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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Dorothy Johnston Swartz
Aug 7, 2023
Dorothy Johnston Swartz, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born in McDowell County, WV on October 4, 1945, to Andrew and Nellie (Gilmore) Johnston. Dorothy's journey in life was marked by love, faith, and an unwavering dedication to her family and church.Dorothy was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church for...
Vasiliki “Bessie” Rogatsios
Aug 7, 2023
Vasiliki “Bessie” Rogatsios, 85, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was a fighter and enjoyed the company of her loved ones up until her last breath.
Bessie was born to Athanasios and Anastasia Kokinos, on March 23, 1938 in Kalesmeno, Evrytania, Greece. She immigrated to the US with her mother...
Vickie Lynn Roberts
Aug 6, 2023
Mrs. Vickie Lynn Henderson Roberts, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday night, August 6, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Forsyth County to the late Roy Stimpson Henderson and Mildred Doub Henderson on June 26, 1958.
In addition to her father, Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her brother Roy S. Henderson...
Ralph Hughes Owens
Aug 6, 2023
Ralph Hughes Owens, 90, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. Ralph was born in Wilkes County on November 14, 1932, to the late Edith Waters Owens and Oren Herbert Owens.
In 1952, Ralph moved to Newport News, Virginia, to work in the Shipyard as a welder. This is...
Bruce Louis Schneggenburger
Aug 6, 2023
Mr. Bruce Louis Schneggenburger, 56, of Advance, NC, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident with his wife, Stephanie Fletcher Schneggenburger on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born December 7, 1966 in Buffalo, NY. Bruce was a member of Center Grove Church and was employed with Westrock Company for over 32 years. He was very passionate about his...
Jenell Rayfield Hart
Aug 6, 2023
KERNERSVILLE - Jenell Rayfield Hart, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Jenell was born on June 23, 1937 in Forsyth County to Bradley Jerome and Nell Holland Rayfield. Jenell retired from Sara Lee and was a faithful member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church for many years. After retirement, she...
Michael Darin Findley
Aug 5, 2023
Michael Darin Findley, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born September 3, 1965, in Albany, Missouri, to the late Robert Findley and Margaret Yates and adored by his husband Ashley Lindsey, his aunt Barbara Findley and uncle Terry Findley.
Michael was a self-described "farm boy" from the Midwest. He had a heart of gold and...
John Franklin Woodle, Sr
Aug 5, 2023
In Loving Memory of Mr. John Franklin “Frank” Woodle, Sr., a Remarkable Life Remembered.
On Saturday, August 5, 2023, the world bid farewell to Mr. John Franklin “Frank” Woodle, Sr., aged 95, who peacefully passed away at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Frank's legacy, marked by courage, dedication, and love, will forever resonate in the hearts of those...
Roy McClellan Summers
Aug 4, 2023
Roy McClellan Summers joined his heavenly family on August 4, 2023, in North Carolina. Roy was 91 years old.
Roy was born March 26, 1932, in Leoti, Kansas to Alice Ruth Elder Summers and Henry David Summers. He was the first of nine children. Roy dearly cherished each one of his parents and siblings. The Summers family provided...
Mickie Sue Ashburn Burrow
Aug 4, 2023
Mickie Sue Ashburn Burrow, 76, went home to be with Jesus August 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mickie was born on October 18, 1946, the daughter of Ellis and Melvin Inman Ashburn. She retired from Wake Forest University Law School and was a member of Jefferson Christian Church. Mickie was preceded in death by her loving parents; husband,...
Nancy Charleen Roope
Aug 4, 2023
Mrs. Nancy Charleen Griffin Roope, 80, went to be with the Lord, August 4, 2023. She was born July 26, 1943, in Augusta County, Virginia to the late John Emanuel Griffin and Virginia Belle Bright Griffin. Charleen worked for Sara Lee for 26 years. She was a longtime member of Woodland Baptist Church. She was a very friendly person who...
Joy McKee Hilton
Aug 4, 2023
Belews Creek – Mrs. Joy McKee Hilton, 77, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, at her residence. She was born on December 25, 1945, in Mecklenburg County to Coy Lee and Margaret Johnston McKee. Joy was a 1964 graduate of West Mecklenburg High School. She was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Belews Creek, and she...
Martha Grace Likens Spudis
Aug 3, 2023
Martha Grace Likens Spudis, aged 95, passed peacefully on August 3, 2023 at Salemtowne Retirement Community, Winston-Salem, NC, where she has lived for over ten years.
Martha was born on February 28, 1925, in Richmond, VA, to Everett Ray Likens and Elizabeth Clarissa Gibson Likens. Her father was a math and French teacher in Kentucky, after serving in WWI...
Bobby Lee Thomas
Aug 3, 2023
Bobby Lee Thomas of Winston Salem, North Carolina has passed away at the age of 88. Surrounded by those he loved in his home, he departed peacefully from this world on the morning of August 3rd, 2023.
Born on January 4th, 1935, in Tazewell County, Virginia, Bobby Lee Thomas went on to serve his country honorably as a member of...
Hazel Lee McCollem Hendrix
Aug 2, 2023
Mrs. Hazel Lee McCollem Hendrix, 94, of Kernersville, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue” -Proverbs 31:26. Born to John Robert and Leola Vestal McCollem, both deceased, and wife of the late Roy Lee “Badeye” Hendrix.
Hazel and her...
Daisy Greene Hagaman
Aug 2, 2023
Mrs. Daisy Greene Hagaman, 93, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday August 2, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1930, in Watauga County, North Carolina to the late Boyd William Greene and Minnie Wagner Greene. Daisy was a devout member of Ardmore Baptist Church, teaching Sunday school for many years and acting as circle leader. She was also...
Frances Johnson Ader
Aug 1, 2023
Ms. Frances Johnson Ader, 85, of Lexington, NC was reunited with her loved ones on August 1, 2023. She was born in Winston Salem to the late Monroe and Faye Johnson. She was preceded in death by her former husband, James Bryce Ader, brother, Arnold Johnson, sisters, Priscilla Bauguss and Wanda Linville, and her first-born child, Bambi Lynn.
Surviving...
Jerald Dean "JD" Grissom, Sr.
Aug 1, 2023
Jerald Dean “JD” Grissom, Sr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to the late John Grissom and Faye Burleson Grissom on June 23, 1938, in Burnsville, NC. JD proudly served for six years in the US Air Force in a variety of locations including England, Canada, the Azores, and Louisiana. He...
Mark David Trombley
Aug 1, 2023
Mark David Trombley- 71 of Kernersville, North Carolina passed away after a long battle with cancer with his family by his side. Born January 2, 1952 to Joseph and Marie Trombley in Detroit, Michigan. From a young age Mark loved cars, baseball with neighborhood friends and playing in the woods. Many of his fondest memories revolved around spending time with...
Brigitte Eisfeld Cromwell
Aug 1, 2023
Mrs. Brigitte Eisfeld Cromwell, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born August 15, 1934, in Leipzig, Germany.
Brigitte is preceded in death by her loving husband, Peter Beale Cromwell and son, Olaf Stüwe. She is survived by two sons, Alf Cromwell (Laurie) and Patrick Cromwell (Stacia); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will...
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