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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Walter Eugene Miller, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Walter Eugene (Gene) Miller, 83, formerly of Kernersville, NC and Fuquay-Varina, NC, went to spend eternity with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. After a brief 2-year health battle following a stroke, Gene passed away peacefully in Raleigh, NC.
Gene was born February 8, 1941, in Spartanburg, SC to the late Walter Eugene Miller, Sr. and Juanita Wheatley Miller...
Billy Gene Mason
Jan 22, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Billy (Bill) Gene Mason, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Bill was born on November 1, 1936, in Cherokee county, NC, to the late William Odis and Gladys Ledford Mason. Bill was devoted to serving the Lord. He was a long-time member, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher at Enon Baptist Church, and in...
Helen Jean Ledford
Jan 22, 2025
Helen Jean Farthing Ledford, 88, passed peacefully into life everlasting on January 22, 2025, at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center after a battle with influenza A. This chick hatched out into the world on February 16, 1936, in Caswell County, NC and cheerfully chirped, “Hello, world! Here I am!” She was born to the late William Edwin and Allie Mae...
Rev. Dr. Joseph "Joe" Nicholas Schumacher
Jan 22, 2025
Joseph Nicholas Schumacher died peacefully at home, as he wished, with family members present on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Joe, as he liked to be called, was born in Lisle, Illinois, on May 2, 1928, to Mary Catherine Johanek and Hubert Schumacher.
He worked hard all his life, starting with farm work at a very young age. He attended St. Procopius...
Carolyn Sechrist Goad
Jan 22, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Sechrist Goad, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1946, to the late Grady Sechrist and Alma Chappel Sechrist. Carolyn was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System after 25 years of service. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time...
Noah Reginald "Regie" Teague
Jan 22, 2025
Kernersville – Dr. Noah Reginald “Regie” Teague, 81, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1943 in Guilford County to Carrick Teague and Ethel Swaim Teague. Regie received his Doctorate in Education in 1976 from the University of Tennessee. He dedicated his whole life to children and education serving as...
Wanda Drach Moore
Jan 20, 2025
Ms. Wanda Drach Moore, 82, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Cedar Hills Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation. Wanda resided in Winston-Salem for over 20 years. She was born on January 12, 1943, to the late August Drach and Anna Kondziela Drach in Cheltenham, PA.
Wanda loved traveling and going on cruises. She went on over 100 cruises.
In addition...
Shelvie Jean (Long) Epperley
Jan 20, 2025
OAK RIDGE - Shelvie Jean Long Epperley, 87, entered into the eternal rest and peace of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 20, 2025. Shelvie was born on June 23, 1937 in Montgomery County, VA to Roy and Marie Elliott Long.
She is leaving a legacy of faith as a devoted servant of God, attending and serving others...
Vickie Lynn Callahan
Jan 20, 2025
Vickie Lynn Anderson Callahan, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1954, to the late Glenn Anderson and Minnie Johnson Anderson. Vickie found joy in watching Disney movies and shows, most notably Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. She also enjoyed watching soap operas, and when she was physically...
Richard Lewis Spencer, Jr. MD
Jan 19, 2025
Richard L. Spencer, Jr. MD, 90, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 19, 2025. Born in Manhattan, NY, Richard lived a life full of passion, service, and dedication. As a young boy, he attended Catholic school in New York City, where he was shaped by the values of faith, discipline, and community.A graduate...
Norma Jean Spivey Workman
Jan 19, 2025
Norma Jean Spivey Workman, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away January 19, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Workman was born December 26, 1939, in Cocke County, TN, to James Norman Spivey Sr. and LaVerria Mae Profitt Spivey. Norma was very patriotic and loved God and her country. She also loved to serve through her service to the community. She was employed...
James "Jimmy" Edward Young
Jan 18, 2025
James Edward Young, 81, of Winston-Salem, a cherished uncle affectionately known as Jimmy, passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born May 8, 1943, in Winston Salem, the son of the late Phillip Edward and Elizabeth Griffith Young. Jimmy's early years were spent at the family farm...
Dr. William "Bill" Livingston Tribby
Jan 18, 2025
Dr. William “Bill” Livingston Tribby, 90, passed away on January 18, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
He was born on March 18, 1934, and was raised in Loudon County, Virginia.
Bill received his B.A. in English from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) and his M.A. (Directing) and PhD (Dramatic Theory and Criticism) from the...
Elbert "Gray" Ketner
Jan 18, 2025
Elbert “Gray” Ketner, 75, of Germanton, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Ketner was born June 25, 1949, in Forsyth County, to Elbert Ketner and Estelle Ketner. Gray proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 8 years. He was dedicated to his family and the Lord; and his wife, Teresa, was the...
Robert Bradley "Brad" Young
Jan 18, 2025
Mr. Robert Bradley “Brad” Young, 58, passed away at his home on January 18, 2025. Brad was born on March 17, 1966, in Orange County, California. During his military service in the United States Air Force, he gained an appreciation for skydiving and airplanes. He later put his skills to work as a jet mechanic for US Air. Brad will...
James "Mick" Michael Pryor
Jan 17, 2025
James Michael Pryor, of Winston-Salem, 80, died 17 January 2025. Colleagues, friends and family knew him as Michael or Mick. Mick was born 7 August 1944 to Paul Pryor and Edna Stacy Pryor of Bat Cave, NC. He loved fishing Hickory Creek and the Rocky Broad River. He played basketball at Edneyville High School and served as senior class president....
Beverly Blair Hamblen
Jan 17, 2025
Our physical world feels smaller today, and forever will, as we said goodbye to a remarkable woman. Beverly Blair Hamblen, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Forest Heights Senior Living Community where she had been a resident since 2022. In her final moments, she was surrounded by her devoted family at her bedside.
Beverly was born in...
Richard "Dicky" Claude Millard
Jan 17, 2025
Richard “Dicky” Claude Millard, 71, of Kernersville, NC, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025, his 71st birthday. Born on January 17, 1954, in Marion, VA, Dicky was a proud graduate of Virginia Tech, class of 1976. He worked for Hanesbrands for over 25 years, retiring in 2021. A lifelong Hokie fan, Dicky’s love for Virginia...
Polly Tuttle Davis Smith
Jan 17, 2025
Polly Tuttle Davis Smith, 87, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Polly was a Christian and has gone home to be with her heavenly Father. She will be missed by many. At the time of her passing, Polly was surrounded by family.
Mrs. Smith was born August 4, 1937, in Forsyth County, to Lemer Edgar...
Sharon Kirby Lawson
Jan 17, 2025
Mrs. Sharon Lee Kirby Lawson, 74, passed away on January 17, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on June 2, 1950, in Panama to the late Leroy Kirby and Viola Welborn Kirby. Sharon was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in King. She was an avid gardener who also enjoyed canning and freezing the food she...
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