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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Dorothy "Dot" Marie Long

Dorothy "Dot" Marie Long

Oct 8, 2023

ASHEBORO – Dorothy “Dot” Marie Long, at age 91, has left this earth to meet her Lord and Savior, whom she loved with all her heart. She was born on April 20, 1932 in Guilford County to Maylon and Belle Andrews. 

Dorothy was a member of Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church in Asheboro for 19 years.

She was a loving...

Jamaka Yvette Jackson

Jamaka Yvette Jackson

Oct 7, 2023

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, after an 8-month battle with cancer, Ms. Jamaka Yvette Jackson, 41, of East Bend, NC passed from the land of the dying and was carried over to the land of the living to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on November 8, 1981, in New Hanover County, NC. Jamaka was...

Bernice Goforth Lemons

Bernice Goforth Lemons

Oct 7, 2023

Gloria Bernice Goforth Lemons, age 96, of Winston-Salem, NC, was called to her heavenly home October 7, 2023. Born September 13, 1927, to the late Mack M. Goforth, Sr. and Bertie Dunnagan Goforth, Bernice dreamed of serving as a missionary in China and of flying airplanes. 

She worked from the time she was fifteen—her first job was working in the toy...

Daniel "Danny" Dean Hooker

Daniel "Danny" Dean Hooker

Oct 7, 2023

 

Mr. Daniel Dean “Danny” Hooker, 68, of Rural Hall, entered into God’s rest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, surrounded by his brother and sisters who were with him throughout his illness. Danny was born and raised in Stokes County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Lewis and Elizabeth Hooker and a brother, Jesse Leon Hooker. Danny...

Robert "Bob" Joseph Hauser, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Joseph Hauser, Sr.

Oct 6, 2023

 

Robert Joseph Hauser, Sr., known by friends and family as “Bob,” 79, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home in Winston-Salem surrounded by family.

 

Bob was born on February 27, 1944, in Forsyth County to Robert and Josephine Hauser. He graduated from Gray High School in Winston-Salem. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,...

Clyde Edward Cromer

Clyde Edward Cromer

Oct 6, 2023



Mr. Clyde Edward Cromer, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville, NC. Clyde was born in Forsyth County, NC, on October 11, 1934, to the late Rupert Cromer and Wilma Peddycord Cromer. After 27 dedicated years, Clyde retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco. After retirement, he enjoyed playing cards,...

Barbara Lapish Williams

Barbara Lapish Williams

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Lapish Williams, 77, went to be with her heavenly father Friday October 6, 2023. She was born May 24, 1946, in Forsyth County NC to the late John David Lapish Sr, and Ruby Lash Lapish. Barbara was a loving wife and devoted mother who served as the rock of her family no matter what trials she was going...

Garry Dean Norman

Garry Dean Norman

Oct 6, 2023

 

Mr. Garry Dean Norman, age 74 of Lewisville, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born April 24, 1949 in Elkin NC to the late Rev. Warren D. Norman and Stella Rachaels Norman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings David Norman, Larry Norman, and Wanda Norman Taylor as well as his brother-in-law and antique...

Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Edward Peacock

Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Edward Peacock

Oct 6, 2023

Dr. Kenneth “Ken” Edward Peacock, 75, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home.  He was born June 20, 1948 in Rocky Mount, NC. Ken was a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church and retired as Chancellor from Appalachian State University in 2014. As a first generation college student,  Ken received his undergraduate...

Pattie Elizabeth Boone

Pattie Elizabeth Boone

Oct 4, 2023

Mrs. Pattie Elizabeth Luper Boone, age 78 of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Clemmons Medical Center.  She was born September 29, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late June Luper and Cora Smith Luper.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Roy Earl Boone. Mrs. Boone was an avid gardener, loved to paint...

Frances Vance Duggins

Frances Vance Duggins

Oct 4, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – Frances Vance Duggins, 84, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Countryside Manor. She was born on June 24, 1939, in Forsyth County to Crews and Elsie Vance.

