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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Jeannie Carol Colby
Aug 3, 2024
Jeannie Carol Haymore Colby, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held 12 PM Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, Silas Creek Chapel with Uncle Michael Harper officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 PM at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for one...
Martha Tucker Ramey Compton
Aug 3, 2024
Ms. Martha Tucker Ramey Compton, 83, of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home.
She was born to the late David Edwin Tucker and Mary Stewart on March 22, 1941, in Forsyth County, NC.
Martha attended Southfork High School in Winston-Salem, NC, before beginning a career working in the medical field for 30+ years. She would...
Clarice Tesh Brewer
Aug 3, 2024
Clarice Tesh Brewer of Davie county, NC passed away August 3, 2024. She was born May 7, 1938, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Clarence Marshall Tesh and Marjorie Tise Tesh. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Eugene Brewer, Sr. She is survived by her children, Eddie Brewer, Jr. (Bonnie), Penny...
Steven Ira Laing
Aug 2, 2024
KERNERSVILLE – Steven Ira Laing, 58, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. Steve was born on May 6, 1966 in Miami, FL to Charles and Nettie Laing. Steve was a member of The Crossing Church – North Main Campus and has worked for Winston-Salem Southbound Railroad for over 26 years. He also served in the US Army National Guard for...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Nemyier
Aug 2, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Ann Nemyier, 37, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at her home. She was born in St. Petersburg, Fl on August 24, 1986. Patty was a kind soul who loved everyone. Preceding her in death was her father, Fred Nemyier. Surviving is her mother, Rose Nemyier; sister, Jennifer Rose Nemyier and three nephews, Hayden, Jude, and Oliver. A...
Bobby Quesinberry
Aug 1, 2024
Bobby Quesinberry 87 of Clemmons, NC passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on September 15, 1936, in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Sherman Marshall and Lettie Pruitt Marshall, and raised by the late Bryant Quesinberry and Earnie Marshall Quesinberry.
Bobby loved his country and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He...
Betty Potts Barney
Aug 1, 2024
Betty W. Potts Barney, 88, of Advance, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Bermuda Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with her loving daughter by her side.
Born July 18, 1936, in Yadkin County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Martin Wall and Pansy Mae Gaither Wall. She retired from Sara Lee Hosiery in 1997 after 38 years of...
Julie Kay Clark
Aug 1, 2024
Julie Kay Clark, 69, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 am on August 17th at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA.
Julie was born April 25, 1955, in Lancaster County, NE, to Harold Leslie Neufeld and Muriel Neufeld. Julie, known as Casey...
James Sherwood Thompson
Jul 31, 2024
James Sherwood Thompson, 86, passed peacefully from this life on July 31, 2024. A patient and loving husband and father who always put his family first, he is remembered for his kindness, generosity, humility and gentle wisdom. He was a faithful member of the Baha’i Faith, inspired by its message of the unity of mankind and all religions.
Sherwood was born...
Dr. Bruce Allan Earnest, Jr.
Jul 31, 2024
Dr. Bruce Allan Earnest, Jr. entered the more immediate presence of his Savior on July 31, 2024. Bruce was born on September 30, 1969, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, to Bruce Allan Earnest, Sr. and Margaret Theresa Earnest (née Tarquinio.)
Bruce held a lifelong passion for all things musical. Whether singing, directing, conducting, producing, teaching, overseeing, funding musical endeavors, or mentoring young musicians,...
Billy Ed Smith
Jul 31, 2024
Mr. Billy Ed Smith, 78, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024, at his home. He was born November 25, 1945, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Edward Lee Smith and Marth Smith. Billy retired from RJ Reynolds after many years of service. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Smith. He is...
Kenneth Wayne Geras
Jul 31, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Geras, 78, of King NC, went home to be with the Lord on July 31st, 2024. He was born in Universal, PA on May 30th, 1946, to the late Clara Krecek Geras and Michael Geras. He is preceded in death by his brother, Mitchell Geras, of Universal, PA. He is survived by Cheryl Lea Haddock Geras, his wife...
Delmer Ray Amburn
Jul 31, 2024
Mr. Delmer “Del” Ray Amburn, 64, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Universal Healthcare of King. Del was born on August 19, 1959, to the late Ray and Lucille Amburn in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended North Forsyth High School and then Western Carolina University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. He worked in rental properties and real...
George Lee Veach
Jul 31, 2024
In loving memory of George Lee Veach, 88, we are saddened to announce his peaceful passing on July 31, 2024.
George was born on December 31, 1935, in Thomasville to Quentin Buck Veach and Helen Kennedy Veach. He is survived by his wife, Emma Lou Veach; a special brother-in-law, Johnny Johnson; two sons, Tod (Kim) and Tim (Michelle); three grandsons, Kyle,...
Shirley Lindsey Merritt
Jul 30, 2024
Mr. Shirley Lindsey Merritt, 85, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Lynchburg, VA. He was born in Stokes Co. on December 30, 1938, the son of the late Walter and Bessie Priddy Merritt. Mr. Merritt was of Christian Faith and grew up on a farm, where he learned a love of the land and animals. He loved dogs, cats,...
Lydia Binkley Wright
Jul 30, 2024
Mrs. Lydia Delle Binkley Wright, 82, of Clemmons, NC passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 16, 1942 in Forsyth County, NC to William Thomas Binkley and Edna Leona Vogler Binkley. She attended Lewisville School and graduated from Southwest High School with the class of 1960 where she was an honor graduate. Lydia...
Nancy Spaugh Fishel
Jul 29, 2024
Nancy Spaugh Fishel, 90, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on July 29, 2024. Nancy was born on December 27, 1933, to Roy C. Spaugh and Beulah Hoffman Spaugh in Forsyth County. She attended Griffith High School, then married Ernest S. Fishel. Nancy and Ernest raised 4 children and enjoyed 62 years together. Her family always enjoyed her home-cooking. She...
John Morgan
Jul 28, 2024
John Michael Morgan, age 70, passed away on July 28, 2024, at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
John was born on May 4, 1954, in Kershaw County to Thomas Nolan Morgan and Fanny Lee Horton Morgan.
John retired from Hanesbrands, Inc. after a long career in IT.
He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1972 where he was in the marching band...
Evelyn Drews Poague
Jul 28, 2024
Evelyn A. Poague went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2024, having attained the age of 82 years and 23 days.
She was born on July 5, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Herman and Anna (Stier) Drews.
Evelyn is survived by her brother, Ralph (Linda) Drews; her daughters, Elaine (Steven) Dirscherl, and Elisabeth (Douglas) Johnson, as well as her...
Donald Ivan Myers
Jul 28, 2024
Mr. Donald Ivan Myers, 85, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home. He was born February 2, 1939, in Forsyth County, NC to the late George Ivan Myers and Geneva Marlow Myers. Donald exemplified his passion for Christ for several decades through several ministries that include the Freedom Five Quintet, the Calvary Bus Ministry and the Community Outreach...
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