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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Ronald "Ronnie" Gray Clifton
Jun 14, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Clifton, 69, of Rural Hall transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 14, 2023. Ronnie retired from RJ Reynolds in 2014 after 42 years of service. He was a faithful member of New Hope United Methodist Church where he loved cooking his “famous” chicken stew for the annual Trunk or Treat Chicken Stew. He loved NASCAR...
Rosemary Hiles
Jun 14, 2023
Mrs. Rosemary Hiles, 78, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Wednesday June 14, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1944, to the late Herman Ishmael Smith and Robina Turnbull Smith in England. Rosemary loved doing arts and crafts with her children and she was an avid reader. She was also very proud of her world stamp collection. Rosemary...
Carol Putnam Grubbs
Jun 13, 2023
Carol Putnam Grubbs, a dedicated teacher and librarian in the Winston-Salem /Forsyth County Schools community, passed away on June 13, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1939, in Forsyth County, NC. Throughout her career in education and literature, Carol lived a life full of passion and perseverance. Her commitment to instilling knowledge and encouraging growth in both her...
Jeffrey Parker Powell
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Jeffrey Parker Powell, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born July 5, 1957, in Princeton, WV to Frances Powell Eloshway and the late Harold Randolph Powell. Jeff was a community leader and a very philanthropic man, giving back to whatever community he was apart of. He was also a man of integrity and would always...
Gerald "Jerry" Edmond Weaver
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Gerald Edmond Weaver “Jerry”, “Paw Paw”, 80, entered into the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 13, 2023, after a courageous battle of congestive heart failure. Jerry was born on December 16, 1942, to the late William D. Weaver and Margaret Louise Weaver. He graduated from Northwest High School where he met...
Norma Elizabeth Hale Swift
Jun 13, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Norma Elizabeth Hale Swift, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Norma was born on October 20, 1940 in Forsyth County to Norman Walter, Sr. and Ethel Southern Hale.
Norma was an active member of Oaklawn Baptist Church. She loved her family and was dedicated to taking care of her husband,...
Virginia St. John Shumate
Jun 13, 2023
KERNERSVILLE – Virginia Ruth St. John Shumate, 78, was carried by the angels into the very presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Virginia was born on January 9, 1945 into the family of Noah and Nellie Masten St. John, the ninth of eleven children.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded...
Debra Susan Fink
Jun 12, 2023
Kernersville – Ms. Debra Susan Fink, 65, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born on September 24, 1957, in Bossier Parrish, Louisiana to Donald and Dorothy Fink.
In addition to her father, Debra was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Fink (Tim).
She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Fink; two sisters, Brenda...
Brent Austin Snow
Jun 12, 2023
Brent Austin Snow, 28, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 12, 2023. Austin was born on December 15th, 1994, in Forsyth County, a loving son to Brent and Angie Snow. Austin was a graduate of West Stokes High School, where he excelled in academics and was a member of the West Stokes Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. He earned his Electrical Lineworker...
Nancy Brooks Oosting
Jun 12, 2023
Nancy Brooks Oosting, 82, left us peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023. Nancy was born on February 6, 1941 into the family of Clarence and Adeline Payment Brooks, the sixth of seven children.
Nancy shared her husband’s love of outdoor sports and sailing, spending many years in the woods and on the water.
She loved playing cards, marbles and...
Elaine Williams Asher
Jun 12, 2023
Mrs. Treva Elaine Williams Asher went to be with the Lord on June 12th, 2023. Elaine was born to Richard and Treva Vanhoy Williams on June 20th, 1943, in Forsyth County. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Donald L. Garner, Jr. (Barbara).
Surviving are her three sons, Kenneth (Stacy) Garner, Paul (Amy) Garner, and Trevor...
Elizabeth "Betty" Cook Bruestle
Jun 12, 2023
Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Cook Bruestle, 94, of Clemmons, NC passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Trinity Elms Assisted Living. She was born August 22, 1928 in Danville, VA to Bennie B. Cook and Sadie Crawford Cook. Mrs. Bruestle was of the Presbyterian faith and loved sewing, playing tennis and bridge. She was preceded in death by her parents and...
Trung Thai Nguyen
Jun 11, 2023
Trung Thai Nguyen, age 82 of Greensboro and Winston Salem NC, peacefully passed away at home early Sunday morning June 11, 2023 with family by his side.
Trung was born in Vietnam on August 28,1940, the Son of Nguyen Van Chuan and Dang Thi Hue, both now deceased. He grew up on Saigon City, Vietnam, graduating from high school...
Lillie Jane Mahaffey Marshall
Jun 11, 2023
Lillie Jane Mahaffey Marshall died peacefully in her sleep on 11 June 2023 at 87 years of age. She was born on 31 May 1936 to Olin Crusoe and Annie Mae Mahaffey, and lived her entire life in Winston-Salem.
A graduate of Griffith High School, Jane’s first job was at McLean Trucking Company, where she met her life’s...
Capt. Bob Smith
Jun 11, 2023
Robert “Capt. Bob” Smith, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home.
Bob was born on December 9, 1953, in Guilford County, NC. He was the owner/operator of Tarheel Cars and Cycle for 28 years in Winston-Salem.
Bob proudly obtained his Captains Six Pac Charter Boat licenses and his Open Water Diving licenses. He was owner,...
Sylvia Warren Brooks
Jun 11, 2023
Sylvia “C.A.” Brooks answered the call of her name and gladly accepted her invitation to eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday June 11, 2023. Born on September 19, 1938, Mrs. Brooks was the eldest of seven children born from the beautiful union of the late Reverend Garland L. Warren and Mrs. Lucille Warren of Kernersville, N.C.
Sylvia was preceded...
Marilyn Wiseman Heniff
Jun 10, 2023
Shorewood, IL – Ms. Marilyn Wiseman Heniff, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on July 14, 1939, in Kosciusko County to Leslie Wilson and Evelyn Clause Wiseman. Prior to her retirement, Marilyn was a Math Professor at Joliet Junior College for many years. Marilyn enjoyed many hobbies like country western...
Rebecca B. Plyler
Jun 10, 2023
Rebecca B. Plyler passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born in Winston-Salem on August 13, 1943. Becky graduated from Griffith High School with the class of ’61. On June 16, 1962, she married Bill Plyler, her childhood sweetheart. She loved all her “peeps” at Shady Grove...
Edna Church Head Bailey
Jun 10, 2023
Edna Church Head Bailey passed away on June 10, 2023 at Bermuda Commons. She was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on December 8, 1928, to Worth Odell Church and Ila Elledge Church.Edna was one of a kind – a gentle-natured, kind-hearted and dedicated soul. Her essence radiated warmth and generosity which endeared her to all who knew her....
Jo Ann Thrasher
Jun 10, 2023
Jo Ann Thrasher, 77, passed away Saturday, June 10,2023. She was born October 5, 1945, in Albertville, AL, to the late Thomas Lloyd Thrasher and Vivian Lucille Turner Clemmons.
Jo Ann graduated Summa Cum Laude in Nursing from Mississippi University For Women. She enjoyed careers in both nursing and motor freight sales. Jo Ann had a great sense of...
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