All Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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June Ardell Zimmerman Shamel

June Ardell Zimmerman Shamel

Jun 27, 2017

Mrs. June Ardell Shamel, nee Zimmerman, entered the more immediate presence of our Lord on the morning of June 27, 2017. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to William and Ethel (Bear) Zimmerman on June 5, 1930. Mrs. Shamel graduated from Reading High School in 1948 and the Moravian Theological Seminary for Women in 1954 with the desire to enter...

Bobby "Bob" Neal Walsworth

Bobby "Bob" Neal Walsworth

Jun 26, 2017

Mr. Bobby N. Walsworth, 75, passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House on Monday, June 26, 2017. Born in Louisiana, Bob served in the Navy, then moved to Winston- Salem where he worked for the Winston-Salem Police Department. He went on to own and operate Konnoak Texaco until he retired. Bob is preceded in death by his...

William  Belmont Mitchell

William Belmont Mitchell

Jun 26, 2017

""Holy Spirit breathe on me, until my heart is clean. Let sunshine fill its innermost part, without a cloud between."" Mr. William Belmont Mitchell was born in Rural Hall, North Carolina on January 27, 1924 to the late Robah Mitchell and Lillie Glenn Mitchell. Belmont attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Carver High School. Following graduation, he...

Charles  Farrell Lemar

Charles Farrell Lemar

Jun 26, 2017

Winston-Salem - Mr. Charles Farrell Lemar, 85, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Forsyth County to Odell and Hettie Robinson Lemar. Charles was a medic in the Navy. He graduated with a BS in Business Administration from High Point College. Charles was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed working the flea...

Sabrina  Tuttle Tate

Sabrina Tuttle Tate

Jun 25, 2017

Sabrina Tuttle Tate, 57, of Harrisburg, NC, departed from us on Sunday June 25th, 2017 while at home after battling a prolonged illness. Sabrina, born November 12, 1959 in Forsyth County, NC, had an immense passion for arts and crafts. She saw creativity in everything and could make a bundle of sticks look like a bona fide piece of art...

Fred  Allen Elliott

Fred Allen Elliott

Jun 25, 2017

STOKESDALE- Fred Allen Elliott, Sr. 75 of Rockingham County, NC formerly of Prices Fork, VA, made his final journey to his heavenly home on June 25, 2017.Fred made many great friends over the years; he was a kind, gentle man with a big heart and always there for all of his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by...

Donald  Ray House

Donald Ray House

Jun 25, 2017

Donald Ray House passed from this life on June 25, 2017, in the company of his loving wife and family. He was born on April 12, 1941 in Charlotte, NC. He grew up in small town Monroe, NC, with his parents, Ray and Mabel House, his brother David, and his sister Martha. He grew up in a happy home, made...

John  Allard Watts

John Allard Watts

Jun 24, 2017

John Allard Watts of McCormick, SC passed away peacefully at University hospital on June 24, 2017 at the age of 79. John is survived by his wife, Doris and children, Jeff Watts and Nancy Watson along with 5 grandchildren. John was born on May 13, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, MO to John S and Pearl Watts. He graduated from Sikeston...

Dorothy  Sargent Sim

Dorothy Sargent Sim

Jun 24, 2017

Dorothy Virginia Ring Sargent Sim, 89, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dorothy was born in Dante, VA to Robert Walter and Reda Nash Ring. Dorothy had retired from National Geographic Society in 1988 and enjoyed winter residency, with her late husband John, in Cape Coral, FL from 1989-2011. She lived the rest...

Jane  Wyrick Peeler

Jane Wyrick Peeler

Jun 24, 2017

Jane Hope Wyrick Peeler, surrounded by her family, left this earth on Saturday, June 25, 2017 after a brief illness. Jane was born in Salisbury, NC on February 17, 1940 to the late Steadman and Lula Wyrick. She graduated from Granite Quarry High School in 1958. She was married to Cecil Peeler in 1958 who preceded her in death. She...

