Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 7, 2022

On Monday, November 7, 2022, Mrs. Patricia Reynolds Atkinson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 85. Patricia was born on March 26, 1937, in Star, North Carolina to DeWitt and Melva.  She earned a degree in nursing from Medical University of South Carolina.  On October 8, 1961, she married Meade Atkinson Jr, and they were married for sixty years. Patricia had a passion for helping others...

Nov 7, 2022

Mrs. Linda Satterwhite Keel, 77, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at her residence. Linda was born in Vance County to the late Nolton Madison Satterwhite and Effie Capps Satterwhite on December 23, 1944. Linda was a faithful wife and mother who left her position as a secretary at Southern National Insurance when her first child was born to...

Nov 7, 2022

Kernersville – Mr. Francis “Frank” Patrick Prendergast, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1949, in Lackawanna County, PA to Thomas and Anna Prendergast. Frank was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of the Kernersville VFW Post 5352. He was an avid golfer...

Nov 7, 2022

Hazel Preston Hutchins, our precious mother, departed for her heavenly home on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the age of 103. Hazel was born on July 15, 1919, to the late James E. Preston and Rachael Preston. She was the oldest of seven siblings and grew up on a large farm in Belews Creek, NC. Hazel was a proud...

Nov 7, 2022

Kernersville- Mr. William Carl Hester, Jr., 72, passed away November 7, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1949, in Kyoto, Japan, the son of William Carl Hester Sr. and Doris Tuttle Hester. He spent most of his career in automotive management in NC., VA., and SC.  After retirement he worked at Heritage Woods Retirement Community...

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Harvey "Butch" Mitchell, 80, of Rural Hall, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Trellis Supportive Care, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.  He was born February 3, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late Harvey Lloyd Mitchell, Sr. and Mildred Hester Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell retired from Seimens Westinghouse after over 30 years. He was preceded...

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Rex Goodwin Bowen passed away on Monday November 7, 2022, at Village Care of King. He was born July 26, 1935, in Stokes County to the late William “Worth” Bowen and Blanche Helsabeck Bowen. Rex was a member of Pinnacle United Methodist Church for many years. While working for Western Electric, he volunteered at the King Fire Department...

Nov 7, 2022

Mrs. Lucienne Marcelle Destouesse Hemrick, 94, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022.  She was born September 8, 1928, in Bordeaux, France to the late Leon and Denise Destouesse.  Lucienne was a very giving person, always putting others needs before her own.  She loved food and was well known for being such an outstanding cook.  Lucienne also loved to garden,...

Nov 7, 2022

Mary Ann Chappell Lineberry, 79, passed away at home on November 7, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1943, in Fries VA to the late Cabble George Chappell and Maude Martha Gertrude Willey Chappell. She was a loving and dedicated, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Mary was a member and attended Life Impact Church of God...

Nov 7, 2022

Boyd Rumley Stafford was called home Monday November 7, 2022.  Boyd was born in Forsyth County to Van Wood and Pauline Rumley Stafford on September 19, 1935.  At age 18 he was drafted into the Army where he served for two years including a tour in Korea. Returning home from service he began a career with R...

Nov 7, 2022

Our beloved daughter, Paula Kay, entered into her heavenly home on November 7, 2022.

Paula was born July 2, 1967. She is survived by her parents, Norman and Lynda Self of Kernersville, NC and her brothers Lee (Cindy) of Oak Ridge, NC and David (DoKyung) of Morrisville, NC, three nieces, three nephews, and seven great nieces.

Nov 7, 2022

Miss Dorothy Mae “Dot” Trent, 91, of Clemmons, NC, passed away at her home on Monday, November 7, 2022.  Dot was born in Forsyth County on February 22, 1931, to the late Thomas Miller Trent and Eva Mae Sparks Trent.  She was a graduate of Griffith High School and retired from Western Electric after many years of service.  She...

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Billy Ray Venable, 82, passed away, Monday, November 7, 2022. He was born May 6, 1940, to the late Samuel Harvel and Ida Simmons Venable. Bill was a hard worker and was a saved born again Christian ready to meet God. A faithful member of Stoney Ridge Baptist Church since May 1955 and continued to be faithful thru...

Nov 6, 2022

With sad hearts we announce the passing of Marion Ambrose Willingham on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born June 16, 1928 in Orlando, Florida to the late Robert and Fannie Willingham. Preceding him in death was his wife of 60 years, Winnie Sikes Willingham; son, Charles P. Willingham; sister, Weda and three...

Nov 5, 2022

Mr. Spencer ‘Ray” McNeil, age 81, of King, NC, entered his new home on November 5, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, from injuries received from a motor vehicle accident. Ray was born in Forsyth Co. on November 6, 1940, the son of the late Spencer Lee McNeil and Thurma York McNeil. Ray drove a truck...

Nov 5, 2022

John George Wolfe, III, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022, under the watchful care of his family and a loving healthcare team.

He was born on September 23, 1945, in Winston-Salem, NC. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Maryville College, where he met and married...

Nov 5, 2022

Susan Elizabeth Dougan Dyer, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Susan was born on November 12, 1948 in Marietta, OH to George Dougan and Mary Wilson Dougan. She was the oldest of six children.  She graduated from Marietta Senior High School in 1966.

After high school, Susan eventually moved to Atlanta and worked...

Nov 5, 2022

Melody Kay Varner, 61, of Winston salem passed away Saturday November 5th 2022 at her home. She was born October 1st 1961 in Forsyth county to the late Lee Parker Hayes and Lottie Barker Hayes. Melody worked for many years in textiles for Champion and Hanes Brands, and was a wonderful, sweet person who was loved by...

Nov 5, 2022

Mrs. Jacqueline Smitherman Kennedy, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was born April 29, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York to Edward and Beulah Smitherman. She was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Mrs. Kennedy was a faithful member of Berean Baptist Church where she was very involved in many ministries....

Nov 4, 2022

Mr. Auby Mike Hilley, age 67 of Clemmons, passed away peacefully after several years of declining health. He was born December 5, 1955, in Abbeville County, South Carolina to the late Auby Gene Hilley and Marion Jean Boswell. Mike served in the U.S. Army Signal Core. He was the treasurer for Guns N’ Hoses LLC. Home Contracting Services. He...