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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Michael Lee Culbreth

Michael Lee Culbreth

Sep 25, 2023

Mr. Michael Lee Culbreth, 83, of Boonville passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2023 from cancer. Born August 7th, 1940, he was the son of the late Grey and Chrystine Culbreth. Raised in Chapel Hill, NC, Michael fiercely enjoyed ACC basketball (GO TARHEELS!) and a wide variety of other interests that included: electrical work and tinkering with gadgets,...

Ms. Betty Ruth Flynt

Ms. Betty Ruth Flynt

Sep 25, 2023

Ms. Betty Ruth Flynt, 94, went to be with her heavenly father on September 25, 2023, following a short illness. She was born on April 24, 1929, to the late Henry Clay Flynt, Sr., and Cora Rachel Grubbs Flynt. Betty loved her church, First Baptist Church of Kernersville where she joined at 12 years old in 1941. She was a...

Michael Cooper Daugherty

Michael Cooper Daugherty

Sep 23, 2023

Michael Cooper Daugherty, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1978, to Elizabeth Cooper Daugherty and Ronald Paul Daugherty in Ohio County, WV. A high achiever in school, he graduated with honors from John Marshall High School in WV, Wake Forest University, and Le Cordon Bleu Pennsylvania Culinary Institute. He went on...

Ethel Lewis Clowes

Ethel Lewis Clowes

Sep 20, 2023

 

Ethel Lewis Clowes passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, after 106 years of life. She was born in 1916 in South Wales, U.K. to Thomas Lewis and Mary Williams Lewis, and was the youngest of ten children. Ethel worked as a nurse before her marriage to Joseph H. Clowes in Staffordshire, England, and they had three children. She...

Janice Floyd Love

Janice Floyd Love

Sep 20, 2023

Kernersville – Mrs. Janice Floyd Love, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 27, 1941, in Forsyth County to Grady Eugene and Edith Butner Floyd. Janice was an avid Elvis Presley fan, traveling often to Memphis to visit Graceland.  She also followed Elvis to...

Kay Sink Bush

Kay Sink Bush

Sep 20, 2023

Mrs. Kay Sink Bush, 78, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Brookstone Terrace. She was born April 9, 1945 in Forsyth County to Hubert Faw Sink and Bertha Linebach Sink. Kay loved life and people and was a member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Calvin Klein. Kay...

Francis Michael Jacobius, MD

Francis Michael Jacobius, MD

Sep 19, 2023

Francis Michael Jacobius MD, passed away peacefully on September 19th at Novant Health in Winston Salem NC surrounded by family.  Mike was coherent to the end and the family was able to say their goodbyes and reminisce with Mike throughout the day. 

Mike was 85 years old and is survived by his wife Christa of Winston Salem NC, their two...

Joan Hampton Cavanaugh

Joan Hampton Cavanaugh

Sep 19, 2023

 

WALKERTOWN – Joan Hampton Cavanaugh, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home. Joan was born on October 27, 1937 in Stokes County to Marvin Odell and Irene Ashby Hampton. She retired from AT& T after 30 years of service.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joan loved living in North Carolina and...

Dalvin Serrin

Dalvin Serrin

Sep 18, 2023

 

Dalvin Serrin, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Windber, PA, on May 23, 1929, to the late Marie Toth Kotecki. Dalvin was a proud career Marine Corps officer and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his service in the Marine Corps, he was a fighter pilot. Serving combat...

Carol Reese Dykers, PhD

Carol Reese Dykers, PhD

Sep 17, 2023

In the company of chosen family, Carol Reese Dykers, PhD passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of Sunday, September 17, 2023, from Lewy Body Dementia. She was 76. In her family of origin, Carol is survived by a sister, Sherry Gill; and two nephews, Michael and Christopher Linnen and their families. 

In Winston Salem, NC, she was the...

Michael L. Reece

Michael L. Reece

Sep 17, 2023

 

Michael L. Reece, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023, while at home.  He was born to Johnny and Faye Callahan Reece on June 14, 1971. If you had ever met Michael, knew him personally, or loved him deeply, you knew he had an extraordinary spirit.  His faith, humility, generosity, professionalism, and quick wit brought joy and encouragement....

Colon Lee Bodenheimer

Colon Lee Bodenheimer

Sep 17, 2023

 

Colon Lee Bodenheimer, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Davidson County on December 3, 1938, to the late Charlie Bodenheimer and Ollie Reid Bodenheimer. Colon was a hard and meticulous worker who was proud of his 35.7 years at RJ Reynolds Tobacco as a machinist. He was also an...

Lula "Tootsie" Cave

Lula "Tootsie" Cave

Sep 17, 2023

Lula Mae (Tootsie) Cave passed away September 17, 2023, peacefully at Bermuda Commons to be united with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lula was preceded in death by her parents, Mary A. and John G. Scott. Being raised on a tobacco farm in Shoals, NC, she gained experience in hard work and family living. After high school she moved...

Bonnie Crews Dudley

Bonnie Crews Dudley

Sep 17, 2023

Bonnie Crews Dudley, 78 of Winston-Salem lost her long and courageous battle with cancer at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on September 17, 2023    Bonnie was born March 25, 1945 in Forsyth County to O. R “Pete” and Louise Crews. She was a legal assistant for many years until she stopped working to care for her ailing father. ...

Giles Philip Ringley

Giles Philip Ringley

Sep 16, 2023

 

Mr. Giles Philip Ringley, 73, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023.  He was born June 13, 1950, in Bristol Tennessee, to the late James and Helen Ringley. 

Giles lived his life his way, from all his adventures, big and small.  In his life, Giles enjoyed listening to The Rolling Stones, gardening, fishing, trains, and learning all he could.

In...

James "Jim" Andrew Day

James "Jim" Andrew Day

Sep 16, 2023

 

Mr. James “Jim” Andrew Day, 75, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  Jim was born in Wilkes County on December 4, 1947, to the late Fred James Day and Ruby Lee Johnston Day.  Jim served his country in the United States Air Force and was a faithful Christian and a member of Ardmore Baptist Church. ...

Bonnie Kimel Spach

Bonnie Kimel Spach

Sep 16, 2023

Bonnie Jean Kimel Spach, 78, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home. She was born to the late Daniel and Etta Mae Kimel on August 15, 1945, in Forsyth County. Bonnie was a proud School Teacher for over 40 years. She won many awards such as teacher of the year and loved her students...

Robert Ray Crews Sr.

Robert Ray Crews Sr.

Sep 16, 2023

            Mr. Robert Ray Crews, Sr., 91, passed away on September 16, 2023, peacefully at his home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born on September 18, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late Charlie Abraham Crews and Minnie Mae Snipes Crews.  Robert proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict for seven years, including...

Jeffrey Scott Newsome

Jeffrey Scott Newsome

Sep 16, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Newsome, 54, of Winston-Salem, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Donnie’s Compassionate Family Care Home. He was born to Nancy Bowman Newsome and the late Billy Gray Newsome on March 17, 1969, in Forsyth County. Jeffrey was a joyful, kind, and funny person. He enjoyed tinkering with small engines and lawn...

Nancy Collins Jessup

Nancy Collins Jessup

Sep 15, 2023

 

Mrs. Nancy Ann Collins Jessup, 86, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Nancy was born in Stokes County to the late Ellis Collins and Mamie King Collins on June 25, 1937. She attended Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. Nancy retired from Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools with 32 years of service. She was a very sociable person and...

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