Keith Hege

Keith Hege

Jun 24, 2017

Keith Hege went to the more immediate presence of his Savior on June 24th, 2017. He was born Feb. 8, 1946, to Oscar F. and Annie B. Hege. Keith attended RJ Reynolds High and Oak Ridge Military Academy. From an early age, was always a ""Foreign Car Guy"" and had a passion for everything automotive. While working for CEW Foreign...

James  Kenneth Prater

James Kenneth Prater

Jun 24, 2017

Mr. James Kenneth ""Kenny"" Prater, 73, left for his home in heaven on June 24, after a two-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born May 5, 1944 in Forsyth Co. to James Dykes and Maddline Crim Prater. He graduated from Walkertown High School, was employed by Pilot Freight Carriers in Kernersville NC for 20 years and owned KenCo...

Linda  March Peters

Linda March Peters

Jun 23, 2017

Ms. Linda March Peters, 84, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Salemtowne Moravian Retirement Community. She was born in Davie County on November 19, 1932, to the late Jones Dewey March and Mary Anna Simpson March. Ms. Peters was a long time member of Bethania Moravian Church where she attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. She...

Donald  Sides Crater

Donald Sides Crater

Jun 23, 2017

Mr. Donald Sides Crater, 75, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday June 23, 2017. Donald was born August 7, 1941, in Forsyth County to Howard R. Crater and Irene Sides Crater. He was a member of Heavenview United Pentecostal Church and loved his church and most of all his family. Donald was preceded in death by his parents.Donald is survived by...

Lisa Leanne Vaughn Fuller

Lisa Leanne Vaughn Fuller

Jun 23, 2017

Mrs. Lisa Leanne Vaughn Fuller, age 36 of Apex passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home. Lisa was born in Huntington, West Virginia, June 9, 1981. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. Lisa loved playing the piano and flute. She used her artistic skills in making crafts, homemade cards, loved her stuffed...

Michael  Scott Krupel

Michael Scott Krupel

Jun 23, 2017

Mr. Michael Scott Krupel, 54, of Kernersville, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on January 28, 1963 to the late Edwin Edggie Krupel and Ollie Baber Krupel. Michael was always willing to help his fellow man out and will be missed by many. He is survived by three sons, Jason (Tamara), Josh...

David  Clinton Sechrest

David Clinton Sechrest

Jun 23, 2017

Kernersville - Mr. David Clinton Sechrest, 80, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at Moses H. Cone Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1936, in Guilford County to the late Gilmer Sechrest, Sr. and Edith Bull Sechrest. He attended Shady Grove Wesleyan Church. David was an avid Duke Blue Devils Fan. He loved to hunt, fish, and watch Nascar....

James  Dalton Templeton

James Dalton Templeton

Jun 23, 2017

Mr. James Dalton Templeton, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away on June 23, 2017 at his residence. James was born on August 20, 1920, in Forsyth County to John Dockery and Sallie Isenhour Templeton. He was a member of Vernon Forest Baptist Church for many years where he worked with the publishing ministry. He was a veteran of WWII, having served...

Minnie  Yates Linville

Minnie Yates Linville

Jun 22, 2017

Kernersville - Minnie Hester Yates Linville, 95, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Minnie was born on September 30, 1921 in Stokes County to Joe Henry and Fannie Rominger Yates. She was a member of Goodwill Baptist church and worked at Kernersville News for over 17 years. In addition to her career with the newspaper,...

Damon  Shawn Wolff

Damon Shawn Wolff

Jun 22, 2017

Mr. Damon Shawn Wolff, 40, passed away June 22nd, at his residence. He was born January 6th, 1977 to William Edwin Wolff Jr. and Janet Sealey Wolff. He will be remembered as a modern day Steve Irwin, animal whisperer, and a loving father. He's been many places and met many people, all of whom he never ceased to make an...