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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Carolyn Williams

Carolyn Williams

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Jessup Williams, 81, passed away August 3, 2018. She was born in Guilford County, N.C. on March 2, 1937 to the late Everett Pearly Jessup and Bertha Della Cox. Carolyn was a real estate agent and co-owner of Tom West's Association for the majority of her career. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed nothing...

Rosa Alspaugh

Rosa Alspaugh

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs. Rosa Briggs Alspaugh, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County on July 1, 1929 to the late Robert Alexander Briggs and Jettie Long Briggs. She is survived by her husband, Eben W. Alspaugh, daughter, Ann Davis and husband Carroll Davis, grandson,...

Nancy Johnson

Nancy Johnson

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs. Nancy Carolyn Jones Johnson, 85, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at her home. Nancy was born in Pittsylvania County, VA., to the late Bennie O. Jones, Sr. and Irene McClanahan Jones on December 9, 1932. Nancy loved cooking for and being around her family. She also liked to travel and take road trips...

Rebecca Blaylock

Rebecca Blaylock

Aug 2, 2018

Mrs. Rebecca "Lynne" Crews Blaylock, 72, passed away at her home on August 2, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 1, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Katherine Elizabeth Clodfelter Crews and Ralph Hiatt Crews. Lynne retired from Forsyth Medical Center in 2004. Lynne loved gardening and shopping, but most of...

Randy Mcmullan

Randy Mcmullan

Aug 2, 2018

Winston-Salem- Mr. Randy McMullan, 84, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was born January, 1934, and was the son of Lewis and Dolly McMullan. He was of the Christian faith, a volunteer at Forsyth Medical Center and was a U.S. Army Veteran, specializing in Code Breaking and Sharpshooting; he also played...

Barbara Lemons

Barbara Lemons

Aug 2, 2018

Barbara Jean Rakes Lemons, 79, left this world for a better life on August 2, 2018. She was born November 3, 1938 in Hemphill, WV to George W. and Bertha D. Rakes. She enjoyed cooking, visiting with family and friends and looking for bargains. She was a longtime employee of G.C. Murphy and spent most of her...

James Bowman Jr.

James Bowman Jr.

Jul 31, 2018

Mr. James Eugene "Gene" Bowman Jr., 67, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his residence. Gene was born on December 13, 1950, in Guilford County to Rolla Thacker and James Eugene Bowman, Sr. He graduated from Grimsley High School in 1969 and subsequently served four years in the U.S. Airforce. In 1979 he furthered his education...

Susannah Craven

Susannah Craven

Jul 31, 2018

Susannah Darlene Craven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in the arms of her loving parents at Levine children's hospital. She was born on July 4, 2018 to James Michael and Leah Overman Craven. Susannah was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ray and Karen Overman; her paternal grandmother, Darlene Friedland; and her uncle...

Sandra Younger

Sandra Younger

Jul 30, 2018

Sandra Jean Younger, 58, passed away on July 30, 2018 at her home. Sandra was born on January 14, 1960 in Forsyth County. She was a member of First Christian Church in Kernersville. Sandra was dedicated to caring for others, which led her to a career as a CNA for Senior Services, Bayada and private nursing. Sandra...

Sheila Denton

Sheila Denton

Jul 30, 2018

On Monday, July 30, 2018 Sheila Louise Ledford Denton, 60, of Clemmons peacefully departed this world for her Heavenly home, surrounded by love. In spite of the aggressive cancer, numerous health issues, pain and uncertainty. Mom exhibited amazing strength and grace embodied with peace that surpasses all understanding. This beautiful, strong, selfless, sweet, loving soul was ready...

George Walker, Jr.

George Walker, Jr.

Jul 30, 2018

Private family services.

Grace Nifong

Grace Nifong

Jul 30, 2018

Grace Elizabeth was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, friend and nurse. She had many roles and took them all on with amazing kindness and determination. She was born in Davidson County to David Earl Hege and Maggie DeLapp Hege. She grew up in Arcadia and graduated from Arcadia High School serving as the class president. In 1947,...

Freddie Allen

Freddie Allen

Jul 29, 2018

Mrs. Freddie B. Allen, 89, passed away quietly on Sunday evening. She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest E. Bodenheimer, Sr. and Susie Burcham Bodenheimer; her husbands, James E. Fansler Jr., Coy Davis, Troy B. Allen, and Jack H. Flynt; son, Daniel E. Fansler; and four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her children, Vicky...

Thurmond Hockaday

Thurmond Hockaday

Jul 29, 2018

Mr. Thurmond L. Hockaday, 91, of Advance, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born March 3, 1927 in Davie County. Mr. Hockaday retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Hockaday and Pattie Cope Hockaday;...

Louis Winters

Louis Winters

Jul 28, 2018

Louis Ziggmond Winters, 88, of Winston Salem, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 following a period of declining health. Louis was born on May 22, 1930 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Albert W. Wiatrowski and Elizabeth Kathryn Wrzefniewfka. His parents immigrated from Poland to Pennsylvania where Louis was born. They moved to S.C. where...

Charles Nesbit, Jr.

Charles Nesbit, Jr.

Jul 28, 2018

HIGH POINT - Charles L. Nesbit, Jr.,90, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 28, 2018 at his home at River Landing Retirement Community where he had been battling several illnesses. Charles was born on March 25, 1928 in Rowan County to the late Charles L. Nesbit, Sr. and Eva Ad Pence Nesbit. Charles served in the US...

Chad Goins

Chad Goins

Jul 28, 2018

Mr. Chad Davis Goins, 52, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after complications following surgery. He was born in Forsyth County on October 15, 1965 to Jannie McGee Goins and Junior Davis Goins. Chad lived in Raleigh for the last 20 years and was employed at PRA Health Sciences. He was...

Delmont Bates Jr.

Delmont Bates Jr.

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Delmont Bates, Jr., 71, passed away at his home on July 27, 2018. He was born on October 24, 1946 to Jeanette Allman Bates and Delmont Bates, Sr. in Forsyth County. Delmont was a member of the first graduating class of Parkland High School. He retired from Tyco Electronics. He enjoyed football, cooking, playing his guitar,...

Kemper Kiger

Kemper Kiger

Jul 26, 2018

Mr. Kemper Lee Kiger, 91, went to meet his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born January 8, 1927 in Forsyth county to the late Oscar Lee Kiger and Bealie Baker Kiger. Kemp adored his children, grandchildren and especially his wife, Maxine, with whom he had just celebrated his 67th wedding anniversary. He exemplified...

Diane Meadows

Diane Meadows

Jul 26, 2018

Diane L. Meadows, 58, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born on March 15, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan to James H. and Edith Trivett Meadows. She is survived by her parents, James and Edith Meadows of Winston-Salem; and numerous extended family members. No formal services will be held. Online condolences may...