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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Mrs.  Barbara  Crater Overby

Mrs. Barbara Crater Overby

Aug 6, 2013

Barbara Jean Crater Overby, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, died August 6, 2013 at her home in Advance, NC, after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Forsyth County to Eugene Allen and Ora Bishop Crater. Her most passionate interest throughout her life was her family. She is survived by her children: Pamela Overby of Charlotte;...

James Robert 'Jim' Sanders

James Robert 'Jim' Sanders

Aug 5, 2013

Mr. James Robert ""Jim"" Sanders transitioned to his heavenly home Monday, August 5, 2013 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Jim had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; therefore, we do not grieve as those who have no hope. Jesus is our Hope! Jim was born April 14, 1930 in Forsyth County to the late Robert S. Sanders and Gladys Meadows Sanders....

Helen 'Johnsie' Liles Emmons

Helen 'Johnsie' Liles Emmons

Aug 5, 2013

EMMONS - SILOAM Mrs. Helen ""Johnsie"" Liles Emmons January 18, 1940 - August 5, 2013 On Monday, August 5, 2013 our wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her Savior and Lord. She was welcomed by a host of loved ones gone before and most of all, the one she longed to see first, Christ, himself. She was a...

Frank  Reid Cook

Frank Reid Cook

Aug 5, 2013

Frank ""Reid"" Cook of Advance, NC passed away quietly on Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born July 10, 1927 in Winston-Salem to Everette and Annie Carter Cooke. With seven brothers and sisters, he was preceded in death by Leon Cooke, Estelle Winfrey, Sam Cooke, Arthur ""Ott"" Cooke, and Jo Brannock. He is survived by sisters Earlene Naylor and Elsie...

Esqueritta 'Rita' Mansfield Biddix

Esqueritta 'Rita' Mansfield Biddix

Aug 5, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Mrs. Esqueritta ""Rita"" Mansfield Biddix, 73, died Monday, August 5, 2013 at her home. Esqueritta was born December 23, 1939 in Alamance County to the late Ornual Herman and Betty Lucille Loy Mansfield. Rita worked for Allen Displays for a number of years and was of Baptist faith. Rita enjoyed riding her motorcycle, classic cars, and vacationing at...

Dino  Vann Nixon

Dino Vann Nixon

Aug 5, 2013

Mr. Dino Vann Nixon, 55, passed away August 5, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Forsyth Co. on August 27, 1957. Mr. Nixon loved to hunt and loved his dog, Dolly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Nixon...

Donald  O'Neil Swaim

Donald O'Neil Swaim

Aug 4, 2013

Winston-Salem- Donald O'Neil Swaim, 80, passed on to Heaven Sunday morning, August 4, 2013 at his second home, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem. Mr. Swaim was born August 22, 1932 in Hamptonville, NC to Claude and Bertha Swaim. He moved to Winston-Salem in 1965 where he lived the rest of his life. Mr. Swaim graduated from Jonesville High School. He served...

James  Lee Lockard

James Lee Lockard

Aug 4, 2013

WALKERTOWN - James Lee Lockard, 78, went to be with his wife Betty and grandchildren, Ricky and Katie bugg, Sunday, August 4, 2013 at his home. James was born January 28, 1935 in WVA to the late Oma Lockard and Richard Rue. Surviving are his children, Sherry Lockard, Scott Lockard, Mike Lockard, Cindy DeCoste David Lockard and wife, Tonya, Derrick...

Evelyn  Rhyne Groce

Evelyn Rhyne Groce

Aug 4, 2013

Evelyn Rhyne Groce, faithful member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church, passed away August 4, 2013. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Groce, and is survived by her daughter Ann Groce, and granddaughters Ariel Welt and Carrie Welt. Also surviving are an aunt Ruth Gambil; an uncle Ralph Martin; ten siblings: Franc Collins, Bill Rhyne, Nancy Williams,...

