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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Peggy Davis Williams

Peggy Davis Williams

May 29, 2023

 

Peggy Louise Davis Williams completed her lifelong journey when she entered into the presence of her Holy Savior in the early morning hours of May 29th, 2023.  Peggy left this world with the same calm and grace that she exhibited throughout her life.  Born on March 5th, 1936, she was blessed with the subtle wit of her father, Johnny,...

Burke Arehart Jensen

Burke Arehart Jensen

May 29, 2023

 

Mrs. Burke Arehart Jensen, 84, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 18, 1938. She graduated from Purdue University with a BS in English and received her MS at Emory University. Burke moved to Los Angeles and worked in public relations for Xerox, where she met her...

Jone Lee Sellers

Jone Lee Sellers

May 29, 2023

 

Jone Lee Sellers, 75, went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Forsyth County. She was born on September 22, 1947, in Hillsdale County, MI, to the late Theodore Roosevelt Harlan and Gertrude McClinton Harlan. Jone was a kindhearted woman, known her for wisdom and advice. She was not judgmental towards others in the slightest. A...

Roger Dale Holston

Roger Dale Holston

May 29, 2023

 

Mr. Roger Dale Holston, 70, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born December 3, 1952, in Forsyth County to the late Raymond Edward Holston and Helen Yates Holston. Roger was a diesel mechanic that could fix anything. He was a lifelong member of Mizpah Moravian Church. Roger enjoyed singing in the choir at the church as well...

Sun Cha Park McCoy

Sun Cha Park McCoy

May 29, 2023

 

Sun Cha Park McCoy born December 1, 1950, grew up in Seoul, South Korea. She met and married Louis McCoy in 1972. They moved to the US where she learned English and American customs. She gave birth to her daughter, Sue-Jin in 1974 and her sister, Nicole in 1978. They moved to King NC in 1980. She attended several...

Ethan Joseph Moore

Ethan Joseph Moore

May 28, 2023

 

Ethan Joseph Moore, 16, of Kernersville, NC, passed away from this world on May 28th, 2023, at 9:18 am surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 18, 2006, in Rockingham County. He was the son of David & Donna Moore and brother to Hensley Moore.

Ethan was raised on love, laughter, and freedom to express himself...

Burton Eugene Brown

Burton Eugene Brown

May 28, 2023

Mr. Burton Eugene Brown, Jr., 61, of Walnut Cove, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born to the late Burton Eugene Brown, Sr., and Ruth Harris Brown on January 30, 1962, in Forsyth County. Burton started playing music, specifically the drums, at age 5 while attending church. He later became a singer...

Evelyn "Ann" Anderson Folds

Evelyn "Ann" Anderson Folds

May 28, 2023

 

Mrs. Evelyn “Ann” Anderson Folds, 84, of Mocksville, NC passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. Ann was born June 3, 1938 in Forsyth County to Roy Marion Anderson and Ruby Key Anderson. She was a member of Smith Grove United Methodist Church. Ann retired from Ingersoll-Rand after 24 years of service and later went to work for Wal Mart....

William Preston Lawson

William Preston Lawson

May 28, 2023

 

Mr. William Preston Lawson, 70, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born December 12, 1952, in Forsyth County to the late Johne David Lawson and Alta Loella Branch Lawson. Preston retired from the Town of Pilot Mountain after several years of service. He enjoyed riding his horses and motorcycle. Preston and his daughter,...

Stephanie Annette Kimel

Stephanie Annette Kimel

May 27, 2023

 

Stephanie Annette Kimel, 54, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born in Winston-Salem on August 13, 1968, to Billie Cumby Kimel and the late Max Kimel, Sr. Stephanie graduated from West Forsyth High School and Forsyth Tech. She worked for more than 30 years in early childhood education. Stephanie was a member of Pine Grove...

