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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Roger  Dale Harrison

Roger Dale Harrison

Jun 28, 2015

Pfafftown Our beloved Roger ""Dale"" Harrison, 50, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 after a very intensive and aggressive three month battle with lung cancer. Dale's resolve never wavered in his fight against cancer with which he battled to the end. Dale was born on February 24, 1965 in Winston-Salem to Roger ""Yogi"" Harrison and Joann Jordan Harrison. Preceding...

Margaret Lucille Tilley Miller

Margaret Lucille Tilley Miller

Jun 28, 2015

Mrs. Margaret Lucille Tilley Miller, age 93 of Rural Hall passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Miller was born in Forsyth County July 6, 1921 to Jesse and Addie Hammonds Tilley. She was a member of Pinedale Christian Church in Winston-Salem where she taught the two years old Sunday School class for 20...

Barbara  Jean Westmoreland

Barbara Jean Westmoreland

Jun 28, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Jean Westmoreland, 77, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation. She was born June 22, 1938 the daughter of the late Arch and Nannie Goins Bennett. Mrs. Westmoreland was a member of Rural Hall Church of Christ and was retired from K&W Cafeteria with over 24 years of service. In addition to her...

Eleanor Sult Lyon Brown

Eleanor Sult Lyon Brown

Jun 28, 2015

Mrs. Eleanor Sult Lyon Brown, 86, passed away June 28, 2015 at Grayson Creek Assisted Living. She was born January 16, 1929 in Bristol, VA to the late Kyle Clifton Sult and Mattilee Houseman Sult. Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Hanes High School. She was co-founder of Sherwood Flower Shop and was a member of the Winston-Salem Florist Association....

Colleen  Gibson Copple

Colleen Gibson Copple

Jun 28, 2015

Colleen Gibson Copple, 82, affectionately known as ""Toodle or Tootie"" passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on Sunday, June 28, 2015 surrounded by her family. Colleen lived her life by the Golden Rule. She loved the Lord and her family. In addition to her parents, Colleen was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ross Copple and a sister,...

Eugene Fields

Eugene Fields

Jun 28, 2015

FIELDS - RURAL HALLMr. Eugene Fields, 88, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born December 21, 1927 in Pike County, KY to the late Trulie Ann Pinson Fields and Robert Lee Fields. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was the President of Family Sweets Candy Company,...

Garland  Stafford Idol

Garland Stafford Idol

Jun 27, 2015

Kernersville - Mr. Garland Stafford Idol, 91, quietly passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2015. Garland was born on March 12, 1924 in Guilford County to Chester L. and Leva Stafford Idol. He graduated from High Point High School in 1942. A veteran of World War II, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps following high School graduation. Garland was trained...

Samuel "Sammy" Steven Chakona,  Sr.

Samuel "Sammy" Steven Chakona, Sr.

Jun 27, 2015

Mr. Samuel Steven ""Sammy"" Chakona, Sr., 69, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1945 in Forsyth County the son of the late Andrew and Opal Chakona. Sammy was of the Baptist faith and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He enjoyed playing softball, fishing and spending time with his family. Sammy...

Florence  Emerson Long

Florence Emerson Long

Jun 26, 2015

Mrs. Florence Emerson Long, 77, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born August 2, 1937 the daughter of the late Arthur and Inez Banton Emerson. Mrs. Long was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Tobaccoville. She was retired from the Veterans Administration in Winston-Salem where she had won achievements...

Larry  Carl Swaim

Larry Carl Swaim

Jun 25, 2015

KERNERSVILLE-Larry Carl Swaim, 67, a devoted husband , father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 25, 2015 . He was born September 26, 1947 in Forsyth Co. to the late Arthur Lindsey Swaim, Jr. and Helen Audrey Leonard Swaim. Larry loved going on cruises and he truly enjoyed his job at Holly Poultry where he was employed for...

