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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Archie Reece Alexander
Jun 1, 2023
Mr. Archie Reece Alexander, 75, of Pfafftown, NC passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 20, 1947 in Forsyth County where he spent most of his life. Archie was an avid musician who loved picking his guitar while singing and playing bluegrass music. He retired from Stroh’s Brewery after many...
Sandra Lee Rundall Giffen
May 31, 2023
Sandra Lee Rundall Giffen passed away quietly at home after a long illness on May 31 with her family at her bedside. She was born July 3, 1940, to Lois O. Kerr and Paul S. Rundall in San Diego, California.
She was an accomplished artist and stichcraft hobbyist. Many of her paintings and needlepoint creations adorn the walls of many...
Lila Hardwick Rushing
May 30, 2023
Germanton, NC- Mrs. Lila Hardwick Rushing, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Conway, SC on November 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Van and Luttie Hardwick. Lila attended Germanton Baptist Church and was active in their many ministries. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...
Herbert Marshall Walker, Sr.
May 30, 2023
Kernersville – Herbert Marshall Walker, Sr., 83, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1939, in Mercer County, WV to the late Edward Edison and Lula Mae Cochran Walker. Herbert was a veteran of the US Navy. He had a love for being outdoors, whether that meant fishing and spending time at...
Cheryl Richey Young
May 30, 2023
Our wonderful wife, mom, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend transitioned peacefully into the loving arms of her Eternal Father on the evening of May 30, 2023, surrounded by the love, support and prayers of so many family and friends whether present in person or in spirit. We have all been so blessed to have Cheryl in our lives...
Sally Jane Bowman
May 30, 2023
Sally Jane Myers Bowman, 91, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1931, to the late Remley Emmanuel Myers and Helen Armstrong Myers. Sally was a kindhearted and dedicated woman. She spent 23 years of her life as a military spouse- where she lived in 14 different states during...
Peggy Davis Williams
May 29, 2023
Peggy Louise Davis Williams completed her lifelong journey when she entered into the presence of her Holy Savior in the early morning hours of May 29th, 2023. Peggy left this world with the same calm and grace that she exhibited throughout her life. Born on March 5th, 1936, she was blessed with the subtle wit of her father, Johnny,...
Burke Arehart Jensen
May 29, 2023
Mrs. Burke Arehart Jensen, 84, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 18, 1938. She graduated from Purdue University with a BS in English and received her MS at Emory University. Burke moved to Los Angeles and worked in public relations for Xerox, where she met her...
Jone Lee Sellers
May 29, 2023
Jone Lee Sellers, 75, went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Forsyth County. She was born on September 22, 1947, in Hillsdale County, MI, to the late Theodore Roosevelt Harlan and Gertrude McClinton Harlan. Jone was a kindhearted woman, known her for wisdom and advice. She was not judgmental towards others in the slightest. A...
Roger Dale Holston
May 29, 2023
Mr. Roger Dale Holston, 70, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born December 3, 1952, in Forsyth County to the late Raymond Edward Holston and Helen Yates Holston. Roger was a diesel mechanic that could fix anything. He was a lifelong member of Mizpah Moravian Church. Roger enjoyed singing in the choir at the church as well...
Sun Cha Park McCoy
May 29, 2023
Sun Cha Park McCoy born December 1, 1950, grew up in Seoul, South Korea. She met and married Louis McCoy in 1972. They moved to the US where she learned English and American customs. She gave birth to her daughter, Sue-Jin in 1974 and her sister, Nicole in 1978. They moved to King NC in 1980. She attended several...
Ethan Joseph Moore
May 28, 2023
Ethan Joseph Moore, 16, of Kernersville, NC, passed away from this world on May 28th, 2023, at 9:18 am surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 18, 2006, in Rockingham County. He was the son of David & Donna Moore and brother to Hensley Moore.
Ethan was raised on love, laughter, and freedom to express himself...
Burton Eugene Brown
May 28, 2023
Mr. Burton Eugene Brown, Jr., 61, of Walnut Cove, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born to the late Burton Eugene Brown, Sr., and Ruth Harris Brown on January 30, 1962, in Forsyth County. Burton started playing music, specifically the drums, at age 5 while attending church. He later became a singer...
Evelyn "Ann" Anderson Folds
May 28, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn “Ann” Anderson Folds, 84, of Mocksville, NC passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. Ann was born June 3, 1938 in Forsyth County to Roy Marion Anderson and Ruby Key Anderson. She was a member of Smith Grove United Methodist Church. Ann retired from Ingersoll-Rand after 24 years of service and later went to work for Wal Mart....
William Preston Lawson
May 28, 2023
Mr. William Preston Lawson, 70, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born December 12, 1952, in Forsyth County to the late Johne David Lawson and Alta Loella Branch Lawson. Preston retired from the Town of Pilot Mountain after several years of service. He enjoyed riding his horses and motorcycle. Preston and his daughter,...
Stephanie Annette Kimel
May 27, 2023
Stephanie Annette Kimel, 54, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born in Winston-Salem on August 13, 1968, to Billie Cumby Kimel and the late Max Kimel, Sr. Stephanie graduated from West Forsyth High School and Forsyth Tech. She worked for more than 30 years in early childhood education. Stephanie was a member of Pine Grove...
Jeanette Ersa Lyons Jessee
May 27, 2023
Mrs. Jeanette Ersa Lyons Jessee, 79, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her home. She was born December 17, 1943, in Watauga County, NC to the late Earl Jones Lyons and Doris Wilcox Lyons. Family meant everything to Jeanette. She was an incredibly devoted mother to her son, and a loving, engaged grandmother, attending most of her granddaughters’ events....
Jerry Lee Bush
May 26, 2023
Jerry L. Bush, 74, of Kernersville, NC, passed away at home on May 26, 2023 after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family as he passed.
Jerry was born on February 14, 1949 to Warren and Hazel Bush in Roaring Springs, PA. After Jerry graduated from Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1969, he went on...
James Minor Whitehead
May 26, 2023
James Minor “Jim” Whitehead of Clemmons, NC passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the age of 83. Jim had lived with Parkinson’s Disease since 2013. He died at Botangas Garden of Bermuda Village in Bermuda Run, NC.
Jim was born in Randolph County, NC on January 29, 1940 to Dewey Esau Whitehead and Cora Minor Whitehead. He was...
Sarah Marie Yates
May 26, 2023
Mrs. Sarah Marie Hiatt Yates, 33, quietly passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at her parents’ home in the company of her loving husband. Sarah was born December 22, 1989, to Dr. Paul Kevin Hiatt and Mrs. Christina Beth Smith Hiatt. In addition to her parents, Sarah is survived by her loving husband, Ammaron Joshua Yates; three beautiful children: Evelyn...
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