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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Jerry Allen Morene

Jerry Allen Morene

Aug 26, 2024

Winston-Salem – Jerry Allen Morene, 85, peacefully left his earthly body and entered into the presence of his Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on June 9, 1939, in Alamance County to the late Lewis, Sr. and Lula Adkins Morene. He notably served his country in the United States Army National...

Grayling Dewayne Wesley

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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