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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Grayling Dewayne Wesley
Aug 26, 2024
Mr. Grayling Wes Dewayne Wesley, 66, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at home. He was born on March 22, 1958, in Forsyth County, NC to Leroy and Margaret Mae Wesley.
Mr. Wesley was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Wesley; his son,...
Johnnie David McGlamery
Aug 26, 2024
Mr. Johnnie David McGlamery, 95, passed away August 26, 2024, at Village Care of King. He was born in Wilkes County on October 8,1928, to the late Hanabel Hansford McGlamery and Mary Grimes McGlamery. John proudly served in The United States Army from 1952 to 1954. He was a longtime member of Bethany Baptist Church. John retired from Fredrickson Motor...
Craig Locklear
Aug 25, 2024
Craig “Fleaz” Locklear, 45, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 8, 1979, in Forsyth County, NC.
Mr. Locklear liked to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing with his dog, Luna.
He was preceded in death by his father, Graham Locklear, Jr.;...
Robert Herman Ketels
Aug 25, 2024
Mr. Robert H. Ketels, age 78 of Bermuda Run, NC, passed away August 25, 2024. He was born in Chicago on April 26, 1946, to the late Herman A. Ketels and Evelyn Blie Ketels. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Kathy (nee Kramer), and devoted sisters Karen Ketels Gard (the late Bill Gard) and Marianne Ketels....
Theodore Demetrios Harris
Aug 25, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Demetrios Harris, 90, of Winston-Salem, NC, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2024. Born in Tampa, Florida, on June 20, 1934, he was the son of the late Eleni and Demetrios Theoharis. Ted was a devoted structural engineer, having graduated in 1961 from North Carolina State University, and honorably served his country in the U.S Army during...
Bonner Ray McCraw Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Kernersville – Bonner Ray McCraw, Jr., 65, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1958, in Cherokee County, SC to Bonner Ray McCraw, Sr. and Gayle Loftis McCraw. He moved to Kernersville in 1968.
Bonner was a simple man. He loved his wife, Robin, more than anything. He loved his daughters...
Ferrees Hammonds
Aug 23, 2024
Mr. Ferrees Hammonds, Sr., 92, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Ferrees was born on December 24, 1931, to the late Lacy Hammonds and Cora Lee Hunt Hammonds in Robeson County, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Shelton; sons, Kenny...
Joyce "Joy" Marie Wood Keith
Aug 23, 2024
Joyce “Joy” Wood Keith, age 93, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Joy was born the sixth of 10 children in Russell County, VA on May 10, 1931, to the late Samuel McCall Wood and Ordie Hicks Wood. She was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Joy was preceded in death by...
Mary Frances Parks Douglas
Aug 23, 2024
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” Mary Frances Parks Douglas, 87 of Pfafftown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, August 23, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1936, in Yadkin County to the late Ellis and Mallie Marsh Parks. Mary was a member of Lewisville Baptist Church and worked at Mayberry’s Ice...
Charles Garnett Yarbrough
Aug 23, 2024
Mr. Charles Garnett “Slim” Yarbrough, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Guilford Co. on December 14, 1930, the son of the late Thurman and Garnett Yarbrough. He faithfully worked for Salem Leasing for over 20 years. Charlie loved his family dearly. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Frances Stewart Helton
Aug 23, 2024
Sarah Frances Helton passed away in her home on August 23, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
She was born on October 13, 1932, in Montgomery County, Virginia, to Melvin and Brucie Stewart. She retired from Lucia, Inc. as a supervisor after 35 years.
She was surrounded by loved ones and friends until her death. She was loved by so many and will...
Alyssa Lynn DeLong
Aug 22, 2024
Ms. Alyssa Lynn DeLong, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born April 4,1990, in Ilion, NY to her parents who survive, Tom and Marianne DeLong. Alyssa graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a BA degree in Nursing. She worked for Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health as a nurse. Surviving are two daughters, Blakelynn Fisher and...
Frosty William Denny
Aug 22, 2024
Frosty William Denny, 80, of Sherrills Ford, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Glenwood Nursing and Rehab.
No formal services will be held at this time.
Frosty was born November 6, 1943, in Stokes County, to Troy W. Denny and Sarah Petree Denny. In his free time, he loved boating on the lake, watching basketball and NASCAR racing, and working outside...
Janet Snyder Wilson
Aug 22, 2024
Janet Snyder Wilson, age 86, died on August 22, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born October 22, 1937, in Forsyth County, to Francis Glenn Snyder and Mary Sides Snyder – both of whom preceded her in death in 2007 and 2004.
She graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1956, and attended the Women’s College (UNC) in Greensboro, NC. In...
Thomas Wayne Shelton
Aug 21, 2024
Thomas Wayne Shelton, 90, of Rural Hall, NC, went to live with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Wayne was born in Surry County on August 9, 1934 to the late John Fletcher Shelton and Sadie Beck Shelton. He is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Hilda and sons, Mark (Diane) and Tim (Glenda); grandchildren,...
Julian Papp
Aug 21, 2024
Julian Papp, a longtime resident of Winston-Salem, passed away on Aug 21, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He had just turned 89, a few years shy of his goal of 100.
Julian had a life worthy of an epic movie with a happy ending, which started in Kisvarda, a small town in Hungary. As an only child to the...
David Dresslar Nicholson
Aug 21, 2024
David Dresslar Nicholson has finished his time on earth. He belonged to God, recognized Jesus as his Saviour and well knew that his family and the close friends he made everywhere he traveled worldwide loved him with a passion.
Indeed, he was beloved, and if you knew him, you would recognize these features as described by his family:
David was the funniest...
William Francis Hollifield Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
William “Bill” Francis Hollifield, Sr passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024. He was born August 18, 1927, to the late Elliott Grayson Hollifield and late Lula Maude Buchanan Hollifield in Mitchell County, NC. A retiree of RJ Reynolds in the Power and Steam Division with 37 years of service. Bill was a man of faith that led others to faith....
Robert Steven “Steve” Carithers
Aug 21, 2024
Robert Steven “Steve” Carithers, 77, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024. He was born October 19, 1946, to the late Harry Lee Carithers and Silbie Holt Carithers in Forsyth County. A retiree of Wake Forest University with 25 years of service in facilities. Steve made it a point to help others without care of what he received in return. His...
Rebecca Griffin Mills
Aug 20, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ms. Rebecca Griffin Mills, 77, of Winston-Salem, NC, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Phelps; her son, Eddie E. Fine Jr.; and her brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Love.
She leaves behind her brother, Gerald; her sister, Kaye; two granddaughters, Emilie and Lauren; two great...
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