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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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John "Johnny" Louis Porter, Jr.

John "Johnny" Louis Porter, Jr.

Aug 15, 2024

Mr. John (Johnny) Louis Porter, Jr., 66, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Johnny was born April 13, 1958 in Gainesville, Georgia to John Louis Porter, Sr. and Jane McGirt Porter. As an infant, he moved with his parents to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he spent his childhood and most of his adult life. 

Johnny graduated...

Walter Matthew "Matt" Hollingsworth

Walter Matthew "Matt" Hollingsworth

Aug 15, 2024

Walter Matthew “Matt” Hollingsworth, 40, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1984, in Forsyth County to Mark and Fran Hollingsworth who survive. Matt grew up playing baseball, enjoyed riding dirt bikes and bass fishing. He was also an animal lover, had a pure soul, a great sense of humor and was loved by all...

Rehan Riaz

Rehan Riaz

Aug 15, 2024

Kernersville – Mr. Rehan Riaz, 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at . He was born on April 5, 1967, in Pakistan to Dr. Riaz Ahmed Lalah and Nighat Riaz. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Moses Zahid Riaz and an infant sibling. 

Rehan...

David Blease Sandel

David Blease Sandel

Aug 14, 2024

Oak Ridge- Mr. David Blease Sandel, 83, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Great Falls, SC., the son of James David “J.D.” and Ivey Beckham Sandel. David was a member of Triad Baptist Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from IBM after 32 years’ service and enjoyed golfing,...

Betty Ann Hastings Clark

Betty Ann Hastings Clark

Aug 14, 2024

KERNERSVILLE – Betty Ann Clark, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Betty Ann was born on August 15, 1949 in Forsyth County to Roger Lagette Hastings Sr., and Eloise Sapp Hastings. Betty Ann was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and retired from US Air with over 30 years of service....

Anita Gail Lawson

Anita Gail Lawson

Aug 14, 2024

Anita “Gail” Lawson, 65, passed away on August 14, 2024, at her home. She was born July 13, 1959, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to the late James Edward and Gladys Mae Wright. Gail was a beloved friend and wife to the late Parris “Red” Ray Lawson for 30 years. She also had a special love of 11 years for the...

Robert Bernard Joell

Robert Bernard Joell

Aug 13, 2024

Robert Bernard Joell, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 10, 1932, to the late Walter Sinclair Joell and the late Beatrice Rose Gravatt Joell, Robert’s strength and spirit were an inspiration to all who knew him. 

Robert served in the United States Air Force for four years, stationed at...

Marilyn Anne Franz Setele

Marilyn Anne Franz Setele

Aug 13, 2024

KERNERSVILLE- Marilyn Anne Setele, 80, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 2, 1944, to the late Albert and Mildred Franz. On July 29, 1972, Marilyn happily wed the love of her life of 52 years, Richard Setele. She was a kind and giving soul who dedicated...

Marie Cline

Marie Cline

Aug 13, 2024

Marie Green Cline, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 

Marie was born August 14, 1922, in Alleghany County, to the lateThomas Walter Green and Rachie Lou Hankins Green. She was a member of Central Tabernacle Church, and retired in 1991 from Sara Lee Corp with 22 years of service. In addition to...

Michael Scott Bean

Michael Scott Bean

Aug 12, 2024

Michael Scott Bean, 55, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home. 

Michael was born August 10, 1969, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Sonnie B. Bean and Elsie Bowman Bean. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother in-law, Rick Whitted. 

Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Linda Whitted; one...

Gary Clyde Lewis

Gary Clyde Lewis

Aug 12, 2024

Gary Clyde Lewis, 87, of Ronda, NC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. He was born to the late Ruth Swaim on October 14, 1936, in Wilkes County, NC.

Gary owned a landscaping business for many years and after retirement he continued to enjoy mowing his lawn. He enjoyed camping with his...

Ramona Wilkes Branscomb

Ramona Wilkes Branscomb

Aug 12, 2024

Ramona Wilkes Branscomb passed on to Our Lord’s Heaven on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina in 1937 to Ray and Robina Wilkes. She was one of six children in the family, the 5th youngest and youngest girl of the bunch. Ramona loved growing up in rural Forsyth and graduated from Mineral Springs High...

William Richard Donohue

William Richard Donohue

Aug 12, 2024

William Richard Donohue grew up in Tipton, Iowa. He often remarked that small towns offered the opportunity – and sometimes required – that to cast school plays, balance the marching band, and field teams, everyone needed to be involved. His role as student council president, trumpet player, and four sport athlete notwithstanding, he filled many roles growing up as he...

Sherry Beauchamp Hill

Sherry Beauchamp Hill

Aug 12, 2024

Sherry was a loving, caring, and beautiful woman who encompassed many titles--Our Mom, Our Memaw, Our Grandma, Our Great-Grandma, Our Sister, Our Aunt, Our Mother-in-law, Our friend and C.C. Hill's endearing wife. She is the daughter of Nancy and Paul Beauchamp. Sherry is survived by her husband of 30 years, the love of her life, C.C. Hill. Together they have...

John Henry Andren, Jr.

John Henry Andren, Jr.

Aug 11, 2024

Mr. John Henry Andren, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab. He was born on March 16, 1939, in Brooklyn County, NY to John Henry Andren, Sr. and Lillian Rehberg Andren. He followed his father into a lifelong career in banking, ultimately retiring from JP Morgan Chase. John was a lifelong...

James "Jim" Francis Allen

James "Jim" Francis Allen

Aug 11, 2024

Mr. James “Jim” Francis Allen, 75, a resident of Tobaccoville, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Forsyth Medical Center. Jim was born January 5, 1949 to the late David and Hazel Allen in Manlius, NY. He has one sister, Patricia Pickard of Manlius, NY. Jim joined the United States Marine Corp after attending Manlius High School. After he left...

Tamara Kindley Chase

Tamara Kindley Chase

Aug 11, 2024

Mrs. Tamara Kindley Blalock Chase, 81, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her home. She was born January 9, 1943, in Cabarrus County, NC to the late William Crump “W.C.” Blalock, Jr. and Ida Katherine Kindley Blalock. Tamara loved her church and working in the church. She was an outgoing person. After her retirement she enjoyed traveling. She is...

Alma Louise Little Sharpe

Alma Louise Little Sharpe

Aug 10, 2024

Alma Louise Little Sharpe, age 92 entered her heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with family by her side. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

Alma was born November 9, 1931, in Iredell County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Claude Franklin Little and Dema Pearl (Goodman) Little. In addition to...

Joyce Ellen D'Amico

Joyce Ellen D'Amico

Aug 10, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Ellen Malafarina D’Amico, 75, of Clemmons, NC, graced the presence of Jesus Christ on August 10, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Leukemia. She was born on August 2, 1949, in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Mr. Joseph Malafarina and Mrs. Mary Mae McDonald Malafarina. Joyce was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She...

Paul David "Dave" Bechdolt

Paul David "Dave" Bechdolt

Aug 9, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Paul David Bechdolt, fondly known as "Uncle Dave", of Winston-Salem, NC. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 68 years old on August 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 12, 1956, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Carl Eldridge Bechdolt (2011) and Virginia Mae...

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