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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Ruby Simmons

Ruby Simmons

Oct 1, 2013

Ruby Simmons 8/28/1927-10/1/2013. Ruby Simmons, ""MomMom"" was born in Kings Mountain, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Sellers Kiser. She was a graduate of Tryon High School and Appalachian State Teacher's College where she received a degree in Home Economics. Ruby worked for the N.C. Extension Service in Marion, N.C. as an assistant Home Agent. She later worked...

Kenneth  Wayne Keith

Kenneth Wayne Keith

Oct 1, 2013

OAK RIDGE - Mr. Kenneth Wayne Keith, 78, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Wesley Long Community Hospital. Kenneth was born on September 24, 1935 in Pennsylvania to the late John and Marguirete Port Keith. Ken was an active member of Community Lutheran Church in Summerfield. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially at Nagshead. He had a very outgoing personality...

Mary Kathleen Criner Cheek

Mary Kathleen Criner Cheek

Sep 30, 2013

Mary Kathleen Criner Cheek, 98, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Brookridge Retirement Community. She was born in Wilkes County to the late Sanford and Florence Rhoades Smithey. She was the longest active member of Salem Baptist Church, where a reception will be held at 10:30 Thursday, prior to services at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, Silas Creek Parkway, at 12...

Kathleen  Hawks Hedderly

Kathleen Hawks Hedderly

Sep 30, 2013

Mrs. Kathleen Hawks Hedderly, 86, of Walkertown, passed away September 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hedderly. She is survived by children, Howard (Eileen) Hedderly, Ann Harris, Sue (Rick) Davis, Kathie (Dennis) Bowers, Lisa (Terry) White; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Georgie Bryant and Ethel Rose; brothers, Jack Hawks, Layton (Ozia) Hawks; sister-in-law, Mary...

Donald David Reeser, D.V.M.

Donald David Reeser, D.V.M.

Sep 29, 2013

Donald D. Reeser, D.V.M. Dr. Reeser (OSU '49), 87 died Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 8:35 p.m. He practiced small animal medicine in Pittsburgh for 10 years, Allison Park, PA for 15 years and Bakerstown, PA for 9 years. Dr. Reeser was the first veterinarian to teach the animal tech. course at the Median School for Health Sciences in Pittsburgh...

William 'Bill' Harrison Bolin

William 'Bill' Harrison Bolin

Sep 29, 2013

William ""Bill"" Harrison Bolin, 82, passed away September 29, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center and is now with the Lord whom he loved dearly. He was a member of First United Church of Christ. He was born in Forsyth County to the late William Blum Bolin and Allie Lambeth Bolin. As a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, Mr....

Bette Jo Monk McCroskey

Bette Jo Monk McCroskey

Sep 29, 2013

Mrs. Bette Jo Monk McCroskey, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away September 29, 2013. She was born September 24, 1936 in Castlewood, VA to Bruce Howard and Sara Robinson Monk. Mrs. McCroskey was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was active in the Senior Adult Ministry and Senior Adult Choir. She was also involved in missions and the ESL...

Roxie Stewart Foster Jones

Roxie Stewart Foster Jones

Sep 29, 2013

Roxie Stewart Foster Jones, 76, of Lewisville, NC died on September 29, 2013 following a long illness with Alzheimer's disease. Roxie was born in Winston-Salem as the third of five children to Henry Wilson Stewart and Rosa Harbin Stewart on December 21, 1936. She attended Lewisville High School and married Calvin Burton ""Bunk"" Foster after the tenth grade on June...

Olden  Taft Wilson,  Jr.

Olden Taft Wilson, Jr.

Sep 28, 2013

WINSTON-SALEM-Mr. Olden Taft Wilson, Jr., 71, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Wilson was born on February 17, 1942 in Davidson County, NC to Oldon Taft Wilson, Sr. and Anna Boyd Wilson. He worked in floor covering for 30 years and was a co-owner of Wilson Carpet Binding. Mr. Wilson was preceded in...

