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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Dorothy Dotson Bruce
Oct 22, 2023
Dorothy Dotson Bruce, age 96, of Winston-Salem, was called home to the Lord on October 22, 2023. Dot, as she was called by her friends and family, was raised in Boone, NC. After graduating high school, she moved to Winston-Salem where she was employed by Hanes Hosiery. Upon starting a family, Dot chose to stay home and remained a homemaker...
Buford Orville Sadler
Oct 22, 2023
Buford Orville Sadler, 77, of Winston Salem, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
Mr. Sadler was born March 24, 1946, in McDowell County, WV, to Cecil Raymond Sadler and Margaret Alice Shrader. He was greatly loved by his friends and family and had a sense of humor that he will always be remembered...
Reba Jane Macy Atkins
Oct 22, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Reba Macy Atkins, 86, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Kernersville Medical Center. Reba was born on March 7, 1937 in Forsyth County to Julius and Vera Lemar Macy. Reba was lovingly known as “Granny” to all of her family. She loved shopping and eating out with her brothers and sisters. Reba loved her job and...
Betty "Coleen" Culler Sanders
Oct 21, 2023
Mrs. Betty Coleen Culler Sanders, 91, of Winston-Salem transitioned to her heavenly home Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her home with her family. Known to her family and friends as “Coleen,” she was born in Forsyth County to the late Joseph Culler and Sallie Butner Culler on January 18, 1932.
Coleen graduated in 1950 from Mineral Springs High School...
Elaine Forward Lyerly
Oct 21, 2023
Mrs. Elaine Forward Lyerly, age 95, wife of Mr. James A. Lyerly, of 2101 Homestead Hills Drive, Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023. Mrs. Lyerly was born in High Point, NC on September 24, 1928, to John and Amy Carr Forward. Mrs. Lyerly taught home economics in Pleasant Garden, NC prior to moving to Winston-Salem. She returned...
Frances Byrd Warren
Oct 20, 2023
Frances Byrd Warren, 87, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born in Surry County, NC, to the late George Everette Byrd and Avy Alexander Byrd on January 14, 1936.
Frances graduated from Elkin High School in 1954. She was active in sports, including volleyball and softball, and especially excelled in basketball. Her high school reunions...
Mary Jane Durham Kiger
Oct 20, 2023
Walkertown- Mrs. Mary Jane Durham Kiger, 80, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 28, 1943, in Guilford County, the daughter of John and Annie Wilson Durham. A member of Kerwin Baptist Church, she was also retired from LCP Plastics. She enjoyed her dog, Anna Mae as well as her yard work...
Samuel Ray Kimmer
Oct 19, 2023
Mr. Samuel “Sam” Ray Kimmer, 71, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 29, 1952, to the late Fred G. Kimmer Sr. and Mary Owings Kimmer in Hanestown, NC. Sam gave his heart and soul to the Lord in October 1962. Sam was among the first men to work...
Carol Ann Mabes Cole
Oct 19, 2023
Mrs. Carol Ann Mabes Cole, 80, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Carol was born in Rockingham County to the late Holland Franklin Mabes and Lorene Frances Kiger Mabes on April 29, 1943.
She attended First Church of the Brethren in Mt. Airy. Carol was a dedicated wife, mother, and Memaw....
Aura "Lettie" Leticia Melton
Oct 19, 2023
Colfax – Mrs. Aura “Letty” Leticia Melton passed away October 19, 2023, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point. She was born October 14, 1940, to the late Joseph Woods Riley and Marta Soliz Riley. Letty was a great friend and gave good advice when needed. She was a classy lady who dressed to perfection. She would always...
Ted Mickey Jackson
Oct 19, 2023
Mr. Ted Mickey Jackson, 80, of King, NC passed away at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born July 30, 1943 in Forsyth County to Maude Ziglar Jackson and Eugene Franklin Jackson. Ted was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and attended First Christian Church of King. He retired from B & H Beauty Supply...
Marian Edwards Harrison
Oct 18, 2023
Kernersville – Mrs. Marian Edwards Harrison, 75, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on March 1, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Howard Cornelius and Naomi Johnson Edwards. Marian was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. She was involved in mission work where she helped make clothes for...
Robert Ray Mathis
Oct 18, 2023
Robert Ray Mathis, “Ray” born on December 5, 1937, was reborn on October 18, 2023, at the age of 85. That moment was shared by all his children, two of his granddaughters, Erica and Peyton and his brother Dickie. A room full of love and heartfelt memories shared.
Ray was a man whose love came from his unspoken deeds...
William Clarence Eaton
Oct 18, 2023
Mr. William Clarence Eaton, age 87 of Advance, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born December 7, 1935 in Davie County to the late William Broadus Eaton and Lila Rebecca Smith Eaton. He had retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He is preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Eaton Shore. Surviving are his wife, Eva Atkins...
Kimberly Brannette Mickel
Oct 18, 2023
Kimberly Brannette Mickel, 41, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born March 7, 1982, in Forsyth County to Gina Gregory and the late Eddie Mickel.
Many things brought joy to Kimberly’s life, specifically her son, Eric, NASCAR, trips to the beach, the Philidephia Eagles, and anything to do with animals. She was a brilliant woman who graduated...
Betty Disher Nifong
Oct 18, 2023
Betty Disher Nifong, 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Brookridge Retirement Community in Winston-Salem.
Betty was born on August 9, 1930 in Davidson County to the late Sidney Taylor Disher and Mary Isabel Wood Disher. She retired after many years of service at Piedmont Concrete Co. where she was employed as a Credit Manager. Betty was a...
Robert "Pawpaw" Franklin Wilson
Oct 17, 2023
Robert Franklin Wilson, also known as Paw Paw, passed away on October 17, 2023, at the age of 89 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. He was born on June 3, 1934, in Oak Ridge. Paw Paw was a man of great integrity, honor, and had a very strong work ethic. He served as an amazing role model to his family,...
Tyron Lowell Hilson
Oct 17, 2023
Tyron Lowell Hilson, 23, passed away at his home on October 17, 2023. Tyron was born on June 17, 2000, to Michelle Dawn Card and Tyrone Plashiett Hilson in Niagara County, NY. He attended R.J. Reynolds High School where he was on the wrestling team and won many awards. Following high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. He...
Thomas Wayne Laird
Oct 17, 2023
Mr. Thomas (Tommy) Wayne Laird, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on February 10th, 1943, in Forsyth County to the late George Thomas Laird and Thelma Margaret Howard Laird.
Tommy grew up in the close-knit Hanes Town community of Winston Salem, a place that...
Peggy Jane Groce Stewart
Oct 17, 2023
Mrs. Peggy Jane Groce Stewart, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Peggy was born in Old Salem at The Lick-Boner House to the late Levi Frank Groce Sr. and Irene Kelly Groce on July 7, 1929. She was a lifelong member of Central Terrace United Methodist Church and was a member of Chancel Choir. Peggy was an exceptional...
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