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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Marlene Schock Weisz
Sep 6, 2024
Marlene was born at Lehr North Dakota on December 9, 1934. She met her husband Leo there, who was a member of the U.S. Air Force, in May 1953. They married at Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City South Dakota, on August 2nd of that year and relocated seven times during Leo's 23-year Air Force Career. The numerous moves frequently required that...
Ronnie Gray Penland
Sep 6, 2024
There will be no formal services at this time.
Formal obituary to follow.
Julia "Judy" A. Smith
Sep 5, 2024
Mrs. Julia Ann Smith “Judy”, 93, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on September 5, 2024. Judy was born to the late Fulton Daniels and Lillian Daniels (Copeland). Judy loved tending to her outdoor garden. She was an accomplished seamstress, expert furniture refinisher and had the drive, determination and persistence to accomplish...
Elsie Marie Vaughn Parrish
Sep 5, 2024
Mrs. Elsie Marie Vaughn Parrish, 95, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her home. She was born in Stokes Co. on August 15, 1929, the daughter of the late James Thomas Vaughn and Fleta Burrow Vaughn. Mrs. Parrish was a longtime member of Union United Methodist Church and is currently a member of Concord Methodist Church in Lewisville....
Cleave Spaugh Binkley
Sep 2, 2024
Mrs. Cleave Spaugh Binkley, 95, of Clemmons, NC passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1928 in Iredell County to Henry Harvey Spaugh and Minnie Whisenhunt Spaugh. Mrs. Binkley was a member of Warners Chapel Church of Christ and retired from Hanes Knitting. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Julia Holland Bailey
Sep 2, 2024
Julia Holland Bailey, 79, went home to be with her Lord Jesus, Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home. She was born February 23, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late Hugh and Dorothy Smith Holland. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Center Grove Church. She enjoyed golfing, the outdoors, and traveling with her husband and friends. Preceding her in...
Martha Jack Hartley Ratledge
Sep 2, 2024
Martha Jack Hartley Ratledge (“Marcie”), 87, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born May 26, 1937, to the late Willie and Margaret Patton Hartley. Mrs. Ratledge loved our Lord and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. During her long and joyful life, she enjoyed traveling with her late husband, Alvin. She...
Roy Lee Cornatzer, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Mr. Roy Lee Cornatzer, Jr., 92, passed away on September 1, 2024. Roy was born on May 4, 1932, to the late Roy Lee Cornatzer, Sr., and Mamie Beauchamp Cornatzer. He was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church. Roy loved to talk to people and made many friends over the years. He enjoyed watching his vegetable gardens grow and...
Michael Rocean Black
Aug 31, 2024
Mr. Michael Rocean Black of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 24. He was born an only child in Kingston, Jamaica on October 7, 1999, to the late Mr. Michael Fitzgerald Black and Ms. Marcia “Sharon” Simms. Michael was an avid gamer; he was almost always found sitting behind...
Judith "Judy" Hoots Kennedy
Aug 31, 2024
Ms. Judith “Judy” Hoots Kennedy,77, of Clemmons, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2024, after courageously battling a lengthy illness. Judy was born in Winston-Salem on June 30, 1947, to the late Robert G. Hoots and Betty T. McDaniel. Judy was a member of Pine Chapel Moravian Church and worked for Western Electric/BellSouth, retiring after many years of service from...
Leslie Sue Gordon
Aug 31, 2024
Walkertown – Miss Leslie Sue Gordon, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County on January 23, 1967, to William and Patricia Gordon. Leslie was a graduate of High Point University. For work, Leslie was a Marketing Lead for McGriff. She was a lifelong member of Morris...
Kenneth Brian (K.B.) Hedrick
Aug 30, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Brian (K.B.) Hedrick, 84, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born August 6, 1940, in Guilford County to the late Worth and Katherine Lowe Hedrick. Mr. Hedrick retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was inducted into the international hall of fame for point of purchase...
Edna Lapish Laird
Aug 30, 2024
Edna Lapish Laird, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at Homestead Hills.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Laird was born April 17, 1947, in Davie County, to William Hendrix Lapish and Emma Tutterow Lapish. She had many hobbies including fishing, crafting, racing, bowling, baking/cooking, and watching Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies. Halloween...
Bill Hayden Hayes, Sr.
Aug 30, 2024
Bill H. Hayes Sr., 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home.
Bill was born January 8, 1930, in Hazard, KY, to Boggs Hayes and Edith Ledford Hayes. He was a dedicated member of Lewisville Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1947 to 1969 and was a Special Agent...
Wanda Gail McMichael Arnder
Aug 30, 2024
Wanda Gail McMichael Arnder, 76, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1947, in Guilford County, the daughter of Charlie Cleo and Ruby Venable McMichael. She was a member of Main St. Baptist Church, Kernersville and was retired from Baptist Medical Center. Wanda loved to read, watch TV, especially her soap operas...
Rev. Stephen Gray Tilley
Aug 30, 2024
Reverend Stephen Gray Tilley, 82, Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather entered into the presence of His Sovereign Lord, whom he preached about and loved, on August 30, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife and his three daughters. He was the pastor/teacher of Parkland Church and has been for the last 50 years. He loved the Lord and served him...
James Merlin Lemon
Aug 30, 2024
James Merlin Lemon, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mr. Lemon was born July 11, 1940, in Randolph County, to Giles Lemon and Jamie Choplin Lemon. He greatly enjoyed woodworking, steel work, water skiing, chatting about old cars, and watching sports. One of his absolute favorite activities was spending time with his...
Faye McDuffie Gardner
Aug 29, 2024
Faye McDuffie Gardner, 87, of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. Faye was the oldest of four children born to the late David P. McDuffie and Esta Mae Edwards McDuffie. She was married to Reaves Gardner who died in 2001.
Faye was a graduate of Griffith High School, Salem College, and received her...
William Lloyd Harrison
Aug 29, 2024
William Lloyd Harrison, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on August 29, 2024. Will was born in Winston-Salem on August 8, 1984, to John and Margaret Harrison. He received his undergraduate and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Will was a gentle and kind man who was loved by all who knew him. He delighted in family, friends,...
Barry "Bart" Duane Collins
Aug 29, 2024
Barry “Bart” Duane Collins, 77, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, as a result of an auto accident. He was born in Cambria County, PA, on November 8, 1946, to the late Louis Collins and Thelma Miller Collins. Bart was a proud 1972 graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Electrical Design Engineering. A passionate alumnus, Bart...
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