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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Jeffery  B. Brooks

Jeffery B. Brooks

Nov 1, 2016

Mr. Jeffery B. Brooks, 72, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2016 at his home. He was born September 14, 1944 in Erie, PA to the late Wallace Henry Brooks and Marion Hays Brooks. He served his country in the U.S. Army. After his retirement from Contemporary Printing Services he and his wife moved to Winston-Salem where he authored three...

Virginia Hammons

Virginia Hammons

Nov 1, 2016

Virginia Hammons, 101, entered heaven November 1, 2016 in Catonsville, MD. Born in Maywood, IL on June 22, 1915 as the daughter of Pearl LeClair & Algot Soderberg, she started dancing lessons at age 4, skipped 2 grades in high school, and graduated before dancing professionally as a sister team called the ""Valgean Sisters."" They traveled the U.S. in Vaudeville....

Maggie  Reeves Larrymore

Maggie Reeves Larrymore

Oct 31, 2016

Mrs. Maggie Reeves Larrymore, 93, of Winston-Salem, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on October 31, 2016 at Tara Plantation of Carthage. Maggie was born on May 27, 1923 in Forsyth County to James Kelly Reeves and Annie Clinard Reeves. She graduated from Gray High School. Maggie enjoyed gardening and took pride in her colorful flowers. While her...

George  Wilson Nifong

George Wilson Nifong

Oct 31, 2016

George Wilson Nifong, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at his home in Oak Island, North Carolina, after a six month battle with cancer. George was born to Floyd Wilson Nifong and Maude Caudill Nifong. He grew up in the South Fork community, and graduated from Southwest High School in 1962. After four years of service in...

Amedee Saouaf

Amedee Saouaf

Oct 30, 2016

Winston-Salem Mr. Amedee Saouaf, 84, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born April 9, 1932 to Antoine and Amina Manjaka Saouaf. He was a wonderful, Godly husband and father who lived for his family. Surviving are his wife, Marie Hatem Saouaf; daughter, Doris Tocci (Tony) of Wilmington, NC and a son,...

Nancy  Beeson Whicker

Nancy Beeson Whicker

Oct 30, 2016

KERNERSVILLE - Nancy Beeson Whicker, 88, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Kernersville Medical Center. Nancy was born February 26, 1928 in Forsyth County to Joseph Curtis and Lola Smith Beeson. She worked as a nursing assistant with various facilities and was a longtime member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. Nancy was an avid competitor in sports and...

Tony  Phillip Allen

Tony Phillip Allen

Oct 30, 2016

Mr. Tony Phillip Allen, 66, of Lewisville, went home to his Heavenly Father on October 30, 2016. He was born in Wythe County, Virginia on January 1st, 1950 to Charles Leslie Allen and Emma Easter Allen. Mr. Allen was a devoted and loving family man. He loved to serve others and lived a life filled with kindness, gentleness, caring, and...

Donna  Gail Whitaker

Donna Gail Whitaker

Oct 29, 2016

Ms. Donna Gail Whitaker, 56, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born on November 14, 1959 in Lexington, NC to Charles H. and Shirley Sapp Whitaker. Ms. Whitaker was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She enjoyed arranging flowers. Ms. Whitaker worked for a period of time at the Enrichment Center...

William  Luke McDowell

William Luke McDowell

Oct 29, 2016

Mr. William Luke McDowell, 20, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Luke was born in Columbus County, NC on February 7, 1996. Luke was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston-Salem where he made a profession of faith and was baptized in 2006. He was the recipient of the Five Star Award at Spring Hill...

Shirley  Hiatt Beshears

Shirley Hiatt Beshears

Oct 29, 2016

Ms. Shirley Hiatt Beshears, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 22, 1943 in Forsyth County to Margie Long Hiatt and George Astor Hiatt. Ms. Beshears retired from R.J. Reynolds after more than 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Pat...

Jimmie  Jones Whitaker

Jimmie Jones Whitaker

Oct 29, 2016

Mrs. Jimmie Lee Jones Whitaker, 87, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Stokes Co. on March 3, 1929 the daughter of the late Wyatt Clifton Jones and Myra Hazel Wall Jones. Jimmie grew up in Palmyra United Methodist Church and later joined Hickory Ridge United Methodist when she moved to Winston-Salem. She...

Denise  Hauser Caldwell

Denise Hauser Caldwell

Oct 28, 2016

Mrs. Denise Hauser Caldwell, 58, of Lexington, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home peacefully surrounded by her husband and sons. She was born February 6, 1958 in Forsyth County. Mrs. Caldwell was a Registered Nurse for many years at Wake Forest Baptist Health and Forsyth Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Mack Ray...

Roy  Gene Hall

Roy Gene Hall

Oct 28, 2016

Mr. Roy Gene Hall, 84, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born April 19, 1932 in Davidson Co. the son of the late Ted Hall and Bertie Clodfelter Hall. Mr. Hall was a member of Stoney Ridge Baptist Church and was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 32 years of...

Stephanie  Rebecca Kuntz

Stephanie Rebecca Kuntz

Oct 28, 2016

Stephanie Rebecca Kuntz, 36, passed away, October 28, 2016 at her residence. A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening at Hayworth-Miller Chapel in Rural Hall from 6pm to 8pm.

Previous EventsVisitationTuesday, November 1, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall...

Virginia  Greenway Lawson

Virginia Greenway Lawson

Oct 28, 2016

Mrs. Virginia Greenway Lawson, 88, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully Friday, October 28, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1927 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Edwardson Booker and Maggie Joyce Greenway. Mrs. Lawson was a member of Oak Summit Community Church and was a graduate of Hanes High School. Survivors include her husband,...

Evalina  McCuiston Schmidt

Evalina McCuiston Schmidt

Oct 28, 2016

Mrs. Evalina McCuiston Schmidt ""Mimi"", 82, of Lewisville, went home to her Heavenly Father, October 28, 2016. She was born in Surry County on May 13, 1934 to Clarence and Fronie Belton McCuiston. Mrs. Schmidt was one of the first female real estate agents in Winston-Salem where she was active for 48 years. She was a member of Highland Presbyterian...

Harold  Bennett Shelton

Harold Bennett Shelton

Oct 28, 2016

Mr. Harold Bennett Shelton passed away Friday morning October 28, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Virginia on July 24, 1931 to the late Abe Shelton and Annie Worley Shelton. Harold enjoyed hunting, and fishing. He eventually started buying and selling cars, after he retired from Roadway Express with 40 years of service. Harold served his country...

James  Eldrud Chappell

James Eldrud Chappell

Oct 27, 2016

Mr. James Eldrud Chappell, 87, died on October 27, 2016, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. James was born in Forsyth County on November 27, 1928, to Charlie Clifton and Ola Myers Chappell. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from R.J. Reynolds in 1989. He enjoyed golfing at the beach and fishing. In...

Bobbie Jean Simmons Idol

Bobbie Jean Simmons Idol

Oct 26, 2016

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Simmons Idol, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 14, 1947 in Surry County to the late Roy and Nealy Simmons. Mrs. Idol was a devoted wife and a loving mother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents,...

Virginia  Ann Simmons

Virginia Ann Simmons

Oct 26, 2016

Winston-Salem - Virginia (Ginny) Ann Simmons (nee Kinsler) a long-time resident of Winston-Salem, died suddenly October 26, 2016 at Forsyth Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Covington, Kentucky on August 29, 1951, she spent her childhood and early adult life in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the Volunteer Coordinator at the Children's Hospital and eventually became a full-time...