Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 2, 2022

YADKINVILLE – Gerald Craven Johnson, 58, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Gerald was born on November 5, 1963 in Guilford County to Henry and Geraldine Long Johnson. He was a 10-year Veteran of the US Marine Corps Reserves. Gerald was a member of The Summit Church in Kernersville and was previously active with the...

Apr 2, 2022

Mr. Jerry Woody, 81, of Winston-Salem passed away at his residence Saturday, April 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Forsyth County on February 14, 1941. Jerry loved being with family and friends, especially his grand and great grandchildren He loved going to the beach and riding his Harley Davidson with his wife Jo who...

Apr 1, 2022

Montie Lee Hamby (a.k.a. Grizz), left this earth for his heavenly home suddenly on April 1, 2022, at his residence in Winston-Salem, NC.

Montie was born in Welch, West Virginia, in September of 1950 to Albert Lee Hamby and Shirley Jean Deskins Hamby.  He is survived by his wife, Diana Perkinson of Winston-Salem; his daughter and granddaughters, Erika...

Apr 1, 2022

Mr. William Harvey Yates, Jr., 83, passed away, Friday, April 1, 2022, at his home. He was born March 9, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late William Harvey Yates, Sr. and Hazel Mackie Yates. William helped many families with his business taking care of lawns, landscaping, and any other outdoor needs. He also loved fishing of all kinds....

Apr 1, 2022

Ms. Tara Nichole Wilson, 52, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at her home.  She was born March 31, 1970, in Forsyth County to JoAnne Wall England and the late Fred Winecoff.  Tara was a graduate of North Davidson High School class of 1988.  She attained several Associates Degrees in the medical field from Forsyth Technical Community College.  In addition...

Mar 31, 2022

Mildred (Bea) Rutledge, 93, of Leesburg VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31 2022 at her home. Mrs. Rutledge was born June 1, 1928 in Cycle, NC to the late Robert Glenn and Cooper Lee Segraves. Bea graduated from Ronda High School class of 1945. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church prior to her move...

Mar 31, 2022

Lucius “Grappy” Lanier Rice, Jr., 75, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home.

Lucius was born in Forsyth County on August 6, 1946 to the late Lucius Lanier Rice, Sr. and Dorothy Jennings Rice. He graduated from East Forsyth High School and continued his education at Forsyth Technical Institute.

He joined the...

Mar 31, 2022

Mrs. Betty Ruth Hine Reich, 91, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at her home.  She was born November 2, 1930, in Forsyth County to the late Ivey Chapman Hine and Lema Ruth Craven Hine.  Betty graduated from Sedge Garden High School, class of 1949.  She was a longtime member of Friedberg Moravian Church, where she served in the...

Mar 30, 2022

Vernice Virginia Hamlin Wall, 94, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2022, at Trinity Glen Nursing Facility. She was born November 5, 1927, in Surry County to the late Thomas Crawley Hamlin and Zinia Coe Hamlin. Vernice was a charter member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Winston Salem.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 30, 2022

Phyllis Beattie Hewitt, age 87, passed away on March 30, 2022, in McKinney, Texas. Phyllis was born on January 20, 1935, in Lincolnton, NC. She was the daughter of Raymond Edward Beattie and Edna Caldwell Beattie. Phyllis was an accomplished student. She was an honor graduate of Lincolnton High School, graduated from Clevenger College of Business Administration, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Associate Degree...

Mar 30, 2022

Mr. Stephen O’Neil Hundley, 63, of Lewisville, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 4, 1959 in Rocky Mount, Va. Steve graduated in 1978 from North Davidson High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice Hall Hundley and Franklin O’Neil Hundley. Surviving are his wife of...

Mar 29, 2022

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Baird Cook, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 3, 1933 in Minor Hill, TN to Anna Davidson Baird and Thomas Baird. She was a previous member of First Baptist Church of Hickory and a current member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church...

Mar 29, 2022

Kernersville – Ethan Lane Creason, 17, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born on April 20, 2004, in Forsyth County to Billy Creason and Melissa Thompson Creason. Ethan was a senior at Robert B. Glenn High School where he shared his singing talent as a member of the Concert Choir all 4 years. Inspired...

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. James Sanders “Sandy” Ferguson, III age 59 of Advance, passed away at home after years of declining health.  He was born June 25, 1962 in Wake County to James Sanders Ferguson, Jr. and Bobbie Southard Ferguson.  Sandy had retired from ABF Freight Lines as Terminal Manager.  He is preceded in death by his father.  Surviving are one son,...

Mar 28, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Delois Johnson Vogt, 77, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022.  She was born November 23, 1944, in Forsyth County to the late Fred William Johnson and Mozelle Jarvis Johnson.  Brenda had many interests, including bowling, showing horses, and spending time at their family beach house.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Mar 28, 2022

Donald Ray Maness, 58, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home. He was born July 6, 1963, in Newport News, Virginia to the late Toye Ann Maness and Roger Maness. Donald was employed as a welder at Johnson Controls and Deer Hitachi. One of Donald’s favorite hobby’s was to ride his motorcycle.

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Mar 28, 2022

Kernersville – Mr. Dennis Albert Basnight, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds hospice home. He was born in Tyrrell County, NC to Dennis Basnight and Arbelle Basnight Reynolds. Dennis was a veteran of the United States Army. After 30 years of service, Dennis retired from Roadway Express. He was a faithful and...

Mar 27, 2022

Ms. Sandra Martin Byerly Gobble, age 84 of Advance, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022.  She was born September 20, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Willie Pierce Martin and Mary Marshall Martin. Sandra had retired from Tension Envelope after 24 years of service.  She is preceded in death by one daughter, Catherine McCracken.  Surviving are two sons,...

Mar 27, 2022

Our sweet son, Preston Gray Griggs, 37 of Kernersville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born November 28, 1984, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the oldest son of Lonnie Gray Griggs (Statesville) and Judy Osborne Lupo (Rural Hall). He is survived by his adorable son, Daxon Gray Griggs, age 2 and his fiancé’, Nichole Denise Alvino....

Mar 26, 2022

Roy Haywood Jennings, Jr, 69, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born in Cambridgeshire, England to Roy and Katherine Milestone Jennings on January 27, 1953. Poppa, as his grandkids affectionately called him, had an “All-in” mentality about his life, his family, his hobbies, and his career.  He would start as a novice and quickly...