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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Thomas "John" Lenzie Williard
Feb 11, 2025
Oak Ridge - Mr. Thomas “John” Lenzie Williard, 93, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1931, in Oak Ridge, NC to Lucian Williard and Viola Jones. He lived his whole life on a farm with his siblings in the Oak Ridge area under the watchful eye and love of their grandparents, Johnny Nelson...
Virginia Lee Taylor Watjen
Feb 11, 2025
Virginia Lee Taylor Watjen, 97, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her home.
She was born on December 17, 1927, to the late Davis Jackson Taylor and Mamie Elizabeth Knight Taylor in Lee County, NC.
Virginia worked at Forsyth Medical Center as a nurse assistant for over 18 years, before retiring early in her career to care...
Gary William Burrow
Feb 11, 2025
Mr. Gary William Burrow, 70, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born in June of 1954 in Stokes County to the late Matthew McKinley Burrow and Ruby Moore Burrow. Gary served in the King Fire Department for 15 years reaching the rank of Captain. After working at Westinghouse for 15 years, he would go on...
Jacqueline Ann Dosher Pope
Feb 9, 2025
Mrs. Jacqueline Ann Dosher Pope, 88, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born February 13, 1936, in Brunswick County, the daughter of Jennings Bryan and Rhoda Woodrow Walton Dosher. She was a member of Glenn View Baptist Church since 1955 serving her church as a secretary, teaching Sunday School and working in...
Patricia Duke Walker
Feb 7, 2025
Patricia Duke Walker, 81, sadly passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born on June 4, 1943, in Winston-Salem, Patricia was the daughter of Charles and Hazel Duke. She spent her life embracing the joys of family, friendship, and adventure. Pat found happiness in simple pleasures, whether it was visiting with her family, playing cards with...
Charles "Chuck" Tyler Grimes
Feb 7, 2025
Charles Tyler Grimes, 58, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1967, to the late Clarence Coolidge Grimes and Fannie Tyler Grimes in Washington, DC. Chuck was unapologetically talkative and found connections with strangers wherever he went. He was a graduate of High Point University, class of 2006, and was a proud alumnus. In...
Robert "Tripp" Wayne Mathieu
Feb 7, 2025
Mr. Robert “Tripp” Wayne Mathieu, 65, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1959, in Texas. Tripp owned his own welding company. He was known for being a country boy, his free spirit and a jokester. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Tripp never met a stranger and treated everyone...
Bryant David Cook
Feb 6, 2025
Mr. Bryant David Cook, 84, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully with his family gathered by him on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Mr. Bryant was born on July 9, 1940, in Avery County, to the late Mr. Jack Worth Cook and Mrs. Edna Macel Cook.
Mr. Cook was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and was always...
Mary "Geneva" Smith Mathis
Feb 6, 2025
Mary "Geneva" Smith Mathis, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Clemmons Village I.
Neva was the foundation and glue of her family; she played an important and large role in our community. She and Ray built the family business, Ray’s Body Shop and Wrecker Service, ran a small diner, a car lot, and she worked many years for...
Stephen Matthew Tate
Feb 5, 2025
Colfax – Stephen Matthew Tate, 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at High Point Regional Hospital. He was born on December 3, 1944, in Gaston County to the late Matthew Zol and Thelma Key Tate. Stephen graduated from Ashley High School and was an outstanding football player during his time there, still holding some school records to this...
Alexander Keith Lemon
Feb 5, 2025
Mr. Alexander Keith Lemon, age 30 of Pfafftown, NC passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
He was born February 17, 1994 in Ridgecrest, CA to Bruce Carlton Lemon and Katrina Celeste Roberts. He is survived by his wife Amanda Lemon and children Ali, Asher, and Axel; his parents, Bruce and Delayne Lemon, and Katrina and Raymondo Reyes; his mother and...
Nancy Myers Plemmons
Feb 5, 2025
Nancy Myers Plemmons, 77, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her home. She was born in Forsyth County on May 7, 1947, to the late Henry Wallace and Jessie Saunders Myers. Nancy loved her crafts and pets. She was affectionately known as “NaNa”. Preceding her in death was her husband, Donald “Donnie” Plemmons; and a sister, Sandra Myers. Surviving...
Ann LaVerne Cheek
Feb 5, 2025
Mrs. Ann LaVerne Cheek, 73, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Oak Forest Health and Rehab in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born July 15, 1951, in Forsyth County to Ira Moody Hamilton and Mary Lee Hamilton. LaVerne loved to go fishing, playing Bingo, and spending time with her family. She loved her animals, especially her dog,...
Thomas "Sean" Kennedy
Feb 4, 2025
Mr. Thomas “Sean” Kennedy, 57, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away in the early morning of February 4, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Sean was born on May 20, 1967, in Rutherford County to Mr. Clyde T. Kennedy and Mrs. Ona Donham Kennedy.
Growing up, his father served in the North Carolina State Highway Patrol as a Trooper, Sean admired him for...
Elbert Jessup
Feb 4, 2025
Mr. Elbert Jessup, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on September 30, 1932, in Stokes County to the late Tom Terry Jessup and Essie Mae Knight Jessup. Elbert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 39 years of service as a chief repairman....
Marvin Francis Hansley, Sr.
Feb 3, 2025
In the wee hours of Monday, February 3, 2025, Marvin Francis Hansley, Sr. passed away at the age of 90.
He was born on August 20, 1934, to the late Joseph Daniel and Florence Isabel Ottaway Hansley in Onslow County, Swamp Sound - better known as Sneads Ferry, NC. He was the knee baby and last surviving of seven children, Lela...
Ruby Lucille Farmer Hawks
Feb 3, 2025
Mrs. Ruby Lucille Hawks, 83, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mrs. Hawks was born in Statesville, NC to the late Troy E. Farmer and Virginia Lucille Farmer on July 2, 1941. She retired from Microfibers in 1992.
Mrs. Hawks was an avid gardener and loved to work puzzles, but most importantly she loved...
Jon Booher
Feb 3, 2025
Jon Booher was born July 29, 1942, in Glen Dale, lived in Moundsville, West Virginia, the son of the late Wilford J. and Virginia Hughes Booher also of Moundsville. He passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home in Oak Valley in Winston-Salem, NC.
Soon after graduating from Moundsville High School, Jon moved to Pasadena, CA, where he soon went...
Randall Frank Reece
Feb 3, 2025
Randall Frank Reece was born on July 12, 1951, to parents, Mary Helen and George Reece. He graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1969. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Randall worked as a precision engineer for both L.S. Starrett and Gerber Garment and as an environmental engineer for Deere Hitachi. He was an active...
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