Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 18, 2023

 

Kimberly Brannette Mickel, 41, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  She was born March 7, 1982, in Forsyth County to Gina Gregory and the late Eddie Mickel.

Many things brought joy to Kimberly’s life, specifically her son, Eric, NASCAR, trips to the beach, the Philidephia Eagles, and anything to do with animals.  She was a brilliant woman who graduated...

Oct 18, 2023

Betty Disher Nifong, 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Brookridge Retirement Community in Winston-Salem.

Betty was born on August 9, 1930 in Davidson County to the late Sidney Taylor Disher and Mary Isabel Wood Disher. She retired after many years of service at Piedmont Concrete Co. where she was employed as a Credit Manager. Betty was a...

Oct 17, 2023

Robert Franklin Wilson, also known as Paw Paw, passed away on October 17, 2023, at the age of 89 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. He was born on June 3, 1934, in Oak Ridge. Paw Paw was a man of great integrity, honor, and had a very strong work ethic. He served as an amazing role model to his family,...

Oct 17, 2023

Tyron Lowell Hilson, 23, passed away at his home on October 17, 2023. Tyron was born on June 17, 2000, to Michelle Dawn Card and Tyrone Plashiett Hilson in Niagara County, NY. He attended R.J. Reynolds High School where he was on the wrestling team and won many awards. Following high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. He...

Oct 17, 2023

Mr. Thomas (Tommy) Wayne Laird, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on February 10th, 1943, in Forsyth County to the late George Thomas Laird and Thelma Margaret Howard Laird.

Tommy grew up in the close-knit Hanes Town community of Winston Salem, a place that...

Oct 17, 2023

 

Mrs. Peggy Jane Groce Stewart, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Peggy was born in Old Salem at The Lick-Boner House to the late Levi Frank Groce Sr. and Irene Kelly Groce on July 7, 1929. She was a lifelong member of Central Terrace United Methodist Church and was a member of Chancel Choir. Peggy was an exceptional...

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...