Frances was a faithful member of Kernersville Wesleyan Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed spending time outside taking care of her flowers and feeding her birds. Frances was...

Mary Louise Polak

Mary Louise Polak

Oct 3, 2023

 

Mary was a loving mom, faithful wife, adored grandma, cherished daughter and sister, and awesome mom-in-law. As Mary frequently said, she “led a good life,” and a long one at that.

Mary grew up in a charming home in Stewart Manor, NY, and lived on Long Island for 94 years, prior to moving from her home of 62 years...

Peggy Joyce Atkinson Lawson

Peggy Joyce Atkinson Lawson

Oct 3, 2023

 

Peggy Joyce Atkinson Lawson passed away on October 3, 2023.  Peggy was born August 8, 1937, in Rockingham, NC to Mable Lewis and Daniel Atkinson, Sr. Her family moved to Winston-Salem when she was a young girl and spent the rest of her life in Winston -Salem. She was a 1955 graduate of Gray High School. Upon graduation, she...

Michael Dean Atkins

Michael Dean Atkins

Oct 3, 2023

 

 Mr. Michael (Mike) Dean Atkins, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  He was born October 15, 1952, in Forsyth County to the late Fordie Lee Atkins and Grace Gunnell Atkins.

Mike was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was best known as an avid amateur radio operator under the callsign N4VE. Mike was...

Zerilda Mae Joyner Amos

Zerilda Mae Joyner Amos

Oct 3, 2023

 

Zerilda Mae Joyner Amos 90, of Walkertown, NC, went to her heavenly home on October 2, 2023. Zerilda “Dump” was born February 11, 1933, to the late Robert Lee Joyner, Jr. and Ada Mae Collins Joyner. She attended Rural Hall schools. She was proud of her 12 years of perfect attendance. On October 6, 1951, she married the late...

Clementina Rubio-Sandoval

Clementina Rubio-Sandoval

Oct 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Clementina Rubio-Sandoval passed away October 3, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1949, to Rosalio Rubio and Maria Sandoval. Clementina lived in the Kernersville area for over 30 years. She was a hardworking single mom, who loved her five children and would do anything for her family. She was the perfect example of a...

James "Corky" Robert Carmichael

James "Corky" Robert Carmichael

Oct 2, 2023

James “Corky” Robert Carmichael, 87, entered the more immediate presence of our Lord and Savior on October 2, 2023, at Brookdale Reynolda Road. He was born in Forsyth County September 17, 1936, to the late John Wesley Carmichael and Mattie Lee Carmichael. James was employed by Wachovia Bank for thirty-four years. He was a member of Trinity Moravian Church Choir....

Brittney Handy Hill

Brittney Handy Hill

Oct 1, 2023

Brittney Nicole Handy Hill, 33, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born in Forsyth County on September 21, 1990, to Alton Tedder and Jennifer Juanita Handy. Brittney was an intelligent and loving individual. She found joy in the little things in life, her favorite animal was a giraffe. She loved yellow roses because they were her grandmother’s...

Dr. William "Bill" Elliott Austin

Dr. William "Bill" Elliott Austin

Oct 1, 2023

On October 1, 2023, Dr. William Elliott Austin, age 73, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and three daughters.  Bill was born on April 15, 1950, in Bluefield, VA, to the late J. Olin & Vera Elizabeth Austin.  He was preceded in death by his son, Luke Olin Austin and his granddaughter, Faith Lynn Bourquin. 

The family grew up in...

Kenny Doby

Kenny Doby

Oct 1, 2023

 

Mr. Kenny Wilson Doby, 63, of Mocksville, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1959 in Forsyth County. Kenny was a member of Green Meadows Baptist Church who was a hard working and dedicated man who loved helping others. He was employed with Talbert Building Company (formerly Poindexter Lumber Company). Kenny...

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