Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 6, 2023

Betty Ann Johnson, born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 17, 1938, to Bertha and Louis Carter, passed away on February 6, 2023.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Ruben Johnson; three sons, Dennis & Kevin of Winston-Salem, NC, & Todd (Joann) of Henderson, NC; eight grandchildren, Brittany (Michael), Devon, Zachary, Dillon,...

Feb 6, 2023

Jane Anderson Zimmerman, 89, of Enterprise Road in Arcadia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 6, 2023. Friends and family will join for a graveside service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church where she was a lifelong member since marriage. (In the event of rain, the service will be moved...

Feb 6, 2023

Meredith “Lynn” Carr McIntosh,78, passed away Feb 6, 2023. Her precious but strong heart was ready to rest after a long battle with COPD. Lynn was born December 22, 1944, in Princeton, West Virginia, to Dr. Warren T. Carr and Martha Knox Carr. As a child her family moved to Durham NC., where her father was the Pastor of...

Feb 5, 2023

Mr. Jeffrey Alden Seats, 61, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Jeffrey was born in Forsyth County on April 6, 1961. He worked as a long haul CDL Driver for Battery Tree Inc. He was an active member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church, where he was a member of the church security team...

Feb 5, 2023

Sandra Poole, know to her friends as “Sandy” and by her family as “Nana” died suddenly on February 5, 2023 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Preceded in death by her mother Julia Kathryn Moynihan, her father Rennie M. Coates; and her brother Edward A. Moynihan. She is survived by her siblings, Mary L. Humble (Ralph), James P. Daggon (Jill),...

Feb 5, 2023

Brenda Kay (Lewis) Murphy was born on May 9, 1948 in Danville, VA to a large and supportive family of eight siblings. She passed away on February 5, 2023 at the age of 74 after battling a long illness. Brenda was the beloved wife of Carlton Eugene Murphy, who is also deceased. She is a retired RN and was...

Feb 4, 2023

Mr. Reginald Wayne Kahill, 89, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. Reginald was born in Catawba County to the late Donald Kahill and Gwendola Poovey Kahill on May 29, 1933. Reginald served his country with the United States Army. After returning, he attended Lenoir-Rhyne College where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Reginald...

Feb 4, 2023

Mr. Paul Eugene Cunningham, 89, of Clemmons, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his home. He was born in Forsyth County to Harry Rogers Cunningham and Mattie Trent Cunningham. Paul graduated in 1952 from James A. Gray High School and was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem and Clemmons. He was a member of Clemmons Moravian Church and employed...

Feb 4, 2023

Miss Elsie Moore, known to everyone as “Granny” was born on May 7, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, the third of six children born to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Wilma Beatrice Moore.  Elsie was called home on February 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

She attended Firnwood Elementary, Harlem High School, and Dawson Technical School in Chicago...

Feb 3, 2023

Mr. Jack Dean Callahan, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Jack was born in Forsyth County on October 8, 1937, to the late Hoyt David Callahan and Sadie McDaniel Callahan.  He graduated from Gray High School and served in the United States Air Force.  Jack had a lengthy career in the...

Feb 3, 2023

Mary Jo McKimmie passed away on February 3, 2023 at her home in Lewisville, North Carolina surrounded by family at the age of 78 following a short battle with ALS.  She was born in Glen Dale, West Virginia on December 25, 1944, and was preceded in death by her parents Virginia and Chester Darrah, and a sister Lettie "Marlene"...

Feb 3, 2023

Ellen Huffstetler Ringer, wife of James Edward Ringer, died peacefully in East Bend, NC on February 3, 2023.  Daughter of the late William Robert Huffstetler and Lillian Phillips Huffstetler, she was born on June 8,1942 in Rock Hill, SC.  Ellen graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1960 and Winthrop College in 1963 and 1977.  Most of her career...

Feb 3, 2023

 

J. Michael Dickey of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, surrounded by both his children. 

 

Born August 23, 1942 in Michigan, he graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Education and an MED in Mathematics Education.  He was a life-long teacher, and taught at North Cross School (Roanoke, VA), Forsyth Country Day...

Feb 3, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – James William Harrison, 76, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Jim was born on January 31, 1947 in Russell County, VA,  to the late John and Elizabeth Harrison. He was an active member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, where he was instrumental in organizing and co-chairing the Stephens Ministry Program....

Feb 3, 2023

Mrs. Jean F. Robertson, 90, on Friday February 3, 2023, walked into her mansion in Heaven. Jean F. Robertson was born November 13, 1932 in Guilford County to Julius and Treva Frazier. In 1951, she graduated from Peoples Bible school in Greensboro, NC. On August 31, 1951, she married her love, David P, Robertson of Forsyth County. She worked...

Feb 3, 2023

Mr. Howard Ray Wooten, Jr., 71, passed away February 3, 2023.  He was born January 6, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Howard Ray Wooten, Sr., and Alta Jean Reid Wooten.  Howard retired from RJ Reynolds after 20 years of service.  He loved the outdoors and spent time hunting and fishing.  He loved animals, and he had two...

Feb 2, 2023

Paul J. Furrow, beloved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away Thursday night after a brief illness. Following his wishes, his final days were spent at home, surrounded by family and receiving visits from friends. Paul grew up in Winston-Salem in the Ardmore neighborhood and graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1980. He attended UNC-G, was an...

Feb 2, 2023

Walkertown – Mr. Kimrey Lee Owens, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, 1952 in Guilford County to Calvin Clark and Frances Hite Owens. Kim loved the Lord, he was a Christ centered man. He was a member of Crews United Methodist...

Feb 2, 2023

Mr. Jesse “Ray” Benton, 85, went to be with the Lord surrounded by loving family February 2, 2023.  He was born November 16, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Clent Lester Benton and Irene Denny Benton. Ray grew up in Shoals. He proudly Served in the United States Marines from 1956 to 1959.  He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco...

Feb 2, 2023

Kernersville – Mr. Arzie Greene, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on August 27, 1926, in Paintsville, Kentucky to Lonnie E. and Alice Hall Green. Arzie was a veteran of the United States Army where he earned the rank of Sergeant. He served the longest...