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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Howard  Maynard Rayfield

Howard Maynard Rayfield

Sep 27, 2016

Mr. Howard Maynard Rayfield, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center.Howard was born February 2, 1933 to the late Clyde and Fannie Rayfield. He was a 1952 graduate of James A. Gray High School and served in the U.S. Army after graduation. In his free time, Howard enjoyed classic cars and his biggest passion,...

Brett  Anthony Nelson

Brett Anthony Nelson

Sep 26, 2016

HIGH POINT- Brett Anthony Nelson, 21 passed away Monday September 26, 2016 at the Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. The cause of death is still unknown and currently under investigation by the Navy (NCIS). Brett was born May 8, 1995 at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL to Darrin and Geannette Nelson.Brett was baptized and confirmed a member of the...

Louise  Cheek Hamilton

Louise Cheek Hamilton

Sep 26, 2016

Mrs. Louise Cheek Hamilton, 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. She was the youngest of three children born to the late B.A. and Bessie Cheek on December 22, 1929, in Bethel, Oklahoma. Louise married her life-long sweetheart, Rev. Dean Hamilton, on July 5, 1946, in DeQueen, Arkansas, who preceded her in death in June of 2013....

Robert  Larry Williams

Robert Larry Williams

Sep 26, 2016

COLFAX- Robert Larry ""Bob"" Williams, 79, passed away September 26, 2016. He was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on May 24, 1937 to the late Raymond Paul and Mary Eleene Varner Williams. Mr. Williams worked for the Greensboro News & Record, retiring after 35 years as Production Manager. He was an avid Tar Heel fan, even to the point...

Salvatore  Anthony Pappalardo

Salvatore Anthony Pappalardo

Sep 25, 2016

Salvatore Pappalardo went home to be with Christ on September 25, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist hospital in Winston Salem, NC at the age of 82. He was born November 28, 1933 in Torrington CT to Anthony and Matilda Pappalardo. He is survived by his wife Debbie, daughters Kim (and Don) Johnson, Sandy Pappalardo, step sons Steve (and Stacy) Miley,...

Marie  "Ricky" Crews

Marie "Ricky" Crews

Sep 25, 2016

WINSTON-SALEM-Sadie Marie ""Ricky"" Moss Crews, 88, a devoted Christian in serving her Lord, passed away late Sunday night September 25, 2016 at her home. She was born November 14, 1927 in Forsyth Co. to the late Walter Jefferson Moss, Sr. and Sadie Aldridge Moss. Ricky was a member for 50 plus years of New Hope United Methodist Church and the...

Edith  Sutton Smith

Edith Sutton Smith

Sep 25, 2016

SMITHLewisville Mrs. Edith Sutton Smith, 90, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on November 9, 1925 in Lenoir County, NC to the late Milton and Lila Creech Sutton. Mrs. Smith retired from teaching first grade at Lewisville Elementary with 35 years of service. She was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church for...

Betty  Lawson Smith

Betty Lawson Smith

Sep 25, 2016

KERNERSVILLE - Betty Lawson Smith, 84, passed away early Sunday morning, September 25, 2016. She was born on September 15, 1932 to Walter and Norma Lawson in Hoke County NC. She moved with her family to Greensboro in her early teens. Betty was married to Harry Smith, Jr. for 67 years and was the mother of three children and grandmother...

Vonda Lee Russell Fogg

Vonda Lee Russell Fogg

Sep 25, 2016

Mrs. Vonda Lee Russell Fogg, 50, of Advance died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born November 11, 1965 in Kingsport, TN. At age four, she and her parents moved to North Carolina where she resided until her death. She is survived by her husband Richard Fogg, of the home; son, Zack Russell Myers of Denver CO;...

Iris  Tolley McCoy

Iris Tolley McCoy

Sep 24, 2016

Iris Josephine Tolley McCoy of Lexington, VA, passed away September 24, 2016. She was born to the late Elbert Lee and Mary Ethel Bryan Tolley.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, John Walkup McCoy, who was also from Lexington.Survivors include her daughters Cheryl McCoy Greene (Loyde Isom) of Kernersville, NC...

