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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Michael Charles Creel
Apr 21, 2017
Mr. Michael Charles Creel, 67, of Woolwine, VA, passed away on April 21, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Michael was born in Stokes County, NC on September 3, 1949, to Charles Edward Creel and Betty Smith. He was a Boy Scout, loved being outdoors and fishing. Michael was very creative with his hands. He enjoyed making things...
Timothy Lewis Minor
Apr 21, 2017
Mr. Timothy Lewis Minor, 58, of Elkin, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home. Tim was born November 12, 1958 in Forsyth County to Billy and Thelma Minor. He enjoyed playing his dobro and spending time outside. He also loved to spend time with his dogs and chickens and his pig, Wilbur. Tim was preceded in death by...
Carolyn Caldwell Rayfield
Apr 20, 2017
Kernersville - Mrs. Carolyn Elaine Caldwell Rayfield, loving mother and grandmother, 75, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 24, 1942 to the late Lloyd M. and Grace G. Caldwell of Pageland, SC. Carolyn was a long-time member of Main Street United Methodist Church. She retired from Burlington Industries in the Human Resources...
Paul Buster Roper, Sr.
Apr 20, 2017
Kernersville - Paul Buster Roper, Sr., 78, went home to be with our Lord Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on July 5, 1938 in Swain County to Harley John and Ellen Mae Pasmore Roper. Paul was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy of High Point and retired...
C. Harrell York
Apr 20, 2017
Mr. C. Harrell York, 92, of Pfafftown died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his home. He was born November 28, 1924 in Yadkin County, the son of the late L. Claude York and Hazel Reese York. He was retired from Coca Cola. He was preceded in death by Helen Tuttle York. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.,...
James Ambler Griffin
Apr 20, 2017
Mr. James Ambler Griffin, 74, of Advance, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at his home, surrounded by and in the loving care of his family. Jimmy is survived by his beloved bride of almost 53 years, Patsy Matthews Griffin. Together they raised three children with a legacy of loyalty, honesty, and strength: son, Jim Griffin and his...
Tommie Baker Bullard
Apr 19, 2017
Kernersville - Tommie Evelyn Baker Bullard, 52, passed away at her home Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Tommie was born on May 6, 1964 in Indiana to George Thomas and Shirley McCall Baker. She was a loving mother and would give the shirt off her back to who needed it, and she was an amazing MeMaw to her grandson. Tommie lived...
Velda Helton Davis
Apr 19, 2017
Previous EventsVisitationThursday, April 20, 2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel 3315 Silas Creek Pkwy Winston-Salem, NC 27103
GravesideSunday, April 23, 2017 2:00 PM Mt Pleasant Baptist Church 1193 Mt Pleasant Rd Murphy, NC 28906
Michael Polinsky
Apr 18, 2017
Oak Ridge, NC - Michael Polinsky, 87, went home to be with his Savior, surrounded by his loving family on, April 18, 2017. Mike was born in Atlantic, PA on December 10, 1929 to Michael and Eva Vallana Polinsky. He was a member of Community Lutheran Church in Summerfield. He retired from Derry Westinghouse. He enjoyed watching the Pirates and...
Eugene Wilson Foster
Apr 18, 2017
Mr. Eugene Wilson Foster, age 82 of King passed away April 18, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Foster was born in Davie County, July 3, 1934 to Ruben Foster and Floella Tutterow Foster. He was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church in King, a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., retired from Piedmont Airlines with...
Harold Leon Holland
Apr 18, 2017
Mr. Harold ""Hal"" Leon Holland, 82, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on June 4, 1934 in Forsyth County to William Ernest and Mary Sutphin Holland. Mr. Holland served in the U.S. Army Engineers and was employed by Bell Telephone Laboratories. He is survived by his lifelong companion,...
Wayne Steven Wagoner, Sr.
Apr 17, 2017
Mr. Wayne Steven Wagoner, Sr. age 64 of Rural Hall passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Wagoner was born August 26, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late William Steven Wagoner and late Margie Poole Wagoner. He was a United States Navy veteran and worked at Pyler Supply Company with 25...
Vernon Courtney Carlton, Jr.
Apr 17, 2017
Mr. Vernon Courtney Carlton, Jr., 83, of 3955 Philpark Drive, Winston-Salem, passed away on April 17, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Vernon was born in Newberry, SC to Vernon C. Carlton, Sr., and Gladys Havird Carlton. At Newberry High School, he played on the SC All State football team. He graduated from Clemson University where he attended under...
Clyde Ray Hicks
Apr 17, 2017
Clyde Ray Hicks, 80, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Hospice Home of High Point. Clyde was born on June 4, 1936 to Jessie and Laura Noah Hicks. He was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church for more than 40 years. He was owner of Hicks Lawn Care. Clyde retired from United Metal Recycling in Kernersville with...
Geneva Martin Kannada
Apr 16, 2017
Mrs. Geneva Elizabeth Martin Kannada ,70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter morning, April 16, 2017. She was the devoted daughter of Dorothy Elizabeth Martin King and James Pratt Martin, and was born in Corpus Christi, TX on May 16, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Horace Lee Kannada....
Dorothy Mabe Ball
Apr 16, 2017
Dorothy Mabe Ball, 87, died on April 16, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Dot was the daughter of Grady and Katherine Mabe. She was predeceased by her parents; a son, Ronnie Oakley; two brothers, Bill and Jack Mabe; a granddaughter, Kimberly Kielty; and a great grandchild, Baby Klinglesmith. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Kielty (Marc); two...
Albert Ahijah Hall, Jr.
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. Albert Ahijah Hall, Jr., 64, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1953 in Forsyth County, the son of the late Albert A. Hall, Sr. and Betsy McDaniel Hall. Mr. Hall was an Engineer and served with the US Navy during the Viet Nam War. In addition to his...
Gary Lee Wright
Apr 15, 2017
Mr. Gary Lee Wright, 76, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017; coinciding with his 29th wedding anniversary. Gary was born on October 10, 1940, in Forsyth County to the Aubrey Lee and Ruth Johnston Wright. He retired from R.J. Reynolds after many years of faithful service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Sylvia Anne Tuttle
Apr 15, 2017
Mrs. Sylvia Ann Tuttle, 80, passed away on April 15, 2017, at 1pm the heavens opened up and called her home. Sylvia was born in Forsyth County on March 7, 1937, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Ellis. She was so full of life and loved her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She was a beautician for 30 years and...
Kenneth Crotts
Apr 15, 2017
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