Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Danny Lee McGuire, 78, of Clemmons, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born August 12, 1943 in Forsyth County to Austin D. McGuire, Sr. and Doris Louise Craft McGuire. Danny was a member of South Fork Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Melissa McGuire Trinkle (Troy) of Advance and a son,...

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Walter Cox, 71, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born June 26, 1950, in Forsyth County to the late Willie Luther Cox and Vernie Alice Barker Cox. Kenny was awarded several military medals such as, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star with Valor, and many other service medals. He...

Jun 24, 2022

Mr. Joseph Brian Cochrane, 56, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022.  He was born February 19, 1966, in Dade County, Florida to Judy Cochrane and the late Michael Cochrane.  In addition to his mother, Joseph is survived by his brother, Steve Cochrane (April); nephew, Steven Cochrane (Megan); niece, Brooke Dimalanta (Mike); and great-nephew, Thomas Cochrane.  There are no formal...

Jun 24, 2022

Ms. Rebecca “Becky” Jane Swaim Sidden, 94, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Olin Franklin Swaim and Martha Raper Swaim on February 26, 1928. Becky was a longtime member of Oaklawn Baptist Church. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 34 years of service....

Jun 24, 2022

Mrs. Norma Jean Arrington Blakeley, 89, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at Davie Health and Rehabilitation. She was born August 1, 1932, in Forsyth County to the late Willis Daniel Arrington and Grace Mae Cooke Arrington. Norma attended Forsyth County schools and graduated from Mineral Springs High School. She retired from Wachovia after 37 years of service. Norma...

Jun 23, 2022

Shirley I. Kahl, 76, went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley loved bringing her family together through food, fun, and games. She enjoyed planting flowers and watching hummingbirds every year. Her greatest love and joy were her 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in...

Jun 23, 2022

Betty Burton Smith, age 88 of Winston Salem, NC, entered into the immediate presence of her Lord on June 23rd, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Lee Smith; her parents, Clarence Winfield Burton and Lois Stroud Burton; two brothers, Charles Winfield Burton and Carl Ray Burton. Betty is survived by her sister, Wilma “Tootsie”...

Jun 22, 2022

Ann Louise Brown Adams, 80, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Beacon Place Hospice and Palliative Care in Greensboro. She was born in Stokes Co. on September 20, 1941, the only child of Bynum Odell Brown and Frances Matilda Epperson Brown. Ann retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co with over 25 years of service. She loved artwork, drawing...

Jun 22, 2022

Jason G. Liu, 37, of Greenville, NC was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2022.

Jason was born in Forsyth County, NC,  and grew up in Lumberton, NC. He graduated from Lumberton High School in 2003 and went on to East Carolina University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree...

Jun 21, 2022

KERNERSVILLE- Mary Kathryne Taylor, 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on February 18, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late James Drayton Gable and Margaret Heath Gable. Mary spent most of her career in childcare, as an auditor. Her attention to detail and no-nonsense approach kept...

Jun 21, 2022

Mr. Jerry Ray Jones, 78, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.  He was born in Forsyth County on September 18, 1943, to the late James Pledger and Lessie Todd Jones.  Mr. Jones was a longtime member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church.  He was a brick mason and owned Jones Masonry Co. for several years. ...

Jun 21, 2022

Druegan Zahn Yuskis. He taught us so much. To be passionate and understanding, how strong a person can be, and most of all to love without limits. He instantly touched the heart of everyone that met him and was loved by all that knew him. Each person he touched will never be the same. He was as...

Jun 20, 2022

Philip Edward Rock, 66, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 10, 1955, in Portland, OR to Rev. Ryland Franklin Rock, Jr. and Martha Charlotte Howell Rock. First and foremost, Philip loved the Lord and served him through music....

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Gary Lee Tedder, 63, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1958, in Forsyth County, the son of William and Geraldine Bishop Tedder. He attended Baux Mt. Baptist Church and graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1977, playing on the football team. He worked for Duke Energy for...

Jun 19, 2022

Ms. Judith Ann Votel, 58, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Fredrick County Virginia to Jerome Votel and Jo Pendergrass Votel on September 17, 1963. Judi’s love for people and creative abilities were evident in her work as a hairstylist at Ego Hour on Stratford Road in Winston-Salem, where she...

Jun 19, 2022

Barry Joseph Moore, 46, passed away to his Heavenly Home on June 19, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on November 13, 1975, in Blount County, TN. He was formerly employed for over 20 years at Valspar.  Barry enjoyed spending his time farming, gardening, canning, and cooking.   Barry was preceded in death by his...

Jun 18, 2022

Kernersville – Ms. Ivey Lee Snow Smith passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on November 24, 1931, to the late John Orville Snow and Janie Holland Snow. Ivey lived a simple life and was known for her kind and sincere manners, bringing joy to everyone she met. She retired...

Jun 18, 2022

Thomas Macon Shirley, Sr., 88, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Mr. Shirley was born on February 12, 1934 in Forsyth County to the late Gurney Baxter Shirley and Alameda Vernon Shirley. He was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church and loved his church family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shirley was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jun 18, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lou Hauser Harp, 64, was peacefully taken to her Heavenly home in the arms of angels on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth Co. on September 14, 1957, the daughter of the late, Harold James Hauser and Mary Irene Goins Hauser. Mary was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist...

Jun 18, 2022

Mrs. Evelyn Thornton Mock, affectionately known as “Mock-Mock”, 86, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Mrs. Mock was born November 14, 1935, in Rogersville, Alabama to the late Paul Herbert Thornton and Essie Grisham Thornton. Evelyn was born and raised in Alabama, and she was a die-hard Crimson Tide fan. She was a member of...