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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
William âBillyâ Haywood Melton
Jul 14, 2012
Mr. William ""Billy"" Haywood Melton loving husband, father and grandfather, 69 of Winston Salem passed away Saturday July 14, 2012 at his home. He was born July 16, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late Haywood Melton and Fannie Phelps Melton. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers; Cecil Melton, Howard Melton and Ray Phelps, Sr. He was...
Thomas Bitsas
Jul 13, 2012
Mr. Thomas Bitsas, 99, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 4, 1912 in Athens, Greece to the late Spiros Bitsas and Efthemia Martinou Bitsas. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth C. Bitsas; a son, Thomas Bitsas, Jr. and wife Penny; and a daughter, Barbara A. Bitsas and partner Jeri...
Annie Cason Thompson
Jul 13, 2012
PINNACLE Mrs. Annie Cason Thompson, 84, passed away at her home on Friday, July 13, 2012. She was born in Alamance Co. on October 10, 1927 the daughter of the late Willie Cason and Cordie Bennett Cason. Mrs. Thompson was of the Baptist faith and worked at Veterans Upholstery with her husband for 50 years. In addition to her parents...
Christine Doby Cobb
Jul 13, 2012
Christine Doby Cobb, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at Autumn Care of Statesville. She was born June 30, 1924 in Surry County to Walter Henry and Ollie Frances Parker Doby. Mrs. Cobb was a hard worker and was retired from Western Electric. She was an avid gardener and grew the best vegetables and loved her roses....
Glenn Wesley Mickey
Jul 13, 2012
Mr. Glenn Wesley Mickey, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2012 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stokes Co. the son of the late Edgar Mickey and Glendola Ingram Mickey. Glenn was of the Methodist faith and retired from Duke Power with 33 years of service. After retirement he worked...
Byron Calvin Craver
Jul 13, 2012
Byron Calvin Craver, 84, of Winston-Salem, went to heaven on Friday, July 13, 2012, surrounded by his family, at Forsyth Medical Center. Byron was born on November 21, 1927 in Winston-Salem to Mickey Manuel and Zula Hinkle Craver. He has lived his life in Winston-Salem where he attended Gray High School. Byron joined the United States Navy in 1943. He...
Florine Scott Hoy
Jul 13, 2012
Florine Scott Hoy, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2012 following a valiant battle for health for several years, after leading a very active, healthy life full of exercise. A member of Centenary Methodist Church, Florine was born November 4, 1928 in West Virginia and was a resident of Forsyth County for 45 years....
Pat Ruth Freeman Grubbs
Jul 13, 2012
Mrs. Pat Ruth Freeman Grubbs, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 19, 1920 in Forsyth County to Everette Flay Freeman, Sr. and Maude Ruth Edwards Freeman. Mrs. Grubbs was a member of Love's United Methodist Church. She retired from Gant Oil Company with 30 years of...
Mary Minifee 'Fee' Crotts
Jul 12, 2012
CROTTS Mrs. Mary Minifee ""Fee"" Crotts, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born August 1, 1924 in Forsyth County to Luther Paul and Flossie Carter, the third born of eight siblings. Mrs. Crotts was a member in long standing of Christ Wesleyan Church. She spent most of her life...
Charles Junior Reed
Jul 12, 2012
Mr. Charles Junior Reed, 87 of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1924 to Charles McKinley and Emma Jane Idol Reed. Mr. Reed was a member of the Church of Christ. He was retired from Bahnson Company after 38 years of service. Preceding him in death were his parents,...
William Bryant Hooker
Jul 11, 2012
Mr. William Bryant Hooker, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his home. He was born March 22, 1923 in Forsyth County to Arthur W. and Tobitha Bryant Hooker. He was the last surviving of 12 children and was of the Christian faith. Bill served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Western Europe. He returned to...
Pattie Chisman Hanes Ammons
Jul 11, 2012
Mrs. Pattie Chisman Hanes Ammons, 88, of Winston-Salem went to rest with the Lord, peacefully, with her children by her side on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born February 20, 1924 in Pine Hall, the daughter of the late, George Alexander and Martha (Pattie) Chisman Hanes. Mrs. Ammons attended Pine Hall School and graduated...
Richard Warren Roddy
Jul 10, 2012
Walkertown - Mr. Richard Warren Roddy, 48, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 31, 1963 in Aiken County, SC to Shelby Saye Roddy and the late Claude Buddy Roddy. He loved the Lord and his family, liked to play golf and listen to gospel music. In addition to his father he was preceded...
Mildred Evelyne Frye Hamlin
Jul 9, 2012
HAMLIN - RURAL HALL Ms. Mildred Evelyne Frye Hamlin passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at her home. She was born May 28, 1935 in Stokes County to the late Leona Overby Frye and Perry Columbus Frye, Sr. Ms. Hamlin worked for Hanes Hosiery for 19 years and then retired from Westinghouse with 25 years of service. She was a...
Donald Barry Wood
Jul 8, 2012
Donald Barry Wood passed away on July 8th 2012. He was born October 5, 1938 in Winston Salem to Leroy Wood and Wilma Reid Wood. He attended Wake Forest University and Winston Salem State University. He joined the Army and served from 1957-1967 in the reserves. Don served as the longest running president of the local American Postal Workers Union....
Donald Ray Bryant
Jul 8, 2012
WALKERTOWN - Mr. Donald Ray Bryant, 68, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Donald was born December 14, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late James Henry and Pearl Glasscoe Bryant. Donald worked for Frederickson Trucking for more than 27 years before working for Jefferson Smurfit Trucking. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death...
Dorothy Myers Hastings
Jul 7, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Myers Hastings, of Walkertown, passed away on July 7, 2012 at the age of 84, after facing the last six years of health struggles with amazing courage and strength. ""Dot"" was born on April 19, 1928 in Forsyth County to the late Harvey Wilson and Jeannette Ebert Myers. She was a graduate of Griffith High School. Dot...
Mary Leonard Long
Jul 7, 2012
Mrs. Mary Leonard Long, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her home. She was born in Forsyth County to Walter K. and Etta Sink Leonard. Mrs. Long was a dedicated member of the South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1957. Mary was one of the kindest, most patient people who lived a good Christian life. She...
James Melton Dull Sr.
Jul 7, 2012
James Melton Dull, Sr. was born February 4, 1926 in Forsyth County to Richard and Alma Dull of Lewisville. James owned and operated his own business ""Styers Ferry Grocery"" for 20 years. His specialty was fresh pork and beef. He was a lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church serving on numerous committees through the years. He loved fishing, hunting,...
Robert 'Joey' Joseph Branton
Jul 6, 2012
Robert Joseph ""Joey"" Branton, 29, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, July 6, 2012. Joey was a fantastic artist who loved animals, tattoos, piercing, women with tattoos and the band, TECH 9. He had a big heart and liked everyone. Joey is survived by his parents, J. C. and Betty Branton; his wife, Penny Branton; two brothers, Murray Branton and wife,...
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