Patrick  Elton Musselwhite

Patrick Elton Musselwhite

Sep 28, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Patrick Elton Musselwhite, 39, died Saturday, September 28, 2013, at his home. Patrick was born on August 4, 1974 in Lake City, FL to Don and Marilene McElhenney Musselwhite. He was an Aviation Mechanic at Timco for over 19 years. Patrick was an avid Gators Fan, loved rock concerts and was a beloved husband, father and friend....

Jean  Poley Satterfield

Jean Poley Satterfield

Sep 28, 2013

Mrs. Jean Poley Satterfield, age 68 of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at her home. She was born July 21, 1945 in Forsyth County to George and Irene Brendle Poley. Mrs. Satterfield had retired with 34 years of service with Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Frank Mabry....

Jeanette  Brown Surface

Jeanette Brown Surface

Sep 28, 2013

Mrs. Jeanette Brown Surface was called upon by the lord to return home Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2013. She was born in Tazewell County, VA to the proud parents of Eva Mae and Robert Taylor Brown, both deceased. Jeanette met the love of her life, Mr. Kelly Surface (deceased) in 1947 and raised 6 children, numerous grandchildren and countless children...

John  James Clinard

John James Clinard

Sep 27, 2013

Mr. John James Clinard, 76, passed away on September 27, 2013. John was a wonderful man and had a passion for farming. There will be a private family burial.Service:There will be a private family burial.

Ehtel Marie Lynch Smith

Ehtel Marie Lynch Smith

Sep 27, 2013

Mrs. Ethel Marie Lynch Smith age 86, widow of Mr. Grady Leo Smith of Pinnacle, NC died Friday morning at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Smith was born in Stokes County to Drew W. and Martha Elizabeth Martin Lynch. Mrs. Smith was a Homemaker and farmer and of the Primitive Baptist Faith. Mrs. Smith was preceded in...

Douglas  Burton Parnell

Douglas Burton Parnell

Sep 26, 2013

Mr. Douglas Burton Parnell, 59, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at his mother's residence where he had lived the last years of his life under her loving care. Mr. Parnell was born on May 17, 1954 in Forsyth County to George Donald Parnell and Helen Hester Parnell. He retired from Roadway Express. Mr. Parnell was preceded...

James  Franklin Smith

James Franklin Smith

Sep 25, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Mr. James Franklin Smith, 81, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his home. Jim was born on December 17, 1931 in Stokes County to the late Frederick Oliver and Nanny Mae Lankford Smith. He retired after 20 years from the US AirForce and then worked as Fleet Coordinator for Forsyth County for over 30 years. Jim enjoyed golf...

Lois  Pardue Wofford

Lois Pardue Wofford

Sep 25, 2013

Mrs. Lois Wofford, 91, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born June, 29, 1922 in Forsyth County to John Virgil and Ethel Parks Pardue. She was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 40 years of service. She then went to work at the Medicine Shoppe and later Beltone Hearing Center,...

Jacqueline  Spillman Gibson

Jacqueline Spillman Gibson

Sep 24, 2013

Mrs. Jacqueline Spillman Gibson, 75 of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013. She was born August 28, 1938 in Forsyth County to the late Edison James and Mozelle Bennett Spillman. Jacqueline was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Sarah  Collier Jessee

Sarah Collier Jessee

Sep 23, 2013

LewisvilleMrs. Sarah Collier Jessee, 84, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born February 15, 1929 in Big Stone Gap, VA to the late James and Mary Kaylor Collier. Mrs. Jessee was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death...

Sylvia Marie Stephenson Martin

Sylvia Marie Stephenson Martin

Sep 23, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Mrs. Sylvia Marie Stephenson Martin, 75, left this world Monday, September 23, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Sylvia was born in Raleigh, NC on July 29, 1938 to the late Charles Edward and Doris Rigsber Stephenson. She resided in Wilmington, NC until she moved with her family to Greensboro in 1956. She enjoyed her family and...