Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 28, 2019

Genesis was always authentic and left a legacy that, “We do not have to be the same, or think the same, or act like everyone else to love and be loved.” We will always remember you. Rest in peace.

Jan 27, 2019

WALKERTOWN – Bonnie Jean Sell Peddycord, 73, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home. Bonnie was born on July 4, 1945 in Forsyth County to James A. and Mozelle Kapp Sell.  She loved her grandchildren – they were her life. After retiring from Lucent Technologies, Bonnie worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement from 2009 until December 2018. She...

Jan 27, 2019

Mrs. Marina Verevkin Yartzeff, 87, of Winston Salem passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1931 in New York to Vsevolod and Irina Verevkin Stayanoff. Mrs. Yartzeff was a woman of deep faith great industry and firm principles. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death are...

Jan 27, 2019

Mrs. Patsy Walker Messick, 86, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born in Forsyth County on October 22, 1932 to the late Elbert Anthony and Mabel Lancaster Walker.  Mrs. Messick was a faithful member of Center Grove Baptist Church. She served as a company nurse for many years for AT&T prior to her...

Jan 27, 2019

Mr. William Howard Messer, 86, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019.  He was born in New Jersey on September 12, 1932 to the late Monroe Howard and Allie Henson Messer.  Mr. Messer retired from Western Electric/AT&T with over 30 years of service.  He was a member of Lewisville Baptist Church and loved to garden.  Preceding him in death were...

Jan 27, 2019

Jeanine E. Bateman died peacefully at her home in Advance, NC, on Sunday, January 27, 2019, following a brief battle with cancer. She was 89 years old.  She was born in Berea, Ohio on February 24, 1929 and lived there most of her life. She moved several times before finally settling in North Carolina to be near family, almost twenty years ago. Survivors include her sons, Thomas (Mary Jo)...

Jan 27, 2019

Mrs. Linda Paulette Ray, 70, of East Bend passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 5, 1948 in Yadkin County, the daughter of the late Kenneth Andrew and Bessie Davis Russell.  She was a graduate of East Bend High School and worked for Western Electric for 18 years.  In addition to her parents,...

Jan 25, 2019

Kathryn Sartain Bell, 75, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at her residence.

A memorial service for Kathryn will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Main Street Baptist Church in Kernersville with Pastor Walter Overman officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 1, 2019 at...

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...