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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Mary Mann James

Mary Mann James

Jan 22, 2024

Mrs. Mary Mann James, 81, of Advance, NC, formerly of Meansville, GA passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1942 in Georgia to William Henry Mann and Mary Ward Mann. Mary was a member of the Vega Community Church in Meansville, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Tommy...

JoAnn Francis Isaacs Brown

JoAnn Francis Isaacs Brown

Jan 21, 2024

Mrs. JoAnn Francis Isaacs Brown, 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Five Oaks Manor in Concord, NC.

She was born to the late Joseph “Joe” William Isaacs and Juanita Colvard Isaacs on May 1, 1941, in Watauga County, NC.

JoAnn loved her family, and they loved her. She was proud of her sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren,...

Angela Sue Grubbs Newsome

Angela Sue Grubbs Newsome

Jan 21, 2024

WINSTON-SALEMAngela Sue Grubbs Newsome, 61, passed away on January 21, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Angie was born on May 7, 1962, to Helen Todd Grubbs and Jesse Bert Grubbs, Jr. in Winston-Salem. She was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Fun beach trips with the girls, finding seashells, and the smell of the ocean were...

Bettie Phelps Swett

Bettie Phelps Swett

Jan 21, 2024

WINSTON SALEM – Bettie Lou Phelps Swett, 94, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Bettie was born on April 25, 1929, in Forsyth County to Ben and Lois Timmons Phelps. Bettie was employed at Food Fair grocery in Winston-Salem for more than 30 years. She enjoyed her church, baking, sports, and serving others. Bettie,...

Dylan Michael Ellender

Dylan Michael Ellender

Jan 20, 2024

Mr. Dylan Michael Ellender, 23, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Dylan was born in Forsyth County on November 28, 2000, to Mr. David Michael Ellender and Crystal Hicks Ellender. Dylan never met a stranger; he had the biggest heart, the brightest smile, and always kept everyone laughing. He graduated in 2019...

Phyllis Jean Bates Hamby

Phyllis Jean Bates Hamby

Jan 20, 2024

            Mrs. Phyllis Jean Bates Hamby, 87, passed away January 20, 2024.  She was born August 9, 1936, in Forsyth County to the late James Sanford Bates, Sr. and Cassie Goodman Bates.  Phyllis worked and retired from RJ Reynolds with 36 years’ service.  She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church for many years then...

Martin Luther "Luke" Gann

Martin Luther "Luke" Gann

Jan 20, 2024

KERNERSVILLE – Martin Luther “Luke” Gann, 87, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. Luke was born on June 25, 1936 in Stokes County to Ronald Bernard Gann, Sr. and Nellie Joyce Gann. He attended Union Cross Baptist Church and retired from RJ Reynolds with over 30 years of service. Luke was a 1955 graduate of...

John Edwin Passmore

John Edwin Passmore

Jan 19, 2024

John Edwin Passmore, 82, he entered the more immediate presence of the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home.   He was born in Newburgh, NY on September 30, 1941, to the late Edwin and Elizabeth Bewick Passmore.  Mr. Passmore served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and received the Bronze Star.  He attended Bucknell University where he was a...

Ray Henry "Bill" White

Ray Henry "Bill" White

Jan 19, 2024

Mr. Ray Henry "Bill" White passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC on January 19, 2024. He was the first born child to the late Raymond H. White and Carrie Everhart White on February 12, 1929. He graduated from Griffith High School class of 1948 and proudly served as a Corporal in the United States...

Donna Fay Hartle Rogers

Donna Fay Hartle Rogers

Jan 19, 2024

Mrs. Donna Fay Hartle Rogers, 66, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.   She was born February 18, 1957, in Forsyth County, the daughter of Donald and Wanda Roberson Hartle. A member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, she had worked for the Town of Sunset Beach.  Donna Loved the ocean, fishing from the beach,...

Patricia Ann Bolin Wooten

Patricia Ann Bolin Wooten

Jan 17, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Ann (Bolin) Wooten, 90, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC, surrounded by her family.  Patsy was born in Memphis, TN, on February 1, 1933, to the late Walter and Jimmie Bolin. Patsy married the love of her life, Raleigh Wooten, in Whitehaven, TN.  She attended college at the University of Tennessee at...

Clifton Burton Ingram, Sr.

Clifton Burton Ingram, Sr.

Jan 17, 2024

Mr. Clifton Burton Ingram Sr., 78, passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on Wednesday January 17, 2024. He was born to the late Forney Hurst Ingram and India Isabel Huffman Ingram on December 28, 1945, in Lafayette County, MS. Clifton loved going to the lake, boating, and camping. He enjoyed music and playing baritone in the community bands. He...

Debrah Noren Davis

Debrah Noren Davis

Jan 17, 2024

Debrah Noren Davis, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Southwood Assisted Living. 

The family will hold a private celebration of life.

Debrah was born May 9, 1949, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Aubrey Davis and Gladys Warnock Davis. She was a loyal and dedicated hard worker. She loved flower and herb gardening, tending to her houseplants, and cooking. Ms....

Eleanor Elizabeth Staples

Eleanor Elizabeth Staples

Jan 17, 2024

Eleanor Elizabeth O’Brien Staples, of Germanton, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her home.

A memorial service will be held 2 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Hayworth-Miller, Silas Creek Chapel with Pastor Lomax Skinner officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Staples was born January 3, 1936, in Baltimore County,...

Donald "Buddy" McKinney

Donald "Buddy" McKinney

Jan 17, 2024

GREENSBORO – Donald “Buddy” McKinney, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Harmony at Greensboro Assisted Living. Buddy was born on January 15, 1937 in Rockingham County to Albert and Annie Dawson McKinney. Buddy paid his way through school at North Carolina State University, where he never missed a day of attendance. For over forty years, he worked as...

Doris Choplin Long-Williams

Doris Choplin Long-Williams

Jan 17, 2024

Doris Choplin Long-Williams, 92, was called home by her heavenly father on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was born on August 30, 1931, in Yadkin County to Charlie and Sally Smitherman Choplin. Doris graduated from East Bend High School in 1950. She played basketball for all 4 years in high school and was team captain. She was married to Jack...

Carl "Russell" Flippen

Carl "Russell" Flippen

Jan 17, 2024

Carl “Russell” Flippen, 79, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was born in Surry County, NC, to the late Samuel M. Flippen and Virginia Elizabeth Southern Flippen. Russell was a man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He retired from Greyhound lines as a driver, a job in which he took much pride in....

Jerry Allen Wyatt

Jerry Allen Wyatt

Jan 17, 2024

Mr. Jerry Allen Wyatt, 51, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, after a heroic battle with cancer. He was born April 9, 1972, in Pulaski County, VA, the son of Roger James Wyatt and Linda Boardwine Wyatt. Jerry was a faithful member of Woodland Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, Daddy and Papa, who loved his family dearly, especially...

Doris Newsom Tucker

Doris Newsom Tucker

Jan 16, 2024

Mrs. Doris Newsom Tucker, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Bermuda Commons.  She was born in Forsyth County on October 23, 1935, to the late Melvin Lee and Elsie Wheeling Newsom.  Mrs. Tucker loved to read and was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church.  Preceding her in death was...

James Harden Hay

James Harden Hay

Jan 16, 2024

James Harden Hay was born in Brownville Junction, Maine on July 9, 1928, to James Loudon Hay and Viola Crowe Hay. He passed away at age 95 on January 16, 2024. Raised in Spencer, North Carolina, Jim served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Winston-Salem in 1954 and was employed by Western...

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