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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Lula "Tootsie" Cave
Sep 17, 2023
Lula Mae (Tootsie) Cave passed away September 17, 2023, peacefully at Bermuda Commons to be united with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lula was preceded in death by her parents, Mary A. and John G. Scott. Being raised on a tobacco farm in Shoals, NC, she gained experience in hard work and family living. After high school she moved...
Bonnie Crews Dudley
Sep 17, 2023
Bonnie Crews Dudley, 78 of Winston-Salem lost her long and courageous battle with cancer at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on September 17, 2023 Bonnie was born March 25, 1945 in Forsyth County to O. R “Pete” and Louise Crews. She was a legal assistant for many years until she stopped working to care for her ailing father. ...
Giles Philip Ringley
Sep 16, 2023
Mr. Giles Philip Ringley, 73, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born June 13, 1950, in Bristol Tennessee, to the late James and Helen Ringley.
Giles lived his life his way, from all his adventures, big and small. In his life, Giles enjoyed listening to The Rolling Stones, gardening, fishing, trains, and learning all he could.
In...
James "Jim" Andrew Day
Sep 16, 2023
Mr. James “Jim” Andrew Day, 75, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Jim was born in Wilkes County on December 4, 1947, to the late Fred James Day and Ruby Lee Johnston Day. Jim served his country in the United States Air Force and was a faithful Christian and a member of Ardmore Baptist Church. ...
Bonnie Kimel Spach
Sep 16, 2023
Bonnie Jean Kimel Spach, 78, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home. She was born to the late Daniel and Etta Mae Kimel on August 15, 1945, in Forsyth County. Bonnie was a proud School Teacher for over 40 years. She won many awards such as teacher of the year and loved her students...
Robert Ray Crews Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
Mr. Robert Ray Crews, Sr., 91, passed away on September 16, 2023, peacefully at his home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on September 18, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late Charlie Abraham Crews and Minnie Mae Snipes Crews. Robert proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict for seven years, including...
Jeffrey Scott Newsome
Sep 16, 2023
Jeffrey Scott Newsome, 54, of Winston-Salem, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Donnie’s Compassionate Family Care Home. He was born to Nancy Bowman Newsome and the late Billy Gray Newsome on March 17, 1969, in Forsyth County. Jeffrey was a joyful, kind, and funny person. He enjoyed tinkering with small engines and lawn...
Nancy Collins Jessup
Sep 15, 2023
Mrs. Nancy Ann Collins Jessup, 86, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Nancy was born in Stokes County to the late Ellis Collins and Mamie King Collins on June 25, 1937. She attended Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. Nancy retired from Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools with 32 years of service. She was a very sociable person and...
Roland "Fred" Cranfill
Sep 15, 2023
Roland Frederick Cranfill (Fred) was born September 16, 1933 in Winston Salem, NC to Mattie Comer Cranfill and Harvey Lee Cranfill, Sr. He passed away September 15, 2023 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston Salem, NC.
Fred graduated from Walkertown High School in 1952 and became employed by Western Electric. Soon afterwards he joined the United States Air Force and served four...
Stephen Edwin Holleman
Sep 15, 2023
Stephen Edwin Holleman peacefully passed away at his home in Kernersville, North Carolina, on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born on August 19, 1947, in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Steve worked from an early age as a bicycle newspaper boy and grocery bagger, where he learned the values of responsibility and hard work. He carried those lessons with...
John Henry McPherson, Sr.
Sep 15, 2023
Mr. John Henry McPherson, Sr., 99, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born August 10, 1924, in Oran Missouri to the late Elmer and Huntace McPherson.
He was known by many names. Senior and Mr. Mac were the most popular. But we were lucky enough to call him Dad and Grandpa.
From his time in the Army...
John Edward Whaley
Sep 15, 2023
LEXINGTON – John Edward Whaley, 58, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 15, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. John was born on November 24, 1964 in Chile, South America to James and Betty Sapp Whaley. John was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend to many. He was a career Electrician, exemplifying dependability and knowledge in his work....
Sherry Meadows Wilson
Sep 15, 2023
Kernersville – Mrs. Sherry Meadows Wilson, 63, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on August 3, 1960, in Forsyth County to Richard and Annie Campbell Meadows. Sherry enjoyed going to the beach as she was able. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren as well as her dog, Lucy. Sherry was...
Athelene Betty Cheek Fulton
Sep 15, 2023
Mrs. Athelene Betty Cheek Fulton, 87, passed away September 15, 2023, at her home. She was born July 6, 1936, in Yadkin County to the late Dolphus Winfield Cheek and Oma Groce Cheek. Athelene was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a faithful member of Marshall Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed planting flowers and taking...
Buddy Gerald Lockhart
Sep 14, 2023
Buddy Gerald Lockhart Sr., 75, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home surrounded by family and his beloved dogs. He was born September 27, 1947, in Polk County, NC. Buddy was a hard worker and loving family man. He worked as a welder on gas lines for Distribution Construction Co. for over 40 years before his retirement....
Anna Marie Brewer
Sep 14, 2023
Ms. Anna Marie Brewer, 84, of Clemmons, NC passed away on Thursday September 14, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1939, to the late Clayburn Williams and Ida Box Williams in Tennessee. Marie worked as a bridal seamstress for many years before retiring and continuing to work from home. She was an avid gardener and loved to plant flowers...
Mildred Ruth Brawley Hoots
Sep 14, 2023
Mildred Brawley Hoots, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born in Rutherford College (Burke County) on November 12, 1926, to Samuel and Bernice (Cook) Brawley. Mildred graduated from Wilkes High School and later worked at Southern Bell Telephone Company before becoming a homemaker. Mildred was an expert seamstress, furniture refinisher, artist (oil painter), Sunday School...
Ralph Donald Norman
Sep 13, 2023
Kernersville- Mr. Ralph Donald Norman, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at his son’s residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 9, 1936, in Rutherford County, NC to James Hoke and Michel Gibson Norman. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served proudly. For work, Ralph was employed with Pilot...
Deborah Denise Shields
Sep 12, 2023
Deborah Denise Shields of Alexandria, Virginia, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away in the early morning hours of September 12, 2023, at UVA University Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Her sister and brother-in-law were by her side.Debi was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Brona Mae Crim Shields and Charles Durward Shields. She moved with her family to Florida...
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