Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 25, 2019

Mr. Druey William Hedgecock, 89, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 20, 1929 in Forsyth County to Raymond Casper and Luvada Hooker Hedgecock. Druey was married to the late Carolyn Everhart Hedgecock from 1948 until her death in 2001. He had many interests in his life and enjoyed making...

Jan 24, 2019

North Myrtle Beach - Bonnie Lou Reed Swab, 78 passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was born on June 3, 1940 and grew up in Dudley, PA. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Warren and Madeline Reed. Bonnie was a graduate of Saxton Liberty High School in Saxton, PA in 1958. She moved to Harrisburg, PA...

Jan 24, 2019

Mr. Donald “Don” Wayne Haynes, 65, transitioned from this life on Thursday, January 24, 2019 in the loving arms of his wife. He was born on September 16, 1953 in Rowan County to Willis Monroe Haynes and Zula Mae Cottingham Haynes. Don was an active member of Narcotics Anonymous where he was able to give love to hundreds of...

Jan 24, 2019

William Charlie Childress, 87, also known as Bill, WC, Fleabite, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019.  He was born December 31, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Francis Marion and Fannie Mae Merritt Childress.  Mr. Childress proudly served his country 8 ½ years in the United States Navy as a beach jumper onboard ships: USS Klondike, USS Nimitz,...

Jan 23, 2019

Lynn Dean Keeton, 71, of Farmington, NC, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the SECU Hospice House in Yadkinville.  Mr. Keeton was born in Forsyth County on January 26, 1947 to the late Lewis Mills Keeton and Mary Elsie Osborne Keeton.  Preceding him in death are three brothers, Louis Keeton, Glen Keeton (his...

Jan 23, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Peggy Lunelle Templeton Turner, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Lunelle was born on May 3, 1933 in Iredell County to Clyde and Ruby Templeton. She loved her family, son and grandchildren and enjoyed vegetable gardening.

In addition to her parents, Lunelle was preceded in death by her...

Jan 23, 2019

Mrs. Margaret B. Turpin, 87, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Turpin; her parents, Frank and Nannie Brown; three brothers, Henry Brown, Rupert Brown and Jay Brown; and four sisters, Pauline Gordon, Lucille Ayers, Irene Ayers and Beulah Ayers. Mrs. Turpin is survived by a son,...

Jan 22, 2019

KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Richard “Rick” Bryan Terry, 64, passed away January 22, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital. He was born June 20, 1954 to the late Charles Richard and Alice Pierce Terry. Richard was an Army Veteran, he loved his family and grandchildren more than anything. Mr. Terry was a police officer in Jacksonville, NC then was the manager...

Jan 22, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Robin Denise Durham Nelson, 54, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 10, 1964 in Forsyth County. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She never saw anyone as a stranger and loved on everyone. She was one of a kind from the...

Jan 22, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Norris Ramsey, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 22, 2019.  She was born April 5, 1936 in Hampton, TN to the late Ray Norris and Jennie Simerly Norris.  Joyce was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and spent as much time as she could in the...

Jan 22, 2019

Mr. Richard Todd Nelson, Sr., 53, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Forsyth County on April 21, 1965.  Todd was the owner/operator of A-1 Air Compressors and was a true master of his trade.  He loved cars, hot rods, dirt bikes, drag racing, boating, and anything with an engine.  When his boys...

Jan 21, 2019

Mr. Daryl Calvin Huffman, 71 passed away peacefully January 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Daryl was born May 28, 1947 to Phyllis H Huffman and Jason Calvin "JC" Huffman in Catawba County. Daryl graduated from Gray High School in 1965, entered the Air Force and proudly served his Country until 1970. Daryl resided in Winston...

Jan 21, 2019

Joy Robin Anderson Hoffman, 52, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home.

Joy was born on May 19, 1966 to the late Ned and Joyce Ludwig Anderson in Lane County, Oregon. She graduated from High School in Oregon and studied Medical Billing at the University of Phoenix. Joy was a member of First Christian...

Jan 20, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – William Carson Melton, 93, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. Carson was born on February 5, 1925 in Forsyth County to John Franklin and Mary Perry Melton. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kernersville and was the owner of Kernersville Dry Cleaners. Carson was an avid gardener and fisherman. In...

Jan 20, 2019

Mr. John “Jack” Wade Kemper, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was born August 11, 1934 to Juanita Mildred Rucker Kemper and Edgar Allan Kemper. Mr. Kemper was a veteran who retired from the U.S. Army after 38 years. Jack was a true warrior to the end. His goal was always to win the battle...

Jan 20, 2019

Mrs. Clemmie Marie Gambill Icenhower, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was born in Forsyth County October 7, 1937 to the late George Dewey and Walsie Mae Waddell Gambill.

Mrs. Icenhower was a charter member of Griffith Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Griffith High School. In 1955...

Jan 19, 2019

Winston-Salem- MSgt. John James Tucci, USMC (ret.), 98, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Salisbury.  He was born June 22, 1920 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Anthony and Christina Tucci.  He was a retired Master Sargent of the U.S. Marine Corps who served in both WW II and the Korean Conflict. ...

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. James Ronald “Ronnie” McKnight, 68, Passed away January 19, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 29, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late Joseph F. Mcknight and Mamie Reavis McKnight. Mr. Mcknight served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Forsyth County Schools/ East Forsyth High School with 20 ½ years...

Jan 19, 2019

Mrs. Willette Thomas Beck, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born October 30, 1934 in Iredell County to Alpha Jernigan Thomas and James Howard Thomas. Mrs. Beck graduated from Draughn’s Business College. She was employed as a secretary for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, but later became a homemaker for 52 years. Mrs. Beck was...

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. Charles Horton Earp, Age 72, passed away January 19, 2019.  He was born April 18, 1946 in Johnston County to the late George Vick Earp and Martha Odessa Earp.  Charles served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War Era.  After leaving the military, he began his career in law enforcement with the Raleigh Police Department. Later...