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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Frederick 'Fritz' Joseph McGary

Frederick 'Fritz' Joseph McGary

May 7, 2012

LewisvilleMr. Frederick ""Fritz"" Joseph McGary, 57, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012. He was born November 9, 1954 in New Castle, PA to the late John S. and Thelma Weiss McGary. He graduated from New Castle High School and the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He was employed with Piedmont/US Airways for 31 years. Preceding him in death was a brother,...

Helen Mae Whitlock Hester

Helen Mae Whitlock Hester

May 6, 2012

Helen Mae Whitlock Hester, 90, of Mocksville, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Hester was born August 2, 1921 in Forsyth County to John Anderson and Haley Myers Whitlock. She was a very special lady and was loved by everyone that knew her. She was a member of Cedardale Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. In addition to...

Anna Belle Belton Weavil

Anna Belle Belton Weavil

May 6, 2012

Weavil Anna Belle Belton Weavil of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Weavil was born on January 6, 1927 in Winston-Salem to the late Ed and Lois Belton. The most important thing in Anna's life was her family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and...

Ashley  Lynn McKnight

Ashley Lynn McKnight

May 6, 2012

Ashley Lynn McKnight, 17, was surrounded by her family and friends in her home as she peacefully left this world May 6, 2012. Ashley was born in Forsyth County on January 25, 1995, to Frankie and Christine McKnight . Ashley was a very virbrant, loving, and care-giving child who always put others before herself; so much that she developed a...

Renza  Thomas Carmichael

Renza Thomas Carmichael

May 6, 2012

Walkertown - Renza Thomas Carmichael, 94, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation. He was born June 7, 1917 to the late Thomas M. Carmichael and Louisa Pulliam Carmichael. Mr. Carmichael was a long time member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, he retired from the United States Post Office where he was a Postman. Renza...

Patricia  Hughes Evans

Patricia Hughes Evans

May 6, 2012

Mrs. Patricia Hughes Evans, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born July 7, 1938 in Kinston, North Carolina to the late Jonathan and May Bell Hughes. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Evans had a special love for children and taught Sunday School and Kindergarten....

Ginger Sue Blakley Gross

Ginger Sue Blakley Gross

May 5, 2012

Mrs. Ginger Sue Blakley Gross, age 41, of Winston-Salem, departed this life on the wings of Angels, for Heavens eternal peace, in May 2012. She lived not complaining of her lifetime disabilities. She loved everyone and asked little for herself. Surviving are her parents: Larry and Peggy Blakley, Pinnacle, Two sons: Justin and Nicholas Brewster, Paternal Grandmother: Lenona Vestal, Brother:...

Luella  Welch Perryman

Luella Welch Perryman

May 4, 2012

Mrs. Luella Welch Perryman, 90, passed away May 4, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1922 in Wilkes County to Winnie Triplett and Joseph Welch. She was a member of College Park Baptist Church. She enjoyed making baskets and was a beautician at one time in her life. She was a devoted wife and mother and she...

Mr.  Daniel  Lee Slater

Mr. Daniel Lee Slater

May 4, 2012

Mr. Daniel Lee Slater, 62 of Advance, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born September 4, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Daniel and Mary Ellen Slater. Mr. Slater had retired as manager from Reynolda Nursery and Landscaping Supplies. He loved landscaping, fishing, golf, nature and especially his church family...

Edgar  Wayne Clodfelter

Edgar Wayne Clodfelter

May 4, 2012

CLODFELTER Mr. Wayne Clodfelter, 68, of Lewisville, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at home with his family. He was born October 16, 1943 in Forsyth County to Edgar Bradshaw and Arizona Hester Clodfelter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rebecca Clodfelter; and a daughter, Victoria Clodfelter. Surviving are his grandson, Brandon King; one sister, Linda...

James  Peter Andrews

James Peter Andrews

May 4, 2012

Mr. James Andrews, age 72 passed away Friday May 4, 2012 at Salem Terrace in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born December 31, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Peter and Palma Andrews. Jim was an engineer who held patents for equipment in the food and beverage as well as the medical industry. He had a lifelong passion for western...

John  Edgar Oakley,  Jr.

John Edgar Oakley, Jr.

May 4, 2012

John Edgar Oakley, Jr., age 85, passed away on May 4, 2012, in Lewisville, NC, after a brave and valiant eight year battle with Alzheimer's disease. A native of Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Bertha Shannon Oakley and John Edgar Oakley, Sr., and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cecelia Grigg Oakley, and two...

Timothy  E. Whittington,  Sr.

Timothy E. Whittington, Sr.

May 4, 2012

Mr. Timothy E. Whittington, Sr. passed away May 4, 2012. He was born September 24, 1956. A celebration of life service will be held 6:00pm Monday, May 7, 2012 at Hillsdale United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Webb officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a...

Bernice  Bergstrom MacFarland

Bernice Bergstrom MacFarland

May 4, 2012

Mrs. Bernice Bergstrom MacFarland, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born February 6, 1917 in Minneapolis, MN to Walter and Bessie Cochran Bergstrom. Mrs. MacFarland was of the Lutheran faith and was retired from Wachovia International Department with 20 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She...

Ruth  Hege Shaw

Ruth Hege Shaw

May 4, 2012

Mrs. Ruth Hege Shaw, 92, of Winston-Salem passed away on May 4, 2012 at Vienna Village in Pfafftown where she had resided since 2007. Mrs. Shaw was born April 12, 1920 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late C. Marvin and Dora Boose Hege. Ruth worked throughout her adult life and retired from Western Electric with over 32 years...

Cassie  Lynn Troyer

Cassie Lynn Troyer

May 3, 2012

Cassie Troyer passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday. She is preceded in death by her Mother, Sharon Harned. Cassie is survived by her father, Stanley Troyer of Winston-Salem, NC; two brothers, Douglas Troyer (Hingham, MA) and Dr. Michael Troyer (Cincinnati, OH); six nephews, Mason, Jack, Benjamin, William and Sam; and one niece, Sophia. Cassie loved nature, outdoor recreation, and...

Ruth  Blanton Compton

Ruth Blanton Compton

May 2, 2012

GREENSBORO - Ruth Blanton Compton went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Beacon House Hospice in Greensboro, NC. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah LiBassi of Pleasant Garden; two grandsons, Kevin Compton of Kernersville, Jeremy Pritchett of Pleasant Garden; great-grandchildren, Jonah and Alivia; one sister, Dorothy Blanton Bailey of Blanchester, Ohio; and daughter-in-law Dee Compton...

Darcy  William Holder

Darcy William Holder

May 2, 2012

Mr. Darcy William Holder of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 29, 1917 to Willie Mason and Glennie Holder. Mr. Holder was a member of Cottage Street Church of Christ where he was song leader for many years. He was retired as a carpenter from J.C. Tucker and Sons...

Mrs.  Carniemell  Wall Williams

Mrs. Carniemell Wall Williams

May 2, 2012

Mrs. Carniemell Wall Williams, 81, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012. She was born in Surry County to Reverend Avery Wall and Dora Carter Wall. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Avery Wall, Jr. and a sister, Frances Wall. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Rev. James W. Williams; two sons, James Ronald Williams...

William Herman 'Buddy' Lawson  Jr.

William Herman 'Buddy' Lawson Jr.

May 1, 2012

Mr. William Herman ""Buddy"" Lawson Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem after a brief illness. He was born on March 14, 1940 to the late William Herman Lawson and Arlene Elizabeth Holland Lawson. Buddy was self employed in sanding and finishing hardwood floors working for over 50 years in the...