Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Viki Williams

Oct 14, 2017

Viki Delores Ragsdale Williams, born on September 22, 1949, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2017. Preceding her in death were her husband Melton Clark Williams, parents Clifton & Eula Ragsdale, and brother Gordon Ragsdale. Surviving are her children - son Mark (Jennifer) Williams, son Paul (Roxanna) Williams, daughter Kami Williams,...

Arthur Kaiser

Oct 12, 2017

Arthur Joseph "Joe" Kaiser, 86 of Advance, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Born on August 7, 1931, in Dallas, Texas to William and Camille Kaiser he lived most of his life in New Jersey. Joe graduated from Jesuit High School and received a bachelor's degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana....

Beatrice Beard

Oct 12, 2017

"For this God is our God forever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death." Psalm 48:14 Beatrice Prevette Beard, 87, of Kernersville, NC is now with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late, William Harrison Prevette and Wadie Harrold Prevette. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Virgil Tucker

Oct 12, 2017

Mr. Virgil Artemus Tucker, Jr. 93, passed away peacefully and went on to be with his Savior on October 12, 2017. Virgil was born in Mayodan, NC on January 24, 1924 to Maude Albert and Virgil Artemus Tucker, Sr. He lived there until deploying with the United States Navy in World War II in the South Pacific...

Keith Marshall

Oct 11, 2017

"In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else can fill." It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Keith McClure Marshall, 52, of Clemmons, NC, on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017. He was a loving father and husband, beloved son, faithful brother, cherished uncle,...

Levi Richardson, Jr.

Oct 11, 2017

Kernersville - Levi "L.J." Richardson, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017- absent from the body but present with the Lord. L.J. was born on March 17, 1929 in Galax, Virginia to the late Levi Richardson, Sr. and Dora Rutherford Richardson. L.J. was a Veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict...

George Sidden

Oct 10, 2017

GEORGE ALEXANDER SIDDEN died Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was the son of Tom and Louise Sidden. A lifetime member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, an usher, and as Chair of the Graveyard Committee. George "G.A." and his high school sweetheart, Peggy, were married in the church parsonage in 1959....

Sarah Pegram

Oct 10, 2017

Mrs. Sarah Caudle Pegram, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her home. She was born in Iredell County on April 15, 1929 to the late George and Lacie Wallace Caudle. Mrs. Pegram retired from Western Electric with 36 years of service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a person with a...

Margaret Bowman

Oct 10, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Joyce Bowman, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Stokes Co. on March 21, 1930 the daughter of the late Lespie Joyce and Hattie Mae Mickey Joyce. She was retired from Stokes County as a social worker and was owner/operator, along with her...

Virginia Holcomb

Oct 10, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Rose Elliott Holcomb, 86, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2017. She was born January 28, 1931, in Long Island, North Carolina, to James "Monk" and Rose Alexander Elliott. She was married for 60 years to James Orville Holcomb, who died in 2009. She lived most of her adult life in the Sedge Garden area...

Thurmond Everhart

Oct 10, 2017

Mr. Thurmond Odell Everhart, 81, died on October 10, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. Thurmond was born in Forsyth County on November 18, 1935, to Avory and Mamie Yontz Everhart. Thurmond retired from Douglas Battery after 35 years of service. He loved spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed NASCAR...

Roy Nelson

Oct 10, 2017

Kernersville- Rev. Roy Wayne Nelson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Wayne was born on November 4, 1943 in Forsyth County to Roy Vester and Bessie Osborne Nelson. He retired from RJ Reynolds with over 34 years of service. Wayne was the former Pastor of Valley View Baptist Church. In...

Raymond Bowman

Oct 9, 2017

Mr. Raymond Smith Bowman, 91, passed away October 9, 2017 at Hospice and Palliative Care Center. He was born December 10, 1925 in Surry County to the late John Bowman and Maude Kemp Bowman. Raymond served in the United States Navy during WWII. During his service, he earned three medals. They include the Victory World War II...

Curtis "Griff" Jr.

Oct 8, 2017

Mr. Curtis Edwin Griffin, Jr. "Griff", 71, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 24, 1946 in Davidson County to Stella Crews Griffin and Curtis E. Griffin, Sr. Mr. Griffin was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army and was a member of First...

David Yount

Oct 8, 2017

Mr. David Allen "Porkchop" Yount, 61, of Kernersville passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home. He was born July 24, 1956 in Cumberland County to Robert and Marjorie "Pat" Wichern Yount. Porkchop was a 1974 graduate of East Forsyth High School and received a degree in Welding from Guilford College. He was a Veteran of...

Maria Romero-Franco

Oct 8, 2017

Previous Events Visitation Wednesday, October 11, 2017 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel

141 Smith-Edwards Road Kernersville, NC 27284

Service Thursday, October 12, 2017 2:00 PM Holy Cross Catholic Church

616 S. Cherry St. Kernersville, NC 27284

Cemetery Details Location Mt. Gur Cemetery

D. Scales

Oct 8, 2017

Mr. D. Alan Scales, 61, of Winston-Salem passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 25, 1955 in New York, NY to Robert and Nora Colley Scales. Mr. Scales enjoyed watching NASCAR and fishing. He was a connoisseur of fine foods and was known as an excellent grill cook. Surviving...

James Jones

Oct 7, 2017

Mr. James Lee Jones, 76, went home to be with the Lord October 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 16, 1941 in Clark County, Indiana to the late William Henry Jones and Inez Trimble Jones. James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 25 years. He was a faithful member...

John Crowder

Oct 7, 2017

John David Crowder, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. John was born on August 2, 1942 in Madison, NC to Roy Pleasant Crowder and Virginia Belle Dean Crowder. John retired from Stroh's Brewery following 30 years of service. Afterwards he worked for Coca Cola as Plant...

Jack Wolverton

Oct 7, 2017

Mr. Jack Neil Wolverton "the Lawn Mower Man", 88, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born September 25, 1929 in Wapanucka, Oklahoma to the late Skelly Hugh Wolverton and Clarice Juanita Johnston Wolverton. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his time in...