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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
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...
Joseph Dean Brock
Sep 2, 2023
Joseph Dean Brock, 75, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born October 18, 1947, in Duplin County, NC to the late Willie and Docia Ezzelle Brock. Mr. Brock retired from R.J Reynolds Tobacco Co. after several years of service and was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church. He was an avid fisherman and was a loving husband for...
Barry Kevin McGee
Sep 2, 2023
Barry Kevin McGee entered into the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savor on September 2, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born on Feb. 21, 1954, to Raymond C. McGee and Rachel Hazeline Snow McGee.
He grew up in the Union Cross community with his older brother, Steve. Barry always lived within 10 miles of...
Andrew Cabel Jones
Sep 1, 2023
Jamestown – Andrew Cabel Jones, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born on June 16, 2002, in Forsyth County to Leslie Ann Jones and Timothy Edgar Jones. Andrew was a junior at North Carolina State University, majoring in Animal Science, pursuing his lifelong dream of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to his education, Andrew was employed...
Timothy Scott Good
Sep 1, 2023
Timothy (Tim) Scott Good, was born December 17th, 1964, at Izmir Air Base in Izmir Turkey and raised in Kernersville NC. He went to be with his Heavenly Father, September 1st, 2023, at 7:10 AM surrounded by his loving partner and family at Forsyth Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother Joan Stidd Good. Tim is survived...
Jean Vanhoy Tysor
Sep 1, 2023
Ms. Jean Vanhoy Tysor, 79 passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born April 24, 1944, in Forsyth County, the daughter of David and Ruth Bennett Vanhoy. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, a graduate of Walkertown High School and was retired from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She...
Clay Howard Koontz
Sep 1, 2023
Clay Howard Koontz, 63, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, due to complications from dementia. He was born on Feb. 11, 1960, in Albemarle, NC.Clay was a curious and adventurous child who loved to play outside. He was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, and he enjoyed spending time in nature, both on land and...
Robert Joseph Johnson, Jr.
Aug 31, 2023
Mr. Robert Joseph Johnson, Jr, 56, of Lexington, NC passed away at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on August 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born August 7, 1967, to the late Robert “Bud” Johnson and Elizabeth Lorene Ingram Johnson. He graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1985. Robert loved the outdoors. In his spare...
Shirley Smith Jones
Aug 31, 2023
Mrs. Shirley Smith Jones, 87, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living. She was born in Davie County on July 30, 1936, to the late Sherrill and Lucille McDaniel Smith. Mrs. Jones was a member of First Christian Church of Clemmons. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, and was a friend to everyone. Preceding her in death...
Nancy Nelson Mock
Aug 31, 2023
Nancy Nelson Mock, 88, of Advance, went to her heavenly home on August 31, 2023, after a period of declining health. She was born on April 22, 1935, to Walter Carl and Myrtle Mabe Nelson. She was a lifetime member of Mocks Church, where she worked in the children’s ministry. She was a caring wife, dedicated mother, grandmother, and...
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