Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 29, 2012

Charles ""Justin"" Sheets passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Winston-Salem. Justin was born January 3, 1977 in Forsyth County to Betsy Hunter and Charles Wesley Sheets. He was a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do who enjoyed teaching martial arts and working with children. His hobbies included riding his motorcycle, fishing, cooking, gardening and spending time with...

May 29, 2012

The Reverend John Frank Edwards 85, of Independence Village on Reynolda Rd. passed away on May 29, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1926 in Belmont, NC to William James Edwards and Julia Etta Clemmer Edwards. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Vivian Mae...

May 29, 2012

Infant Ainsleigh Annemarie Lewis, 11 months, of Winston-Salem, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at her home. She was born June 22, 2011 in Forsyth County to Kevin Lewis and Katie Rider. Ainsleigh loved bubbles, dancing, and was a courageous fighter. She will be missed by all of those whom her life touched in such a...

May 28, 2012

Mr. Stephen Cordell Gaddy, 57, passed away May 28, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born November 3, 1954 to the late G. W. Gaddy and Mary Tucker Gaddy. As a young boy he enjoyed hunting and fishing and he was a true motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his brothers, J. M. Gaddy (Connie) of Monroe...

May 28, 2012

Richard ""Rick"" Curtis Smith, 52, of Clemmons, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1960 in Forsyth County to the late Dick and Toots Smith. Surviving are three sisters, Tammy Smith (Debbie Reynolds) of Winston-Salem, Robin McIntosh (Keith) of Midway, and Dawn Mitchell (Donnie) of Canton; a niece, Kristen McIntosh; a nephew,...

May 28, 2012

Gail Hines Revis entered into the more immediate presence of her Lord on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Center. Mrs. Revis was born on May 31, 1943 to Wesley Horace Hines and Frances Stout Hines. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband of over 50 years, Delmer Revis, her daughter, Robin Blackburn, and...

May 28, 2012

Mrs. Rebecca ""Pete"" Church Jarvis, 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at Yadkin County Nursing Center. She was born July 15, 1932 in Yadkin County to John L. and Bertie S. Church. Mrs. Jarvis was a member of Bixby Church of the Living God where she served as church treasurer. She loved all her family. In addition...

May 27, 2012

May 27, 2012

Mr. Ted William VanHoy passed away at his home Sunday, May 27, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Ted was born in Forsyth County, July 18, 1956 to James Roger and Madeline Fulp VanHoy. Ted owned his own business VanHoy Painting and Decorating. He restored and worked on many of our Historic and beautiful homes and businesses in the Winston-Salem area....

May 26, 2012

Mrs. Sallie Born Gambill 85, formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away on May 26, 2012, at her daughter's home in Clarkesville, GA. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 17, 1926 to Dennis and Cecilia Long. Sallie was a homemaker and had retired from Unique Furniture Makers in Winston-Salem. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

May 26, 2012

Shirley Hamby Rothrock known as 'Sheryl' died May 26, 2012 after battling lung disease for over two years. Sheryl was a Christian and loved by friends and family. She was raised in West Virginia and worked in medical records during her working career. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Gary Rothrock of the home; stepsons, John...

May 26, 2012

Mr James David ""J.D."" Frye, 70 went to be with his Lord Saturday May 26, 2012 at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. J.D. was born September 5, 1941 in Forsyth Co. to Jesse Frank and Mae Caudle Frye. He was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, Sunday School Teacher and Scoutmaster. J.D....

May 25, 2012

Mr. Michael Scott Lineberry 52, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Lineberry was born on February 10, 1960 in Forsyth County, NC. Mr. Lineberry was a graduate of Parkland High School and spent his entire life as a resident of Winton-Salem. Preceding Mr. Lineberry in death are his parents Clarence Carlon and Maretha...

May 25, 2012

Mr. Athanasios Kalanarhos, 71, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at his home. He was born February 16, 1941 in Athens, Greece to George and Flora Throgosi Kalanarhos. Surviving are his wife, Hristina B. Kalanarhos; 3 sons, John Kalanarhos (Christina), Savas Kalanarhos (Ann Marie) and George Kalanarhos; a daughter, Alexandra Bowden (Ricky); 8 grandchildren; a brother, Nick Kaparmazies;...

May 25, 2012

KERNERSVILLE - John Robert 'Bob' McCollem, Jr., 86, was born on June 24, 1925 in Yadkin County to the late John Robert & Leona McCollem. For the last four and a half years, he resided at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living in Mount Airy, NC. He passed away peacefully there on May 25, 2012. Bob was a WWII US Army Veteran....

May 24, 2012

Mrs. Colleen Watkins Wilkins, 88, God Mother, of Charles Minter, Jr. and wife, Milda of Lexington, NC and Michael D. Minter, and wife Dawn of Raymond, CA peacefully took her leave for her Heavenly Home on May 24, 2012 at Alamance Regional Hospital in Burlington, NC. She was born April 11, 1924 in Forsyth County to the late Charlie Vance...

May 24, 2012

Laura Conrad Huffman, of Lewisville, was born November 3, 1916 to Omer Carlos and Fannie Margaret Conrad and died May 24, 2012 at Vienna Village. Having lived 95 years, she faced the last remaining years of her life with faith, determination and courage. She was married to the late Robert A. Huffman and enjoyed 68 years of marriage. Their children...

May 24, 2012

Winston-Salem - Ruth Marie ""Ruthie"" Hixon, 86, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. The ninth of thirteen children, Mrs. Hixon was born in Bronx, NY on December 3, 1925 to Harry Samuel Haas and Maria Virginia Pereira. She completed three years of high school at Christopher Columbus High School. On December 15, 1946 she married George...

May 24, 2012

William Francis ""Bill"" Reifsnider, 44, died Thursday, May 24th, 2012 in Winston Salem, NC. Bill was born in Toledo, Ohio October 5, 1967, the youngest of 5 children of John M. ""Skip"" Reifsnider and Mary Pat (Carter) Reifsnider, also of Winston Salem. Bill was a gentle-man, so kind and humble. His spirituality guided him throughout his life; he was an...

May 24, 2012

KERNERSVILLE - Marie Mabe Bowman, 83 went to be with her Lord, Thursday, May 24, 2012. She was born June 22, 1928 in Stokes Co. to the late James Allen and Elizabeth Hicks Mabe. Mrs. Bowman was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church in Walnut Cove. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James...