Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 26, 2011

Mrs. Hazel Allene Mays Sebastian Smith, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Smith was born in Forsyth County on September 24, 1925 to Carmen Lee and Lillie Pickrel Mays. She was a lifelong member of Pinedale Christian Church where she sang in the choir. She retired from R.J. Reynolds with 20...

Feb 26, 2011

Mrs. Laura Kenny Leath, 69, of Clemmons passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at her home. She was born December 9, 1941 in Carroll County, VA, the daughter of the late, Eugene Clayborne and Hattie Pauline Jones Kenny. Survivors include two sons, Clay Leath of Lewisville and Allen Leath of Bedford, VA; two daughters, Sherry Leath of Advance and Ginger...

Feb 26, 2011

Kernersville - Sue Ellen Huff Macy, 62, passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center February 26th, 2011 after a courageous six year battle with cancer. Her strength and grace during her illness will forever be an inspiration to her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, John B. Huff, Sr. and Avahlea Dwiggins Huff. Funeral services will...

Feb 26, 2011

Kernersville - Mr. Jimmy Oliver Hazelwood, 51, passed away at his home. Mr. Hazelwood was born in Guilford County on January 8, 1960 to Dennis Hazelwood and Mary Hazelwood. He was preceded in death by his father and a special nephew, Conrad Nuckles. Surviving are his wife, Theresa Barney Hazelwood; a daughter, Annie Hazelwood both of the home; two sons,...

Feb 25, 2011

Mr. Haran Rufus Martin, Sr., a kind generous and loving husband, father, great grandfather, and a World War II Veteran, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011, at the Oaks at Forsyth, where he spent his final three days. Mr. Martin was born April 18, 1919 in Mayodan, NC to Henry Rufus and Roberta Della Martin. He spent his early years...

Feb 25, 2011

VELMA IRENE CRANFIELD DICKERSON passed away on February 25, 2011 at Grace Healthcare in Winston-Salem . She was born on July 22, 1919 in Cleveland , Tennessee to Louis Cranfield and Lillie Leamon Cranfield. In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Walter Aaron Dickerson, in 1989. She is survived...

Feb 25, 2011

Mrs. Mable Blackburn Tilley died Friday, February 25th, 2011, at Wake Forest Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born June 3rd, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. William Rowan Blackburn in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She married Ray Tilley on the third day of March in 1944. She was employed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for over 32 years before her retirement in...

Feb 25, 2011

Pansy Lee Wall, 94, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011 at The Oaks at Forsyth. Pansy was born in Damascus, VA on November 15, 1916. Mrs. Wall was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. She was preceded in death by her parents Druscilla Brown and step father Elbert Franklin Watkins, two husbands;...

Feb 25, 2011

Iris Woody Clore, 85, died on February 25, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on May 22, 1925 in Alamance County to Frank Nathaniel and Lola Boggs Woody. Mrs. Clore was a long time member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church where she actively served in Women's Fellowship, Christian education and on many committees. She graduated from Eli Whitney...

Feb 25, 2011

Mr. Fredrick Micah Landrum passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at his home. He was born February 4, 1947 to Martha Alice Carney Landrum and the late John Owen Landrum. Mr. Landrum is survived by his mother and step-father, Martha and William Atkinson of Eagle, ID; four children, Angela Sanchez of North Logan, UT, Shelly Krout of Victor, MT, Lori...

Feb 25, 2011

Feb 25, 2011

Mr. Charles Thomas ""C.T."" Richardson of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1923 in Northampton County, VA to the late Charles Thomas and Maude Matthews Richardson. Mr. Richardson served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, had retired from the Winston-Salem Police Department as Captain with 30 years...

Feb 24, 2011

Pat Bradham Bennett age 62 of Pfafftown, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 24, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born August 28, 1948 in Anson County to the late Walter Otis and Cora Curlee Bradham. Pat was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church and had worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for 17 years and...

Feb 24, 2011

Mrs. Sue Hilton Orrell, left this Earth on Thursday, February 24, 2011 to be one of ""God's Little Angels"". Born on January 27, 1949, she was preceded in death by her parents, Marquetta and Lester Hilton. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, T. Rocky Orrell; her devoted sister, Jacqueline H. Johnson; her mother-in-law, Margie J. Orrell...

Feb 24, 2011

Mr. Charles Mercier Davis, Jr., 71, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1939 in Covington,GA, the son of the late, Charles Mercier Davis, Sr. and Fannie Ruth Davis. Mr. Davis was a graduate of The University of Georgia School of Pharmacy. He was a veteran of the US Airforce and...

Feb 24, 2011

Mr. Billie Delano Bradley, 76, of Advance passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 24, 2011. He was born November 8, 1934 in Wilkes County to Willie and Lillie Patterson Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He served in the U.S. Army and was a volunteer with the Salvation...

Feb 24, 2011

Mr. Arnold Giovanni Cortez, 69 of Winston-Salem, unexpectadly went home to our dear Lord surrounded by his loving family on February 24, 2011. He was born on August 15, 1941 in Dugo Camalaniugan, Philippines. He graduated from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines. Throughout his career he was a radio personality and then moved onto insurance sales. He...

Feb 23, 2011

Mrs. Ruth Layell Goforth, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away on February 23, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Goforth was born in Forsyth County to the late Bramlet and Nora Faw Layell. She graduated from Griffith High School in 1955. She was a member of Immanuel-New Eden Moravian Church where she was the head diner for 30 years. Mrs. Goforth was...

Feb 22, 2011

WINSTON-SALEM - Judy Smith Manuel, 63, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born October 31, 1947 in Forsyth County to Clyde Clarence and Annie Reece Smith. Judy retired from Belk, Inc. and was also a Hairdresser. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian Justice...

Feb 22, 2011

Mr. Gregory Charles Church, 59, of Winston-Salem died Monday, February 22, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 1, 1951 in Forsyth County, the son of the late, Francis Charles and Violet Grubbs Church. Mr. Church was a NC Senator's Aid in the 1970's. He retired from Hunter Publishing Company following 20 years of service. In addition to...