Theodore  Henry Rehmeyer

Theodore Henry Rehmeyer

Jun 25, 2015

Surrounded by loved ones, Theodore Henry Rehmeyer passed peacefully on Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Born December 20, 1934 to Mary Elizabeth and Paul Henry Rehmeyer in York PA, he attended Gettysburg College, was a proud member of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, and graduated from the Wharton School, at The University of...

Barbara  Martin LaGarde

Barbara Martin LaGarde

Jun 24, 2015



Previous EventsVisitationMonday, June 29, 2015 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel 141 Smith-Edwards Road Kernersville, NC 27284

ServiceMonday, June 29, 2015 11:00 AM Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel 141 Smith-Edwards Road Kernersville, NC 27284

Cemetery DetailsLocation Oaklawn Memorial Gardens 3250 High Point Rd Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107

Anthony  Mark Rickmon

Anthony Mark Rickmon

Jun 23, 2015

Mr. Anthony Mark Rickmon, age 36 of King passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Anthony was born in Forsyth County, September 28, 1978 to Bradley Wayne and Teresa Lynn Honeycutt Rickmon. He was a member of Willing Vessels Christian Center and founder and owner of Brookmark Construction Company in King. Anthony was a carpenter...

Apacha "Pat" Wall Overby

Apacha "Pat" Wall Overby

Jun 23, 2015

Mrs. Apacha ""Pat"" Wall Overby, 77, of Advance passed away Tuesday June 23, 2015 at her home. She was born August 26, 1937 in Forsyth County to Willie and Joyce Bryant Wall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman ""Sid"" Gray Overby, Sr.; a daughter, Patricia Marie Overby and a brother, Bobby Lee Wall. Surviving are five children,...

Margie  Hopkins Sides

Margie Hopkins Sides

Jun 23, 2015

Walkertown, NC-Mrs. Margie Hopkins Sides, 82, of Walkertown, NC, passed away on Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Margie was born in Rowan County to John William and Mary Ethel Wiles Hopkins. She was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church. She retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System after 17 years of service. Margie enjoyed...

Edward  Haywood Galyean

Edward Haywood Galyean

Jun 23, 2015

Mr. Edward Haywood Galyean (Charlie) was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on June 23, 2015. He was born in Carroll County Virginia to the late Guy Franklin and Bertha Upchurch Galyean on January 21, 1934. Edward was a beloved husband, dad and papa. He was a wonderful man full of love for people and nature,...

Kathryn  Green Pierce

Kathryn Green Pierce

Jun 22, 2015

I, Kathryn Green Pierce, departed this world on June 22, 2015 following a life filled with God's grace and blessings. God gave me the precious gift of life on December 9, 1925 and entrusted me into the loving care of my parents, Isaac Andrew (Bob) Green and Mary Maude Shermer Green. 1925 was a vintage year. Winston-Salem and surrounding areas...

Oscar  S. Shields

Oscar S. Shields

Jun 22, 2015

Oscar S. Shields was born January 31, 1926, the youngest son of Arthur Lee and Gelia Hudson Shields. Both parents died in the ‘70s. Both brothers, Clarence and Arthur Gray also preceded him in death. Oscar was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church for most of his life. He was first married to Betty Jane Sparks of Ronda,...

Chris  James Berry

Chris James Berry

Jun 22, 2015

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Chris James (Hamberis) Berry, 76, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife, son, and family. Chris was born on October 3, 1938 in Klausion, Greece to Demetrios and Antigone Hamberis. Chris came to America in 1956 and was in the restaurant business for over 50 years. He was co-founder of...

Carol  Peoples Bennett

Carol Peoples Bennett

Jun 22, 2015

WALKERTOWN - Carol Ann Peoples Bennett, 66, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Carol was born on May 12, 1949 in Forsyth County to Bluford Johnson and Maybelle Morphies Peeples. Carol was very devoted to her family and had a strong work ethic. She was also dedicated to her church family at Baux Mountain Baptist Church....