All Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Robert "Bob" Kenneth Swab
Oct 22, 2024
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH – Robert “Bob” Kenneth Swab, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Grand Strand Medical Center. Bob was born in Harrisburg, PA on November 15, 1938 to Robert Jacob and L. Miriam Spitler Swab. He was a 1956 graduate of John Harris High School in Pennsylvania, later earning an Engineering Associate Degree at Montgomery Junior College.
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Frances Lorene Creson Flynt
Nov 8, 2024
Ms. Frances Lorene Creson Flynt, 101, passed away November 8, 2024. She was born October 27, 1923 in Forsyth County to the late Cicero Creson and Agnes Bennett Creson. Frances Retired from At&t in 1981 with many years’ service. She was a long-time member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Judith "Judy" Dobbins Hamilton
Nov 7, 2024
Ms. Judith “Judi” Dobbins Hamilton, 79, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on June 16, 1945, in Winston-Salem to the late Austin Couch Dobbins and Nancy Opal Southern Dobbins. Judy enjoyed shopping, especially on QVC. She loved going to the beach, listening to gospel music, and working in the yard. Judy retired from...
Michael Paul Briggs
Nov 7, 2024
Michael Paul Briggs, 61, passed away at his home, following a brief illness, on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Michael was born on July 11, 1963, in Providence, RI. He lived the early parts of his life in several places across the country including Atlanta, Chicago, New Hampshire (where he met his wife, Belinda) and South Carolina. Michael and Belinda then moved...
James "Jim" Justice Loy
Nov 7, 2024
Mr. James “Jim” Justice Loy, 86, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Forsyth County on January 30, 1938, to Clyde and Carlene Preston Loy. Jim enjoyed spending his time bowling and working on classic cars. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a member of American Legion...
Nevil Riley Barker
Nov 6, 2024
Nevil Riley Barker, 93, of Lexington, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to the late Ottis Monroe Barker and Pearl Queen Barker on February 28, 1931, in Bryson City, NC.
Nevil was a dedicated builder for the Davidson and Forsyth County community. He was beloved by the community for over 40 years.
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Frances Beeson Pope
Nov 6, 2024
Frances Mae Beeson Pope 90, of Winston-Salem died at her home Wednesday November 6, 2024. She was born July 7, 1934, the first daughter of seven siblings to Carl James and Margaret Marshall Beeson in Forsyth County. Frances and Jimmy Pope married July 6, 1955, in High Point and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2005. She began her work...
Adam John Mackey
Nov 6, 2024
Adam John Mackey, 57, passed away at home on November 6, 2024. Adam was born on January 25, 1967, to Roy Elmer Mackey and Lorraine Marie Aberle Mackey in Streator, IL. A graduate of Appalachian State University, Adam remained an avid fan of App State football. He also enjoyed the Carolina Panthers, and he loved to go fishing. His many...
Virgie Kirk Jarrett
Nov 5, 2024
Mrs. Virgie Agnes Kirk Jarrett, 93, a resident of King, passed away November 5, 2024 in Rose Tara Senior Living Center. She was born in Giles County, VA to the late Arnold and Edith Kirk on August 29, 1931. Virgie was the daughter of a Baptist minister and truly emulated Proverbs 31. She loved her family very much and prioritized...
Jeannette Elizabeth Cherry May
Nov 5, 2024
Jeannette Elizabeth Cherry May, 73, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 unexpectedly in her home of 38 years. Jeannette, known by all as “Jeannie,” was born on June 19th, 1951 in Louisville, KY to Dr. Russell Thomas Cherry Jr and Jewell Jones Cherry.
Jeannie was the oldest of three children, (Judith Cherry Smith and Russell “Rusty” Cherry...
Susan Elizabeth Gupton
Nov 5, 2024
Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Gupton, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 12, 1946, in Charlotte, NC, the oldest daughter of the late Robert Ray Heck and Martha Jane Daniel Heck.
Susan spent most of her early married years as the family chauffeur, driving her children to and from their many varied...
Jimmy Ray Wilcox
Nov 5, 2024
Jimmy Ray Wilcox, age 71 of Walkertown, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 5th, at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center. He was surrounded by all of his family and loved ones.
Jimmy was born on October 29, 1953 and raised in Ashe County, North Carolina. He was a well-known resident of the Helton Creek Community.
Those who knew and loved Jimmy knew he...
Inez Dull Hartman
Nov 5, 2024
Mrs. Inez Dull Hartman, 92, of Advance went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born December 6, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late William Samuel Dull and Pauline Livengood Dull.
Mrs. Hartman was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother who was loved beyond measure. She treasured her family and has left a lasting impression...
Ralph Everett Lee
Nov 5, 2024
Ralph E. Lee went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Ralph was born May 18, 1949, in Dexter, Maine, to Clyde and Velma Lee. He attended Dexter and East Millinocket schools and worked for Eastern Maine General Hospital before moving to NC where he attended Forsyth Technical Community College to continue his career...
Kenneth Carol Stone
Nov 4, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Carol Stone, aged 63, from Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center following a brief illness.
Kenneth was born on January 13, 1961, in Forsyth County, NC, to Carolyn Arteal Palmer and Robert Kenneth Stone, both of whom predeceased him.
A proud alumnus of Parkland High School, class of 1979, Kenny spent his teenage...
Ann Elizabeth Oates
Nov 4, 2024
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Smedley Oates, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkinville.
She was born May 17, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY to Frederick Lincoln Smedley and Elizabeth “Betty” Lazarus Smedley. Mrs. Oates was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and homemaker. She was a woman of many talents, some...
Martha Moretz
Nov 3, 2024
Martha Hines Moretz, 75, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center. She received her teaching degree at Appalachian State and taught at WSFC schools for over 20 years.
Ms. Moretz was born October 8, 1949, in Forsyth County, to D.L. Hines and Roberta Pearson Hines. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in...
Vincent Jerard D'Souza
Nov 3, 2024
Vincent Jerard D’Souza, lovingly called the “Grand Mufti” by family and friends passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, peacefully at his home in Lewisville.
Vincent embraced life with a rare enthusiasm, traveling the world, trekking through the Alaskan wilderness, and even completing the New York Marathon. Alongside his adventures, he was deeply committed to his career as a physician, serving at...
D.T. Smith
Nov 3, 2024
D.T. Smith entered his heavenly home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born February 24, 1935, to the late Stella Jones Smith and Duel Tuberose Smith. D.T. was a highly skilled brick mason working alongside his father and brothers to complete many homes, churches and commercial properties throughout North Carolina. He enjoyed hunting and spending most of his time...
Barbara Jean Ferrell Hurley
Nov 3, 2024
Barbara Jean Ferrell Hurley, 77, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov 3, 2024 after having a stroke with complications. She battled in the Wake Forest Baptist ICU, and later in hospice, but with her family close she passed away comfortably and not in any pain.
Barbara was born on November 9, 1946, in Pike County, KY to the late Larkin...
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