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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Thomas Alan "Tom" Kerschensteiner
Sep 9, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Thomas Alan “Tom” Kerschensteiner, 76, passed away on September 9, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Tom was born on July 19, 1947, in Corning, NY, the eldest of 6 children born to the late Alfred and Susan (Kapral) Kerschensteiner.
Tom was a 1965 graduate of East High School in Corning, NY. He earned a Bachelor's Degree...
Mary Rose Pennell Ellis
Sep 8, 2023
Mary Rose Pennell Ellis, 84, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late Mack Lee Pennell and Clara Orrell Pennell. Mary spent most of her life as a homemaker, and enjoyed being surrounded by those she loved the most. Her family was always her top priority; she...
Shelia Ann Everhart Cothren
Sep 7, 2023
Shelia Everhart Cothren passed away on September 7, 2023. She was born on September 28, 1946 in Davidson County. Shelia is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Doss Moore (Lane); and beloved grandson, Jacob Doss. A private family graveside service will be held at Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the hospice organization...
Delores Carol Gladden Kelly
Sep 7, 2023
Delores Carol (Gladden) Kelly, aged 81, was welcomed to her eternal home on September 6th, 2023. Left to remember and celebrate her here on Earth are her loving husband and best friend, Randy Kelly of Walnut Cove, NC; her son, Tim Gladden (Donna) of Kernersville, NC; her son, Gary Cook (Angie) of Kernersville, NC; her daughter, Dawn Hall (Richie) of...
Scott William Noble
Sep 6, 2023
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Scott William Noble, age 46, devoted father, son, brother and best friend, shuffled off this mortal coil to explore the dark side of the moon. Born January 3, 1977, he is preceded in death by his father, Leonard W. Noble Jr.
He leaves behind four children, Cameron (his partner Bowie Godbey), Caspian, Kairi and Calibur;...
Emily Denise Hale
Sep 6, 2023
Mrs. Emily Denise Hale, 39, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Emily was born on June 13, 1984 in Forsyth Co. to Michael and Dorothy Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and daughter-in-law. Emily had an outstanding sense of humor, always playing pranks and bringing joy into everyone’s life she encountered. She was preceded in...
DeAnne Pratt Mitchell
Sep 6, 2023
Mrs. DeAnne Pratt Mitchell, age 82 of Lewisville passed away, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born June 16, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late O. Hugh Pratt and Hazel Sills Pratt. DeAnne was a graduate of The University of Tennessee and a member of Knollwood Baptist Church. She loved caring about people, especially her family. She was...
John Tillman Deane
Sep 6, 2023
John Tillman Deane, age 80, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday September 6, 2023, at Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist (Comprehensive Cancer Center). Born in Portsmouth VA, he was the son of the late Jordan and Margaret Deane. He was also preceded in death by his precious infant son. John was a US Airforce veteran...
Thomas James "TJ" Cox
Sep 5, 2023
Thomas James “TJ” Cox, 41, passed away unexpectantly on September 5, 2023. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC he was the son of Debbie Cox and the late Jeff Cox. He is survived by his kids, Gage, Klowlie and Brody Cox, his sister Beth Cox (Vernon), nephew Jonathan Barton (his son Addison), nieces A’dasia and A’Leaha Brunson, and grandmother Nana...
Gloria Diane Orr
Sep 5, 2023
Gloria Diane Orr, 61, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born October 18, 1961 in Forsyth County. Gloria was a graduate of Parkland High School and later in life graduated from Phillips Junior College in Winston-Salem.
She was a member of St. Peter’s World Outreach Center (SPWOC) in Winston-Salem for...
Margaret Walker McLeod
Sep 5, 2023
Margaret Walker McLeod, 87, passed away on September 5, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1936, to Alton Bernard Walker and Collye Mae Dickson Walker in Crenshaw, Mississippi. Margaret earned a bachelor’s degree from Guilford College and went on to enjoy a rewarding career as a history teacher in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School...
Nancy Tilley Lawson
Sep 5, 2023
Winston-Salem – Mrs. Nancy Tilley Lawson, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home. She was born on August 31, 1933, in Rockingham County to Tokie Tilley. Nancy was a faithful member of Linville Forest Church of Christ where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. For work, she was employed with...
Patricia Ann Holler Cooke
Sep 4, 2023
Patricia Ann Holler Cooke, 87, gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Patricia was born in Yadkin County (East Bend) North Carolina on June 7, 1936 to the late Raymond S. Holler and Helen D. Messer Holler. She completed her schooling through the ninth grade, but later in life returned to...
James Samuel Jackson, Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
Mr. James Samuel Jackson, Jr., 73, passed away at his home on September 4, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1950, to the late James Samuel Jackson and Alice Marie Messick in Forsyth County, NC. James was a proud member of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. After his time in the military, he worked...
Mitchell "Mike" Mathor Smith, Sr.
Sep 4, 2023
Mitchell “Mike” Mathor Smith, Sr. passed away September 4, 2023, at the age of 90. Mike was known locally for establishing TJ’s Deli, where he worked until his retirement at 88, when he was diagnosed with AML. He received excellent care from Dr. Daniel Reed and nursing staff at Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center, the staff of Trellis Supportive...
John Gray Simpson
Sep 3, 2023
John Gray Simpson, 79, passed away on September 3, 2023, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born on August 11, 1944, in Mount Airy, NC.
Johnny, also known as John, was a kind and funny man with a love for animals and music. He had a very automated mind and enjoyed understanding how things worked. He excelled in numbers, fixing things,...
James Everett Tedder
Sep 3, 2023
James Everett Tedder, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away on September 3, 2023. He was born on June 18, 1927, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to his loving parents Everett and Beula Tedder of Walkertown. Throughout his life, James had a strong sense of duty and commitment. He served in the United States Navy during World...
Deborah Whicker Wetmore
Sep 3, 2023
Deborah Elizabeth Whicker Wetmore, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 6, 1955, to the late Harold Whicker and Helen Zigler Whicker. Deborah was a kind individual who would give you the shirt off her back. Deborah was prideful of her 30 years of hard work at...
Chris Marie Clark
Sep 2, 2023
Chris Marie Clark, 67, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born October 13, 1955, in Hampton, Virginia to Beverly Johnston Lehman and the late Joseph Patrick Lehman, Jr.
Chris retired from American Airlines December 2021 after 41 years in the Airline industry. She spent most of her time gardening, home renovations, cooking, gaming with her family, spending...
Dennis Jon Krizmanich
Sep 2, 2023
KERNERSVILLE - On Saturday, September 2, 2023, Dennis Jon Krizmanich passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69. He was born on June 2, 1954, to David and Frances Krizmanich in Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
After graduating from high school, Dennis served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He also worked as a volunteer fireman and retired from...
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