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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Charles "Bear" Jenkins

Charles "Bear" Jenkins

Sep 29, 2024

Charles "Bear" Jenkins, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away on September 29, 2024 at his home.

He was born on September 6, 1948, to the late Alfred and Hyacinth H. Jenkins in Forsyth County, NC.

Charles graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1966. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967 and served in Viet Nam from 1968 until 1970. He...

Bryan Stewart Irwin

Bryan Stewart Irwin

Sep 29, 2024

On September 29th, 2024, we lost a great man - Bryan Stewart Irwin, of Winston Salem, NC. He died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday afternoon after he and his family attended their beloved Calvary Baptist Church that morning. He was born in Georgetown, Washington D.C. on February 4, 1975, to Bobby and Carol Irwin (his mother preceded him in...

Ruth Ann Long McSparran

Ruth Ann Long McSparran

Sep 29, 2024

Mrs. Ruth Ann Long McSparran, 87, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1937, to the late Arthur and Harriet Eshelman Long in Lancaster County, PA. 

She graduated from Solanco High School. Ruth was also very active and enjoyed many sports. She loved all types of crafts, sewing, and quilting. She...

Michael Gray Easter

Michael Gray Easter

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Michael Gray Easter, 65, of State Road, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Michael was born on December 30, 1958, to the late Bobby Gray Easter and Norma Jean Honeycutt Easter in Forsyth County, NC.

After beginning his law enforcement career with the King Police Department, he dedicated 20 years of honorable service with...

Thomas Richard "TR" Robertson

Thomas Richard "TR" Robertson

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Thomas Richard “TR” Robertson, 67, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Chatham Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born November 23, 1956, in Surry County, NC to the late Thomas Roosevelt “Bo” Robertson and Alma Atkins Robertson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Frances Robertson and Kimberly Dawn Robertson. TR...

Yvonne Irene Taylor Hall

Yvonne Irene Taylor Hall

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Yvonne Irene Taylor Hall, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born February 22, 1961, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Bobby Luther Whitt Taylor and Linda Gail Gentry Taylor. Yvonne loved to craft, watch Law and Order: SVU and true crime, and go shopping with her sidekick daughter, Danielle. Yvonne was a one-of-a-kind person...

Ray Keeton

Ray Keeton

Sep 28, 2024

Pastor Ray Keeton, Senior Pastor of First Christian Church of Clemmons, entered heaven on Saturday, September 28, 2024, because of his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. Born Dennis Ray Keeton, Jr. on July 1, 1969, in Forsyth County to Dennis Ray Keeton, Sr. and the late Linda Earle Keeton, Pastor Ray facilitated and helped found several...

Christopher Lee Plemmons

Christopher Lee Plemmons

Sep 27, 2024

Christopher Lee Plemmons, 69, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at his home. 

Mr. Plemmons was born December 7, 1954, in Forsyth County, to the late Jim Lee Plemmons and Frances Beauchamp Smith. 

In addition to his parents, Christopher was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Jane Yow Plemmons. 

Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Robert Plemmons (SarahJo) of...

Mary Lynn Hooker

Mary Lynn Hooker

Sep 27, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lynn Pfaff Hooker, 45, passed away on Friday September 27, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds hospice home. She was born on June 9, 1979, in Stokes County to the late Carlos (Buck) and Tonya Pfaff. Mary was a graduate of South Stokes High School Class of 1997. She worked in the accounting department at Walmart for 17 years....

Sarah "Sally" Aleys Sheppard Clark

Sarah "Sally" Aleys Sheppard Clark

Sep 26, 2024

Sally passed into the arms of her savior on Thursday September 26, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the beloved and cherished daughter of Ronald E. and Vicki W. Sheppard. Sally was born April 3, 1969, in Winston-Salem, NC where she attended Summit School. Sally graduated from First Colonial School in Virginia Beach, VA, attended Virginia...

