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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Jane  Homiller Smith

Jane Homiller Smith

Jan 4, 2009

Mrs. Jane Homiller Smith, 67, died January 4, 2009 at her home. She was born March 16, 1941 in Phildelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Thurman Homiller. She was an Enrolled Agent with H&R Block for more than 23 years. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Butch and Henry Homiller. Surviving is her husband, Richard...

Carol  deFluiter Hollar

Carol deFluiter Hollar

Jan 4, 2009

KERNERSVILLE- R. Carol deFluiter Hollar, 71, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at her home. She was born April 10, 1937 in Marrow Co., Ohio to the late Roger Clark and Ruth Violet deFluiter. Mrs. Hollar was an active member of Kernersville Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She worked as Dr. Hollar's office manager. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Lucy Regina Goodwin Gannon

Lucy Regina Goodwin Gannon

Jan 4, 2009

Mrs. Lucy Reginia Goodwin Gannon, 80, passed away Sunday, January 04, 2009 at Silas Creek Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 24, 1928 in Forsyth County to Houston Daniel and Paulette Audrey McKnight Goodwin. Mrs. Gannon was a member of Central Tabernacle. She loved to read religious material and enjoyed cooking on Sundays for her family. Mrs. Gannon loved...

Katie  White Cockerham

Katie White Cockerham

Jan 3, 2009

Mrs. Katie White Cockerham, 78, of Winston-Salem died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1930 in Surry County, the daughter of the late Winnie Edgar and Alice Freeman White. Mrs. Cockerham was a former member of Westview Baptist Church and was presently a member of Forsyth Park Baptist Church. She was a Registered...

Mildred Faye Rumple Redding

Mildred Faye Rumple Redding

Jan 2, 2009

Ms. Mildred Faye Rumple Redding, 79, passed away January 2, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Elizabeth Hedrick Barney

Dorothy Elizabeth Hedrick Barney

Jan 1, 2009

BARNEY- Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Hedrick Barney died January 1, 2009 at the Elms at Tanglewood in Clemmons, North Carolina. She was born August 30, 1918 to the late Robah Gray Hedrick and Della McGee Hedrick. She was of the Baptist faith. She attended the Winston-Salem public schools and retired from Hanes Hosiery (Sara Lee) after 40 years of service. Her...

Wiilliam  Edward Kirby,  Sr.

Wiilliam Edward Kirby, Sr.

Jan 1, 2009

Mr. William Edward Kirby, Sr., 91, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at his home. He was born December 20, 1917 in Wilson County, the son of the late Howard and Viola Watson Kirby. Mr. Kirby was a member of Ardmore United Methodist Church and was retired owner of Made-Rite Sandwich Company. He served with the US Navy during...

Lawrence  Caleb Harrington

Lawrence Caleb Harrington

Jan 1, 2009

BERMUDA RUN - Mr. Lawrence Caleb Harrington, 82, of Bermuda Run, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1926 in Old Salem, son of James Oliver and Sue Livengood Harrington. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Oliver, Jr., and Robert L., and a grandchild. Larry, ""Booster,"" grew...

Orpha Ada Holbrook Burrell

Orpha Ada Holbrook Burrell

Dec 31, 2008

Mrs. Orpha Ada Holbrook Burrell, 92, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born February 3, 1916 in Franklin, the daughter of the late James R. and Pearl Gibson Holbrook. Mrs. Burrell was a member of Hopewell Moravian Church. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She also loved restoring antiques for years. She...

Lois  McDaniel White

Lois McDaniel White

Dec 31, 2008

Lois McDaniel White, of Winston-Salem, went to her heavenly home after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. She was born on August 31, 1934 in Kings Mountain to Forest and Baner Padgett McDaniel. She was a very active member of Abundant Grace Tabernacle. She was employed with Sara Lee for 14 years and retired...

Robert Abraham Buddy" Brinegar

Robert Abraham Buddy" Brinegar

Dec 31, 2008

Buddy-He fought a good fight and he kept the faith. Mr. Robert Abraham ""Buddy"" Brinegar, Jr., 76, passed on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 after a long period of declining health. He was a former employee of Sara Lee and a member of Hoepwell Moravian Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Geraldine Cline Brinegar; two sons,...

Robert Lewis Bob" Weavil

Robert Lewis Bob" Weavil

Dec 30, 2008

Mr. Robert Lewis ""Bob"" Weavil, 62, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Rex Health Care in Raleigh. He was born March 3, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Elbert Lewis Weavil and Louise Dillon Weavil. Mr. Weavil was a member of Mizpah Moravian Church. He was an avid musician playing in local orchestras and community bands as well...

Donald  Ray Smith  Sr.

Donald Ray Smith Sr.

Dec 30, 2008

Mr. Donald Ray Smith Sr., 65, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on October 27, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late David Jefferson Smith Jr. and Katherine Aleene Duggins Woodel. Mr. Smith retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with over 35 years service and was a member of Faith United...

Jane Lee Turpin Whisenhunt

Jane Lee Turpin Whisenhunt

Dec 30, 2008

Mrs. Jane Lee Turpin Whisenhunt, 76, a cherished, wife, mother and grandmother, of Winston-Salem died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at her home. Mrs.Whisenhunt was born August 29, 1932 in Bedford, VA a daughter of the late Other Turpin and the late Mary Loury Turpin. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she...

Joe  Henry Vance

Joe Henry Vance

Dec 29, 2008

Mr. Joe Henry Vance, 75, of Winston-Salem passed away December 29, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was the seventh of eight children born August 11, 1933 in Kernersville, the son of the late Marvin Dewitt and Hattie Mabe Vance. Joe graduated from Kernersville High School Class of 1952 as an outstanding athlete. The day after graduation he began 4...

Irene  Schmidt Nolte

Irene Schmidt Nolte

Dec 29, 2008

Mrs. Irene Wilhelmina Schmidt Nolte, 97, died peacefully at Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem on December 29, 2008. She was born in Ferguson, Missouri, on September 3, 1911, to William O. and Fannie Meints Schmidt. After attending Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebraska, she taught in a one-room school in Sweet Springs, Missouri, and then in St. Louis, Missouri, where...

James  Vernon Tuttle,  Sr.

James Vernon Tuttle, Sr.

Dec 28, 2008

Mr. James Vernon Tuttle, Sr., 92, of Kernersville, died Sunday December 28, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1916 in Stokes County to Roy Clady and Myrtle Elizabeth Redmon Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle retired from Container Corp. of America and attended First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Gray Tuttle; 1 daughter, Mrs. Patsy...

Betty Lou Farrington Derrick

Betty Lou Farrington Derrick

Dec 28, 2008

Betty Lou Farrington Derrick died December 28, 2008. She was born August 7, 1928 in Forsyth County to Charlie Lee and Ethel Pitts Farrington. Betty graduated from Reynolds High School and Draughn's Business School. In earlier years she worked for Western Electric and retired from Piedmont Airlines in 1988. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Edith...

Elizabeth  Tedder Callaway

Elizabeth Tedder Callaway

Dec 28, 2008

Elizabeth Tedder Callaway, 85, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Stokes County on January 13, 1923 to the late William Ernest and Beulah Posey Tedder. She retired from Western Electric with 35 years of service. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Miles...

Posie William Bud" Beck

Posie William Bud" Beck

Dec 27, 2008

Mr. Posie William Beck, affectingly known as ""Bud"", 63 of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Northern Surry Hospital. He was born February 22, 1945 in Forsyth County, to Posie and Bertha Gibbons Beck. Bud is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving of the home is his wife Mary ""Edra"" Beck....

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