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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Marley Simpkins

Marley Simpkins

Apr 10, 2018

Marley Jean Simpkins, 48, went to the Lord unexpectedly at her home in Floyd, VA, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. She was born in Rochester, NY, on December 21, 1969. Marley is survived by her son, Josh Driggers; her father, Philip Simpkins; her mother, Carol Simpkins; her sister, Amy Hildreth; brother-in-law, Steve Hildreth; and nephews, Andrew and...

Danny Burrow

Danny Burrow

Apr 10, 2018

Mr. Danny Leon Burrow, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was born in Forsyth County on May 1, 1955. Danny was a member of Jefferson Christian Church. He worked for over 30 years at Westinghouse and over 10 years at Weiland Copper. Danny loved the "Beatles" and enjoyed carp fishing. He is preceded...

Naomi Penry

Naomi Penry

Apr 10, 2018

Mrs. Naomi Boles Penry, 90, of Winston-Salem, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Naomi was born August 29, 1927 in Stokes County to Charles and Bessie Boles. She was a member of Corinth Church of Christ and retired from Western Electric after 32 years of service. Naomi loved to take family...

Brenda Welborn

Brenda Welborn

Apr 10, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Gail Messick Welborn, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on November 21, 1949 to the late Evelyn Knight Messick and Grady R. Messick. Brenda was the manager of British Square Apartments for 9 years before becoming a homemaker. She loved traveling, especially to Ocean...

Dr. Mountjoy

Dr. Mountjoy

Apr 10, 2018

Dr. John Robert Mountjoy, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1939 in St. Louis, MO to Dr. Philip and Anne Weir Mountjoy. Dr. Mountjoy graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and the George Washington University Medical School where he was a member of Alpha...

Robert Register, Jr.

Robert Register, Jr.

Apr 10, 2018

Mr. Robert Guy Register Jr. passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Moses Cone. He was born in Craven County on January 8, 1924 to the late Clara Belle Cook Register and Robert Guy Register Sr. Mr. Register proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII in the European Theatre. He was a veteran...

Bobbie Poplin

Bobbie Poplin

Apr 9, 2018

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" (II Cor. 5:8) On Monday, April 9, 2018, this became a reality for her, as God called her to the home in Heaven that He had prepared for her. She is now at perfect rest where there is no pain, sorrow or sin. She...

Billy Brown

Billy Brown

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. Billy Joe Brown, 73 of Mocksville passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home. He was born February 9, 1945 in Iredell County to Benjamin Franklin and Ruby Cleary Brown. Billy was an avid NASCAR fan and had a passion for fishing at the coast. He is survived by his wife, Judith Shuler Brown; a...

John Shenberger

John Shenberger

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. John Edward "Eddie" Shenberger, 34, of Mocksville, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Eddie was born in Columbia, SC on August 16, 1983, to John Charles Shenberger and Deborah Gay Wilson Shenberger. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Leigh Stimpson Shenberger; and three...

Albert Holcomb, Jr.

Albert Holcomb, Jr.

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. Albert Howard Holcomb, Jr. 80, of East Bend passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1937 in Forsyth County, the son of the late, Albert Howard Holcomb, Sr. and Annie Laurie Conrad Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church where he was active in...

Ilene Peddycord

Ilene Peddycord

Apr 8, 2018

Ilene Henderson Peddycord, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Trinity Village of Hickory. Ilene was born on October 31, 1925 in Forsyth County to Luther and Mittie Holcomb Henderson. She worked for Western Electric and was a member of the Pioneers Club, eventually retiring after 30 years of service. Ilene was an active member...

Dennis Jones

Dennis Jones

Apr 8, 2018

Mr. Dennis Dale Jones, 64, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born November 29, 1953 in Forsyth County, the son of the late Kenneth J. L. and Shirley Welch Jones. Survivors include one son, Shawn Jay Jones; one brother, Kenneth T. Jones and wife, Nan; two sisters, Vickie Cranford...

Mary Todd

Mary Todd

Apr 8, 2018

Mary Jane Voyles Todd, age 89, went on to be with her Lord on April 8, 2018. She was born on May 10, 1928 to David and Emma Voyles. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Gerald R. Todd, her parents, one sister (Charlotte Mullins), two brothers (David Voyles, Norman Voyles), and son-in-law...

La Crotts

La Crotts

Apr 7, 2018

Mrs. La Rue Spainhour Crotts, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. What a blessing to know that the sufferings of this present world are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us through Jesus Christ. La Rue Spainhour Crotts was born in Tobaccoville, the only daughter of Marvin...

Hallie Miller

Hallie Miller

Apr 7, 2018

Fuquay-Varina - Hallie Willette Medlock Miller, 74, formerly of Kernersville, NC, went to spend eternity with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Willette was born November 6, 1943 in Greenville County, SC to the late Nathaniel "Nat" Medlock and Hallie Black Medlock. She is a graduate of Fairforest High School, class of 1962. Willette had...

Vicki Penry

Vicki Penry

Apr 7, 2018

Vicki B. Penry, 63, passed away peacefully at her home in Kernersville after a short second battle with cancer. She was born in Winston Salem to Jimmy L. and Geraldine M. Bradley. After retiring in Emerald Isle and returning to live in Forsyth County, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, and live music. She...

Jean Parks

Jean Parks

Apr 7, 2018

KERNERSVILLE - Jean Marcelle Snider Parks, 87, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Jean was born August 30, 1930 in Smyth County, VA to John Thomas and Dixie Comer Snider. She was a faithful member of Waughtown Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was active in all aspects of the...

Mary Fisher

Mary Fisher

Apr 7, 2018

On April 7, 2018, the loving soul of Mrs. Mary Fisher took flight to her heavenly home as her daughter held her hand and she drew her final breaths. Mary was born April 18, 1946 in Surry County. She worked as a hairdresser for many years at several beauty salons and formed many friendships with her customers....

Nancy Sanfilippo

Nancy Sanfilippo

Apr 7, 2018

Mrs. Nancy Potter SanFilippo, 87, passed away peacefully unto the Lord at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on April 7, 2018 after a period of declining health. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC and was a graduate of Reynolds High School. After her graduation from Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, she moved to...

Glen Stafford

Glen Stafford

Apr 7, 2018

Mr. Glen Allan Stafford, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on January 6, 1940 to Lily Mae Winters Stafford and William Stafford in Carter County, TN. Glen's children will remember him as the "World's Best Dad." Surviving are his daughter, Anita Stafford; his sons, Tony Allan Stafford, and...