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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
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,...
Nancy Elaine Thomas-Essex
Sep 17, 2024
Mrs. Nancy Elaine Thomas-Essex, 78, of Clemmons, NC, went home to be with Jesus on September 17, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born on December 30, 1945, to the late Harry Clinton Thomas and Anna Violet Wood Thomas in Forsyth County, NC.
Nancy had a life that was anything but quiet. She was a member of Faith Church and retired...
Helen Joy Overcast
Sep 17, 2024
Kernersville - Helen Joy Brooks Overcast, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1930, in McDowell County, WV to the late Wayne and Barbara Graham Brooks. She was a faithful member of Smith Grove Baptist Church and loved reading her Bible. It would brighten...
Carl Wayne Spencer
Sep 16, 2024
OAK RIDGE - Carl Wayne Spencer entered heaven on Monday, September 16th, 2024. He was born in Guilford County to the late Ruby Overby Spencer while his father, the late William Ray Spencer, was serving in the US Army during WWII. “Wayne” as his family knew him, joined the US Air Force at 18, and became a technology expert in...
Louise Flynt Cooper
Sep 16, 2024
Louise Flynt Cooper passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. She had been in declining health for the last few years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Beulah Flynt; as well as 8 of her 9 brothers.
She is survived by two siblings, Elmer Flynt and Mae Burchum; 4 children, Dawn Williams, James, David, and Jerry Cooper; 12...
Patricia Williard Lineback
Sep 15, 2024
Pat gained her angel wings peacefully surrounded by friends and family at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Winston-Salem on August 11, 1942, to the late Ben and Mildred Williard. Growing up on a tobacco farm in Kernersville, Pat learned a hard work ethic. She was a second mom to...
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
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...
Marlene Halstad Keiser
Sep 13, 2024
Mrs. Marlene Halstad Keiser, age 86 of Bermuda Village, passed away peacefully at home on, Friday, September 13, 2024. Marlene was born January 16, 1938 in Duluth, MN. to the late Al and pearl Halstad.
She is preceded in death by her father Al Halstad and her mother and stepfather Pearl and Walt Tolo, brother-in-law Rob and her husband of 62...
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...
Betty Jo Lambert
Sep 12, 2024
Mrs. Betty Jo Frazier Lambert, 92, passed away Thursday September 12, 2024. She was born October 21, 1931 in Leaksville (Eden), NC to the late Charles Rucker Frazier and Alice Virginia Jones Frazier. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lambert was preceded in death by her loving Husband of sixty-six years, Rev. James Matthew Lambert, and her brothers, Rev. Dr....
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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