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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Capt. Bob Smith
Jun 11, 2023
Robert “Capt. Bob” Smith, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home.
Bob was born on December 9, 1953, in Guilford County, NC. He was the owner/operator of Tarheel Cars and Cycle for 28 years in Winston-Salem.
Bob proudly obtained his Captains Six Pac Charter Boat licenses and his Open Water Diving licenses. He was owner,...
Sylvia Warren Brooks
Jun 11, 2023
Sylvia “C.A.” Brooks answered the call of her name and gladly accepted her invitation to eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday June 11, 2023. Born on September 19, 1938, Mrs. Brooks was the eldest of seven children born from the beautiful union of the late Reverend Garland L. Warren and Mrs. Lucille Warren of Kernersville, N.C.
Sylvia was preceded...
Marilyn Wiseman Heniff
Jun 10, 2023
Shorewood, IL – Ms. Marilyn Wiseman Heniff, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on July 14, 1939, in Kosciusko County to Leslie Wilson and Evelyn Clause Wiseman. Prior to her retirement, Marilyn was a Math Professor at Joliet Junior College for many years. Marilyn enjoyed many hobbies like country western...
Rebecca B. Plyler
Jun 10, 2023
Rebecca B. Plyler passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born in Winston-Salem on August 13, 1943. Becky graduated from Griffith High School with the class of ’61. On June 16, 1962, she married Bill Plyler, her childhood sweetheart. She loved all her “peeps” at Shady Grove...
Edna Church Head Bailey
Jun 10, 2023
Edna Church Head Bailey passed away on June 10, 2023 at Bermuda Commons. She was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on December 8, 1928, to Worth Odell Church and Ila Elledge Church.Edna was one of a kind – a gentle-natured, kind-hearted and dedicated soul. Her essence radiated warmth and generosity which endeared her to all who knew her....
Jo Ann Thrasher
Jun 10, 2023
Jo Ann Thrasher, 77, passed away Saturday, June 10,2023. She was born October 5, 1945, in Albertville, AL, to the late Thomas Lloyd Thrasher and Vivian Lucille Turner Clemmons.
Jo Ann graduated Summa Cum Laude in Nursing from Mississippi University For Women. She enjoyed careers in both nursing and motor freight sales. Jo Ann had a great sense of...
Nancy Jones Davis
Jun 10, 2023
Mrs. Nancy Davis, 83, peacefully entered her heavenly home Saturday June 10, 2023. She was born in Rockingham County on May 23, 1940, to the late Bill and Ruby Jones. Nancy was a member of Woodland Baptist Church where she cherished the faithful friendships and love she gained there. Nancy was a loving wife, precious Mother, caring Nana and a...
Wilma Jean Badgett Kidd
Jun 10, 2023
Mrs. Wilma Jean Badgett Kidd, age 96, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Jean was born May 8, 1927, in Jackson Hill, NC to the late William R. and Julia Surratt Badgett. Jean graduated from Denton High School in 1945 and Kings Business College in Greensboro in 1947. She lived in Miami, FL for 20...
Jeanette Burchette Stubban
Jun 9, 2023
Mrs. Jeanette Burchette Stubban, 83, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born in Forsyth County on March 21, 1940, to the late Clate Eugene and Daphne Hauser Burchette. Mrs. Stubban was a member of Love’s United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School. Mrs. Stubban loved gospel music and sang in...
Meroba Anne Spaugh Millaway
Jun 9, 2023
Mrs. Meroba Anne Spaugh Millaway, 74, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born to the late Paul Gordon Spaugh and Meroba Alice Wells Spaugh on October 2, 1948, in Forsyth County, NC. Anne loved to garden, she especially enjoyed tending to her flowers. Anne was an amazing cook and enjoyed...
Jose Tapia
Jun 9, 2023
Mr. Jose Tapia, 37, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born March 12, 1986, in Mexico to Flor Quinarez and the late Carmelo Tapia. Jose was a member at Woodland Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father. Jose was known for his sense of humor, happiness, and work ethic....
Curtis Raymond Mays
Jun 8, 2023
Curtis Raymond Mays, age 77, of Kernersville, NC, born youngest of nine children to David Ralph Mays and Zennie Lou Carter Mays, passed away at his home after an extended illness on June 8, 2023.
Curtis was called to serve in Vietnam in 1966-67 in the 11th Armored Calvary “Blackhorse” Regiment where he received the following commendations: the...
Betty Mary Chenault McKinley Cline
Jun 8, 2023
Betty Mary Chenault McKinley Cline, 103, passed away peacefully at home in Winston-Salem North Carolina, early in the morning of Thursday, June 8, with several of her daughters and family. She had been in declining health, cared for chiefly by her family. She much enjoyed support and frequent visits by the ladies from her Circle, several dear neighbors and...
Loretta Pruitt Elliott
Jun 8, 2023
Mrs. Loretta Pruitt Elliott, beloved family member, friend and principal, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home June 8, 2023.
Loretta completed a bachelors degree in education at Appalachian State University. She also received a Masters of education and worked towards her doctorate at UNC Greensboro.
She worked in education in Forsyth County for more than 30 years. After...
Edna Spaugh Wooten
Jun 8, 2023
Mrs. Edna Pearl Spaugh Wooten, 96, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was born to the late Walter Harvey Spaugh and Pearl Conrad Spaugh on July 18, 1926, in Forsyth County. Edna was a beloved member of the community and a friend to all. She enjoyed many hobbies such as walking, bird watching and...
Gracie Pegram Combs
Jun 8, 2023
Gracie Ann Pegram Combs, age 86, awakened from her sleep in her eternal home on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Awaiting her arrival in Heaven were her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; the love of her life and husband, Royden Raymond Combs; parents, Clinton Odell and Annie Perdew Pegram; siblings, Dorothy Freeman, Floyd “Bill” Pegram, Ruby Latham, Zora Hemrick, Richard...
Rita Curley
Jun 8, 2023
Rita Ann Curley, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her residence. She was born on September 6, 1949, to the late Coy Ray Johnson Jr. and Eula Gray Shutt Johnson in Forsyth County. Rita was a kind soul who loved her family close to her heart, especially her dogs. She enjoyed shopping and going out to...
Travis Achaia Hartle
Jun 7, 2023
Mr. Travis Achaia Hartle, 45, of Clemmons, NC, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Travis was born in Forsyth County on July 13, 1977. Travis graduated from East Forsyth High School and worked in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bobby Lee Moore and Hilda Jean Moore as...
Betty Kelly Russell
Jun 7, 2023
Betty Lou Kelly Russell, 86, passed away at her home on June 7, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1937, to Cora Lee Willard Kelly and Calvin Anderson Kelly in Forsyth County. Betty earned her cosmetology license in the 1960’s and later opened her own shop, “Corie’s Cuts and Curls” where she worked for over 50 years. In...
Myrtle Howell Moricle
Jun 6, 2023
Mrs. Myrtle Howell Moricle, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
She was born on November 15, 1937, in Jefferson County, AL, to the late John D. Howell and Maude S. Howell.
She graduated from Bluefield College and retired from LabCorp. She loved her beach trips, the pool, and was an avid...
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