Roy Leonard Phelps, Jr.

Roy Leonard Phelps, Jr.

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Roy "Jimmy" Leonard Phelps, Jr. age 82, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born October 21, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Roy Leonard Phelps, Sr. and Hazel Myers Phelps. He is survived by his daughter, Alisa Reid (Sean) of Lewisville, his son, Michael Phelps of Clemmons, two granddaughters, Michaela Phelps and Kathryn Phelps, and his...

Marion "Kaye" Butner

Marion "Kaye" Butner

Sep 25, 2024

Marion “Kaye” “Nana” Butner, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2024. Born on January 2, 1949, to Bynum and Virginia Butner, Kaye was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her. Kaye proudly served as a Registered Nurse at Forsyth Memorial Hospital, where she...

Ruby Jane Mendenhall Vernon

Ruby Jane Mendenhall Vernon

Sep 25, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Vernon, 95, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Village Care in King, NC. She was born February 9, 1929, in Yadkin County, NC to the late Landon Mendenhall and Rhoda Mathis Mendenhall. Ruby was a long-term member at North Point Baptist Church and is a current member at Calvary Baptist Church in King, NC. Ruby was a...

Beverly Ann Meadows Williams

Beverly Ann Meadows Williams

Sep 24, 2024

Beverly Ann Meadows Williams, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Grayson Creek Assisted Living, surrounded by loved ones. Beverly was born in High Point, NC July 12, 1942, to the late Dewey and Zella Hensdale Meadows.

Beverly was a preschool teacher for many years at Edgewood Christian School and spent her early adulthood raising her three beloved children...

Thurman "Bud" Jones

Thurman "Bud" Jones

Sep 24, 2024

Thurman “Bud” Jones, 87, passed away on September 24, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bud was born on March 19, 1937, to Alta Crater Jones and James Thomas Jones in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He was a lifelong member of Konnoak Hills Moravian Church. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 33 1/3 years of service. Bud...

William "Bill" Orson Ney

William "Bill" Orson Ney

Sep 24, 2024

Mr. William "Bill" Orson Ney, 96, of Winston Salem, NC, formerly of Shaker Heights, OH, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday September 24, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on April 8, 1928, in DuBois, PA to Morse and Nellie Ney. Bill served in the United States Army where he reached the rank...

Carrie Lynn Moricle

Carrie Lynn Moricle

Sep 23, 2024

Carrie Lynn Moricle, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Winston-Salem, NC, on September 23rd, 2024. She was born in Burlington, NC, where she attended school and raised her family, 

Carrie Lynn was known for her love of her family and friends, The Beatles and Duke basketball. She enjoyed going to the beach and listening to beach music. 

Carrie Lynn lived...

Richard "Dick" Stover

Richard "Dick" Stover

Sep 23, 2024

Mr. Richard “Dick” Wesley Stover, 74, a resident of Boone, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dick was born on April 14, 1950 to Richard Odell and Beatrice Redner Stover. He was a graduate of Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC then attended Lees McRae College and Appalachian State University. He owned and operated...

Garrett William Griggs

Garrett William Griggs

Sep 23, 2024

Our beloved son, Garrett William Griggs, 35, of Lexington, NC, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2024. 

Garrett was born in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the youngest son of Lonnie Gray Griggs (Statesville) and Judy Osborne Lupo (Rural Hall). Garrett was self-employed and the owner of "Bottom Dollar Medz". He attended Woodland Baptist School and graduated from Calvary Baptist Day School,...

Jerry Wayne West

Jerry Wayne West

Sep 22, 2024

Jerry Wayne West passed away on September 22, 2024 at Arbor Acres knowing he was beloved by his family and friends. He was born on January 21, 1938 to Wilda Tate and Wayne Anderson West in Forsyth County.  

Jerry celebrated his 64th wedding anniversary to his childhood friend and high school sweetheart, Ruby Hogue West, just a few weeks prior...

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