Tina  Aslanis Simos

Tina Aslanis Simos

Sep 23, 2016

Mrs. Tina Aslanis Simos, 84, of Pfafftown passed away Friday, September 23, 2016.Tina was born February 27, 1932 in Athens, Greece. She was the co-owner and matriarch of long-time Winston-Salem restaurant Simos Barbecue and a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Most importantly, she was the best Mother, YiaYia, and Great YiaYia to her family. In addition to her parents,...

Fleta  Bryant Myers

Fleta Bryant Myers

Sep 23, 2016

Mrs. Fleta Malline Bryant Myers, 92, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born June 1, 1924 in Surry County to the late Vena Hunt Bryant and Daniel Franklin Bryant. Mrs. Myers was a member of Friendly Chapel Church. She worked in Food Preparation and retired from Surry County School System. In addition to her...

Patricia  Ann Feist

Patricia Ann Feist

Sep 23, 2016

KERNERSVILLE- Patricia Ann Feist, 81, passed away September 23, 2016. She was born in Minnesota on March 14, 1935 to the late Walter James and Mamie Lucinda Grubb Nussear. Prior to moving to Kernersville 24 years ago following the death of her husband, Mrs. Feist lived in many places, eventually settling in Florida after her husband left the Air Force...

Elda  Cohrs Fudge

Elda Cohrs Fudge

Sep 23, 2016

Winston-Salem Ms. Elda Cohrs Fudge, 86, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at her home. She was born May 8, 1930 in Wood County, Ohio to the late Ernest Frederick and Luella Kolbe Cohrs. Ms. Fudge worked and retired from Piedmont/US Airways with nearly 20 years of service. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving are her...

Rhonda  Salmons Riedell

Rhonda Salmons Riedell

Sep 23, 2016

Rhonda S. Riedell, of Advance, NC, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 23, 2016. She was born February 5, 1967 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a graduate of Davie County High School and High Point College. She worked for HanesBrands for 15 years. Throughout her life, Rhonda touched the hearts...

Alfred  Grove Johnson

Alfred Grove Johnson

Sep 22, 2016

Mr. Alfred Grove Johnson, 84, passed away on September 22, 2016 at his home. He was born August 14, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Kelly Lee Johnson and Geneva Stowe Johnson. Mr. Johnson was of the Methodist faith. He served in the U.S. Air Force and subsequently served in the U. S. Army Reserves. He founded Johnson's...

Cynthia Ann McKoy Ellis

Cynthia Ann McKoy Ellis

Sep 22, 2016

Mrs. Cynthia (Cindy) Ann McKoy Ellis (57) of Kernersville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Duke University Hospital. Cynthia was born on February 7, 1959 in Manassas, Virginia to Roy and Patricia McKoy. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a B.A. in Arts Education. She worked at East Forsyth High School as...

James  Hobert Cockerham

James Hobert Cockerham

Sep 22, 2016

James Hobert Cockerham, 88, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Northeast Florida Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach, FL. He was born March 8, 1928 in Surry County to the late James Dillard Cockerham and Verlie Chappill Cockerham. Mr. Cockerham was a member of First Baptist Church of Kernersville. He was a machinist by trade and retired from Allied Tool...

Alice "Lisa" Rivera Sealey

Alice "Lisa" Rivera Sealey

Sep 21, 2016

Mrs. Alice ""Lisa"" Rivera Sealey, 82, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016.Lisa was born March 18, 1934 in New York City to Emilio and Augustina Rivera. She joined the U.S. Army and met her beloved husband of 57 years, John Henry Alton Sealey, while serving in France. Lisa will be fondly remembered as a wonderful, strong woman, whose funny and...

Suzanne  Snyder Bolton

Suzanne Snyder Bolton

Sep 21, 2016

Mrs. Suzanne Carol Snyder Bolton, 77, of Advance, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Suzanne was born October 17, 1938 in Detroit, MI. She was active in the Red Hat Society and with her love of flowers, the Advance Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, William...