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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Michael Dancy

Michael Dancy

Aug 5, 2021

Mr. Michael Lee Dancy, 43, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Michael was born September 5, 1977, in Italy to Robert and Rená Dancy.  He graduated from Reynolds High School and attended Western Carolina University.  He loved the Lord and was a member of Revo Church.  In his free time, Michael enjoyed playing golf...

Hubert Maxcy

Hubert Maxcy

Aug 5, 2021

Hubert Simpson Maxcy, a ffectionately known as “Maxie”, Hubert was born in Stoneville, NC on May 17, 1925 to the late Jurman David Maxcy and Betty (Newman) Maxcy. He was the widower of Mildred (Mitchell) Maxcy. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers; William Bill (Kathryn), Lloyd (Aaline) and...

Betty Bearden

Betty Bearden

Aug 4, 2021

Fort Mill, S.C. – Betty Elliott Bearden, age 83, of Walhalla, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021.  She was born December 13, 1937, in Walhalla to George William Elliott and Bethel Eleanor (Lee) Elliott.  Betty was the oldest of three sisters: Pat Lee, Joann Phillips, and Gail Ellenburg.  She and her former spouse Charles Glenn Bearden...

Jerry Warden

Jerry Warden

Aug 4, 2021

Germanton – Mr. Jerry Lee Warden, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1959 in Forsyth County to Jerry William “Buck” and Ester “Dook” Spainhour Warden. Jerry was a very hard worker and was the “go to” man to fix anything. He enjoyed working on his...

Virginia Butcher

Virginia Butcher

Aug 3, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Lee Bowden Butcher, 75, passed away Tuesday August 3, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1946, in Rowan County to the late Robert Bowden and Virginia Sessoms Bowden. Mrs. Butcher was a member of Bannertown Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and had a testimony of God’s grace and mercy. In addition, she was...

Genaro Camarena

Genaro Camarena

Aug 3, 2021

A good heart has stopped beating, a beautiful soul has ascended to heaven. We part with our beloved, Genaro “Xavier” Camarena, 35, who found eternal rest and peace on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Born in Tucson, Arizona on April 6, 1986, Genaro was known for being the brightest light in any room, always quick with his...

Catherine "Cathy" Mccracken

Catherine "Cathy" Mccracken

Aug 3, 2021

Ms. Catherine “Cathy” Diane McCracken, 60, of Advance, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She was born December 9, 1960 in Forsyth County. Surviving are her parents, Sandra Gobble and Don Byerly; two sons, Jeremy Byerly and Donald Ray McCracken, Jr.; one sister, Melinda Swaim; two brothers, Donnie Byerly and Terry Martin and her ex-husband, Donald Ray McCracken, Sr....

Lou Ella Redmon

Lou Ella Redmon

Aug 3, 2021

A Celebration Of A Life Well Lived

Martha LouElla Redmon

LouElla, as she loved to be called, was born on September 25, 1929 to Mr. and Mrs. Horace, and Lucy Redmon. She was stricken with Polio during the Great Polio Epidemic at age 9. She spent over a year in the children’s hospital. Not once...

Anne Taylor

Anne Taylor

Aug 2, 2021

Anne Taylor passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 2, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer and diabetes. She was a life-long resident of Forsyth County and graduated from Griffith High School in 1956. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Demintz and Mary Looper, sisters Faye Cox, Evelyn...

Terry Tuttle

Terry Tuttle

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Terry Wayne Tuttle passed away peacefully at his home at Strickland Place in Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community on August 2, 2021, after a courageous 12-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.  Terry was born on April 26, 1946, to Irene Tuttle in Winston-Salem, NC.  He grew up in Clemmons, NC surrounded by the love of his mother, grandparents,...

Doris Foltz

Doris Foltz

Aug 2, 2021

Mrs. Doris Lee Beauchamp Foltz, 93, passed away at Forsyth Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 2, 2021.  She was born November 29, 1927, in Davie County to Ethel Howard Beauchamp and Eddie Graham Beauchamp.  She was a faithful and longtime member of Friedberg Moravian Church, until her health prevented her from attending.  She was married to Herman Eugene Foltz...

Steven Abee

Steven Abee

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Steven Neil Abee of David Street in Clemmons, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  He was born on March 25, 1962, in Forsyth County.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Jacob and Jackie Byrd Abee and two brothers, George Tipton Abee and Patrick Abee.  Survivors include his...

Nellie Wilson

Nellie Wilson

Aug 1, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Nellie Gray Wilson passed away August 1, 2021, at Universal Healthcare in King. She was born January 17, 1935, to the late Paul James Arnder and Lelia Mae Jefferson. Nellie was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her two brothers.

Surviving are three...

Helen Preston

Helen Preston

Jul 31, 2021

Helen Cooke Preston, age 98, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday morning, July 31, 2021.   She was born March 29, 1923, in Columbia, SC.  A long-time employee of Smith’s Transfer Trucking Company in Greensboro, NC, Helen took pride in keeping the office running smoothly.  After retirement, she enjoyed doing arts and crafts, spending time with family and friends, and...

Loretta "Peanut" Carter

Loretta "Peanut" Carter

Jul 31, 2021

Loretta “Peanut” Temples Carter, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living in Walnut Cove. Loretta was born on October 25, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late William Lindsay Temples and Noma Haneline Temples, and spent all of her life in Winston-Salem and Walkertown. She was a graduate of Walkertown High School and...

William Orrison

William Orrison

Jul 31, 2021

William “Mike” Orrison, 76, of Kernersville, NC formerly of Lacon, IL passed away on July 31, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in June of this year.  He was born June 3, 1945 in Peoria, IL to Bill and Eleanor Orrison.  He married his wife, Jeanne, on November 25, 1967....

Ralph Carroll

Ralph Carroll

Jul 31, 2021

Mr. Ralph Norman Carroll, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home. He was born November 14, 1931 in Forsyth County to Willie H. Carroll and Ella Mae Brown Carroll. Mr. Carroll was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Motsinger Class. There he served numerous positions...

Romey Forest Bridges, Jr.

Romey Forest Bridges, Jr.

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Romey Forest Bridges, Jr., 71, of Winston-Salem, NC died Friday, July 30, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Romey was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. He graduated from Gardner-Webb University and served in the U.S. Air Force, achieving the rank of captain. Romey was a member of Northwest Baptist Church, where he served...

Bobby Harrison

Bobby Harrison

Jul 29, 2021

Mr. Bobby Allen Harrison,54, of Stokesdale, passed away into the arms of his savior July 29, 2021, at Rockingham County Hospice surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Bobby was born May 1, 1967, in Forsyth County to Walter Allen and Catherine Tilley Harrison.  He was a dedicated employee at Thomas Stanley Grading and Hauling in...

Michael Cheston

Michael Cheston

Jul 29, 2021

Col. Michael G. Cheston, USMC, Ret. passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born August 9, 1953 in Aarhus Denmark to Elliott Burwell Cheston and Anne Robinson Cheston.  Col. Cheston’s career centered around aviation, security and the US Marine Corps (28 years).  In retirement he volunteered his talent as a private pilot...

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