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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Ruth Suzanne Machamer

Ruth Suzanne Machamer

Sep 22, 2024

KERNERSVILLE – Ruth Suzanne Randall Machamer, 62, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2024 at her home. Ruth was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 12, 1962 to the late James and Julia Hicks Randall. Ruth was an active member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and was very active in the community. She served on the Board of the...

Cheryl Sikes Clark

Cheryl Sikes Clark

Sep 21, 2024

Mrs. Cheryl Sikes Clark, 68, passed away at home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born in Mecklenburg County on May 18, 1956, to the late Raymond Lee and Faye Woodcock Sikes. Most of her early life was spent at her family-built home on Lake Norman in the early 60s. She adored being close to the water and relished...

George Arthur Jensen

George Arthur Jensen

Sep 20, 2024

George Arthur Jensen, 87, of Bermuda Run, North Carolina, passed away on September 20, 2024, with family members by his side.

George was born on April 25, 1937, to Arthur and Lily Jensen, and was raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. George attended Gorton High School, graduating in 1955. He then studied civil engineering at Brown University and Northeastern University, graduating in...

James Edward "Ed" Caudill

James Edward "Ed" Caudill

Sep 20, 2024

Mr. James Edward “Ed” Caudill, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on August 8, 1955, in Wilkes County to James Thomas and Lucy Pardue Caudill. Ed worked as a printer for many years and was employed with Winston Printing Company.

In addition to his mother, Ed was preceded in...

Phillip Floyd Craft

Phillip Floyd Craft

Sep 19, 2024

Mr. Phillip Floyd Craft, 94, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born July 5, 1930, in Forsyth County to the late James Henry and Dora Mock Craft. Mr. Craft was a lifelong member of Lewisville United Methodist Church and the community of Lewisville. He was a member of the West Bend Masonic Lodge #434, the Independent Order of...

Elmer "Lee" Carpenter

Elmer "Lee" Carpenter

Sep 19, 2024

Winston-Salem – Mr. Elmer “Lee” Carpenter, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Avery County, NC to Elmer and Pearl Carpenter. Lee was in Route Sales for many years for Coca Cola, Wise Potato Chips, and Frito Lay before “retiring” to work for Penske shuttling trucks for the last 21...

Ruby Lucille Ogburn

Ruby Lucille Ogburn

Sep 19, 2024

Ruby Lucille Blackmon Ogburn, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Summerstone Health and Rehab Center. 

Mrs. Ogburn was born November 27, 1931, in Howard County, Maryland, to Earl Blackmon Sr. and Minnie Bell Ford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Ogburn; one daughter, Valencia Banner; one sister, Sadie (Sherwood);...

Terry Van Parrish

Terry Van Parrish

Sep 19, 2024

Terry Van Parrish, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully Thursday at his home in Kernersville, with his dedicated wife Mary Ruth by his side. Terry had recently celebrated his 80th Birthday, filled with joy and laughter at First Baptist Church of Kernersville. It was a beautiful day and Terry, as always, so enjoyed being surrounded by his...

Sandra "Sandie" Monette Winfree Wall

Sandra "Sandie" Monette Winfree Wall

Sep 19, 2024

Mrs. Sandra “Sandie” Monette Winfree Wall, 77, of Davidson County, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on November 17, 1946, in Hardin County, Kentucky. Sandie was a loving Mother to her two children and Gamma to her six grandchildren. She enjoyed being outside, especially in her garden, and she loved spending time...

Aleene Mildred Crater

Aleene Mildred Crater

Sep 19, 2024

Aleene Mildred Weatherman Crater, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Homestead Hills. 

Mrs. Crater was born February 5, 1934, in Forsyth County, to Al Weatherman and Mildred Windsor Weatherman. She was a member of Christ Moravian Church. In addition to her parents, Aleene was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Crater. 

Left to cherish her memory...

Adrienne Irene Parkinson Jackson

Adrienne Irene Parkinson Jackson

Sep 18, 2024

Adrienne Irene Parkinson Jackson, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born in New York City, NY, on September 29, 1943, to the late George and Irene Johnson Parkinson. She married the love of her life on August 21, 1965, and went on to spend 59 years together with her soulmate, Ernest....

Nick Carros

Nick Carros

Sep 18, 2024

Nick Carros, our beloved father, grandfather and husband passed away in his home September 18th, 2024, at the age of 87. 

He was born on February 15th, 1937, in Papparousi, Evrytania, Greece. He was the son of Rena Cortessis Carros and Demetrios (Karagounis) Carros. 

Nick Immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 after the civil war in Greece in...

Carol Lee Taylor

Carol Lee Taylor

Sep 17, 2024

Mrs. Carol Lee Taylor, age 82 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born January 7, 1942 in Clearfield, PA. to the late Lee Roy Jones and Julia Ranish Jones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Hall Taylor, a daughter Kristin Taylor Lee and one grandson, Sam Jones and her sister Mary Elizabeth Collins....

Nancy Elaine Thomas-Essex

Nancy Elaine Thomas-Essex

Sep 17, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Elaine Thomas-Essex, 78, of Clemmons, NC, went home to be with Jesus on September 17, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was born on December 30, 1945, to the late Harry Clinton Thomas and Anna Violet Wood Thomas in Forsyth County, NC.

Nancy had a life that was anything but quiet. She was a member of Faith Church and retired...

Helen Joy Overcast

Helen Joy Overcast

Sep 17, 2024

Kernersville - Helen Joy Brooks Overcast, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1930, in McDowell County, WV to the late Wayne and Barbara Graham Brooks. She was a faithful member of Smith Grove Baptist Church and loved reading her Bible. It would brighten...

Ronald Marvin Sisk

Ronald Marvin Sisk

Sep 16, 2024

Ronald Marvin Sisk, 80, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Missouri on July 5, 1944, to the late Marvin Willy and Helen Tabor Sisk. Mr. Sisk served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and retired from Jostens with 50 years of service. Ronald lived life to the fullest. He...

Carl Wayne Spencer

Carl Wayne Spencer

Sep 16, 2024

OAK RIDGE - Carl Wayne Spencer entered heaven on Monday, September 16th, 2024. He was born in Guilford County to the late Ruby Overby Spencer while his father, the late William Ray Spencer, was serving in the US Army during WWII. “Wayne” as his family knew him, joined the US Air Force at 18, and became a technology expert in...

Louise Flynt Cooper

Louise Flynt Cooper

Sep 16, 2024

Louise Flynt Cooper passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. She had been in declining health for the last few years. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Beulah Flynt; as well as 8 of her 9 brothers. 

She is survived by two siblings, Elmer Flynt and Mae Burchum; 4 children, Dawn Williams, James, David, and Jerry Cooper; 12...

Patricia Williard Lineback

Patricia Williard Lineback

Sep 15, 2024

Pat gained her angel wings peacefully surrounded by friends and family at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Winston-Salem on August 11, 1942, to the late Ben and Mildred Williard. Growing up on a tobacco farm in Kernersville, Pat learned a hard work ethic. She was a second mom to...

Sheldon Lewis Eckrote

Sheldon Lewis Eckrote

Sep 14, 2024

Sheldon Lewis Eckrote, 36, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his home on September 14, 2024. Sheldon was born on May 12, 1988, to Brenda James Eckrote and Gary Lewis Eckrote in Danville, PA. He was a graduate of State College Area High School, State College, PA. From the age of 15, Sheldon worked with passion in the hospitality industry at...

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