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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Thomas Douglas Ander
Sep 11, 2025
Thomas Douglas Ander, 67, passed away on September 11, 2025, in Winston-Salem.
Thomas was born on June 8, 1958, to Frank and Geraldine Ander, in Medina Village, NY. He was employed for many years at Salem Leasing Corporation in Winston-Salem and was a faithful member of United Family Church in Lewisville. He loved his family and friends but most importantly, he...
Dr. Charles Douglas Mecimore
Sep 11, 2025
Dr. Charles Mecimore, a devoted educator, veteran, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully in Winston-Salem, NC. Born in Belmont, North Carolina, on August 20, 1934, Charles was the son of John Edgar and Hattie Bolick Mecimore, both of whom preceded him in death, along with eight siblings.Charles was a lifelong learner and a passionate teacher. He earned his bachelor's...
John William Nagel, Sr.
Sep 11, 2025
John William Nagel, age 81, went to a beautiful life in Heaven on his birthday, September 11, 2025, after having lived an incredible life of love and family. John was born September 11, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a son of the late William Taylor and Rita Prendergast Nagel.
John grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina and attended Notre Dame High School...
Curtis McDow Hunter
Sep 11, 2025
Curtis McDow Hunter passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at 4:10 a.m.
He is survived by his two children, Claralynne Williams in Suffolk, VA and Mark David Hunter in Clemmons, NC; and his grandson, Mark David Hunter II.
Curtis was born on October 14, 1931, to Clarence David and Hilda Cyrus Hunter. in Virginia Baptist Hospital Lynchburg, VA. He grew up...
Glenda Gay Holler
Sep 11, 2025
Glenda Gay Holler, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on November 19, 1943, in Charlotte, North Carolina, she was the cherished middle daughter of Gordon Elmer Holler and Margaret Proctor Holler. Glenda treasured her family deeply, especially her sisters, Dixie and Peggy, with whom she shared a...
Douglas Wayne Stutts
Sep 10, 2025
Douglas Wayne Stutts, 89, of Forsyth County, was born on June 25, 1936, and passed away on September 10, 2025.
Douglas lived a full and meaningful life, marked by strength, perseverance, and the simple joys he held dear. His fighting spirit first became evident when he was just seven years old, and that resilience carried him throughout his life.
An avid golf...
Melissa Cook Nifong
Sep 10, 2025
Mrs. Melissa Paulette Cook Nifong, age 71, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born November 12, 1953, in Welch, West Virginia to the late Dr. Paul E. Cook and Mildred Marie Stevens. She grew up in Newark, Delaware until the 9th grade but spent many summers in Pineville, WV. With both sets of grandparents, aunts and uncles and...
Stephen "Steve" Harris
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Stephen “Steve” Bruce Harris, 71, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Steve was born March 27, 1954 in Birmingham, AL to the late Doris Clements Harris and the late William Louis Harris. He was a member of Home Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Steve was a golf professional and teacher for many years and retired as...
Amber Marie Schimmelpfenning
Sep 9, 2025
Amber Marie Schimmelpfenning, age 36, beloved daughter, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away tragically on September 9, 2025. Born on August 22, 1989, in Lapeer, Michigan, she lived a vibrant life filled with love and determination.
Amber leaves behind three precious sons: Zayne (14), Jaysean (11), and Sebastian (8), who were the light of her life. She is also survived...
Shirley B. Johnson
Sep 9, 2025
Ms. Shirley B. Johnson, 79, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born February 3, 1946, in Carroll County, VA, to the late Clyde Elmo Parrish and Virginia Maude Higgins Parrish. Shirley was a Christian woman and enjoyed singing gospel music. She retired from Wells Fargo after many years of service....
Clarence William Swearingin
Sep 9, 2025
Bill Swearingin, known only to those who hadn't spent more than a moment with him as Clarence William Swearingin, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. Bill was born in Oswego, KS on November 24, 1931 to parents George Arthur (Stanley) Swearingin and Doris (Hackney) Swearingin. Growing up on a farm in Kansas, where he developed a strong work ethic...
Kenneth Gray Ketner
Sep 9, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Gray Ketner, 91, passed away peacefully due to complications related to cancer on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
He was the fourth child of the late Charles Allen Ketner and Zetta Nifong Ketner and was proceeded in death by two brothers, Billy Ketner and John Ketner; two sisters, Kathryn Ketner Hall and Shirley Ketner James; and his half-sister, Irene Nifong.
Born...
Geraldine Hill Musten
Sep 8, 2025
Geraldine Hill Musten, 92, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Helen Hill on January 18, 1933, in High Point, NC.
Geri first began her career at the original Kernersville News. It was there where she found many relationships that she would hold to such high value throughout her...
Dr. Stephen Joseph Kaluzne
Sep 8, 2025
Dr. Stephen Joseph Kaluzne of Advance, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Born on December 2, 1949, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, he was the eldest of three children of Stephen Benedict Kaluzne and Stella Paula Gladysz Kaluzne Lazor, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death...
Sandra Stone Linker
Sep 7, 2025
Sandra Linker, born Sandra Ruth Stone, lovingly named Mayna by her first granddaughter, this term of endearment quickly became the name she cherished most, not only from her grandchildren Courtney (Bryon), Lindsey, Jensen (Lauren), Karsen (Juliana), Jeremy (Allie), Justin (Caitlin), Riley (Rhian), Estelle (Alex), Chad, Caroline, great grandchildren (15+), great-great grandchildren (1+) but also countless friends and family who treasured...
Donna "Waydell" Hudson Alley Bowen
Sep 7, 2025
Donna “Waydell” Hudson Alley Bowen, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Trinity Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Rockingham County on April 30, 1939, to Wade T. and Rose Leonard Hudson. She was a faithful member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church and was a previous member of Sharon United Methodist Church in Supply,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kohnen
Sep 6, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Baureis Kohnen, 70, of Mocksville, NC passed away while traveling in Alaska. She was born December 14, 1954 to Walter John Baureis and Agnus Collette Chernow Baureis. Betty was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church and taught Special Education at Davie High School. She coached O.M. Teams and was a Girl Scout Leader for many years. Betty...
Dianne Shugart Todd
Sep 6, 2025
Dianne Shugart Todd, 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 6, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1945, to Margaret Huff Shugart and Grover Franklin Shugart, Sr. in Forsyth County. Known affectionately as "Mimi" by family and friends alike, she had a way of making everyone feel like family.
She was a woman who filled every room with...
James "Jim" Turner
Sep 6, 2025
James “Jim” Marshall Turner, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1936, to the late Bruce Wilson Turner and Frances Jones Turner.
Jim was a well-known local businessman, owning and operating Triangle Campers and Jileke Gun Store. He had a passion for woodworking, hunting, and fishing, and was a past president of...
Robert "Jack" Frye, III
Sep 5, 2025
Robert F. Frye III, commonly known as "Jack" by his family and many friends passed away at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 81.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Maple Springs United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Maple Springs United...
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