Guadalupe Manuel

Guadalupe Manuel

Aug 4, 2013



Previous EventsVisitationTuesday, August 6, 2013 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel 3315 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Maleta Mae Woodard Burnette

Maleta Mae Woodard Burnette

Aug 4, 2013

WINSTON-SALEM-Mrs. Maleta Mae Woodard Burnette, 87, of Winston-Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2013. She was born on March 18, 1926 in Jackson County, NC to Manuel and Birdie Johnson Woodard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dover Burnette and three brothers, Grover, Clyde, and Glenn Woodard. Mrs....

Mrs.  Susan  Kimball Walsworth

Mrs. Susan Kimball Walsworth

Aug 4, 2013

Mrs. Susan Kimball Walsworth, 70, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Hospice and Palliative Care Center. She was born November 7, 1942 in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late Frank Lutz Kimball and Lucille Stonestreet Kimball of Winston-Salem. She was an active, charter member of Christ Lutheran Church and a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Walsworth was an...

Bryan  Wayne Heath

Bryan Wayne Heath

Aug 4, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Bryan Wayne Heath, 41, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 4, 2013 at his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Bryan was born on July 17, 1972 in Forsyth County to Wayne and Linda Heath. Bryan was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and the University of Virginia. He was a 4-year Letterman for the Virginia Cavaliers Football Team and...

Essie  Jarman DeCamp

Essie Jarman DeCamp

Aug 3, 2013

Mrs. Essie Jarman DeCamp, 84, of Clemmons was called to heaven, Saturday August 3, 2013. She was a native of Duplin County, N.C., a longtime resident of New Bern, N.C. and moved to Forsyth County in 2005. She is survived by her husband, Guy DeCamp; daughters, Susan Mumford and husband, Wayne of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Diana Goolsby of Bermuda...

Frances  Prince Barlow

Frances Prince Barlow

Aug 3, 2013

On August 3, 2013, God called Frances Prince Barlow, 75, to come to the mountain top. She left this world as peacefully as God could allow. Frances was born on March 1, 1938 to Fred and Pauline Prince. Frances had a long, meaningful life always being a friend to all. She enjoyed a long career as manager of Char's on...

Janet Marie Holden Boger

Janet Marie Holden Boger

Aug 2, 2013

Mrs. Janet Marie Holden Boger passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Hayworth-Miller Chapel in Rural Hall, NC

Previous EventsServiceTuesday, August 6, 2013 11:00 AM Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel 305 Bethania Rural Hall Road Rural Hall, NC 27045

VisitationTuesday, August 6, 2013 11:30 AM Hayworth-Miller Rural...

James  Robert Howerton

James Robert Howerton

Aug 2, 2013

Dr. James R. Howerton of Bermuda Run, NC passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013. Dr. Howerton was born on October 29th, 1927 in Knox County, Tennessee to Perry Doddridge Howerton and Elizabeth Colyer Howerton. He was the grandson of philosopher and theologian, James Robert Howerton, of Charlotte, NC. Jim lived life fully and passionately. He enjoyed time with his...

Ludy  Mizell Strother

Ludy Mizell Strother

Aug 2, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Ludy M. Strother, 63, passed away Friday, August 02, 2013 at her home. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA to the late Luther Sam and Violet Rae Mizell. Ludy was an active member of the Kernersville Seventh Day Adventist Church. She graduated from Baptist Hospital with a BSN, and founded and led United Anesthesia, a CRNA Placement...

Aimo  Armas Mikkola

Aimo Armas Mikkola

Jul 31, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Aimo Armas Mikkola, 72, an amazing and loving husband and father who courageously fought cancer for twelve years, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at his home. He was born April 17, 1941 in Finland to the late Yrjo and Eine Niemi Mikkola and has lived in the United States for 50 years. Aimo was a member of...

Carol  Conner Franklin

Carol Conner Franklin

Jul 31, 2013

Ms. Carol Conner Franklin, age 64, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 28, 1948, in Winston-Salem the daughter of Geraldine 'Gerry' Wood Conner and the late Clarence 'Jug' Conner. Ms. Franklin is survived by her mother; three sons: Todd Lusk and wife Alison of Germanton, Jason Lusk of Denver,...