Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 8, 2023

Mrs. Mable Johnson Huffman, 98, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023.  She was born November 18, 1924, in Russell County, Virginia to the late Gaines Walter Johnson and Nola Tate Johnson.  Mable was a longtime, faithful member of Waughtown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by loving husband, James Aaron Huffman; one brother;...

Jan 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Alma Patricia (Proctor) Meadows. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 8, 2023

Irene Howell Bowles peacefully passed away on January 8, 2023 with her family by her side. Irene was born on November 14, 1937, to the late Frank Howell and Edna Sullivan Howell. This beautiful soul was 85 years old and lived a joyful life. If you had the pleasure to know her, then you knew the love and laughter...

Jan 7, 2023

Walkertown – Ms. Stephanie “Jill” Stephens, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her residence. She was born on April 14, 1963, in Rowan County to William and Mikell Stephens. Jill had a green thumb and loved plants and flowers. She enjoyed spending time at the beach. Jill also loved to spend time with...

Jan 7, 2023

David Lee “Dave” Edwards, 91, of Winston-Salem passed away on January 7, 2023.

He was born in Seaboard, NC on March 3, 1931 to the late Arthur Wallen Edwards and Minnie Boone Edwards.  He attended local schools and served in the US Navy after graduation.  Following his naval service, he attended Kings College where he met and...

Jan 7, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Sue Sneed Everhart, 70, passed away on January 7, 2023, in her home in King. She was born on December 3, 1952, in Mecklenburg County to the late Allison and Lessie Sneed. Brenda was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of King. She retired from Arista Information as a machine operator. Brenda was hardworking and loved working...

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Ann Leagans Hughes, 84, of Winston-Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Shirley was born in Pfafftown, NC on March 16, 1938, to the late Sidney Marion Leagans and Emma Grey Whitman Leagans.  She loved her Lord and was a faithful member of Northwoods...

Jan 6, 2023

Mr. Carl Wayne Cooper, 67, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded with love after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born October 6, 1955, in Harnett County.

Carl deeply loved God, his family, his dogs, and his friends. He loved people and was a friend to anyone he crossed paths...

Jan 6, 2023

Tonya Lynn Boothe Smith, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, and nurse went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 6th, 2023, at the age of 49 in King, North Carolina. Tonya graduated from South Stokes High School in 1992 and later in life graduated from nursing school in 2012. She worked for Novant Health in their Labor and...

Jan 5, 2023

Harold Virgil Corn, 89, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on January 5, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1933, to Pauline Haymore Corn and Cornell Gray Corn in Surry County. As a young man, Harold proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He later enjoyed a successful career as owner-operator of two...

Jan 5, 2023

Mrs. Ester May Handy, 97, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.  She was born May 1, 1925, in Surry County to the late Morgan and Della Handy.  Ester was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lawrence Handy; son, Vernon Handy.  Mrs. Handy...

Jan 4, 2023

John Dick Beamer, 97, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Davie Medical Center.  He was born in Surry County on August 7, 1925, to the late Caleb Warren and Kettie Steele Beamer.  Mr. Beamer served in the U.S. Navy for four years on the U.S.S. Little during WWII where he survived the ship being sunk by Kamikaze pilots...

Jan 3, 2023

Noal Gilbert Thomas, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was surrounded by his family at Trinity Elms Health & Rehab in Clemmons, North Carolina.

Noal was born on June 26, 1937, to the late James Luke Thomas and Nora Elizabeth Rothrock Thomas, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

After graduating from Griffith High School in...

Jan 3, 2023

Liberty – Mrs. Joyce Stewart Lowe, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her residence. She was born on March 12, 1947, in Surry County to the late Metta Atkins Sillesen. Joyce was a 1965 graduate of East Forsyth High School. Family was everything to Joyce and she loved to spend time with them....

Jan 3, 2023

Kernersville – Mary Jane Snow Hedrick, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on August 29, 1946, in Forsyth County to the late Gurney Julius and Hazel Kiger Snow. Mary was a homemaker. She loved her family dearly and would do anything for them. Mary was a loving...

Jan 2, 2023

Rachel Irene Shore went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 2, 2023, at Arbor Acres Retirement Community where she was a resident.  Rachel was born to the late Ruth Medley Shore and Theodore Worth Shore on January 28, 1939, in Greensboro, NC where she grew up with her five siblings.  She is preceded in death by...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Ronald Lee McGuire, 74, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at his home.  He was born July 3, 1948, to the late Lonnie Marshall McGuire and Faye Kelly Blair.  Ronald retired from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with 33 years of service.  He enjoyed traveling and playing golf.  Preceding him in death along with his parents was his...

Jan 2, 2023

Judy VanHoy Sparks, 68, of Pfafftown, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Roger VanHoy, mother, Virginia Madeline VanHoy, brother, Ted VanHoy, and sister, Alice Cook. Judy is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jeff; Her daughter, Dana Coley Holloway; Brother, Steve Fletcher; Grandchildren, Zoey Holloway and Zach Holloway;...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Marvin Alexander Winesett, 89, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2023, at Universal Health Care in King, NC. He was born March 2, 1933, in Galax, VA to the late Marvin Basil Winesett and Alice Marie Chappell Winesett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mattie Sue Coleman, Claudette Flack, and Sharon Tremble....

Jan 1, 2023

Robert C. Gibson, 75, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with loved ones by his side. He was affectionately known as Bob or Buster to family and friends. Bob loved fishing, always hoping to catch the big one and saying he did, even if he didn’t. During family gatherings,...