Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 10, 2022

Mr. James C. “Bud” Dimmette, Jr., 75, of Winston-Salem, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, July 10, 2022, with his wife at his side.  He was born in Forsyth County on September 10, 1946, to the late James Claude Dimmette, Sr. and Helen Oldham Dimmette.  In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his favorite fur...

Jul 9, 2022

Bill Beck Carpenter, age 87, died on July 9, 2022 at the Babcock Health Care Center of Salemtowne.   Bill was born on August 5, 1934, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, to Charles Frederick Carpenter and Edna Beck Carpenter.   In 1941, his family moved to Winston-Salem, where his father began teaching at South Park School. In 1947, his mother opened...

Jul 9, 2022

Mr. Maurice D. Hall, 91, of Lewisville, NC, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 9, 2022.  Maurice was born in Cherokee County, NC on January 4, 1931, to the late John Vinson Hall and Mamie Cordie Burch Hall.  In addition to his parents, Maurice was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mabel Jones Hall;...

Jul 9, 2022

WINSTON SALEM - Shirley Helena (Reinelt) Cole, 99, passed away on July 9, 2022 at Salemtowne Retirement Community.  Shirley was born on November 21, 1922 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Fred and Lena Reinelt. The family resided in Webster, Massachusetts before moving to Cranston, Rhode Island when Shirley was in her early teens. She and her husband, James, were high...

Jul 9, 2022

Mr. George Samuel Ford, 59, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Bermuda Commons. He was born in Forsyth County to the late George Spencer Ford and Emily Barnhardt Ford on August 17, 1962. In his younger years, George was a volunteer firefighter. He enjoyed working on cars and lawnmowers in his spare time. He loved going to...

Jul 9, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Stewart Reece, 84, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Davie Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County to the late William Clifton Stewart and Rosanna Shelton Stewart on May 27, 1938. Virginia was a longtime member of Friends Baptist Church in Clemmons. She loved her church and especially her Sunday school class, she...

Jul 9, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the death of Jeffrey Whitney on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynold’s Hospice Home with his family by his side. Jeff was 64 years old having been born in May, 1958 to JoAnne and Robert Whitney and spent the majority of his life in Clemmons, NC....

Jul 9, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Ernest Lee. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 9, 2022

Kernersville – Mr. David Lloyd Duncan, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on November 23, 1933, in Millard, Utah to Joseph Clem and Retta Lund Duncan. He was a veteran and served in the United States Navy. David was a devout member of The Church of Jesus...

Jul 8, 2022

On Friday, July 8, 2022, Christopher “Chris” Shore, devoted husband and father of four daughters, passed away at age 47.

Chris was born on April 13, 1975 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was a teacher, a director, an editor, and an accomplished writer. On October 10, 1998, he married his wife, Ginger. Together they raised four daughters:...

Jul 8, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Mae Threadgill Spruill was born on September 23, 1936 to the late Howard and Minnie Hill Threadgill. She departed this life on Friday July 8, 2022 at her beautiful home in Stokesdale, NC.

Dot lived in the Stokesdale Community her whole life. She went and graduated from Laughlin High School. Dot was a life-long member...

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. David Allen Leonard, 70, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Chester Leonard and Carol Loner Leonard on December 26, 1951. Dave served his country in the United States Navy during The Vietnam War. He was an ER at 449 Elks Lodge in Winston-Salem,...

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. Fred Donald “Don” James, 87, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022.  He was born February 23, 1935, in Forsyth County to the late Fred Strickland James and Betty Myers James.  Don graduated from Clemmons High School, class of 1953.  He then married the love his life, Dolores Sprinkle James, July 3, 1954.  Don worked for McLean Trucking for...

Jul 7, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lou Marion Wilson, 78, went to her forever home Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born June 20, 1944, in Surry County to the late Hubert Marion and Dotsie Ann Heath Marion. Mary Lou loved going to the beach and fishing at Kure Beach. She also enjoyed fishing at Joe’s Fish Lake. She...

Jul 7, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Reavis Andrews, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Arbor Acres Retirement Community, where she was a resident for 15 years.  Peggy and her identical twin sister, Shirley, were born in Forsyth County on July 10, 1934, to the late Francis Delma Reavis and Elda Brandon Reavis.  In her earlier years, Peggy...

Jul 7, 2022

Michael “Chad” Beard, 53, passed away on July 7, 2022, in Winston Salem, NC.

Chad was born in Wilmington, NC to Laura Gail Curtis and Robert “Buddy” Hayes Beard on April 27, 1969. Chad grew up in Wilmington, spent some of his teenage years with his father's family in California, and finally settled in Winston...

Jul 7, 2022

Mr. Ernest Lee “Ernie” Yokley, 87, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022, at his home.  He was born October 22, 1934, in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Keel Yokley and Esma Williams Yokley.  Ernie graduated from Gray High School and then from Lees-McCrae College.  After graduating, he proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Following his...

Jul 7, 2022

Kernersville- Mrs. RuthAnn Houk-Millhollin passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Millhollin, Jr. and her parents, Harvey and Doris Houk. She is survived by her brother, Terry Lynn Houk (Debra); a nephew, James Andrew Houk (Amy); a great niece, Kinsley James Houk; her nephew’s mother, Tonia Alisa Houk and...

Jul 7, 2022

Walkertown – Mr. Clyde Pegram Webster, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Stokes County on October 14, 1928, to Henry A. and Ora Pegram Webster. Clyde and his brother, Bill started Webster Brothers Hardware after purchasing Neals Store and it has been in the family for 68...

Jul 6, 2022

Kernersville – Thomas Francis Cummings V, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 15, 1960 in Massachusetts to Thomas F. Cummings, IV and Maralyn Poley. Tom was the owner and operator of Cummings Roofing and Hauling. He enjoyed fishing, watching Westerns and movies, NASCAR, and R.V. Camping....