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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Shirley Lindsey Merritt

Shirley Lindsey Merritt

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. Shirley Lindsey Merritt, 85, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Lynchburg, VA. He was born in Stokes Co. on December 30, 1938, the son of the late Walter and Bessie Priddy Merritt. Mr. Merritt was of Christian Faith and grew up on a farm, where he learned a love of the land and animals. He loved dogs, cats,...

William J. Caruthers

William J. Caruthers

Sep 14, 2024

Stokesdale - William J. Caruthers, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Heartland Living and Rehab. He was born on June 6, 1928, in Guilford County to Edgar and Mary Rhoda Malloy Caruthers. Depending on your relationship with Mr. Caruthers, you may have known him as “Sam”, “Samp”, or “Bill”! For work, he was previously employed at...

Marjorie "Margie" Boles Adams

Marjorie "Margie" Boles Adams

Sep 14, 2024

Mrs. Marjorie “Margie” Boles Adams, 80, of Advance, NC passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Silas Boles and Ruby Gross. Margie faithfully attended Redland Church, IPHC where she loved her church family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great...

David Sherman Bassett

David Sherman Bassett

Sep 13, 2024

Mr. David Sherman Bassett, 85, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born on July 9, 1939, in Massachusetts to the late Sherman and Evelyn Mackilligan Bassett. Mr. Bassett was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing and water skiing while his health permitted. Mr. Bassett was a volunteer at the...

Jennifer Ann Carr

Jennifer Ann Carr

Sep 12, 2024

Jennifer Ann Carr, 37, of Southern Pines, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. 

Ms. Carr was born June 19, 1987, in Forsyth County, to Leslie David Carr and Melissa Ann Smith Carr. 

Left to cherish her memory are her parents; her son, Cohen Heymann; one sister, Jessica Carr; one brother, Joshua Carr; two grandmothers, Phyllis Carr and Barbara Smith; and two aunts,...

Ann Townsend Pack

Ann Townsend Pack

Sep 12, 2024

Ann Townsend Pack 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away September 12, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. 

Ms. Pack was born October 11, 1944, in Forsyth County, to William Henry Townsend and Bertha Jeraldine Spach Townsend. She was a member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church and retired from Hanes Brand after 41 years of service. Ann was preceded in death by her...

James Potts Sifford, Jr.

James Potts Sifford, Jr.

Sep 12, 2024

James Potts Sifford, Jr., 97, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born in Albemarle, NC on February 2, 1927 (Groundhog Day), to the late James Potts Sifford, Sr. and Bernice Pike Sifford. He played football and basketball in high school. He served in the Navy then attended Davidson College on a football scholarship. He received a master’s from...

William Patrick Brown

William Patrick Brown

Sep 12, 2024

William Patrick Brown, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He was born to the late Charles D. Brown and Nell Fillin Brown on March 17, 1963, in Forsyth County. 

Bill was the owner and operator of Carolina Tree Service. He loved family holiday gatherings, watching his children bowl, fishing and dogs.

He is survived...

David Smith Linville

David Smith Linville

Sep 11, 2024

Mr. David Smith Linville, 72, went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. David was born on June 3, 1952, to the late Donald S. Linville and Betty Jo Linville He was a member of Beck’s Baptist Church where he served as an usher and a deacon. David loved his church family dearly. He loved sports and talking...

Nancy Barbee Whittington

Nancy Barbee Whittington

Sep 11, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Carol Barbee Whittington, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth Co. on October 26, 1945, the daughter of the late James Edward Barbee and Ruth Caroline Boyer Barbee. Mrs. Whittington retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 34 years of service. She was a...

Joan Gale Wiles

Joan Gale Wiles

Sep 10, 2024

Joan “Gale” Wiles, 72, of Winston-Salem went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born to the late Corbet Alton Wiles and Margaret Bates Wiles on July 5, 1952, in Winston-Salem, NC

Gale graduated from Parkland High School. She was a devout Christian and longtime member of Woodland Baptist Church. She was the Office Manager of...

Margaret Imogene Parker Manning

Margaret Imogene Parker Manning

Sep 10, 2024

Margaret Imogene Parker Manning of Rural Hall, North Carolina, passed away on September 10, 2024 after an extended illness. Born in Banks County, Georgia on December 28, 1930, she was the daughter of Oliver Drew Parker and Ethel Jordan Parker. Imogene spent early years of her life among many cherished relatives in Banks County, later living in Cornelia, Georgia. After...

Mary Jane Guyer Davis

Mary Jane Guyer Davis

Sep 10, 2024

Mary Jane Guyer Davis passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024 in Gainesville, GA at the age of 91. Born on November 26, 1932 in Wilkes County, NC, she was widely recognized for her poise, grace, and charm, endearing qualities to all who knew her.

Mary Jane was a Godly woman, known for her compassionate nature and dedication to her faith....

Randolph Nelson Munn, Sr.

Randolph Nelson Munn, Sr.

Sep 9, 2024

Mr. Randolph Nelson Munn, Sr. passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at UNC Hospitals surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 4, 1940, in Sampson County, the son of Anderson and Rosabelle Lumpkins Munn. He retired from USF Holland and had previously worked for Pilot Freight and Jevic Transportation. Nelson served our country in the US Navy. Mr....

Fred Ernest Golden, Jr.

Fred Ernest Golden, Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Fred Ernest Golden, Jr, 95, a resident of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Bermuda Village. Fred was born to the late Fred Golden Sr. and Rosalie Golden on June 17, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea where he learned to love sailing...

Kenneth Edwin Yoder

Kenneth Edwin Yoder

Sep 8, 2024

Kernersville – Mr. Kenneth Edwin Yoder, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1964, in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas to Walter James Yoder and Maymie Farrar Yoder. He played football and attended college in Arkansas. Kenneth relocated to the Triad, NC area in the mid 90’s. He...

Jimmie Carlton Radford

Jimmie Carlton Radford

Sep 8, 2024

Mr. Jimmie Carlton Radford, age 63, of Clemmons, NC, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1961, in San Francisco, CA, to the late Shirley Jean Cox and later adopted by Kenneth Rogers Radford.  

Jimmie enjoyed playing pool and having fun with his friends and family. He never met a...

Glendora Nichols Epperson

Glendora Nichols Epperson

Sep 8, 2024

Mrs. Glendora Nichols Epperson, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. Glendora was born in Surry County on October 10, 1934, to the late Harvey Nichols and Ethel Chilton Nichols. Glendora retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System after many years of service as a crossing guard and cafeteria staff member. She was...

Gregory "Greg" Ray Pendleton

Gregory "Greg" Ray Pendleton

Sep 8, 2024

Mr. Greg Ray Pendleton, 68, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Sunday morning September 8, 2024, at his home. He was born April 28, 1956, in Cleveland County. 

Greg retired from the City of Winston-Salem with 28 years where he served as a heavy trucking operator. He enjoyed spending time at his home with his family, listening to old music, sitting on...

William Noel Blackard

William Noel Blackard

Sep 7, 2024

Mr. William N. Blackard, known to many of us as Bill, Dad, Grand-daddy, and Uncle Sonny or Uncle Bill, passed away unexpectedly at Forsyth Medical Center, in the early morning hours of September 7, 2024. He was born on August 4, 1931, in Raleigh NC, to Noel Green and Eleanor Boing Blackard. Bill graduated from Needham Broughton High School and...

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