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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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James Jimmy Franklin Nelson

James Jimmy Franklin Nelson

Jan 10, 2011

Mr. James ""Jimmy"" Franklin Nelson, 72, of Clemmons passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011. He was born June 25, 1938 in Forsyth County to John Frank and Margie Welch Nelson. Mr. Nelson attended Clemmons School. He was on the Board of Directors at Clemmons Fire Department. He lived all his life in the Clemmons community, and was a member of...

Melba Rose Sink Lambeth

Melba Rose Sink Lambeth

Jan 10, 2011

WINSTON-SALEM - Melba Rose Sink Lambeth passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011. She was born to Clyde Edward Sink, Sr. and Ethel Mae Conrad Sink on March 10, 1929 in Forsyth County. She was the fourth of five children: Clyde Edward, Jr., Ruby Elizabeth, Esther Mae, and Rex Albert. Melba's parents and siblings all preceded her in death. She...

Effie  Ruth Dorsett

Effie Ruth Dorsett

Jan 9, 2011

Ms. Effie Ruth Dorsett, ,71, of Stuart, VA passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born February 18, 1939 in Randolph County to the late Lester Herman and Annie Ruth Pickett Dorsett. Ms. Dorsett received a BA from UNCG and a Master's...

Arthur  Alston Tuten

Arthur Alston Tuten

Jan 9, 2011

Arthur Alston Tuten of Clemmons passed from this life on Sunday, January 9, 2011. Mr. Tuten retired in 1989 from the administrative staff of North Carolina Baptist Hospital. He was also a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was born in Savannah, Ga to Herbert and Ida Barker Tuten on April 9, 1932. He was...

Marie  Rose Parlante

Marie Rose Parlante

Jan 9, 2011

Marie Rose Parlante, 91, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born November 22, 1919 in the Bronx, New York to John and Mary Celiberti Parlante. She spent most of her earlier years in New Jersey. Ms. Parlante attended Hunter College in New York City and the University of Alabama,...

Barrett  Dickie Maxwell

Barrett Dickie Maxwell

Jan 9, 2011

Barrett ""Dickie"" Maxwell quietly and peacefully went home with Jesus on Sunday, January 9th, 2011 at 1:15pm. Dick was surrounded by his loving family and close friends as he made his journey home. Dick was born in Crumpler, WV to Barrett and Nellie Maxwell on May 21, 1937. He served proudly in the US Army from 1959 to 1962 spending...

Roy  Alford Larson,  Jr.

Roy Alford Larson, Jr.

Jan 8, 2011

KERNERSVILLE -Roy Alford Larson Jr., 70, went to be with the Lord January 8, 2011 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Roy was born in Washington State and was a retired Painter and Drywall Finisher. He was a member of Kerwin Baptist Church Survivors include his wife Belva Shearl Larson of the home; two stepdaughters Joann Tolor and husband...

Lucille  Layman Smith

Lucille Layman Smith

Jan 8, 2011

Lucille Layman Smith, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 9, at Springwood Care Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Leitchfield, Ky., on March 9, 1919. She was the youngest child of Claude E. and Lula B. Layman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Justus W. Smith, and her brother, C. Edgar Layman. Mrs. Smith...

Stephen  Luke Thomas

Stephen Luke Thomas

Jan 8, 2011

Mr. Stephen Luke Thomas, 63, of Clemmons passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 11, 1947 in Forsyth County to James Luke and Nora Rothrock Thomas. He was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 27 years of service. Mr. Thomas then went to work with Shamel Furniture Company where he was a...

Ruby  Lee Myers

Ruby Lee Myers

Jan 8, 2011

Ruby Lee Myers passed away Saturday January 8, 2011 at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday January 9, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.Memorials:In lieu of flowers memorials can be made too Community Home Care & Hospice 225 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677.Service:Service at 04:00pm on January 9, 2011 at Mount Carmel...

Ronald  Grey Vaughn,  Jr.

Ronald Grey Vaughn, Jr.

