Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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...

Oct 6, 2023

 

Robert Joseph Hauser, Sr., known by friends and family as “Bob,” 79, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home in Winston-Salem surrounded by family.

 

Bob was born on February 27, 1944, in Forsyth County to Robert and Josephine Hauser. He graduated from Gray High School in Winston-Salem. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,...

Oct 6, 2023

Mr. Clyde Edward Cromer, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville, NC. Clyde was born in Forsyth County, NC, on October 11, 1934, to the late Rupert Cromer and Wilma Peddycord Cromer. After 27 dedicated years, Clyde retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco. After retirement, he enjoyed playing cards,...

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Lapish Williams, 77, went to be with her heavenly father Friday October 6, 2023. She was born May 24, 1946, in Forsyth County NC to the late John David Lapish Sr, and Ruby Lash Lapish. Barbara was a loving wife and devoted mother who served as the rock of her family no matter what trials she was going...

Oct 6, 2023

 

Mr. Garry Dean Norman, age 74 of Lewisville, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born April 24, 1949 in Elkin NC to the late Rev. Warren D. Norman and Stella Rachaels Norman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings David Norman, Larry Norman, and Wanda Norman Taylor as well as his brother-in-law and antique...

Oct 6, 2023

Dr. Kenneth “Ken” Edward Peacock, 75, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home.  He was born June 20, 1948 in Rocky Mount, NC. Ken was a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church and retired as Chancellor from Appalachian State University in 2014. As a first generation college student,  Ken received his undergraduate...

Oct 4, 2023

Mrs. Pattie Elizabeth Luper Boone, age 78 of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Clemmons Medical Center.  She was born September 29, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late June Luper and Cora Smith Luper.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Roy Earl Boone. Mrs. Boone was an avid gardener, loved to paint...

Oct 4, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – Frances Vance Duggins, 84, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Countryside Manor. She was born on June 24, 1939, in Forsyth County to Crews and Elsie Vance.

Frances was a faithful member of Kernersville Wesleyan Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed spending time outside taking care of her flowers and feeding her birds. Frances was...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Mary was a loving mom, faithful wife, adored grandma, cherished daughter and sister, and awesome mom-in-law. As Mary frequently said, she “led a good life,” and a long one at that.

Mary grew up in a charming home in Stewart Manor, NY, and lived on Long Island for 94 years, prior to moving from her home of 62 years...