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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Joyce  Dean Lancaster

Joyce Dean Lancaster

Oct 7, 2013

Mrs. Joyce Dean Lancaster, 66, passed away October 7, 2013 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Joyce was born September 23, 1947 to Joe W. Jones and Dorothy Morgan Jones in Haywood County. She was a member of Clearview Baptist Church and was retired from the Media Center at Parkland High School. A devoted mother and grandmother, Joyce especially loved...

Joan 'Joann' Marie Law Wood

Joan 'Joann' Marie Law Wood

Oct 7, 2013

Mrs. Joan ""Joann"" Marie Law Wood of Germanton, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013. She was born in Bassett, VA to Harry A. and Hattie K. Law. Joann was married to R. Wayne Wood since 1967. She attended Patrick Henry College and graduated from the former MacFarland School of Floristry. She was a skilled floral designer. She was vice president...

Betty  Noble Morrison

Betty Noble Morrison

Oct 7, 2013

Betty Noble Morrison, 89, of Winston-Salem, NC, died Monday, October 7, 2013. Betty was born March 28, 1924, in Asheville, NC. She graduated from Lee Edwards High School, and earned a bachelor's degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC in 1951. During World War II, Betty was stationed in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she served as one of the...

Audrey  Walker McElveen

Audrey Walker McElveen

Oct 6, 2013

Mrs. Audrey Walker McElveen went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Oak Forest Health & Rehabilitation. She was born in Forsyth County on August 25, 1934 to the late Elizabeth Moore Walker and Adam Alexander Walker. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. McElveen was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to...

Othel  'Travis' Smith

Othel 'Travis' Smith

Oct 6, 2013

Othel ""Travis"" Smith, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 6, 2013 with his wife of 57 years, Peggy, by his side. He was born in Stokes County on September 30, 1937 to the late Beadie Joyce Smith and Arnold Gray Smith. Travis was a member of Buffalo Primitive Baptist Church. He was a professional bowler...

Ronnie  Harrell Vineyard

Ronnie Harrell Vineyard

Oct 6, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Ronnie Harrell Vineyard, 66, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 6, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Ronnie was born May 2, 1947 in Ashe Co. to Ola Blevins Vineyard of Winston Salem and the late Harrell Vineyard. Ron graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College and attended A&T University. He retired from Guilford Technical...

Timothy  Jay Whicker

Timothy Jay Whicker

Oct 6, 2013

Mr. Timothy Jay Whicker, 45, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013. He was born July 15, 1968 in Forsyth County to Jay E. and Beatrice Snow Whicker. When God took our precious son and brother, we thought our hearts would break, but he leaves with us a tremendous wealth of memories that will never fade or be forgotten....

Marshall  Forrest Riddle

Marshall Forrest Riddle

Oct 5, 2013

KERNERSVILLE- Marshall Forrest Riddle, 84, passed away October 5, 2013 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born November 12, 1928 in Surry County to the late Cordie Powell Riddle and Annie Caudle Riddle. Mr. Riddle was a member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, and worked for North Carolina Monroe Construction Company. Marshall served his country as a veteran of...

Jimmie 'Bo' Joe Booth,  Jr.

Jimmie 'Bo' Joe Booth, Jr.

Oct 5, 2013

Jimmie ""Bo"" Joe Booth, Jr., 55, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Jimmie was born in Guilford County on September 27, 1958, and attended Parkland High School. He worked as an electrician for Coe Electric and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers. He enjoyed watching old westerns,...

Mustafa Minerali

Mustafa Minerali

Oct 5, 2013



Previous EventsVisitationMonday, October 7, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel 3315 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27103

ServiceTuesday, October 8, 2013 1:00 PM Forsyth Memorial Park 3771 Yadkinville Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Cemetery DetailsLocation Forsyth Memorial Park 3771 Yadkinville Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Phyllis  Stone Harris

Phyllis Stone Harris

Oct 5, 2013

Mrs. Phyllis Stone Harris, 88, of Advance, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Bermuda Commons. Mrs. Harris was born May 16, 1925 in York County, PA to Fieldon and Geneva Draper Stone. She was a devoted Christian and was of the Baptist Faith, Community Bible Study leader and an avid Bible Reader. Preceding Mrs. Harris in death are her...

