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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Bobby Lee Thomas
Aug 3, 2023
Bobby Lee Thomas of Winston Salem, North Carolina has passed away at the age of 88. Surrounded by those he loved in his home, he departed peacefully from this world on the morning of August 3rd, 2023.
Born on January 4th, 1935, in Tazewell County, Virginia, Bobby Lee Thomas went on to serve his country honorably as a member of...
Hazel Lee McCollem Hendrix
Aug 2, 2023
Mrs. Hazel Lee McCollem Hendrix, 94, of Kernersville, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue” -Proverbs 31:26. Born to John Robert and Leola Vestal McCollem, both deceased, and wife of the late Roy Lee “Badeye” Hendrix.
Hazel and her...
Daisy Greene Hagaman
Aug 2, 2023
Mrs. Daisy Greene Hagaman, 93, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday August 2, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1930, in Watauga County, North Carolina to the late Boyd William Greene and Minnie Wagner Greene. Daisy was a devout member of Ardmore Baptist Church, teaching Sunday school for many years and acting as circle leader. She was also...
Frances Johnson Ader
Aug 1, 2023
Ms. Frances Johnson Ader, 85, of Lexington, NC was reunited with her loved ones on August 1, 2023. She was born in Winston Salem to the late Monroe and Faye Johnson. She was preceded in death by her former husband, James Bryce Ader, brother, Arnold Johnson, sisters, Priscilla Bauguss and Wanda Linville, and her first-born child, Bambi Lynn.
Surviving...
Jerald Dean "JD" Grissom, Sr.
Aug 1, 2023
Jerald Dean “JD” Grissom, Sr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to the late John Grissom and Faye Burleson Grissom on June 23, 1938, in Burnsville, NC. JD proudly served for six years in the US Air Force in a variety of locations including England, Canada, the Azores, and Louisiana. He...
Mark David Trombley
Aug 1, 2023
Mark David Trombley- 71 of Kernersville, North Carolina passed away after a long battle with cancer with his family by his side. Born January 2, 1952 to Joseph and Marie Trombley in Detroit, Michigan. From a young age Mark loved cars, baseball with neighborhood friends and playing in the woods. Many of his fondest memories revolved around spending time with...
Brigitte Eisfeld Cromwell
Aug 1, 2023
Mrs. Brigitte Eisfeld Cromwell, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born August 15, 1934, in Leipzig, Germany.
Brigitte is preceded in death by her loving husband, Peter Beale Cromwell and son, Olaf Stüwe. She is survived by two sons, Alf Cromwell (Laurie) and Patrick Cromwell (Stacia); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will...
Robert Wayne Loekle
Jul 31, 2023
ROBERT WAYNE LOEKLE
December 6, 1939-July 31, 2023
Robert Wayne Loekle, 83, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 31, 2023. He was born in Newark, NJ on December 6, 1939, to Audrey Marie (Smith) Loekle and O. Frank Loekle.
Wayne earned his bachelor's degree in economics from William & Mary in 1961. Following graduation, he served as...
William "Bill" Joseph Waibel
Jul 31, 2023
Kernersville – Mr. William “Bill” Joseph Waibel, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 7, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA to Raymond Edward and Carmella Bochicchio Waibel. From the start, Bill was a huge football fan. He played for the Gateway Senior High Gators in Monroeville, PA as a defensive tackle...
Rebekah Ann Westmoreland
Jul 31, 2023
Mrs. Rebekah Ann Westmoreland, 86, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Beacon Place in Greensboro. Rebekah was born October 5, 1936, to the late Joseph Henry Barham and Grace Elizabeth Lee Barham. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Phillip Ray Westmoreland. Rebekah loved the coast, enjoyed gambling, and listening to Hank Williams.
In addition to her...
Joseph Rudolph Tschamler
Jul 30, 2023
Joseph Rudolph Tschamler, “Joe,” 84 of Winston-Salem, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023. Joe was born in Augusta, Maine, to Joseph and Adelaide Tschamler. After graduating from Cony High School, he attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Joe served in the Infantry, completing Airborne and Ranger schools. After four years...
Albert James Lincoln
Jul 30, 2023
Mr. Albert James (A.J.) Lincoln Jr., age 81, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday July 30, 2023 at Summerstone Healthcare in Kernersville, NC.
He was the only child born to Albert J Lincoln, Sr. and Margaret Helen Shoaf Lincoln on September 14, 1941 in Forsyth County. He graduated from Gray High School, attended Lees McCrae College and graduated from Winston-Salem State...
James Frederick Beck
Jul 30, 2023
Mr. James Frederick Beck, 82, passed away Sunday July 30, 2023. He was born June 15, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late Emma Grubbs Beck and Albert Isaiah Beck. Mr. Beck was a good neighbor and wonderful friend. He enjoyed spending time in his garden and workshop where he created gifts for others. In addition to his parents, Mr....
Howard QL Little, Jr.
Jul 29, 2023
On July 29th of this year my dad, Howard QL Little Jr, known also as dad, grandpa, QL, and Howard passed from this world.
He was surrounded by his family, and a chaplain, and I believe he smiled when we all sang.
He had fought valiantly for 2 months, taking 5 falls in June and became sick during rehab....
Donald Gray Swaim
Jul 29, 2023
Donald Gray Swaim, 87, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his home. Donald was born on July 19, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Osher Victor Swaim and Lillian Crotts Swaim. Donald was employed at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a mechanic for 30 years. Donald loved to fish, to play the guitar, and to work on...
Richard Eugene Meredith
Jul 28, 2023
Richard Eugene Meredith, 91, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Hospice Home of High Point. He was born on April 26, 1932, to the late Daniel Robert Meredith and Mary Hall Meredith in Davidson County. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. Known as "Gene" to friends and family, he was a...
Thomas "Tom" F. Messick
Jul 28, 2023
Mr. Thomas (Tom) F. Messick, age 84 of Lewisville, peacefully departed to his eternal home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, July 28, 2023. It gives us great joy and makes us smile to know that he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Liz) P. Messick and son, Timothy Scott.
He was born August 11,...
Bonnie B. Simms
Jul 28, 2023
Bonnie B. Simms, wife of Charles A. Simms, Jr. – deceased in 2000. Bonnie was born on May 11, 1934, in Winston-Salem, NC to Henry Clay Bowman and Stella Boggs Bowman. Bonnie graduated from Elkin High School and then High Point University. She was a member of the Scholastic Honor Society of High Point University. She taught history at Mount...
Pencie Bauguess Cardwell
Jul 28, 2023
Mrs. Pencie Bauguess Cardwell, 92, a local artist from King, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Wilkes Co. on March 6, 1931, the daughter of the late William Bauguess and Rosa Porter Bauguess. Pencie was a member of First Baptist Church of King and previously attended Pleasant View Baptist Church and Mount...
Roger Dale Eaton
Jul 28, 2023
Mr. Roger Eaton, 68, of Kernersville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on February 8, 1955, in Forsyth County to James Franklin Otis and Hazel Nelson Eaton. Roger enjoyed music, especially Gospel. He loved to sing it and play the guitar and bass. He also enjoyed watching old movies....
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