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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Ronald Errol Harper

Ronald Errol Harper

Jun 18, 2023

Ronald E. Harper, 75, of Clemmons, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1947, to Betty and James Harper, and throughout his life, Ron was a firecracker, bringing laughter and joy to all who knew him with his extra corny jokes. He had a large heart that overflowed with genuine care for others. Ron...

Faye Hoots Poindexter

Faye Hoots Poindexter

Jun 18, 2023

 

Mrs. Faye Hoots Poindexter of Advance transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 18 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Faye was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth and Ila Fulk Hoots.  She was a graduate of Davie High School and the Wingate College secretarial program. She was a long-time office manager of the Duke Power...

Mitzi Kessel Thomas

Mitzi Kessel Thomas

Jun 18, 2023

 

Mitzi Kessel Thomas, most recently of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, died at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on the morning of June 18, 2023, at the age of 90.

Throughout her life, Mitzi exemplified unwavering resiliency and admirable joie de vivre. She was a most loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, neighbor, and global citizen....

Joseph William Corbett

Joseph William Corbett

Jun 17, 2023

 

Joseph William Corbett, 76, passed peacefully at home on June 17, 2023. Joseph was born in Quincy, Massachusetts to Warren J. Corbett and Jean (Anderson) Corbett.  Joe was a proud member of the first apprenticeship class at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in Quincy and graduated in 1970 at the top of his engineering class. Joe was married to...

Dennis Leon Shoemaker

Dennis Leon Shoemaker

Jun 17, 2023

 

   Dennis Leon Shoemaker, 76, passed away on June 17, 2023, at his home with his life long sweetheart standing by his side. He was born in Lynwood, Los Angeles County, CA on September 3, 1946 to Lester Leon Shoemaker and Lettie Viola Parker. Dennis was a hard worker, spending many long hours at various companies throughout his varied...

Jonathan Daniel Shackelford

Jonathan Daniel Shackelford

Jun 17, 2023

 

Mr. Jonathan “Jon” Daniel Shackelford, 38, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.  He was born October 22, 1984, in Forsyth County to Mr. William “Billy” Lisle Shackelford and Mrs. Sally Bennett Shackelford. 

Jon was one of the most selfless people. He loved people even more than they were able to comprehend at times. His empathy and emotion ran deep....

Sidney L. Smith

Sidney L. Smith

Jun 17, 2023

Mr. Sidney Levon Smith, age 85 of Advance, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born April 26, 1938 in Stokes County to the late Austin N. Smith and Margaret McGee Smith.  Sidney was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Westinghouse.  He is preceded in death by his wife of...

Richard Levi Walker, Jr

Richard Levi Walker, Jr

Jun 17, 2023

 

Richard Levi Walker Jr., 53, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a brief illness. Richard was born May 12, 1970, in Richmond, VA, to the late Richard Walker Sr. and Barbara Smith Walker. He graduated from South Stokes High School in 1988.

Richard was a cherished husband, proud father...

Alpha Wall Womble

Alpha Wall Womble

Jun 17, 2023

Alpha Louise Hamlin Wall Womble, age 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, after her yearlong battle with cancer. She was born on November 29, 1935, to Osia and Stacye Hamlin in Dobson, North Carolina on a family farm, and quickly learned the importance of loyalty and devotion to family, commitment to hard work, and beginning her love...

Lelia "Joyce" Womble Flippin

Lelia "Joyce" Womble Flippin

Jun 17, 2023

Rural Hall Chapel- Mrs. Lelia “Joyce” Womble Flippin, 82, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth Co. on May 6, 1941, the daughter of the late Hubert William Womble and Evanell Newsome Womble. Joyce was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord. She worked at Kroger Grocery...

Donald "Don" Eugene Utterback

Donald "Don" Eugene Utterback

Jun 16, 2023

     Mr. Donald “Don” Eugene Utterback, 86, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on July 11, 1936, in Ohio to the late James and Florence Utterback. Don enjoyed collecting antique cars and was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He also loved to play piano. Don worked as a plumber and heating contractor in...

Charles Franklin Wilder

Charles Franklin Wilder

Jun 16, 2023

 

On June 16, 2023, the Lord called Mr. Charles Franklin Wilder home.  He passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Carolyn, by his side. Charles was born May 9, 1947, in Buies Creek, NC, to the late Charles Wilder and Clara Ferrell Brown-Page. Charles was a Christian and his faith guided his life.  He was a member of...

Richard E. "Sambo" Parham

Richard E. "Sambo" Parham

Jun 16, 2023

 

BELEWS CREEK – Mr. Richard E. “Sambo” Parham, 91, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Richard was born on July 9, 1931 in Forsyth County to James E. and Martha Goode Parham. He was a long time member of Crews United Methodist Church, where he sang in the Choir, and helped with the...

Blonda "Jean" Hendrix Lindsey

Blonda "Jean" Hendrix Lindsey

Jun 15, 2023

 

Mrs. Blonda “Jean” Hendrix Lindsey, 70, received her angel wings on Thursday, June 15th, 2023. Jean was born to the late Ted and Pauline Hendrix on May 28th, 1953.

Jean attended West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, NC, and earned a GED and Associate Degree from Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, NC. She worked in the human resources...

Amanda Michelle Craven

Amanda Michelle Craven

Jun 15, 2023

 

Amanda Michelle Craven, 40, of High Point, NC passed away 7:00 am on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at High Point Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1982 in Cleveland, OH to Edward Workman and Carol Harling.

Amanda was very compassionate and loved helping others. As a young girl, she helped her Daddy feed the homeless. As an adult,...

Marilyn Ann Archer Kennedy

Marilyn Ann Archer Kennedy

Jun 15, 2023

Ms. Marilyn Ann Archer Kennedy, 71, of Clemmons, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to Mary Jane Manthey Archer and the late Robert Gray Archer on December 25, 1951 in Forsyth County. Marilyn was extremely humble and giving, even too giving at times.  She had an avid love for...

Delora "Debbie" Kay Sheets Findley

Delora "Debbie" Kay Sheets Findley

Jun 15, 2023

    Mrs. Delora (Debbie) Kay Findley, 68, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1955, in Forsyth County to the late Walter Monroe Sheets, Jr. and Dorothy Hall Sheets. Debbie loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. She also enjoyed crafts such as jewelry making and crocheting. In addition to her parents, Debbie was...

Mildred Blevins Rash

Mildred Blevins Rash

Jun 15, 2023

 

Mildred Grace Rash, 93, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023.  She was born January 5, 1930, in Johnson City, TN to the late Houston Sharp Blevins and Ruth Greene Blevins.  Mrs. Rash had a heart for missions and spent most of her life sharing with others the wonderful story of Jesus and His sacrifice for our salvation.  After retirement,...

Janie Lee Brown Barquero

Janie Lee Brown Barquero

Jun 14, 2023

Janie Lee Brown Barquero, 77, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born in New Hanover County to the late Cecil Elmore Brown and Lois Lee Chaplin Brown on July 7, 1945.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday June 26, 2023 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Gilbert Banks Jr....

Margaret "Tinner" Beauchamp

Margaret "Tinner" Beauchamp

Jun 14, 2023

 

Margaret Lorine (Ellis) “Tinner” Beauchamp 80, of Advance, NC passed away June 14, 2023 at Mocksville Senior Living after a challenging battle with dementia.

Born August 3, 1942 to James Douglas and Rosa (King) Ellis she was the youngest of eight children. She was educated and a graduate of the Davie County School system. During her lifetime she worked...

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