Theodore 'Ted' Alexander Harper

Theodore 'Ted' Alexander Harper

Oct 4, 2013

Mr. Theodore ""Ted"" Alexander Harper, 67, of Lewisville, died Friday, October 4, 2013, at his home. He was born August 8, 1946 in Forsyth County to Eugene Alexander and Mary Watson Harper. Mr. Harper was a hard worker and retired from R.J. Reynolds with 38 years of service. He loved his grandchildren and traveling. He was preceded in death by...

Edra G. Gregory Beck

Edra G. Gregory Beck

Oct 4, 2013

Edra G. Gregory Beck passed away 4 October-2013 at Forsyth Medical Center in Forsyth County. Edra was born 27 Nov. 1921 in Davie County to the late Burrus and Nellie Tutterow Green. She was preceded in death by her first husband William E. Gregory II and her late husband Posie ""Bud"" Beck. Edra was also preceded in death by a...

Mrs.  Jean  Killon Shuping

Mrs. Jean Killon Shuping

Oct 3, 2013

Mrs. Jean Killon Shuping, 81 of Winston-Salem died Thursday, October 3, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1932 in Grayson, VA, the daughter of the late, Elbert Morris Killen and Mary Beatrice Murphy. Mrs. Shuping was a graduate of Galax High School and she enjoyed a long distinguished career as the Assistant Clerk of Superior Court for...

Wayne  Carroll Vaughn

Wayne Carroll Vaughn

Oct 3, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Wayne Carroll Vaughn, 64, died October 3, 2013 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Crestview Memorial Park. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.

Previous EventsServiceSunday, October 6, 2013 2:00 PM Crestview Memorial Park 6850 University Parkway Rural Hall, NC 27045

Cemetery DetailsLocation Crestview Memorial...

Buena 'Bea' Boyles Powers

Buena 'Bea' Boyles Powers

Oct 3, 2013

Mrs. Buena ""Bea"" Boyles Powers, 87, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013. Bea was born November 18, 1925 in Surry County to the late Hubert A. and Minnie Leigh Shinault Boyles. She was a member of Waughtown Baptist Church and married Jesse Lee ""Mule"" Powers, Jr., July 2, 1955. She was past Worthy Matron of Twin City...

Melrose  Ramey Smith

Melrose Ramey Smith

Oct 2, 2013

Mrs. Melrose Ramey Smith, 82, of Rural Hall, died peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2013 after her battle with cancer. Mrs. Smith was born January 15, 1931 in Surry County to James Bennett and Lottie Lowe Ramey. She was the owner and operator of Smith's Mobile Home Park in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Smith loved to sing and make music. She was an...

Bertha  Louie Turner

Bertha Louie Turner

Oct 2, 2013

Miss. Bertha Louise Turner, 91, a loving aunt and Christian friend, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. She was born on October 1, 1922 in Winston-Salem to Miles D. and Annie S. Turner. A charter member of Green Valley Baptist Church, she served as Sunday School Secretary for more than 30 years. Miss Turner worked thirty two years at...

Reva Virginia Jones 'Grammer' Miller

Reva Virginia Jones 'Grammer' Miller

Oct 2, 2013

Reva Virginia Jones ""Grammer"" Miller; a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord Wednesday afternoon October 2, 2013. She was born September 11, 1927 in Forsyth County to Elser Franklin (Cap) and Lizzie Evestal (Patsy) Jones. Reva loved to play basketball, playing for Griffith High School, where she graduated in 1946. Reva's most enjoyable...

Mary Eula Logan Tatum

Mary Eula Logan Tatum

Oct 2, 2013

Mrs. Mary Eula Logan Tatum, 94, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born November 28, 1918 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late, Augustus Green and Ida Murphy Logan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles G. Tatum, Jr. and...