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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Eris Gardner Naylor
Mar 28, 2014
WINSTON-SALEM-Mrs. Eris Gardner Naylor passed away peacefully on March 28, 2014 at Salemtowne Moravian Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, NC at age 87. She was born in Rahway, NJ on June 7, 1926 and lived her early years there. Much of her adult life was spent in Berkeley Heights, NJ where she was elected to serve as tax collector until retiring...
Clyde Johnson Broome
Mar 27, 2014
Clyde Johnson Broome, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Greensboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Euzeal Broome, and a grandson, Jonathan Todd Broome. He is survived by a daughter, Deborah B. Ellis (Jerry) of Gulf Breeze, Florida; a son, John D. Broome (Sherry) of Wilmington, NC; and two grandchildren,...
Betty Ann Brandon Younger
Mar 26, 2014
Mrs. Betty Ann Brandon YoungerNovember 16, 1932 - March 26, 2014 Mrs. Betty Ann Brandon Younger went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Oak Forest Heath & Rehabilitation after a brief illness of cancer. She was born November 16, 1932 in Forsyth County to the late Ruth Boles Brandon and Reuben Hord Brandon....
Wyatte Victor Shields
Mar 26, 2014
KERNERSVILLE-Wyatte Victor Shields, 93, formerly of the Union Cross Community of Forsyth Co., passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born May 19, 1920 in Forsyth Co. to the late Andy Victor and Shellie Motsinger Shields.Mr. Shields was a member of Union Cross Moravian Church attending regularly as long as his health permitted,...
Earleen Crater Crawford
Mar 26, 2014
CRAWFORD - WINSTON-SALEMMrs. Earleen Crater Crawford passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born February 16, 1929 in Forsyth County to the late Fannie Mae Cooper Crater and George Earl Crater. Mrs. Crawford graduated from NC School for the Deaf in Morganton. She retired from the Winston-Salem Journal with 38 years of service....
Emory Lewis Coleman
Mar 26, 2014
Emory ""Moe"" Lewis Coleman went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born on Thursday, May 12, 1932 to the late Elson B. and Lula Jackson Coleman. He spent his entire life in the Waughtown Community. He was a long time member of Waughtown Baptist Church and Trustee of Waughtown...
Josephine "Jo" Cox Young
Mar 25, 2014
Angels came down from Heaven to get Mrs. Mary Josephine ""Jo"" Cox Young, where Jesus was waiting to reunite her with her loving husband of 71 years Woodrow, on Tuesday March 25, 2014. Jo was born in Stokes County on May 30, 1923 to the late Clarence Everett and Mattie Tuttle Cox. Jo loved to travel, and was able to...
William "Bill" Lilburn Newnum, Jr.
Mar 24, 2014
KERNERSVILLE -- William ""Bill"" Lilburn Newnum, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 at Silas Creek Manor. Bill was born in Monterey, CA, on September 7, 1944 to the late William Lilburn Newnum, Sr. and Dolores Thomasson Newnum. Bill had a great sense of humor, loved the outdoors and had a special love for his eight grandchildren. His interest...
Willie Eugene Leonard
Mar 24, 2014
Mr. Willie Eugene Leonard, 86, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 at Bermuda Commons Nursing Center. He is survived by his son, Willie G. Leonard; his granddaughter, Brandi Leonard and his great - grandchildren, Alexis, Jay, Briana, and Cayden; his brother, Wilbur Leonard. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Hayworth-Miller...
Perry Lee Turner, Jr.
Mar 23, 2014
Mr. Perry Lee Turner, Jr., 80, of Lexington passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Turner was born in Alhambra, CA on February 5, 1934 to Perry Lee Turner, Sr. and Catherine Jean Frye Turner. In 1953, he married Phyllis Hemric Turner, who he was happily married to for almost 61 years. He...
Frankie Cheek Walker
Mar 23, 2014
Mrs. Frankie Cheek Walker of Kernersville died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 2, 1932 in Roaring River, the daughter of the late James Wesley and Anis Jolly Cheek. Mrs. Walker was a longtime active member of Kerwin Baptist Church. She loved gospel singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Kelly Suzanne Walin
Mar 23, 2014
Mrs. Kelly Suzanne Warren Walin, 49, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 3, 1964 in Forsyth County to Carl Myron ""Jack"" and Wanda Crotts Warren. Kelly enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her new granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Keith Warren....
Logan Douglas Cummings
Mar 23, 2014
Infant Logan Douglas Cummings passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Brenner's Children Hospital in Winston-Salem. Logan was born October 6, 2012 in Forsyth County to Matthew Douglas and Kathryn Denson Cummings. Logan was a very strong fighter and was a blessing to everyone that saw him. He will be greatly missed.Logan is survived by his parents, Matt and Katy...
Martha Kelley Fare
Mar 23, 2014
WALKERTOWN-Martha Kelley Fare, 80, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 4, 1933 in Forsyth Co. to the late George Lee Kelley, Sr. and Elsie Peatross Kelley.Martha was a member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church. Her friendships that she kindled with the women of the church were so deeply appreciated...
Peggy Moore Riddle
Mar 22, 2014
KERNERSVILLE-Peggy Florence Moore Riddle, 85, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at High Point Regional Hospital. She was born January 6, 1929 in Forsyth Co. to the late Victor Carlton and Janie Ann Clodfelter Moore.Peggy was a loving sister, aunt and cousin who was always happy and never complained. She was a faithful member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church...
Charles John Kotofsky, Sr.
Mar 21, 2014
WINSTON-SALEM-Mr. Charles ""Chuck"" John Kotofsky, Sr., 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Duke University Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert Charles Smith and Virginia Marie Mares Smith. Chuck served his country in the United States Army and participated in the Vietnam War. Chuck was always known as a...
Barry Lee Thornton, Sr.
Mar 21, 2014
Barry Lee Thornton,Sr., 73 of Walkertown, NC went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born to the late Okey and Nellie Thompson Thornton on May 27, 1940 in Matoaka, WV. He married Shirley Ann Harmon Thornton in 1960 and they lived in Spanishburg, WV before relocating to Walkertown, NC in 1989. Barry was...
Deborah Kathleen Kidd
Mar 21, 2014
Deborah Kathleen âDebbie"" Kidd, age 54 passed away on March 21, 2014 at Brian Nursing Home in Lexington, NC. She was born in Bluefield, WV on January 7, 1960. Debbie is being welcomed home in heaven by her mother Leona Kidd; her sister, Jeanne Brown Holcomb; and her brothers, Homer Brown, Jr. and Bill Brown. Left to mourn her passing...
Betty Barrow Wilson
Mar 21, 2014
KERNERSVILLE -- Betty Pearl Barrow Wilson, 79, died Friday, March 21, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Betty was born on November 19, 1934, in Forsyth County to Paul Lorraine and Annie Elizabeth Parrish Barrow. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed the beach and loved spending time with her grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Betty was...
James Clyde Hicks
Mar 21, 2014
Mr. James Clyde Hicks, 78 of Winston-Salem died Friday, March 21, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1936 in Surry County, the son of the late, James Edgar and Nonnie Simmons Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a veteran of the US Army and was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was one of seventeen siblings....
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