All Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Betty  Brown Spencer

Betty Brown Spencer

Dec 6, 2011

SPENCER - WALKERTOWN Betty Brown Spencer went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6th. She was born in Wilkes County on February 21, 1936 to Roy and Beulah Brown. She was a graduate of Ronda High School, after which she married Ralph Curtis Spencer of Benham, NC. They moved to Winston-Salem in 1956 where Betty worked for...

Harry  James Terry

Harry James Terry

Dec 5, 2011

WINSTON SALEM - Harry James Terry, 60, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born February 4, 1951 in Durham Co. to the late Claude and Louise Clayton Terry. Harry was an avid golfer, ballroom dancer, and comedian. He was very much the extravert; he loved to make people laugh and would help...

Reverend Larry Graham Williams

Reverend Larry Graham Williams

Dec 5, 2011

STOKESDALE - Reverend Larry Graham Williams, 64, was called to the more immediate presence of his Savior, following a lengthy illness on Monday, December 05, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 2, 1947 in Guilford Co. to the late Robert Graham and Viola Pegram Williams. As an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of...

Marie  Cobbler Harrell

Marie Cobbler Harrell

Dec 5, 2011

Marie Cobbler Harrell went home December 5, 2011 from the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center, joining her beloved husband Leo, who passed away October 3 of this year. She was born August 11, 1928 in Rural Hall, NC to the late Modest Reba and Roy Lee Cobbler. On November 23, 1945 she wed Leo, her partner for...

Sarah Nell Goff Linville

Sarah Nell Goff Linville

Dec 4, 2011

LINVILLE Sarah Nell Goff Linville died at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center on Sunday, December 4, 2011. A long-time resident of Brookridge Retirement Community in Winston Salem, she formerly lived at 1915 Butler Street. Mrs. Linville was born in Enterprise, Alabama to Ola Mae Engram Goff and John Wesley Goff on June 15, 1914. One of seven children, she...

Jerry  Wayne Heath

Jerry Wayne Heath

Dec 4, 2011

Mr. Jerry Wayne Heath, 69, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at his home. Jerry was born September 26, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late George Lewis and Lessie Mullins Heath. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Dirce Piccoli Heath, of the home; two sons, Jerry Kevin Heath and Jason Jay Heath (wife, Michelle); grandchildren, Brittinie Ann,...

Lillian  Brewer Rabb

Lillian Brewer Rabb

Dec 4, 2011

Winston-Salem- Lillian Brewer Rabb, 93, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born October 20, 1918 in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late Fred Madison Brewer and Etta Estelle Butner Brewer. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William J. Ballenger and her second husband, Robert Rabb. Also preceding her in...

Kathryn  Capps Boyd

Kathryn Capps Boyd

Dec 4, 2011

Mrs. Kathryn Capps Boyd, 56, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, December 04, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Boyd was born in Sanford, NC on October 15, 1955 to Leslie Owen and Ruth Reynolds Capps. She loved to draw and was a true artist. Mrs. Boyd was active throughout her life, playing softball, fishing, and traveling to the beach. She...

Dan  Harrison Garwood

Dan Harrison Garwood

Dec 4, 2011

Winston-SalemMr. Dan Harrison Garwood, 59, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born June 26, 1952 in Forsyth County to Ernest Vestal and Betty Mae Poteat Garwood. Mr. Garwood was of the Baptist faith and attended Rosemont Baptist Church. He graduated from Parkland High School and attended the Electronic Institute. Mr. Garwood...

Robert S. 'Bob' Royer

Robert S. 'Bob' Royer

Dec 4, 2011

Robert S. ""Bob"" Royer (1923-2011) a beloved husband, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away December 4 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. He was truly a ""poster child"" for the ""Greatest Generation."" He was born on a poor farm (which was lost in the Great Depression), lived in a log cabin, fought WWII, worked hard, bettered himself, raised his family,...

Hilda  Shelton Hudson

Hilda Shelton Hudson

Dec 4, 2011

Mrs. Hilda Shelton Hudson, 82, passed away Sunday December 4, 2011 at the Oaks at Forsyth. She was born January 6, 1929 to Abe Shelton and Annie Worley Shelton. She was a Member of Hebron United Church of Christ where she served as an Elder. She was also a faithful choir member and a Sunday school teacher. She was a...

Richard  'R.J.' Markland

Richard 'R.J.' Markland

Dec 4, 2011

Mr. Richard ""R.J."" Jackson Markland, 91, of Advance, NC passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1920 in Davie County to Louis Oaks and Sallie Bell Lyons Markland. Mr. Markland was a member of Elbaville United Methodist Church and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He retired as...

Michael  Lindsay Critz

Michael Lindsay Critz

Dec 3, 2011

Michael Lindsay Critz, 49, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born November 29, 1962 to Herman Lindsay Critz and Emma Lee Caldwell Critz. Michael graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1983. His first employment was with Piedmont Airlines, working in Reservations. He later moved on to Sara Lee where he...

LaVerne  Walters Howell

LaVerne Walters Howell

Dec 3, 2011

KERNERSVILLE-Mrs. LaVerne Walters Howell, 87, passed away December 3, 2011. She was born November 29, 1924 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to the late Benjamin and Gertrude Calhoun Walters. Mrs. Howell was a very thoughtful, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She proudly & devotedly supported her Air Force Pilot husband in all that he did. LaVerne was a girl...

Lucy  Johnson Branscome

Lucy Johnson Branscome

Dec 3, 2011

Lucy Johnson Branscome, 88, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Winston Salem on June 10, 1923, daughter of Ella Midkiff Johnson and Rex Henry Johnson. ""Nanny"" will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and church, Salem Baptist of which she was a member for over 65 years. In addition...

Lowell  Von Sneathern

Lowell Von Sneathern

Dec 2, 2011

Kernersville - Mr. Lowell Sneathern was born on July 21, 1940 in Boswell, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Aretha Sneathern and passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Lowell spent a career working in aviation which he loved. Lowell is survived by his wife of 49 years, Norma; his son, Larry Sneathern of Albemarle, NC; his...

Dura  Parrish Thomas

Dura Parrish Thomas

Dec 2, 2011

Walkertown - Mrs. Dura Parrish Thomas, 86, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011, at Yadkin Nursing Center. Dura was born December 12, 1924, in Forsyth County to the late Lee and Addie Parrish . She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and retired from Hanes Hosiery where she worked in the print shop. In addition to her parents,...

Dollie Faye Ledbetter Smith

Dollie Faye Ledbetter Smith

Dec 2, 2011

Mrs. Dollie Faye Ledbetter Smith of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Baptist Hospital. She was born June 8, 1940 in the Austin Community of Wilkes County to the late Lonnie Milton and Mabel Brown Ledbetter. After the birth of her son, who was born with cerebral palsy, Dollie committed her life to helping with the needs of...

Dickie  Ray Newsom

Dickie Ray Newsom

Dec 2, 2011

KERNERSVILLE- Mr. Dickie Ray Newsom, 71, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1940 in Mitchell County, NC to the late Percy and Juanita Glenn Newsom. Mr. Newsom retired from RJR after 31 years of service. Dickie was a loving father who's biggest passion in life was his daughter. He was a collector...

Patricia  Alley George

Patricia Alley George

Dec 1, 2011

Colfax - Mrs. Patricia Alley George ascended into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, December 1, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 7, 1939 to the late Edward C. and Inez Smith Alley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn R. George; three grandchildren, and sister, Mary...