Jeanette Ersa Lyons Jessee

Jeanette Ersa Lyons Jessee

May 27, 2023

Mrs. Jeanette Ersa Lyons Jessee, 79, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her home.  She was born December 17, 1943, in Watauga County, NC to the late Earl Jones Lyons and Doris Wilcox Lyons. Family meant everything to Jeanette. She was an incredibly devoted mother to her son, and a loving, engaged grandmother, attending most of her granddaughters’ events....

Jerry Lee Bush

Jerry Lee Bush

May 26, 2023

 

Jerry L. Bush, 74, of Kernersville, NC, passed away at home on May 26, 2023 after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family as he passed.

Jerry was born on February 14, 1949 to Warren and Hazel Bush in Roaring Springs, PA. After Jerry graduated from Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1969, he went on...

James Minor Whitehead

James Minor Whitehead

May 26, 2023

James Minor “Jim” Whitehead of Clemmons, NC passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the age of 83. Jim had lived with Parkinson’s Disease since 2013. He died at Botangas Garden of Bermuda Village in Bermuda Run, NC.

Jim was born in Randolph County, NC on January 29, 1940 to Dewey Esau Whitehead and Cora Minor Whitehead. He was...

Sarah Marie Yates

Sarah Marie Yates

May 26, 2023

Mrs. Sarah Marie Hiatt Yates, 33, quietly passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at her parents’ home in the company of her loving husband. Sarah was born December 22, 1989, to Dr. Paul Kevin Hiatt and Mrs. Christina Beth Smith Hiatt.  In addition to her parents, Sarah is survived by her loving husband, Ammaron Joshua Yates; three beautiful children: Evelyn...

Brian Gray Bodenheimer

Brian Gray Bodenheimer

May 26, 2023

 

Mr. Brian Gray Bodenheimer, 49, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Brian was born in Guilford County, NC on November 16, 1973.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Bodenheimer; maternal grandfather, J.W. Shelton, Jr.; paternal grandparents, James and Myrtle Bodenheimer; and his beloved dog, Bailey.  Brian is survived...

Linda Beason Norman

Linda Beason Norman

May 26, 2023



Kernersville – Mrs. Linda Beason Norman, 79, the devoted wife of Ralph Norman for 61 years, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 26, 2023. Linda was an avid cook. She loved to spend time with her family and prepare meals for them. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be...

Donald Eugene Rutledge

Donald Eugene Rutledge

May 26, 2023

Mr. Donald Eugene Rutledge, 80, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home. He was born March 22, 1943 in Stokes County, NC to the late Charlie Clayborn Rutledge and Ruby Lillian Boles Rutledge. He was a member of Corinth Church of Christ. After 25 years with Sears, Don retired and began a second career at Custom Wood Products....

Evelyn Shelton Riggs

Evelyn Shelton Riggs

May 25, 2023

 

Evelyn Shelton Riggs, 79, has gone home to Jesus and her loved ones on Thursday, May 25, 2023, under the care of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on May 31, 1943, to the late John Ausby and Minnie Lee Lawson Shelton. Married August 18, 1969, to Mr. Herman Odell Riggs until January 2, 1998, when he...

Walter Ralph Marshall, Jr.

Walter Ralph Marshall, Jr.

May 25, 2023

Walter Ralph Marshall, Jr., 78, passed away at his home on May 25, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1944, to Walter Ralph Marshall, Sr. and Essie Mae Marshall in Forsyth County. Ralph owned and operated Matrix Tool and Mold Inc. for many years. In addition to his love of computers he was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed...

Thomas Jefferson King, Jr.

Thomas Jefferson King, Jr.

May 25, 2023

 

Mr. Thomas Jefferson King, Jr., 91, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. He transitioned peacefully in his home, whilst holding the hands of his daughter, Gina White, and favorite granddaughter, Michelle Thomas Williams. Known by “Tom” or “T.J.” by friends and family, he spent his earliest years in Mobile, Alabama to his most recent times in Bermuda Run, North...

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