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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Janie Navara Long Daniels
Jul 18, 2024
Janie Navara Long Daniels passed away peacefully at her home on July 18, 2024, at the age of 86. A retired accountant, devoted wife and mother, and selfless grandmother, she left many memories for those who were lucky enough to know her. She is a lasting example of selflessness, kindness and empathy for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Janie was...
Robert Eugene Clinard
Jul 18, 2024
WINSTON SALEM – Robert Eugene Clinard, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Robert was born on December 12, 1953 in Forsyth County to C.V. and Pauline Clinard. Robert started working with the family business around the age of 8 years old. He was a hard worker, staying devoted to the family roofing business for...
Maria Hamberis Vlahos
Jul 18, 2024
Maria Vlahos, 86 of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at The Oaks. Mrs. Vlahos was born in Klausion, Greece in 1937 to John and Agapoula Hamberis and was the youngest of three girls. She was an active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and also active at the Panagia Prousiotissa Greek Orthodox Monastery. She is preceded in...
Vernal "V.J." Rhue
Jul 17, 2024
Mr. Vernal “V.J.” James Rhue, age 78 of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1945 in Carteret County to the late Vernal Bryant Rhue and Myrtle Warren Rhue. He is survived by his wife, Lori Rhue; four daughters, Teela Graves, Jenny Greene, Chelsea Rhue and Samantha Nelson; one son, Nicholas...
Donald "Don" Byerly, Jr.
Jul 17, 2024
Mr. Donald “Don” Gray Byerly, Jr., 65, of Pfafftown, NC, died peacefully at home in his sleep on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was born March 12, 1959, in Forsyth County. Don loved the outdoors and enjoyed dining out with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Gray Byerly, Sr. and Sandra Martin Gobble; and a...
Frank Allen O'Neil
Jul 16, 2024
Frank Allen O'Neil passed away on July 16, 2024. He was born on the last day of 1935 to Charles and Mae O'Neal in Hartsville, S.C. He was the youngest of three children. As a young man, a friend introduced him to Margaret Matthews during one particularly hot summer in Florence. They drove to the beach and Murrells Inlet each...
Lillian York Rash
Jul 16, 2024
Mrs. Lillian Senith York Rash, age 98, the oldest of ten children passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Kate B. Reynolds hospice home. She was born September 15, 1925 in Iredell County to the late Clyde and Tabitha York. Lillian was a seamstress most of her working life and a member of Grapevine Baptist Church in Lewisville. She...
Alvin Edward Parham
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. Alvin Edward Parham, 89, of Clemmons, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born September 5, 1934 in Forsyth County, NC. He spent years working for Basset-Sacks and would go on to retire from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 37 years as a Lead Packing Mechanic. In his retirement years he worked part-time at...
William Jeffry "Jeff" Widener
Jul 15, 2024
William Jeffry (Jeff) Widener, 72, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born in Forsyth County on October 5, 1951, to the late Dexter and Virginia Widener. His sister, Sandy Widener, also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Jonia Widener, sons Greg Widener (Monica) and Steve Widener (Tana), and his sister, Judy...
Norman Gordon Freeman
Jul 15, 2024
Kernersville – Mr. Norman Gordon Freeman, 75, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on March 12, 1949, in Stokes County to Duff Gordan and Dorothy Pegram Freeman. Norman was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. He was a resident of Kernersville for over 30 years....
Jane White Spitz Skivington
Jul 15, 2024
KERNERSVILLE – Jane White Spitz Skivington, 96, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kernersville. She was born on November 21, 1927, to Earl White and Kathryn Estes White in Asbury Park, NJ. Jane was a lifelong, talented artist who created many beautiful paintings. She was a lover of all animals. Jane...
Glenn Richard Chamberlin
Jul 15, 2024
Glenn Richard Chamberlin was called home on July 15, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1960, to the late Richard and Joan Chamberlin. He was an alumnus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. He enjoyed a long career as an IT professional until his retirement in 2022.
Glenn was an Eagle Scout and an avid Scouter and supporter of...
Eugene Arnold Booth
Jul 15, 2024
Kernersville – Mr. Eugene Arnold Booth passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late Carson Arnold Booth and Dorothy Alice Taylor. Arnold loved to travel, and to relax with his family in the mountains, at the beach and “piddle” in the yard on his tractor....
Debbie Bennett Richardson
Jul 15, 2024
Debbie Bennett Richardson was born in Stokes County, NC, on August 19, 1958. She passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024.
Debbie was a loving mother, friend, and grandmother who loved to fish and cook. Her love for nature will be remembered along with her passion for life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lane and Iris Bennett; and her...
Robert Ray Strupe
Jul 15, 2024
Walkertown – Mr. Robert Ray Strupe, 88, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County on February 13, 1936, to Ellis Ray and Pearl Whitman Strupe. Robert was a Christian and he enjoyed reading his Bible. He loved his church family and was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church...
Candace Ann Creger
Jul 14, 2024
Candace Ann Creger, 78, passed away on July 14, 2024, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Candace was born on November 17, 1945, in Spokane, Washington. She was employed for many years by Wachovia Bank, which later became Wells Fargo, where she retired.
Candace spent most of her life caring for others unconditionally, including her husband, John B. Creger, Jr.,...
Despina "Dee" Thalassinos Davis
Jul 14, 2024
Winston-Salem- Mrs. Despina “Dee” Thalassinos Davis. 98, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Forest Heights Senior Living surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born September 2, 1925, in Samos, Greece, the daughter of Rev. Fr. George Thalassinos and Presbyter Maria Thalassinos. She came to the United States at an early age and was raised in...
James Joseph Shipe, Sr.
Jul 14, 2024
Kernersville- Mr. James Joseph Shipe, Sr., 71, after a courageous battle with cancer went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 18, 1953, in Allegheny Co. PA to the late Robert Shipe and Elizabeth George Peseux. James was a loving husband, devoted father, and caring Pawpaw....
William Rade DeGraw, Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
William “Bill” R. DeGraw, Jr., of Lewisville, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey to William and Urana “Rainy” DeGraw. Bill graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971 and attended Wake Forest University School of Law, graduating in 1975. Bill was a successful attorney for many years with...
Ricky "Ric" Lee McDowell
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. Ricky “Ric” Lee McDowell, 62, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ric was born in Pulaski County, KY. on September 3, 1961. to Howard Weldon McDowell, Sr. and Sylvia Haynes McDowell. He was preceded in death by his parents. He owned and operated McDowell’s Machine & Fabrication for many...
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