August 31, 1948, to the late Steve Franklin and Ruth Jones Orrell. Ms. Frye graduated from Davie County High School in 1966 and retired from Hanesbrands with 46 years of service. She was a member of...
Mary Schmucker Van Zile
Jan 4, 2024
Mary Schmucker Van Zile, 96, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the KateB. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in New Jersey on March 7, 1927, to thelate William Joseph and Margaret Shenise Schmucker. Mary loved her family greatly and was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma; and a good friend tomany. Her faith was strong...
Cindy Ann Macheras
Jan 3, 2024
Ms. Cindy Ann Macheras, 63, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 13, 1960, to the late James Gus Macheras and Ortencia Villareal Macheras in Cook County, Illinois.
Cindy graduated from R. J. Reynolds Highschool class of 1978. She later went on to attend East Carolina University. Cindy...
William "Bill" Forrest
Jan 3, 2024
Mr. William “Bill” Forrest, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1935, in Stokes County to the late John Forrest and Lucy Culler Forrest. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville for more than 60 years. In his...
Carol Jeanne Sterling
Jan 3, 2024
Carol Jeanne Sterling, age 81, of Bermuda Run, NC, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, to her loving parents. Throughout her life, Carol was known for her kind and compassionate nature. She volunteered with numerous local organizations, including St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Habitat for Humanity, Forsyth Humane Society, Davie...
William Clyde Edwards, Jr.
Jan 2, 2024
William “Bill” Clyde Edwards, Jr. , of Winston-Salem, NC, died peacefully on January 2, 2024 at the age of 93. Bill was born on April 19, 1930 in Greensboro to William Clyde Edwards and Mary Elizabeth Carter Edwards. Bill was raised in Raleigh and graduated from Hugh Morson High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from The...
Sidney Austin Fishel
Jan 2, 2024
Sidney Austin Fishel, 77, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2024.
A graveside service will be held 2 PM Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Parklawn Memorial Park with Pastor Lomax Skinner officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Wednesday at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, Silas Creek Chapel.
Mr. Fishel was born on July 26, 1946, in...
Lavinia Slawter Chaplin
Jan 2, 2024
Mrs. Lavinia Slawter Chaplin, 96, of Mocksville, NC passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home. She was born October 17, 1927 in Surry County to the late Chester Elmer Slawter and Rachel Irene Slawter. She married the late Frank E. Chaplin on April 15, 1949 in York, SC. He was the love of her life and her...
Wynona Will Eller
Jan 2, 2024
Surrounded by her family, Wynona Will Eller passed away peacefully at home in Winston-Salem on January 2, 2024, at the age of 84.
Nona leaves to cherish her memory five children, Andrew, Michael (Sharon), Brian (Kathy), Deborah, and Cheryl (Perry); four grandchildren, Samantha (Kyle), Kayla (Lance), Jessica, and Kelly (Andrew); as well as three great-grandchildren, Elyse, Dani, and Sophia.
In...
Betty Lou Hilton Childress
Jan 2, 2024
Betty Hilton Childress, 86, of Winston Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Betty was born November 19, 1937 to Roy Emmett Hilton and Margie Guy Hilton in Forsyth County. She was a woman of strong faith in Jesus Christ and loved reading the bible and singing hymns. She was mother to 3...
Brian Patrick "Pat" Sullivan
Jan 1, 2024
Dr. Brian Patrick 'Pat' Sullivan, age 73, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away from complications with COVID on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 13, 1950, and grew up in Dallas, Texas with his parents and older brother.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Parsons Sullivan of London, England, as...
Rev. Paul Arthur Kleindl
Jan 1, 2024
Pastor Paul’s passion was reaching those who did not know his Lord and Savior, and helping other’s grow in their faith. He served as pastor to multiple churches. The most recent being Goodrich Assembly of God for 12 years, retiring in September of 2021.
Paul had a Bachelor of Art’s Degree from North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he...
James O'Kieffee Stables, Jr.
Jan 1, 2024
James O'Kieffee Stables, Jr., of Clemmons, NC born Sept. 21, 1943, age 80, went home to be with his Lord on January 1, 2024. Jim was the son of the late James O'Kieffee Stables and Christine Burton Stables from Narrows, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert Brown Stables and two...
Mary Lee Gamble
Dec 31, 2023
Mary Lee Gamble (Hickman) of Kernersville, North Carolina passed away December 31st, 2023 at the age of 70. She was born March 11th, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana to her loving mother James Etta Hickman (Fields) and father Clarence Manuel Hickman. Mary was a present and caring grandmother, dog owner, and friend. Known by her grandchildren as Mimi, Mary was a...
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