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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Deborah "Debbie" Drawdy
Apr 18, 2025
Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Hawkins Drawdy, 67, of Clemmons, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home.
She was born September 9, 1957, in Forsyth County, NC, to Clay Hawkins and Edna Shaw Hawkins. Debbie was a loving wife and mother with home being her primary source of happiness. She was most happy when spending time with her...
Alice Mae Walser Shackelford
Apr 18, 2025
Alice Mae Walser Shackelford, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025.
She was born in Forsyth Co. on December 30, 1938, to the late Elizabeth Fishel Walser and Fred James Walser Sr.
After graduating from Gray High School in 1957, Alice began her career at McLean Trucking, where she worked her way up to become a supervisor over the key...
Howard Ray Sheets
Apr 18, 2025
Mr. Howard Ray Sheets, 86, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home in Clemmons surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1939, along with his twin brother, Harold, to Charlie Lee Sheets and Luna Craft Sheets. Howard graduated from Southwest High School where he played basketball and drove a bus. Howard worked for R.J. Reynolds for...
Teddy Allen Weavil
Apr 18, 2025
Teddy Allen Weavil of Belews Creek, NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Teddy was born in Davidson County on July 10, 1947, and was the seventh child of the late George Allen and Clara Byerly Weavil.
Teddy graduated from Ledford High School in 1965...
Mary Jane Archer
Apr 18, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mary “Jane” Archer on April 18, 2025. She was born October 27, 1923, to Tony A. and Mary Manthey in Ramona, South Dakota.
Jane came from a musical family called the “Manthey Meadowlarks” with her parents playing musical instruments along with four of her five siblings (youngest was too small to play.) They...
William "Bill" Edward Boyles
Apr 17, 2025
William “Bill” Edward Boyles, 96, beloved husband, brother, father, pawpaw, uncle, and friend, passed away after a short period of declining health. Bill lived a long life filled with fun and happiness.
Bill was born on April 19, 1928, in Forsyth County to Myrl Boyles. He was baptized at age 7 at Trinity Moravian Church in Winston-Salem. Bill joined the Army...
Gwendolyn Mohr Emory
Apr 17, 2025
Gwendolyn Estelle Mohr Emory, aged 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on April 17, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1933, in Elk Grove, CA, to Hazel Christina Stone Mohr and Walter Hale Mohr. She graduated from Galt High School in California. Gwendolyn resided in Gloucester Point. VA for many years; then twenty...
Pat Williams Sparks
Apr 17, 2025
Mrs. Pat Williams Sparks, 83, of Lewisville, NC passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at her home. She was born April 2, 1942 in Forsyth County to Hubert Russell Williams and Mammie Inez Hobson Williams. Pat was a 1960 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and served on the Reunion Committee. She was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church,...
Edward Monroe "Monty" Steadman
Apr 17, 2025
Edward Monroe “Monty” Steadman, 87, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his home. He was born in Lawrence County, TN, on November 3, 1937, to the late Fate and Frances White Steadman. Mr. Steadman was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After the service, he went to work for Monsanto in Decatur, Alabama as a maintenance specialist for 35...
James "Jamie" Robert Schrock
Apr 16, 2025
Mr. James “Jamie” Robert Schrock, 42, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2025, at his home in Charlotte, NC.
Jamie was born on December 3, 1982, to Pamela Hamby Schrock Carroll and Jonathan Roy “Jon” Schrock in Forsyth County, NC. Throughout his childhood, Jamie was a loving son, a good student and excelled at several sports throughout his youth.
Jamie graduated from...
Stuart Bateman Smiley
Apr 16, 2025
Stuart Bateman Smiley entered our lives on Sunday, December 17, 1995. He was the light of our lives. After a long battle with cancer, it took his life on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Stuart had an energy and vibrance about him with everything he did. He had such a kind heart and fighting spirit. He was awarded a Humanitarian Award at...
Lillian "Lynn" Childress Choplin-Swaim
Apr 16, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lillian “Lynn” Childress Choplin-Swaim, age 75. Lillian, born on January 28, 1950, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Lynn was born to the late Early and Cleo Childress. She was raised in the “Southside” of Winston Salem, NC. She graduated from Parkland High and...
Jerry Don Tinch
Apr 16, 2025
Kernersville – Mr. Jerry Don Tinch, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 5, 1949, to Murriel Tinch and Thelma Richmond Tinch. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served during the Vietnam War. He also previously served...
Audrey Bracken Hall
Apr 15, 2025
Audrey Bracken Hall passed away peacefully with family by her side at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on April 15, 2025. Born on August 13, 1939, in Winston-Salem to to Noah Lev Bracken and Paigie Scott Bracken. Audrey married the love of her life, Jack L. Hall, on June 22, 1956, with whom she shared a...
Donald Grady Tugman
Apr 15, 2025
Donald Grady Tugman, 60, passed away at his home following an extended illness on April 15, 2025. He was born on September 29, 1964, to Benjamin Franklin Tugman and Mary Elizabeth Fields Tugman in Yadkin County. Donald retired from Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his siblings, Ella Willard, Jim Tugman (Diane),...
Constance Marie Hancock Boyle
Apr 15, 2025
With full hearts, we share the passing of Constance “Connie” Boyle—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend to many. She passed peacefully on April 15,2025 at her home at Arbor Acres. Born on July 19, 1932, in Winston-Salem, NC, to John W Hancock, Sr and Naoma Beck Hancock. Connie lived a life rooted in love and generosity. She...
Mary "Katherine" Anders McNeil
Apr 15, 2025
Mrs. Mary “Katherine” Anders McNeil, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank and Lizzie Anders. Katherine was a longtime and faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church in Rural Hall. Her Strong Christian faith was her guide throughout her life....
Johnny Ray Calhoun
Apr 15, 2025
Johnny Ray Calhoun, 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on July 31, 1954, to the late John Henry Calhoun and Evelyn McKaughan Calhoun. Johnny loved working with his hands. He spent his time playing guitar and spent much of his life listening to and playing music. Johnny also was fond of woodworking...
Mark Paul Bodford
Apr 14, 2025
Mark Paul Bodford, 67, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1957, in Forsyth County, NC to Howard and Betty Cline Bodford. Mark grew up loving animals, studying herpetology, and was active in Boy Scouts and received the God & Country award. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and worked in real estate in Wilmington,...
Janet Best Rolison
Apr 14, 2025
Mrs. Janet Best York Rolison, 88, passed away, Monday, April 14, 2025.
A native of Wayne County, she was educated at the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh, NC, Greensboro College and UNC Greensboro. Janet was a teacher and Registered Dietitian.
She is survived by her husband, Harry W. Rolison, whom she married in 1991, and with whom she enjoyed many outdoor activities and...
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