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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Bobby Franklin Gordon
Apr 6, 2024
Bobby (Bob) Franklin Gordon went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 6, 2024 with his family surrounding him and his favorite gospel music playing.
Bob is survived by his wife, Betsy Huffines Gordon; son, Jeffrey Dean Gordon (Wendy); son, Michael Johnson Gordon (Janice); grandchildren, Cory Gordon, Lance Gordon, Krista Gordon and Tanner Gordon; brother-in-law, Maynard...
Brenda Hensley Anderson
Apr 6, 2024
Brenda Hensley Anderson, 83, passed away at home on April 6, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1941, to Fred Hensley and Grace McHargue Hensley in Clemmons.
Brenda was a lifelong member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church. There, she enjoyed teaching Sunday School, making chicken pies, and helping with the new church building. Outdoors activities were among her favorite...
Joseph "Jay" Wiley Sykes
Apr 5, 2024
Mr. Joseph “Jay” Wiley Sykes Sr, 80, was reunited with his loved ones in Heaven on Friday April 5, 2024. Jay was born on October 17, 1943, to the late Rev. Virgil Joseph and Nonie Heath Sykes in Newport News, VA. He worked for the City of Winston-Salem as a Maintenance Supervisor for 31 years before retiring. Jay loved the...
Ret. CMSGT Lionel "Lee" W. Ratcliff
Apr 5, 2024
Ret. CMSGT Lionel “Lee” W. Ratcliff, 86, passed away at home on Friday, April 5, 2024, to join his “English bride”, Julienne M. Webster Ratcliff. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Ruth Ratcliff; a son, Steven T. Ratcliff; and infant daughter, Sandra L. Ratcliff. He is survived by his two daughters, Julienne Coxsey and Elisabeth Ratcliff;...
William Cager Justice, Jr.
Apr 5, 2024
William “Bill" Cager Justice, Jr., 78, passed away on Friday April 5, 2024, at Trinity Elms Health and Rehab after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Bill was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on July 10, 1945, to the late William Cager Justice, Sr. and Gladys McCants Justice.Bill attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1963....
Susan Moser
Apr 5, 2024
Mrs. Susan Moser, 73, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born July 11, 1950, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Melvin Avery Hauser, Jr. and Lucy Grubbs Davis.
Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and reading her bible. In addition, she enjoyed making rag dolls...
Terry Lee Reid
Apr 5, 2024
Mr. Terry Lee Reid passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on July 13, 1948, to the late Peggy Nelson and James Marshall Reid in Forsyth County. Terry graduated from North Forsyth High School and has remained active with his classmates. Preceding him in death was his parents and a brother, Richard...
Pearl Coble Taylor
Apr 5, 2024
Pearl Coble Taylor, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born in Guilford County on September 23, 1933, to the late Thomas Coble and Rosabell Berry Coble. Pearl was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with her family. Pearl worked at Cone Hosiery and...
Beverly Diane Grubbs
Apr 4, 2024
Mrs. Beverly Diane Grubbs, 72, of Advance, NC, was called by God, on the morning of April 4, 2024, to come to be with Him and live in her new home – “a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens”. She was born on October 5, 1951, to the late Mr. Andrew Jackson Duggins...
Yohannes Woldemariam
Apr 4, 2024
Yohannes Woldemariam, 93, the beloved patriarch of our family, entered the arms of his Savior on April 4, 2024, at his home in Winston-Salem, NC, of complications from cardiovascular disease. He was surrounded in death by his loving family and friends. Born on January 17, 1931, he lived a life marked by compassion, integrity, love and dedication to his family...
Annie Heath Nelson
Apr 4, 2024
Mrs. Annie Laura Heath Nelson, 89, slipped into the arms of Jesus, whom she loved so dearly, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Stokes County on May 4, 1934, the daughter of the late Charlie Edgar Heath and Lucy Lillian Ashby Heath. Mrs. Nelson was a longtime member and...
Wayne Carlton Walters
Apr 3, 2024
Mr. Wayne Carlton Walters, age 67, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 3rd 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Wayne was born on May 5th, 1956, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Grover Clifford Walters and Ruth Hildebrand Walters.
After graduating R.J. Reynolds High School in 1975, Wayne went on to join the U.S. Navy and served for...
Michelle Kennedy
Apr 3, 2024
Mrs. Michelle Kennedy, 55, of Mocksville, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital surrounded by her family.
Michelle was born on December 15, 1968, to William Leroy Meadows and Linda Faye Phelps in Forsyth County, NC. She had a passion for the Lord, life, and people. Michelle loved her family and friends beyond measure....
Nancy Matz Spivey
Apr 3, 2024
Ms. Nancy Lynn Matz Spivey, 77, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2024, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born an only child to the late Leo George Matz and Bernice Wright Matz on April 16, 1946, in Medina, Ohio. Nancy was uncomplicated, yet she had a huge heart of gold. She loved her...
Richard Franklin Rising Jr.
Apr 3, 2024
Richard Franklin Rising Jr., 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mr. Rising was born May 20, 1938, in New Hanover County, to the late Richard Franklin Rising Sr. and Lucille Benton Rising West. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and retired from World Citrus after 20 years and T.W....
Steve Istvan Zamboki
Apr 2, 2024
Steve Zamboki, a cherished resident of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2nd, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born on April 18th, 1941, in Novi Sad, Serbia, to Hungarian parents, Istvan and Julia Zamboki. He lived his life as a proud Hungarian. His father died during World War II in 1944, and he was raised as...
Shirley Ann Harmon Thornton
Apr 2, 2024
WALKERTOWN - Shirley Ann Thornton, 81, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister. She was born August 28, 1942, in Mercer County, WV, to the late Haskue and Elsie Harmon. She graduated from Spanishburg High School and spent...
Arthur Richard Frauenhofer
Apr 2, 2024
Arthur Richard Frauenhofer, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Art was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 22, 1940. He moved to Apex, North Carolina in 1989, settling in Clemmons in 1996. For 6 years he owned and operated Frauenhofer’s Ice Cream and Bakery and was known around Clemmons as “the ice cream guy.” A stranger to no one, Art...
Joan Terrell Beeson
Apr 1, 2024
Kernersville – Mrs. Joan Terrell Beeson, 91, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Summerstone Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Stokes County on December 3, 1932, to the late Zeb Jackson Terrell and Lillie Dodson Terrell. Joan was married to the late Richard Leon Beeson, whom she had been with for over sixty years. She was one of...
Bobby Lee Starbuck
Apr 1, 2024
Mr. Bobby Lee Starbuck, 82, passed away on Monday April 1, 2024, at Willow Valley Assisted Living. He was born on December 6, 1941, to the late Stephen Dillard Starbuck and Ada Hockaday Starbuck in Forsyth County, NC.
Bobby is survived by his former wife Dorothy; son Steven; daughter Kathy; and sister Nancy.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, April...
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