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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Robert Emerson Wheeler
Sep 6, 2011
Mr. Robert Emerson Wheeler, 76, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 2, 1934 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Emerson Thomas and Elizabeth Handback Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and retired from AT&T following 25 years of service. He...
Evelyn Combs Apple
Sep 6, 2011
OAK RIDGE-Evelyn Combs Apple, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at her home. She was born April 12, 1925 in Guilford Co. to the late Luther Pepper and Della Pegram Combs. Mrs. Apple was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church, and sang in the choir for many years. She was an avid gardener and loved her family....
Sanford 'Sam' Newell Williams
Sep 5, 2011
WILLIAMS - KING Sanford ""Sam"" Newell Williams, 90, passed away on September 5, 2011 in the Palliative Care Unit of Forsyth Medical Center. Sam and his twin brother, Kingdon Deved Williams were born on May 14, 1921 in Elmira, NY to Ernest and Doris Warner Williams. Due to an early illness as an infant, Sam was sent to live with...
Robert E. Ledford
Sep 5, 2011
WINSTON-SALEM - Robert Earl Ledford entered into rest on September 5, 2011. Born in Erwin, Tennessee on September 8, 1936, he moved to Miami, Florida as a youth. Winston-Salem has been his home for over 50 years. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended High Point University and Wake Forest University and received a bachelor degree from...
Judy Burcham Halsey
Sep 5, 2011
Mrs. Judy Burcham Halsey, 67, passed away September 5, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Nannie Elizabeth Joyce and Walter Edgar Burcham. Mrs. Halsey was employed with the North Carolina Division of Veteran's Affairs with over 40 years of service. She was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan and was...
Lenna Ruth Eller Teaster
Sep 5, 2011
Mrs. Lenna Ruth Eller Teaster of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Ashe County on July 15, 1925 to Dewy D. Eller and Stella Waddell Eller. She was married to William H. Teaster who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter Elizabeth Hale (Daniel), two sons...
Frances Johnson Hicks
Sep 4, 2011
Mrs. Frances Johnson Hicks, 91, of Kernersville, NC died September 4, 2011 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1920 to Zachary and Hattie Johnson of Lexington, NC and lived there until marrying Durward A. Hicks and moving to Winston-Salem. Mr. Hicks predeceased her in 2004. She was a member of Waughtown Baptist Church and a retired employee...
Virginia Kennedy Trent
Sep 4, 2011
Virginia Louise Kennedy Trent, 87, died peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2011, in the Palliative Care unit of Forsyth Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1924, in Charlottesville, VA, the daughter of the late William H. Kennedy and Laura Pittman Kennedy. Virginia was a devoted wife and mother. She loved gardening, reading, music, and writing stories and poetry. She...
Robert Leslie Gerber
Sep 4, 2011
WINSTON-SALEM - Robert L. ""Bob"" Gerber, a loving & caring husband, father, grandfather, son and friend, age 60, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Bob was born December 9, 1950 in Davidson County, TN, to the late Elwood George and Elsie Horn Gerber. He retired from the US Navy in 1990 after 20 years...
Patricia Ann 'Pat' Warren
Sep 4, 2011
Ms. Patricia Ann ""Pat"" Warren, 78, of Winston-Salem died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1932 in Winthrop, Mass., the daughter of the late, Robert and Violet Lawrence Warren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Helen ""Jo"" Sawyer. Survivors include one sister, Bette L. Kirkland of...
Lillie Belle Mayberry Canada
Sep 4, 2011
Mrs. Lillie Belle Canada, 96, of Willowbrook Healthcare Center in Yadkinville (formerly of 351 Junia Ave. Winston-Salem, NC) died on Sunday September 4, 2011. She was born on June 28, 1915 in Yadkin County to the late Burley and Eva Mayberry. She had worked at Arista Mills and retired from Taylor Brothers. She was a charter member of Pine Chapel...
Mary Swaim
Sep 3, 2011
Mary Frances Spach Swaim, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 3, 2011. She was born April 12, 1916 in Forsyth County to the late Jarvis Wilson Spach and Lillie Mae Purcell Spach. She was a member of Sprague Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Swaim spent much of her time helping her husband at Swaim's Lunch in...
Matthew Curtis Hege
Sep 3, 2011
Mr. Matthew Curtis Hege, 19, loving son of Curt and Tammy Hege, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011. He was born July 4, 1992 in Forsyth County. Matthew is survived by his parents, Curt Hege, Jr. and Tammy Easter Hege.; a brother, Joshua Mark Hege; two sisters, Leighann Hege Travis and husband Norman and Laura Elizabeth Hege; his grandparents, Curt...
Darren Michael Berthel
Sep 3, 2011
WALKERTOWN- Darren Michael Berthel, 46, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011, at his home. Darren was born August 13, 1965, in Brooklyn, NY, to William and Sandra Lanciotti Berthel. He was a member of Saint Johns Lutheran Church and a sports enthusiast - with the Mets, Jets and Jeff Gordon being among his favorites! Surviving are his wife, Carol Marie...
Obie Eugene Barnes
Sep 3, 2011
BARNES Mr. Obie Eugene Barnes, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his home. He was born August 6, 1927 in Forsyth County to Grover Cleveland and Ida Bessie Whitt Barnes. Obie was a devoted husband, father, Paw-Paw, and friend who will be greatly missed. He was a 1946 graduate of Mineral Springs High School and served...
Marie Evelyn May Poindexter
Sep 3, 2011
Clemmons-Mrs. Marie Evelyn May Poindexter, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on July 4, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Henry Elmon May, Sr. and Martha Todd May. Marie graduated from Clemmons High School. She attended Bethesda Moravian Church in Winston-Salem where she became a member in 1942...
Herman Lee Richardson
Sep 3, 2011
Herman Lee Richardson June 2, 1947 - September 3, 2011 Mr. H.L. Richardson, 64, of Midway passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his home. He was born June 2, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Everett Richardson and Stella Taylor. He was a retired plumber and of Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one brother,...
Mark Wayne Temple
Sep 3, 2011
TEMPLE - WINSTON-SALEM Mark Wayne Temple, age 61, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 16, 1949 in Forsyth County. As a child, Mark attended Oak Summit United Methodist Church with his grandfather. Later as a teen, Mark and his family became members at Bethabara Moravian Church. Mark graduated from North...
Mattie Nelson Litaker
Sep 3, 2011
KERNERSVILLE- Mattie Nelson Litaker, 100, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at her home. Mattie was born July 1, 1911 in Meadows, NC, at the foot of Sauratown Mountain to the late Jim and Arena Nelson. The family moved to Walkertown - Kernersville area when she was 11. Mattie was a very supportive mother and friend and was an inspiration...
David Patrick Burgan
Sep 3, 2011
On September 3, 2011 David Patrick Burgan was taken home to be with the Lord. He was an honorary Lay Speaker for Oak Grove United Methodist of Rural Hall. David was a graduate of Cedar Forest Christian School. He was employed by K-Ham Plumbing for 12 years, was head foreman for Mr. Kenny Hambright, a beloved father figure and friend....
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