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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Willa Jo Cheek
Aug 18, 2024
Willa Jo Cheek, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Brookstone Terrace in Clemmons, NC. Jo was born in Dillsboro, NC to the late Homer Sutton and Bessie Brooks Sutton. Jo was active in the East Davie Extension Homemakers for many years and served as its president. She was the children’s Sunday...
Joe Blaine Marion
Aug 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Blaine Marion, age 83, on August 17, 2024. He was at his home surrounded by his family. He leaves behind the love of his life for 61 years, Esther Goff Marion; 2 beautiful daughters, Michelle (Tommy) Phelps and April (Mark) Smith; his grandchildren; Rachel Phelps, Lauren Phelps, and...
Reinhard Alfred Kube
Aug 17, 2024
Reinhard Alfred Kube, 79, of Winston Salem, NC, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, after an extended time of illness. RA was born on January 30th, 1945, in Schreiberhau, Germany to Alfred J. Kube and Margot G. Scheurell. His father died in Germany. In 1955, he came to America with his mother and stepfather, Forrest...
Florence Barr Hampton
Aug 17, 2024
Mrs. Florence Barr Hampton, 97, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Clemmons Village II. She was born April 12, 1927, in Surry County to the late Cosba and Jettie Wilkins Barr. Mrs. Hampton was a faithful member of Grapevine Baptist Church and the Lewisville Joy Club. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Preceding her in...
Ann Ernest Barber
Aug 17, 2024
Mrs. Ann Ernest Barber, 89, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at Forsyth Medical Center. Ann was born in Forsyth County to the late Grover Allen and Julia Speaks Ernest on November 28, 1934. She ran Libby Hill Seafood in the Waughtown neighborhood until her retirement. As someone with a love for...
Clarence "Dumpy" Hill
Aug 16, 2024
Clarence “Dumpy” Hill, 84 years of age, passed away in his home in Pfafftown, NC on August 16, 2024, from a broken heart. The son of Paul “Gooch” and Helen Hill was born in Forsyth County and grew up to become a number of titles. Husband to the greatest love of his life who passed four days before him, Sherry...
John "Johnny" Louis Porter, Jr.
Aug 15, 2024
Mr. John (Johnny) Louis Porter, Jr., 66, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Johnny was born April 13, 1958 in Gainesville, Georgia to John Louis Porter, Sr. and Jane McGirt Porter. As an infant, he moved with his parents to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he spent his childhood and most of his adult life.
Johnny graduated...
Walter Matthew "Matt" Hollingsworth
Aug 15, 2024
Walter Matthew “Matt” Hollingsworth, 40, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1984, in Forsyth County to Mark and Fran Hollingsworth who survive. Matt grew up playing baseball, enjoyed riding dirt bikes and bass fishing. He was also an animal lover, had a pure soul, a great sense of humor and was loved by all...
Rehan Riaz
Aug 15, 2024
Kernersville – Mr. Rehan Riaz, 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at . He was born on April 5, 1967, in Pakistan to Dr. Riaz Ahmed Lalah and Nighat Riaz. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Moses Zahid Riaz and an infant sibling.
Rehan...
David Blease Sandel
Aug 14, 2024
Oak Ridge- Mr. David Blease Sandel, 83, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Great Falls, SC., the son of James David “J.D.” and Ivey Beckham Sandel. David was a member of Triad Baptist Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from IBM after 32 years’ service and enjoyed golfing,...
Betty Ann Hastings Clark
Aug 14, 2024
KERNERSVILLE – Betty Ann Clark, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Betty Ann was born on August 15, 1949 in Forsyth County to Roger Lagette Hastings Sr., and Eloise Sapp Hastings. Betty Ann was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and retired from US Air with over 30 years of service....
Anita Gail Lawson
Aug 14, 2024
Anita “Gail” Lawson, 65, passed away on August 14, 2024, at her home. She was born July 13, 1959, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to the late James Edward and Gladys Mae Wright. Gail was a beloved friend and wife to the late Parris “Red” Ray Lawson for 30 years. She also had a special love of 11 years for the...
Robert Bernard Joell
Aug 13, 2024
Robert Bernard Joell, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 10, 1932, to the late Walter Sinclair Joell and the late Beatrice Rose Gravatt Joell, Robert’s strength and spirit were an inspiration to all who knew him.
Robert served in the United States Air Force for four years, stationed at...
Marilyn Anne Franz Setele
Aug 13, 2024
KERNERSVILLE- Marilyn Anne Setele, 80, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 2, 1944, to the late Albert and Mildred Franz. On July 29, 1972, Marilyn happily wed the love of her life of 52 years, Richard Setele. She was a kind and giving soul who dedicated...
Marie Cline
Aug 13, 2024
Marie Green Cline, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Marie was born August 14, 1922, in Alleghany County, to the lateThomas Walter Green and Rachie Lou Hankins Green. She was a member of Central Tabernacle Church, and retired in 1991 from Sara Lee Corp with 22 years of service. In addition to...
Michael Scott Bean
Aug 12, 2024
Michael Scott Bean, 55, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home.
Michael was born August 10, 1969, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Sonnie B. Bean and Elsie Bowman Bean.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother in-law, Rick Whitted.
Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Linda Whitted; one...
Gary Clyde Lewis
Aug 12, 2024
Gary Clyde Lewis, 87, of Ronda, NC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. He was born to the late Ruth Swaim on October 14, 1936, in Wilkes County, NC.
Gary owned a landscaping business for many years and after retirement he continued to enjoy mowing his lawn. He enjoyed camping with his...
Ramona Wilkes Branscomb
Aug 12, 2024
Ramona Wilkes Branscomb passed on to Our Lord’s Heaven on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina in 1937 to Ray and Robina Wilkes. She was one of six children in the family, the 5th youngest and youngest girl of the bunch. Ramona loved growing up in rural Forsyth and graduated from Mineral Springs High...
William Richard Donohue
Aug 12, 2024
William Richard Donohue grew up in Tipton, Iowa. He often remarked that small towns offered the opportunity – and sometimes required – that to cast school plays, balance the marching band, and field teams, everyone needed to be involved. His role as student council president, trumpet player, and four sport athlete notwithstanding, he filled many roles growing up as he...
Sherry Beauchamp Hill
Aug 12, 2024
Sherry was a loving, caring, and beautiful woman who encompassed many titles--Our Mom, Our Memaw, Our Grandma, Our Great-Grandma, Our Sister, Our Aunt, Our Mother-in-law, Our friend and C.C. Hill's endearing wife. She is the daughter of Nancy and Paul Beauchamp. Sherry is survived by her husband of 30 years, the love of her life, C.C. Hill. Together they have...
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