All Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Flora Moore

Flora Moore

Jan 15, 2018

Mrs. Flora Elizabeth Billings Moore, 97, of Winston-Salem, passed away on January 15, 2018, at Accordius Health of Clemmons. She was born on June 18, 1920, in Yadkin County, NC to Henry Winslow and Lilly Dalton Billings. Flora was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, where she was a member for 71 years. She loved...

Rebecca Stephenson

Rebecca Stephenson

Jan 14, 2018

Mrs. Rebecca Nancy Hockaday Stephenson, 88, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1929 in Harnett County to the late Nathan Vanderbilt Hockaday and Mamie Alice Tucker Hockaday. In addition to her parents Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Stephenson Sr.; a daughter Joy Whittington; and...

Dennis Hauser

Dennis Hauser

Jan 14, 2018

Mr. Dennis Samuel Hauser, 72, of Pfafftown, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Dennis was born September 4, 1945 in Forsyth County to Dalton and Lola Hauser. A member of Grace Baptist Church, he retired from R.J. Reynolds Packaging after 30 plus years of loyal service. Dennis was a devoted family man and...

Mary Saunders

Mary Saunders

Jan 14, 2018

RURAL HALL-Mary Greene Saunders, 95, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her home. She was born September 26, 1922 to Major and Pansy Greene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Saunders; her son, Thurman Saunders, Jr.; a brother, Johnny Greene; and sister Betty Bodenheimer. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother...

Grover Burchette, Jr.

Grover Burchette, Jr.

Jan 14, 2018

Mr. Grover Cleveland Burchette, Jr., 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Grover was born in Louisville, KY on July 21, 1925, to the late Grover Cleveland Burchette, Sr. and Elsie Schreiber Burchette. The family moved to Winston-Salem in 1928 where Grover resided the rest of...

Ruby Saylor

Ruby Saylor

Jan 14, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Ellen Robertson Saylor, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born June 22, 1921 in Forsyth County. Mrs. Saylor was a devoted member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church for most of her life, where she served as diener in the church. She...

Ruth Spach

Ruth Spach

Jan 14, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Thomas Spach, 100, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Brighton Gardens. Ruth was born on February 20, 1917 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Sarah May Thomas. Ruth retired from Hanes Knitwear with 47 years of service. She was a lifelong member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church and...

Robert Emmons

Robert Emmons

Jan 14, 2018

Mr. Robert Russell Emmons, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC and formerly of Morris County, NJ, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 4, 1938 in Morris County, NJ, the son of the late, Jesse and Madeline Gertrude Cruts Emmons. Mr. Emmons retired from the Morris County Shade Tree Commission...

Shirley Haigwood

Shirley Haigwood

Jan 14, 2018

Ms. Shirley Mae Arrington Haigwood, 82, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born in Forsyth County on November 10, 1935 to the late Lillie Francis Long Arrington and Amos Spiral Arrington Sr. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn A. McInnis and four brothers: Amos Jr., Charles, Bobby,...

Lois Kinney

Lois Kinney

Jan 14, 2018

Lois Key Kinney 80, passed away January 14, 2018 at her home in Pfafftown, NC. She was born November 1, 1937 in Forsyth County, NC to James Monroe Key and Sallie Bet Wall Key. She and her husband Thomas "Tommy" Kinney were the original owners of "67" Motors auto salvage yard in Pfafftown. She loved family, flowers...

William Pruitt

William Pruitt

Jan 13, 2018

My heart is broken. Yesterday I lost the love of my life, my best friend, and the amazing father of my children. Scott was charismatic, witty, and always brightened any room with his infectious smile. I only hope he knew that I adored him as much as he did me. The last 6 ½ years of knowing...

Susan Schmidt

Susan Schmidt

Jan 13, 2018

Oak Ridge- Mrs. Susan Apple Schmidt, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2018 surrounded by her husband and two daughters at her residence. She was born December 29, 1949 in Guilford County, to the late Wade Harlee and Ruth Evelyn Apple. She especially loved her grandkids and was known in the...

Marianne Goebel

Marianne Goebel

Jan 13, 2018

Kernersville - Mrs. Marianne Goebel, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Kernersville Medical Center. Marianne was born on May 8th, 1928 in Cleveland, OH to John James, Sr. and Freda Peters Harmonic. She attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Clemmons, NC and was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post...

Jeanice Bo

Jeanice Bo

Jan 12, 2018

Jeanice Plansky Bo, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Walter John Bo. Jeanice was born in Wisconsin to the late Bill and Libby Plansky but spent her childhood in Escanaba, Michigan. Jeanice...

Mattie Taylor

Mattie Taylor

Jan 12, 2018

Mattie Lee Hemric Taylor, 89, passed from this life, Friday, January 12, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1928 in Yadkin County, North Carolina to the late Walter and Jettie Chappell Hemric. Mattie was a devoted member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church for most of her life. Declining health had prevented her from...

Charles Parks, Sr.

Charles Parks, Sr.

Jan 12, 2018

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Wayne Parks, Sr. 86, of Winston-Salem passed away on January 12, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on April 24, 1931 in Forsyth County to Ralph and Irene Lee Parks. Mr. Parks was a graduate of Griffith High School class of 1950. He retired from Western Electric/AT&T with 38 years...

Jesse Harp, Sr.

Jesse Harp, Sr.

Jan 12, 2018

Mr. Jesse James Harp Sr., 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born October 19, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Betty Tesh Harp and James Calvin Harp. Jesse retired from Krispy Kreme with 32 years of service. He was a faithful member of Victory Ministry for Jesus. Jesse loved reading the...

Damon Wear

Damon Wear

Jan 12, 2018

Damon Andrew Wear, affectionately known as "Doc", age 67, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Winston Salem, NC on June 7, 1950, to Hugh Lincoln and Geretha Everhart Wear, he was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Glenda Hicks

Glenda Hicks

Jan 11, 2018

Mrs. Glenda Carolyn Walker Hicks, 72, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 11, 2018 after an extended illness. Glenda was born on December 7, 1945 to Elgie Mae Pope and Clarence Odell Walker in Forsyth County. She enjoyed being a homemaker for as long as her health permitted. Her family recalls her talent for sewing...

James Creasy

James Creasy

Jan 11, 2018

Mr. James Carroll Creasy, "JC", 75, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born August 10, 1942 in Leesville, VA to the late Otha Dennis and Addie Mattox Creasy. He graduated from Old Dominion University, Winston-Salem State University, and George Washington University and also served in the U.S. National Guard. Mr. Creasy later retired from Lucent...