Jan 7, 2011

Lewisville, NC: Vaughn: Mr. Ronald Grey Vaughn, Jr., 37 of Lewisville, NC passed away Friday, January 07, 2011 at WFU Baptist Medical Center after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Ronald was born December 26, 1973 in Forsyth Co. to Ronald Grey Vaughn, Sr. and Cheryl Spainhour Vaughn. Ronald was an avid Duke Fan, and received a Bone...

Harold  Wayne Voss

Harold Wayne Voss

Jan 7, 2011

Mr. Harold Wayne Voss, 75, of Clemmons passed away Friday, January 7, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 11, 1935 in Forsyth County to Thomas Lester and Ethel Boles Voss. Mr. Voss was a longtime member of South Fork Baptist Church, and a current member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He was a veteran of...

Walter  Arthur Willeford

Walter Arthur Willeford

Jan 6, 2011

Mr. Walter Arthur Willeford, 73, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his home. He was born September 4, 1937 in Guilford County, the son of the late Bernard Larson and Nettie Purgason Willeford. Mr. Willeford served with the US Navy from 1958 until 1960. He enjoyed drawing, woodwork, working on cars and playing and talking about trains...

Gladys  Skipper Atkins

Gladys Skipper Atkins

Jan 6, 2011

KERNERSVILLE-Mrs. Gladys Skipper Atkins, 79, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at her daughter's home. She was born on September 23, 1931 in Wake Co. to the late James Edward and Cordia King Skipper. Mrs. Atkins was a member of the House of Prayer Freewill Baptist Church in Kernersville. She had been a homemaker for many years. In addition to...

Wilma  Smith Wilkes

Wilma Smith Wilkes

Jan 5, 2011

KERNERSVILLE-Wilma Smith Wilkes, 91, on January 5, 2011 The Lord came and took our beloved mother to heaven to be with Jesus our Savior. She was born March 9, 1919 in Stokes Co. to the late Terry and Martha Ellen Smith. Wilma loved her family dearly and was so loved by everyone that knew her. She was a wonderful cook...

Angela Karen Angie" Wright Foster

Angela Karen Angie" Wright Foster

Jan 5, 2011

Angela Karen Wright Foster, born October 9, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Kenneth Neal Wright and Hattie Phillips Wright. She went to live eternally with her Savior on January 5, 2011. She was married to Christopher James Foster on July 8, 1975. Angie graduated from Parkland High School in 1974. She enrolled in the LPN program at Forsyth...

David  Earnest Massey,  Jr

David Earnest Massey, Jr

Jan 5, 2011

Mr. David Earnest Massey, Jr. age 82 of Rural Hall passed away Wednesday morning, January 5, 2011 surrounded by his family. David was born December 22, 1928 in Forsyth County to the late David Earnest, Sr. and the late Martha Mary Troutt Massey. David was an avid fisherman and sweet spirited soul man. He was very warm hearted and gave...

Robah  Glenn King

Robah Glenn King

Jan 4, 2011

HIGH POINT-Mr. Robah Glenn King, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Heritage Healthcare of High Point. He was born December 30, 1914 in Forsyth Co. to the late Carey Luther and Manila Parrish King. Mr. King was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Surviving are his daughter, Gertrude K. Nealey of High Point; his son, John Charles...

James  Wilson Minnish,  Jr.

James Wilson Minnish, Jr.

Jan 4, 2011

Mr. James Wilson Minnish, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Mr. Minnish was born October 25, 1926 in Forsyth County to the late James Wilson Minnish, Sr. and Maggie Sprinkle Minnish. James was a US Merchant Marine Veteran, serving during World War II and later retired as a driver for McLean Trucking Company. In addition...

Virginia  Essex Jones

Virginia Essex Jones

Jan 4, 2011

Virginia ""Jennie"" Essex Jones, 79, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. She was born November 9, 1931 in Clemmons, N.C. to the late Cecil R. and Margaret C. Essex. She worked at Wachovia Bank, Salem Carpet Mills and Booke and Company, all in Winston-Salem. She was a great bookkeeper, accountant, and manager. She was a member of...

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