Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 20, 2019

On the night of October 11, 1981, Neil Andrew Rush was born in Waynesburg, PA to Nancy Hurd (Rush) Sampson and Dwight Mark Rush.

On the night of August 20, 2019, he was called to rest while doing what he loved…. Riding a recreational vehicle near his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Neil was a...

Aug 19, 2019

WINSTON SALEM – Mr. James William Tate, Sr., 74 passed away Monday, August 19, 2019. James was born on June 28, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late Robert and Oreta Lunford Tate.  He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam Era.

Surviving are two sons, Robert W Tate and James W Tate Jr...

Aug 19, 2019

Mr. Jonathan Kang, age 53, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Korea on January 4, 1966 to Soon Ja Kim Kang and the late Chi Hyong Kang.  Jonathan graduated from North Forsyth High School and went on to attend Western Carolina University.  He was a nationally ranked All-state tennis player.  He...

Aug 19, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Shirley Little Vernon, 83, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center.  She was born on July 5, 1936 in Tazewell County, VA to the late Frank and Lura Alderman Little. Shirley was a longtime member of Kerwin Baptist Church. She worked for many years caring for children.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 18, 2019

Father George Kiricoples of Winston Salem, died on August 18, 2019. Father George was a lover of classical music and it was evident when he sang in the church choir from an early age that would later propel him into his lifelong calling to the priesthood. His example of Christian faith was displayed regularly by his faithful attendance and...

Aug 18, 2019

Mr. Raymond Eugene Livengood, 90, of Winston-Salem went to the more immediate presence of the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on November 17, 1928 in Forsyth County to Walter Lee and Annie Woods Livengood. Mr. Livengood devoted his life to serving his Heavenly Father and his family. He enjoyed spending time...

Aug 18, 2019

Mrs. Mary Swift Haynes, 83, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019.  She was born June 29, 1936 in Surry County to the late Harvey Swift and Wavy Mayes Swift.  Mary was a faithful member of Woodland Baptist Church for over 60 years.  She was known for her love for children and was a foster parent for over 20 years.  In...

Aug 17, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Jean Myers Beauchamp “Nana”, 70, passed away from cardiac arrest on Saturday evening, August 17, 2019 at home with her devoted husband of 54 years by her side.  She was born in Winston-Salem to Lonnie and Rachel Myers on April 14, 1949.  After marrying the love of her life, Louie “Steve” Beauchamp at the age of 15,...

Aug 17, 2019

Mrs. Patsy “Pat” Triplette passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her family.  She fought Alzheimer’s disease for the past 5 years and had a massive stroke last week. Pat was born in Concord, NC on August 4, 1931 to Reverend Vernon and Eva Connell and was the oldest of...

Aug 17, 2019

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, our dear grandmother, Patty Hartley Scott passed away at the age of 99 years. Patty was born to Henry Dean Hartley and Ollie Viola Essick Hartley on April 20, 1920 and lived in Davidson county her entire life. She retired from AT&T with over 30 years of service. Patty was the oldest member of Mount...

Aug 16, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Rudonna Vee Payne Pipgras, 75, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019. Rudonna was born on April 19, 1944 in Gaston County to Harry Lee and Ruby Fincher Payne. Rudonna was a kind, loving person that genuinely cared about others. She had a way of making people feel special by being interested in each one’s life.

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Aug 16, 2019

Winston-Salem- Barbara Felts Jones, 81, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on November 2, 1937 In Yadkin County, the daughter of Raymond and Louise Foreman Felts.  She was a member of Konnoak Baptist Church where she met her husband Buddy and sang in the choir. She (and her husband) were members of...

Aug 16, 2019

Mr. Samuel “Sam” Gilley, 86, of Kernersville, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019. He was born May 24, 1933 in Surry County to Samuel and Bertha Mills Gilley. Sam was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He of the Baptist faith and retired from Western Electric in 1989. Sam was preceded in death by his parents; his...

Aug 15, 2019

Mrs. Dorathy “Dot” Martin Raker was carried on the wings of angels to her Heavenly Home on Thursday evening, August 15, 2019.  She had been a resident for a short time at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She is survived by one sister, Pattie Martin Dowell; one daughter, Shirley Raker Kotofsky; one granddaughter, Sharon Kotofsky Smith (Shawn); two...

Aug 15, 2019

Mr. Samuel Odell “Sam” Ashburn, 96, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Stokes Co. on July 7, 1923 the son of the late Samuel Roscoe Ashburn and Sudie Cline Ashburn. Sam was a faithful member of Rural Hall Moravian Church. He served for 20 years as a Scoutmaster with BSA Troop...

Aug 14, 2019

Mr. James Orum Prince, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  James was born in Columbus County, NC on January 7, 1930, to the late Homer Roosevelt and Fannie Bell Harper Prince.  James proudly served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army.  He was a member of Salem Baptist...

Aug 14, 2019

Rev. James (Jim) Edward Smith entered his Triumphant Life on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Silas Creek Rehab Center in Winston-Salem, NC following a lengthy period of declining health.  James was born in Wayne County, NC on December 29, 1933 to Exie Wells Smith and Jim Berry Smith.  After graduating from High School, he received his BA from High...

Aug 14, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Mecum Chappell, age 88 of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born March 23, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Ira Campbell Mecum and Opal Collins Mecum.  Mrs. Chappell retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company November 1, 1994.  She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 14, 2019

Betty Rose Woosley Ryggs, 87, passed away on August 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born on May 19, 1932 to Edgar Woosley and Cora Mae Charles Woosley in Clemmons, NC. Betty was a life-long member of Arcadia United Methodist Church. She served with the United Methodist Women, chicken pie fundraiser, and church choir for as long as...

Aug 13, 2019

Mr. Thomas Walter Gibson, 60, of King, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born in Guilford County on April 5, 1959, to Joe Thomas Gibson and Nancy Elizabeth Moran Gibson. Father, son, uncle, cousin, brother, husband, mentor, just a few ways he is remembered and loved. First and foremost, he loved his children and was an excellent...