Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Patrick A. Dannemiller,30, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly March 30, 2023.  He was born September 15, 1992, in Lancaster Ohio.  Patrick was a 2011 graduate of Lancaster High School, and an employee of Atlas Copco.  He also proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy and was currently an Air Force Reservist.  Anyone who...

Mar 30, 2023

KERNERSVILLE - Celeste Jeffreys Wall, 76, passed away in her home on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1946 in Raleigh, NC to the late John R. Jeffreys, Sr. and Miriam Strickland Jeffreys. Celeste was raised in Wendell, NC and graduated from Wendell High School in 1964. After completing her Associates degree from Hardbarger Business...

Mar 30, 2023

Colfax – Mr. Gordon Henderson Brewer, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Guilford County to Alton and Dorothy Brewer. After 42 years of service, Gordon retired from Industries of the Blind where he served as an office manager. He was very strong in his faith and loved...

Mar 30, 2023

Mrs. Sue Scott Crater, age 90 of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.  She was born August 9, 1932 in Forsyth County to the late John Edward Scott and Eva Robertson Scott.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Ziglar Crater and later in life, her companion Bobby Cheek.  Surviving are one daughter, Deborah Crater and...

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Samuel F. Barr, age 71 of Advance, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at home.  He was born in Tennessee on August 8, 1951 to the late Cosba Franklin Barr, Jr. and Ruth Dull Barr. Sam was the owner of Barr Heating and Air. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Carter Barr.  Surviving are one...

Mar 29, 2023

Belews Creek – Mr. Stanley Leonard Eaton, 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on March 4, 1953, in Forsyth County to Tom Casper and Hazel Marshall Eaton. Stan loved his job as a Law Enforcement Officer, having served many years with the Davie County Sheriff’s Office, Forsyth County...

Mar 29, 2023

Belews Creek – Wanda Edith Carter Wetherall,  went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Lorane William and Edith Mae Carter. Wanda graduated from Walkertown High School, part of the Class of 1954 and loved reuniting with her classmates. She would then...

Mar 29, 2023

Mr. James Donald Wyatt, 64, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born in Forsyth Co. on January 21, 1959, the son of Joshua P. Wyatt and Jane Bodenhamer Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church in Rural Hall and worked for many years at...

Mar 28, 2023

Willa Jean Hatcher Miller, 85, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born March 15, 1938 in Surry County to the late Wallace and Linda Hatcher. Willa was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all that knew her. She enjoyed cooking, raising flowers, dancing, listening to music, traveling when able, and creating art....

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Jerry Franklin Holt, 78, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.  He was born August 2, 1944, in Forsyth County to the late Walter and Grace Holt.

He worked at various jobs including the animal shelter in Winston-Salem and had a love for dogs and would be known to come home with one quite often.  He also...

Mar 27, 2023

Delma Gray Hicks, (85), of Winston-Salem, North Carolina suffered with multiple strokes and advanced dementia passed away on Monday March 27th, 2023 at Trellis Supportive Care (Kate B. Reynolds) Hospice Home.

Delma (a twin to one of his 17 siblings), was born to Nonnie & Jim Hicks, on December 27, 1937, in Mt. Airy. He is retired...

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. JoAnn Jackson Smith, 78, passed away on March 27, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington, NC. She was born on April 8, 1944, in Forsyth County to the late Paul and Annie Jackson. JoAnn was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Rural Hall. She volunteered for the Pop Warner Little League Football program for...

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Diane “Pudder” Smith 72 passed from death unto life on March 27th, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was born in High Point NC to the late Arlind and Ruby Hayden. She will be missed by her “handsome husband” of 56 years, Jerry Smith, best friend/daughter, Angie Richardson (Greg), and light of her life son, Barry...

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Leola Shore Barr, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2023 at her home. She was born in Yadkin County on December 28, 1928 to the late Calvin and Fannie Shore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roger E. Barr and daughter, Wanda Dean Barr. She is survived by her daughter,...

Mar 26, 2023

Mr. William Leon Jarrett Sr., 92, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. William was born in Giles County, VA. to the late Russell Jarrett and Evelyn Sawyers Jarrett on May 20, 1930.

William worked and retired from Roadway Freight Lines as a long-haul truck driver. He took pride in himself as most...

Mar 25, 2023

Mrs. Llewellyn “Lou” Baldwin Tannery, 87, passed away Saturday March 25, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born August 20, 1935 in Newhall, WV, the daughter of David and Jennie Brewster Baldwin.  She was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church, where she loved to bake for the members and was retired from Hanes Brands after 40 years of...

Mar 25, 2023

Mary Kathleen Ladd Millsaps, 91, known to her family and friends as “Kat” of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Turner Ladd and Fuchsia Ratledge Ladd on March 12, 1932.

Kathleen enjoyed collecting recipes and cooking, she took pride in her dishes especially her...

Mar 24, 2023

Dr Charles Lindsay Paul, Col., USA, Ret.  91, of Clemmons, NC passed away at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on March 24, 2023 after what he referred to as having lived a charmed life.

Charles, one was of four children born to Richard H. and Mildred Frances Landis Paul, was born on March 16, 1932 in Moundsville, West Virginia. ...

Mar 24, 2023

James Wayne Southard, 70, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, under the care of Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Forsyth County on November 4, 1952, to the late James Southard and Ruth Stafford Southard. James was a retired mechanic from Loomis. He was a simple man, who enjoyed fixing things, especially old John...

Mar 24, 2023

David Wayne Pennell, 61, of Winston Salem, NC passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home, Friday, March 24, 2023. David was born in Winston Salem on June 22, 1961, to Betty Pennell and Jerry Pennell. He graduated from Parkland Sr. High School, class of 1979. He then furthered his education at Forsyth Tech to become a plumber. He owned and...