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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Louise Jenkins Rose Wauford

Louise Jenkins Rose Wauford

Apr 25, 2013

Mrs. Louise Jenkins Rose Wauford, 84, passed away April 25, 2013 at Bermuda Village surrounded by her family. She was born on February 26, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Herbert Hayes Rose and Louise Jenkins Rose. She was a graduate of Vanderbilt University class of 1951. Mrs. Wauford raised her family in Nashville, TN and moved to Winston-Salem...

Mr.  Wendell  Howard Marion

Mr. Wendell Howard Marion

Apr 24, 2013

Mr. Wendell Howard Marion, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Regency Care in Clemmons. He was born May 31, 1928 in Surry County to Jack and Maude Shores Marion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Marion; a brother, Foyster Marion; and a sister, Bertha Lyons. Surviving are one daughter, Sandi Woodward (George); one...

Maude  Cole Vannoy

Maude Cole Vannoy

Apr 24, 2013

Winston-Salem - On April 24, 2013, Heaven opened its doors very wide for Mother Maudie to cross peacefully over to the other side. For 97 years she graced this wonderful earth…four children she did birth. Sonny Vannoy (Joy), of Glendale Springs, happens to be her only son. Jo Anne North Goetz (Milt) was her oldest one. Peggy Hawkins (Paul) was...

Tracy  Ladonna Vaden

Tracy Ladonna Vaden

Apr 23, 2013

Ms. Tracy Ladonna Vaden, 44, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home. She was born in Forsyth Co. on November 15, 1968. Tracy was a North Forsyth High School graduate and a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. She was currently employed as a home healthcare aid but, had previously been employed by R. J. Reynolds...

Barbara  Sapp Brimmer

Barbara Sapp Brimmer

Apr 22, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Sapp Brimmer, 48, of Lexington, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at her home. She was born September 17, 1964 in Forsyth County to Ottis Gray and Patsy Hiatt Sapp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Lena Brimmer. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Brimmer; and two brothers, the Rev. Dr. Timothy...

John  Chapman Cowden

John Chapman Cowden

Apr 22, 2013

Mr. John Chapman Cowden passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. John was born December 16, 1943 in Jefferson County, AL to Ralph Thomas Cowden and Ouida Chapman Cowden. He grew up in Grove Hill, AL where he learned to love all outdoor activities. John was employed by the Winston-Salem Police Dept. from 1967-1979. Later, he went...

Charles Edward 'Shorty' Folds

Charles Edward 'Shorty' Folds

Apr 22, 2013

Mr. Charles Edward ""Shorty"" Folds, 73, of Mocksville passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was born February 18, 1940 in Forsyth County to Edward Jesse and Geneva Morris Folds. Mr. Folds was a member of Smith Grove United Methodist Church and worked for NASCAR for forty years. He was retired as an EMT with...

Jimmy  Kent Jessee

Jimmy Kent Jessee

Apr 21, 2013

Winston-SalemMr. Jimmy Kent Jessee, 60, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on November 23, 1952 in Pulaski, VA. Mr. Jessee retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 22 years of service. He was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Jessee enjoyed history, being outside, especially hunting and fishing. Surviving are two...

Betty Colleen 'Connie' Sink Woosley

Betty Colleen 'Connie' Sink Woosley

Apr 21, 2013

""Morning Has Broken"" for Betty Colleen (Connie) Sink Woosley, who passed away early Sunday, April 21, 2013. Colleen was born in Winston-Salem on September 8, 1929, to Roy Arvol Sink and Betty Serena Arrington Sink and graduated from Arcadia High School in Davidson County in 1945. On November 28, 1946, Colleen married Bruce Webster Woosley and lived in the Washington...

Jimmy  Dean Grant

Jimmy Dean Grant

Apr 21, 2013

Mr. Jimmy Dean Grant,49, of Winston-Salem died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born July 22, 1963 in Roberson County to Wenasdell and Nettie Chavis Grant. Mr. Grant was a member of Mt. Carmel Church of the Living God. He was a 1981 graduate of Parkland High School where he was a member of the...

Harry  'Webb' Thomas

Harry 'Webb' Thomas

Apr 21, 2013

Mr. Harry Webster ""Webb"" Thomas, age 69 of Lexington, went to be with the Lord, April 21, 2013. He was born July 18, 1943 to the late Harry C. and Anna W. Thomas. Mr. Thomas worked in the family construction business (Thomas Construction) alongside his father and brothers since he was old enough to swing a hammer. He is preceded...

Richard  Leroy Stark,  Sr.

Richard Leroy Stark, Sr.

Apr 21, 2013

Mr. Richard L. Stark, Sr. (Dick), 82, of Advance, NC passed away April 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 16, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert R. and Hilda V. Stark. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force, and retired from JC Penney after 27 years. He graduated from the University of...

Louise Mildred Reich Long

Louise Mildred Reich Long

Apr 21, 2013

Mrs. Louise Mildred Reich Long, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her home. She was born July 19, 1923 in Forsyth County to Carl W. Reich, Sr. and Ida Hege Reich. Mrs. Long was a graduate of Griffith High School and Draughn's Business College. She worked for the Bahnson Company. She left her business career to...

Bruce  Wolfe Whitaker

Bruce Wolfe Whitaker

Apr 21, 2013

WHITAKER - WALKERTOWN Mr. Bruce Wolfe Whitaker passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on October 1, 1932 in Surry County to the late Lillie Wolfe Whitaker and Ellis Jackson Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Mt Olivet...

Merritt  Allen Pike

Merritt Allen Pike

Apr 21, 2013

Service:Memorial Service at later date

Philip  Michael Pope

Philip Michael Pope

Apr 21, 2013

Philip Michael Pope, 58, of Winston-Salem, went to meet the Lord on April 21, 2013 after a long battle of illness. He was born to Charles Wallace Pope and Virginia Dillon Pope on July 11, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father; and brother, Charles Wayne Pope. He is survived by Mother and Pop, Virginia Pope and Jack...

Mary Viola Rich Huffman

Mary Viola Rich Huffman

Apr 20, 2013

Mary Viola Rich Huffman, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully April 20, 2013. Mary V. was born in Burke County on October 14, 1924 to Renus E. and Annie Cook Rich, Sr. She loved music and enjoyed traveling. She also loved her cocker spaniels. Mary V. was a very faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years. She was...

Ann  Thompson Everidge

Ann Thompson Everidge

Apr 20, 2013

Ann Thompson Everidge, 66, of Winston-Salem, went to her eternal home after a lengthy illness on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Ann was born in Moore County on May 7, 1946. She attended Trinity High School, and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company as a Machine Operator. Ann was a born again Christian and was an active member of Union Grove...

Richard  Wyatt Jennings

Richard Wyatt Jennings

Apr 20, 2013

Mr. Richard W. Jennings, 56, of King passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at his home. He was born March 20, 1957 in Jacksonville, Fl. to Roy Haywood Jennings, Sr. and Katherine Milestone Jennings. He was preceded in death by his mother and by David F. Jennings, Deanie Hege and Becky Street. Surviving are a son, Jason Wyatt Jennings, of...

Roy  Addison Sommers

Roy Addison Sommers

Apr 20, 2013

Roy Addison Sommers, age 93, of Winston-Salem died Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born April 16, 1920, in Washington, D.C. to Mary Elsie Matthews Sommers and her late husband, Roy Addison Sommers. He was working as an office secretary, accountant, and Notary Public for the Richmond branch office of Gallagher Limited, a British tobacco company, when the Pearl Harbor...