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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Jonathan  Roy Wall

Jonathan Roy Wall

Mar 22, 2016

Mr. Jonathan Roy Wall, 60, of Winston-Salem died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 15, 1955 in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Wall was a Taxi Cab Driver for both Willard and Blue Bird Taxi Cab Companies. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who prided himself at being a provider for his...

Peggy  Cassady Rivers

Peggy Cassady Rivers

Mar 22, 2016

WALKERTOWN-Peggy Ann Cassady Rivers,74, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at her home. She was born April 13, 1941 in Virginia to the late Drewie and Dorothy Hudson Cassady. Peggy attended Beacon of Grace Community Church in Walkertown. She was a GW High School alumni in Danville, VA and retired from Piedmont Tool after...

Barbara  Ann Shelton

Barbara Ann Shelton

Mar 21, 2016

Kernersville - Ms. Barbara Ann Shelton, age 77, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at her sons' home in Hume, VA. She was born March 21, 1939 to the late Irene Elizabeth Sarver and George William Carter. She was preceded in death by her loving fiance', Bertrand Prevost, and her sister, Elizabeth Jane Noell. She was so loved and will...

Daphan  Marshall Reeves

Daphan Marshall Reeves

Mar 20, 2016

Mrs. Daphan Rowena Marshall Reeves, 88, passed away March 20, 2016 at Trinity Glenn in Winston-Salem. A graveside funeral service will be held at 12:30pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Parklawn Memorial Park.

Previous EventsGravesideWednesday, March 23, 2016 12:30 PM Parklawn Memorial Park 2730 Peters Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Chris  Pete Strates

Chris Pete Strates

Mar 20, 2016

Chris Pete Strates, 72, died peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2016 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Chris was born in Lithohori, Evrytania, Greece. He immigrated to Winston-Salem as a pastry chef from Athens, Greece in 1970 at the age of 26. Chris' strong work ethic enabled him to establish and successfully operate several local restaurants, including the Barbeque...

Velnia  Needham Holder

Velnia Needham Holder

Mar 20, 2016

Mrs. Velnia Needham HolderOctober 3, 1925 - March 20, 2016Mrs. Velnia Needham Holder, 90, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Surry Co. on October 3, 1925 the daughter of the late Milton Needham and Nonnie Hepler Needham. Mrs. Holder worked for Mt. Airy Furniture Co. for 20 years....

Harvey  Joe Hendrix

Harvey Joe Hendrix

Mar 19, 2016

Mr. Harvey Joe Hendrix, 78 of Advance, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He was born March 12, 1938 in Davie County to the late Otis and Nomie Hendrix. He was self employed for Baity Tire Service before his illness in 1994 and was a member of No Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Hendrix will...

Shirley  Anderson Hollifield

Shirley Anderson Hollifield

Mar 19, 2016

On the evening of March 19, 2016, Shirley Hollifield passed away peacefully, in the presence of her husband of nearly 62 years, Frank Hollifield, following a long illness, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Shirley, known as ""Nana Bird"" to her family, was a dear friend and neighbor; she leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and laughter. She...

Winfred Hyatt

Winfred Hyatt

Mar 19, 2016

Mr. Winfred Hyatt 77, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Dillon, SC on July 15, 1938 to Thomas Henry and Sally Hyatt. Mr Hyatt is survived by his wife, Mona Rae Hyatt of Pilot Mountain, two daughters Juanita Baker and Becky Hyatt both of Winston-Salem, a...

Raymond  Dallas McCollem

Raymond Dallas McCollem

Mar 18, 2016

Stokesdale - Mr. Raymond Dallas McCollem, 79, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at his home. Raymond was born on September 29, 1936 in Yadkin County to John Robert and Leola Vestal McCollem. Raymond loved his family and had a smile for everyone he met. He was always ready to share a handshake and a joke! Raymond loved yard work,...

Ethel  Parks Martin

Ethel Parks Martin

Mar 17, 2016

Mrs. Ethel Parks Martin, 94, of Winston-Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home while surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1922 in Yadkin County to Esther Nance Parks and Roy Parks. Mrs. Martin was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. A faithful member...

Frances  Fisk Cabaniss

Frances Fisk Cabaniss

Mar 17, 2016

Frances Fisk Cabaniss, 74, of Winston-Salem passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at The Brian Center in Lexington. She was born March 11, 1942 in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of the late, Robert and Rita Murphy Fisk and was a graduate of High School of Commerce in Springfield. She was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, FL for a number...

Douglas  Fretzer Beasley

Douglas Fretzer Beasley

Mar 17, 2016

Lewisville - Mr. Douglas Fretzer Beasley, 81, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Trinity Elms. He was born August 7, 1934 in Guilford County to the late William Bryant and Pearl Brooks Beasley. Mr. Beasley is survived by his wife, Wa-Dean Beasley; four children, Dawn Austin (David) of Wilmington, Robin Beasley of Greensboro, Arnold Beasley (Brenda) of Trinity, and...

Kimberly  McMurray Trail

Kimberly McMurray Trail

Mar 16, 2016

Mrs. Kimberly McMurray Trail, 55, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born on December 15, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio to Paul Lynn and Susan Entzi McMurray. Kimberly was a long time member of the Lutheran Church of Epiphany where she enjoyed playing the flute with the choir. She attended Youngstown State School...

Harold  Eugene Jones

Harold Eugene Jones

Mar 15, 2016

WALKERTOWN-Harold Eugene Jones, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born May 2, 1929 in Ashe Co. to the late Delmer Scott and Carrie Shepherd Jones. Harold was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and a United States Army Veteran. He retired from the NC Dept. of Transportation after 30 years of service as an Assistant Locating Engineer....

Marion  Oakes Speas

Marion Oakes Speas

Mar 15, 2016

Mrs. Marion Oakes Speas, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County on February 7, 1947 to the late Inez Oakes Mitchell and Robert Sheff. Mrs. Speas loved cooking, fishing, and drag-racing. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Speas was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius Payne Speas...

Betty Joan Mitchell Jiles

Betty Joan Mitchell Jiles

Mar 15, 2016

Betty Joan Mitchell Jiles, 73, departed this life on March 15, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston Salem, NC. Ms. Jiles was born on October 29, 1942 in Rural Hall, NC to the late Vecue Kiser and Blanche Oakes Mitchell. She was a faithful member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Jiles retired from Wake Forest Baptist Health after...

Mack  Earl Smith,  Jr.

Mack Earl Smith, Jr.

Mar 15, 2016

Mr. Mack Earl Smith, Jr., 88, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Winston-Salem. Mack was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Williams Smith. Surviving are his daughter, Karan Montgomery (Rick); one brother, Bobby Smith and one brother-in-law, James Donald Williams. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and many loving friends....

Doris  Roberson Beeson

Doris Roberson Beeson

Mar 15, 2016

Kernersville - Mrs. Doris Roberson Beeson, 93, of Kernersville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Forsyth County on December 4, 1922 to Edgar and Beulah Martin Roberson. She was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She loved visiting the...

Roberta  Jane Love

Roberta Jane Love

Mar 14, 2016

Roberta Jane Love8-9-51 to 3-14-16 Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister Roberta Jane Love, age 64, of Winston-Salem North Carolina passed peacefully Monday March 14th, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of fifteen years, William Love and her three children Kimberly (Michael), Jason (Angie), and Raymond (Kim), loving grandchildren and step grandchildren. She was never happier than when...