Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 17, 2023

Mrs. Helen Marie Moore McGuire, 81 of Winston-Salem, departed this life on October 17, 2023.  She was born December 13, 1941, in Stokes County to the late James Franklin and Margie Marie McGee Moore, the oldest of three daughters.  Helen retired from Salem College working 46 years as a Bursar. She loved cooking and bingo as her hobbies.  Most of...

Oct 17, 2023

 

KERNERSVILLE – Sandra Bodenheimer Hart, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her home. Sandra was born on September 30, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late William and Marion Everhart Bodenheimer. Sandra grew up in the Union Cross area, and was a 1960 graduate of Glenn High School, earning the honor of Valedictorian. It was there...

Oct 15, 2023

 

Shelba Diane Foltz went to her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on October 15, 2023. She was born December 21, 1937, in Forsyth County to Mildred Elizabeth Hutchins Foltz and Paul Otto Foltz. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 20, 2023, at Salem Moravian Graveyard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...

Oct 14, 2023

 

Mrs. Dolores Jeanette Sprinkle James,89, passed away on October 14,2023.She was born July 2,1934, in Forsyth County to the late William Spencer Sprinkle and Liilian Beauchamp Sprinkle.Dolores received her High School Diploma from the Forsyth County School System. She then married the love of her life, Mr Fred Donlad James, July 3,1954. Dolores worked for Fosyth Technical College as...

Oct 14, 2023

 

Mr. Timothy Carl Summey, 60, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born July 12, 1963, to Bill Summey and Linda Beauchamp Ayers.  Tim was an avid NASCAR fan and he enjoyed going to Bowman Gray Stadium to watch racing.  Preceding him in death was his wife, Lisa Williams Summey; father, Bill Summey and...

Oct 13, 2023

  Mrs. Louise Davis Carter, “Mamaw Weezie”, 89, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on August 1, 1934, in Daleville, Virginia to the late Thomas Davis and Gladys Westmoreland Davis. Louise was a proud member of her church and loved the Lord and gospel music. She...

Oct 13, 2023

Andy Marcum Jr., 70, passed away on October 13, 2023, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Andy was born on September 22, 1953, in Kenova, West Virginia to Andy and Janie (Merritt) Marcum. During high school, he was a champion wrestler, even successfully wrestling a bear. Andy served his country in the Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged, he held many jobs,...

Oct 13, 2023

 

Myrna Frizzell (84) of East Bend, NC, formerly of Park Ridge, NJ, died on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a long series of illnesses.  She leaves behind loving husband of 37 years, Gary Frizzell, and beloved children Gayla Brewer (Sangallo) and her husband Steve of Park Ridge, Tammera Lindsay (Sangallo) and Joseph Sangallo Jr., both of Mocksville, and joins...

Oct 13, 2023

Winston-Salem – Mr. James Venable Joyce, 80, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on October 21, 1942, in Stokes County to James Ralph and Leila Venable Joyce. James graduated from Sandy Ridge High School in May 1961. He then attended Bowman Gray School of Medicine. He worked in the Radiology...

Oct 12, 2023

Ms. Allison “Aly” Marie Willis Reich, 45, passed away on October 12, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 21, 1978, in Forsyth County to Beverly “Gail” Ziglar Welborn and the late Michael Willis. Aly enjoyed cooking, fishing, going to the beach, watching the Colts play football, and most of all, spending time with her daughter. She graduated...

Oct 12, 2023

Oct 11, 2023

Ralph John Ricciardi, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was born in the Bronx, New York on February 21, 1940, to the late Alfonso Ricciardi and Raffaela Ricciardi. Ralph graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in the class of 1958. After that he served honorably in the United States Army. Ralph was...

Oct 9, 2023

 

Mrs. Katy Hauser Grubbs, 96, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born April 12, 1927, in Forsyth County to the late Robert Lee Hauser and Daisy Transou Hauser. Katy was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of UMW for over 75 years where she held every office. She was an active member...

Oct 9, 2023

Mrs. Theodora Gigis Grisette, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, October 9, 2023, at her home.  She was born on October 5, 1937, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, the daughter of Paul and Harriet Gigis.  Later, her family moved to Charleston, South Carolina.  Being the youngest of six children, she was affectionately nicknamed Baby by her Charleston family and friends.  Excelling in...

Oct 9, 2023

 

Mr. Dewey “Kemp” Bullard, 87, passed Monday, October 9, 2023, at Universal Healthcare of King. He was born June 12, 1936, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Tom Dewey Bullard and Ruby Esther Hogan Bullard. Kemp was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served in the US Navy as a flagman. Kemp was a graduate of...

Oct 8, 2023

Dr. Joseph Augustus McGhie (fondly known as “Joe”, “Gerald” or “Meg”) was born to Augustus Granston and Mulvina (Vida) Vassel McGhie on February 3, 1931 in Lacovia, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica (raised by Stanley McGhie and Vida McGhie). Joseph was one of three children. He was preceded in death by his sister, Veneta McGhie and survived by his sister, Velma McGhie.In...

Oct 8, 2023

ASHEBORO – Dorothy “Dot” Marie Long, at age 91, has left this earth to meet her Lord and Savior, whom she loved with all her heart. She was born on April 20, 1932 in Guilford County to Maylon and Belle Andrews. 

Dorothy was a member of Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church in Asheboro for 19 years.

She was a loving...

Oct 7, 2023

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, after an 8-month battle with cancer, Ms. Jamaka Yvette Jackson, 41, of East Bend, NC passed from the land of the dying and was carried over to the land of the living to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on November 8, 1981, in New Hanover County, NC. Jamaka was...

Oct 7, 2023

Gloria Bernice Goforth Lemons, age 96, of Winston-Salem, NC, was called to her heavenly home October 7, 2023. Born September 13, 1927, to the late Mack M. Goforth, Sr. and Bertie Dunnagan Goforth, Bernice dreamed of serving as a missionary in China and of flying airplanes. 

She worked from the time she was fifteen—her first job was working in the toy...

Oct 7, 2023

 

Mr. Daniel Dean “Danny” Hooker, 68, of Rural Hall, entered into God’s rest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, surrounded by his brother and sisters who were with him throughout his illness. Danny was born and raised in Stokes County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Lewis and Elizabeth Hooker and a brother, Jesse Leon Hooker. Danny...