Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 18, 2022

Mr. Barry Lee Frey, age 69 of Mocksville, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born October 26, 1953 in York County, PA. to Preston and Betty Frey.  Barry had retired as an electrician with Newark. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife,...

Dec 18, 2022

Stanley Keith Parks, 67, passed away on December 18, 2022, at Magnolia Gardens in Warrenton, NC. He was born on December 12, 1955, to Alma Sprinkle Parks and Roy Albert Parks in Forsyth County. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1977. He attended North Forsyth High School and Forsyth Tech. He was a sheet...

Dec 18, 2022

James Calvin McCollum, 71, passed away following a brief illness on December 18, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. James was born on December 19, 1950, to Mary Frances Gunter McCollum and Harold Rice McCollum in Reidsville, NC. He inherited a love of golf from his Papa who taught him the game from an early age. As a kid, he enjoyed...

Dec 17, 2022

Terry, Bonnie Lynn Burhenne; 75 of Lewisville, NC formerly of New Suffolk, NY, peacefully passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Ruth Burhenne; a son, Frank Olsen; and her soul mate, Mark Terry. She is survived by her six children, Elaine Olsen, Janet Avery (Chris), Laurie Simonds (Todd), Daniel “Burt”...

Dec 17, 2022

Spencer David Martin (Ike), of Kernersville, went to be with his Savior on Saturday, December 17, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 60 years, Peggy Martin. He served in the US Army and began his working career with Western Electric. He later worked as an airline mechanic for Piedmont Airlines and retired...

Dec 17, 2022

Mrs. Betty Alexander White Dunn, 91, of Burlington, NC, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Peak Resources – Alamance in Graham, NC.  She was born August 19, 1931 to the late James D. and Jessie C. Alexander of Winston-Salem.

She graduated from Griffith High School, Winston-Salem in 1950 and married her high school sweetheart, James K....

Dec 17, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth Couch Bell, age 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Joyce was born January 26, 1941, in Wilkes County to the late Otis Couch and Lela Jane Collins Couch.  Joyce met the love of her life, Tony, and spent many years traveling the country and the world...

Dec 17, 2022

Mr. Jack Edward “Bo” Waddell, Jr., 57, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home in Westfield, surrounded by his family. He was born in Surry Co. on March 21, 1965, the son of Jack Edward Waddell, Sr. and Wanda Billings Waddell. Bo lived in Wilkes Co. before moving to Forsyth Co. in 1989 and starting his...

Dec 17, 2022

Janet Atwood passed away surrounded by family and friends December 17, 2022, following a battle with cancer.

Janet was born August 18, 1959, in Winston Salem, NC. After graduating from Parkland High school, Janet joined Piedmont Airlines and spent her time traveling with her friends, playing softball for Piedmont, and enjoying her youth.

Janet lived...

Dec 16, 2022

Mr. Larry Ray Fulp, 65, passed away Friday December 16, 2022. He was born March 3, 1957, to the late William Gray Fulp, Sr. and Dorothy Goforth Fulp in Forsyth County. Larry was a avid softball player while his health would allow, enjoyed bowling, a fan of Wake Forest University Athletics, and the Dallas Cowboys. In addition to his...

Dec 16, 2022

Zachary “Neil” Zappia, 37, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Neil was born in Forsyth County on March 1, 1985 to Thomas Edward Zappia and Brenda McKoin Zappia. He was a talented baseball player during his high school years and was a proud cub scout.

Neil had a very warm personality and made friends very easily. He...

Dec 16, 2022

On December 16th our beloved Kirk passed from this life due to a sudden and unexpected heart attack.  He had a big smile, a wonderful hug and was full of life, laughter and so much love.  His presence could be felt before you saw him.  Our hope is to still feel him from time to time.  We find great...

Dec 16, 2022

Mrs. Sheila Diane Blusewicz, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on December 16, 2022. She was born in Bayonne, New Jersey to Michael Sokol and Anne Cody Sokol. Sheila married her loving husband Lawrence Blusewicz on June 25, 1977. She worked as a teacher at Pope John Paul’s Catholic School for many years before she retired. Sheila is...

Dec 14, 2022

Ms. Louise Etchison, 93, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born November 11, 1929, in Forsyth County to the late John Orrell and Fleda Belle Collette Etchison.  She graduated from Emory University with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.  In the early 1960’s, she served two years in the Peace Corps...

Dec 14, 2022

Barbara Harris Anderson 82, passed away Dec. 14, 2022 at her home. Raised in Davidson County, NC, she worked in the medical/dental fields in Charlotte and spent her final years in the Triad. She was saved by grace and lived that grace out. She had a firm trust in her Lord Jesus that molded and maintained her beautiful character...

Dec 14, 2022

Ms. Brenda Elizabeth Page, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Village Care of King. She was born June 8, 1943, in Forsyth County. Brenda retired from AAA after 30 years of service. She enjoyed living her life. In her spare time, she loved shopping and traveling. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Mary...

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Conrad LeRoy Huffman, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Piney Grove Nursing & Rehab.  He was born June 28, 1935, at 6380 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, Forsyth County at the home of his late grandparents, Omer and Fannie Conrad, to the late Robert Andrew and Laura Conrad Huffman.  Mr. Huffman was the owner of Friendship Transport and...

Dec 14, 2022

Wayne Eugene Nifong, 86, most recently of Staunton, VA, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2022.

He was born on November 23, 1936, to Henry and Maude Sink Nifong in Davidson County, North Carolina. Wayne graduated from Arcadia High School in 1955, and North Carolina State University with a degree in Agriculture Science in...

Dec 13, 2022

Mr. Lewis Donald “Don” Holland, 81, passed away on December 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 2nd, 1941, in Marion, NC to the late Lewis Alfred Holland and Helen Haynes Holland. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962.  In addition, he served as Commander with American Legion Post 290 for several years....

Dec 13, 2022

Mrs. Georgia Annette Reynolds Smith, age 75 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born February 22, 1947 in Davie county to the late Lester Reynolds and Mittie Reynolds Day.  Mrs. Smith had retired from Davie County Schools working in the cafeteria and as a bus driver.  She is...