Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 13, 2022

Michelle Elizabeth Wilk passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 4th, 1976, to Elwyn and Glenda White.

Michelle graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1995 and worked for Cornerstone Healthcare as a Medical Coder.  Due to ongoing health issues, she retired in 2016.

Michelle...

Apr 13, 2022

Mr. Charles Thomas "Pete" Blaylock, Sr., our beloved husband, father, and Papa, left his earthly body to go to his heavenly home on April 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Marion Blaylock, Jr., and his mother, Sybil Oakley Reid. He was born in 1937 in Oak Ridge, NC, in a log cabin beside Lan...

Apr 13, 2022

Mr. Ronald Wesley Myers of Winston-Salem and Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on April 13, 2022. Ronald was born on March 1, 1943, to Fannie and Rufus Myers but was lovingly raised by his stepfather, Grady J Harper. Ronald served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1969 in the 101st Airborne Division and fought in Vietnam. He...

Apr 13, 2022

Mrs. C. Ann Rhue Wardlaw, 86, of Winston-Salem, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her children.  Ann was born in Norfolk, VA on December 14, 1935, to the late Burnley C. Rhue, Sr. and Myrtle Small Rhue.  She was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. ...

Apr 12, 2022

Terry Ray Hill, 76, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on April 12, 2022. He was born on November 1, 1945, to Lewis Roosevelt Hill and Mae Hege Hill in Forsyth County. He grew up in the church family of Advent Moravian Church where he was a member. He proudly served his country in the US...

Apr 11, 2022

Mrs. JoAnne Wall England, 77, passed away Monday April 11, 2022.  She was born February 7, 1945, in Guildford County to the late Joseph Harold Wall and Ruth Gregory Wall.  JoAnne graduated from Page High School class of 1963.  After high school she worked for McLean Trucking for a time until becoming a secretary for Wake Forest Baptist Medical...

Apr 10, 2022

Mr. Jimmie L. Cavanaugh of Winston-Salem passed away April 10, 2022, at home surrounded by his devoted family and caretaker. He was born in Forsyth County to the late James L. Cavanaugh and Helen Carter Cavanaugh on March 21, 1940. After graduating from Gray High School and following several years at R.J. Reynolds, Jimmie joined the Winston-Salem Police Department...

Apr 10, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Coe Boose passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022, in her home. She was born on October 20, 1931, in Surry County to the late Elwood and Naomi Coe. Margaret was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. She loved her flowers and to be outdoors. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her...

Apr 9, 2022

Kernersville – Stephen John Becher, 67, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 1, 1955, in Knox County, IN to the late Mildred Louise and Francis Amelian Becher. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Stephen was a tireless worker, some would say, a workaholic, but...

Apr 9, 2022

Mr. Clarke Anthony Stephens, Sr., 81, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in his home.

Clarke was born March 29, 1941, to the late Marion Stephens and Pearl Hawkins Stephens, in Martinsville, Virginia. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 38 years of dedicated service. Clarke also worked in the Antique...

Apr 8, 2022

Robert “Bob” E. Huffman Sr. passed away on April 8, 2022, one year after his beloved wife Lee. Bob was born on January 15, 1934 to Laura and Robert A. Huffman in Lewisville, North Carolina. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Gordon and his sister-in-law Lillie Huffman (Conrad).

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Apr 8, 2022

Elsie Cole, 83, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Elsie was born in Manheim, PA to Stella and Herman Surratt. The family later moved to Sylvatus, VA where all their children were raised.

After high school, Elsie married Donald Parnell...

Apr 8, 2022

Todd Wayne Allen, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 8, 2022, due to complications from an ATV accident. Todd was born on February 6, 1965 in Guilford County to the late Joseph Edward Allen, IV and Linda Dennis Allen. He was a retired Captain with Kernersville Fire Department and owner of Allen Services in Kernersville. Todd enjoyed working...

Apr 8, 2022

Don Bodamer, 93, of Lewisville, NC, died on April 8, 2022, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. Before moving to be with them seven years ago, he and his wife, Carolyn Kennedy Bodamer, lived in Madison, TN for 49 years. Don, the first child of Otto William and Mary Irene Stahl Bodamer. was born on March 24,...

Apr 6, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth “Gail” Joyce Saunders, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at her home. She was born on October 31, 1942, in Stokes County to Woodrow and Opal Joyce. Gail was a teacher and taught in the Stokes, Davidson, and Forsyth County school systems. She was also a teacher at Jefferson Academy in Winston-Salem. Gail was...

Apr 6, 2022

Kernersville – Surrounded by his family in his home, God received another angel, Howard “Sonny” Echols on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born on July 18, 1946, in Forsyth County to the late Howard Paterson and Audrey Broadstreet Echols. Howard loved spending time outdoors, which included his love for hunting. He was an avid reader. But his favorite...

Apr 5, 2022

Kernersville – Janice Ann Sheltra Hart, 81, formerly of Waterown, NY, walked her way into Heaven on April 5, 2022. She was born January 31, 1941, to the late Roy Sheltra and Eveylyn Donna. Ms. Hart worked 20 plus years and retired from Watertown City School District. Janice loved to walk, she walked everywhere. Janice was an...

Apr 4, 2022

Larry Wayne Willard, 74, passed away at his home on April 4, 2022. Larry was born on October 27, 1947, to Everett Willard and Joan Wood Willard in Forsyth County. He worked as a tool and die maker, retiring from Grass America in Kernersville. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran, who was wounded while serving his country in...

Apr 4, 2022

Rev. Dana Wooten, 76, died peacefully on April 4, 2022 from cancer after suffering for years with rheumatoid arthritis. Dana was born on June 2, 1945 in Edgecombe County, NC to John and Inez Wooten. After working for Klopman and Cone Mills, he answered the call to ministry, serving for 30 years in the Western North Carolina Conference of...

Apr 3, 2022

Mr. Roy Odell Cleary, 86, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 3, 2022.  He was born August 1, 1935, in Davie County to the late Avis Roy Cleary and Viola Stewart Cleary.  Odell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was a lifelong and faithful member of Rural Hall Christian Church...