Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 6, 2022

Jean Jacquelyn Juchatz, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the age of 88. She will be greatly missed but her impact on the world will not be forgotten.

'Jackie' was born November 23, 1934, in Winston-Salem, NC, the only child of Herbert and Maye Aldridge, who both worked at...

Dec 6, 2022

Ms. Hilda Delores Gentry McKnight, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.  Hilda was born in Roxboro, NC on July 16, 1935, to the late George Thomas Gentry and Sally Morton Gentry.  She was a longtime faithful member of Clemmons Moravian Church.  Hilda was...

Dec 5, 2022

Mr. Kevin Monroe Saunders, 60, of Westfield, NC passed away unexpectedly December 5, 2022.  Kevin was born February 11, 1962, in Forsyth County to the late Junior and Lillie Saunders.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force, being assigned to TUSLOG DET 10. After leaving the military, he worked for many years at RJ Reynolds serving in...

Dec 5, 2022

Mrs. Betty Stoltz Ashburn, 82, passed away Monday December 5, 2022. She was born February 4, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late Hobert Russell Stoltz and Stella Smatha Walker. Betty was a loving and sweet woman who cherished her family and enjoyed watching TV game shows. Betty retired after over fifty years of dedicated service to Hanes Hosiery,...

Dec 5, 2022

Helen Pratt Thompson, 87, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022.  She was born May 14, 1935, in Colerain, NC to the late Paul Lester Pratt and Carrie Virginia Brown. She was sister to Carrie Jo Perry, deceased, and Betty Pratt Todd.  She lived 38 years in Suffolk, VA and had recently relocated to Bermuda Run, NC to be...

Dec 5, 2022

Raymond Eglington Pearson, 82, of Bermuda Village, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 5, 2022.  He was born January 27, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Groton, Connecticut.  Mr. Pearson graduated from Lafayette College and received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Warton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.  After a 35-year career with Wachovia...

Dec 5, 2022

Kernersville -Mr. Walter Carter, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on May 13, 1944, in Pink Hill, NC to Herman B. and Florence Batchelor Carter. Walter was a veteran of the United States Army where he served from October 21, 1963 until October 27, 1969....

Dec 5, 2022

Mr. Ernest T. Hall, Jr. age 79 of Advance, passed away suddenly Monday, December 5, 2022.  He was born January 27, 1943 in Stanly County to the late Ernest Transil Hall, Sr. and Thelma Mauldin Hall.  Mr. Hall had retired from McLean Trucking, and the trucking industry, and devoted his retirement years to caring for the land he loved,...

Dec 5, 2022

Mr. Glenn David Bailey, 73, passed away at home on December 5, 2022. Glenn was born on November 15, 1949, to Clarence Bailey and Cletta Waller Bailey in Davie County. Glenn retired from Salem Academy and College Physical Plant Department in 2007 after 23 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Cletta Bailey and several...

Dec 5, 2022

Kernersville – Caroline Anna Tompkins Zelyez, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 13, 1934, in Delaware to the late Fredrick and Katherine Kennedy Tompkins. Caroline enjoyed spending time gardening, doing crafts, and playing golf. She loved her family very much, but...

Dec 4, 2022

Edna Lee Stout Smith, 96, passed away on Sunday, December 4th, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1926 in Forsyth County to Edgar Lee and Lucille Henderson Stout. She had a long and very happy marriage to Billy O. Smith.  Lee graduated from Gray High School, where she was a member of the National Honor...

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Charlie E. Simmons, Jr. “Toby”, 88, passed away Sunday December 4, 2022, at his home. He was born February 1, 1934, in Surry County to the late Stella and Charlie E. Simmons, Sr.  Toby was a big time UNC Tar Hill fan, a loving provider for his family, the type of person to always help others, and a...

Dec 3, 2022

Ms. Patricia Diane Riddle, 75, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born September 22, 1947 in Surry County to Calvin Dewey Riddle and Ellen Inez Patterson Riddle. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Barry, Tom, David and Dean Riddle. Surviving are Kim Gardner (Harold) of Cleveland, NC, Tracy Ellis...

Dec 2, 2022

Mr. James Robert Gentry, 91, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, on December 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Jonesville, NC, on October 13, 1931, the son of the late Arvil Gentry and Alva Shaffner Gentry. He was a charter member of Freedom Baptist Church and loved his church family...

Dec 2, 2022

Thomas Richard Rasmussen, 75, passed away December 2, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born on April 7, 1947, to the late Alfred and Margaret Rasmussen. Tom was preceded in death by his brother William and grandson Joshua. He is survived by his beloved wife Charlotte and his children Donna (Danny) Sealine, Adam (Deborah) Rasmussen, Heidi (Ted) Grippo,...

Dec 1, 2022

On December 1, 2022, John Kennison Walker died in Winston-Salem, NC. He was 72 years old. John is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Joanne W. Walker; his two children, John Kennison Walker II and Jennifer Susanne Walker; brother Stephen M. Walker and wife Brenda; sister Kathryn L. Walker; sister Judith W. Wilson and husband, Larry; brother...

Dec 1, 2022

Richard Donald Rierson, Sr. was born on January 7, 1929 to John McCoy Rierson and Martha Anne Searcy Rierson of Forsyth County, North Carolina. Richard departed his earthly life on December 1, 2022 and was welcomed to eternal life in heaven by Jesus, his Savior. Preceding him in death was his wife, Katherine Hege Rierson. Surviving is his son,...

Dec 1, 2022

Mrs. Teresa Diane Wineke Ford, 66, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.  She was born March 1, 1956, in Baltimore, MD to the late Fred and Mildred Wineke.

Family and friends were most important to Terry.  She was extremely loyal and fiercely protective, especially of her kids and grands.  She was outspoken, feisty, bold, and a very...

Dec 1, 2022

Ms. Susan Ann Lockwood, 74, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 1, 2022.  As a single mother she worked hard to provide for her children.  She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan College while working full-time for Durham Regional Hospital. Susan accepted Jesus as her Lord and savior and gave her heart and life to Him.  She had...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Higgins, 75, of Clemmons, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born September 28, 1947 in Wilkes County. Tommy was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church where he served his Lord in many capacities, such as a trustee, missions committee and...