Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Sue Ellen Dula Pettit, 79, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Buncombe County to the late Thomas Clyde Dula and Genell McDaris Dula on November 4, 1942. Sue ran a home day care for 25 years, and then went to work for The Industries for the Blind. Sue...

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Cora Lee Manning McGee, 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 9, 2022 at her home. She was born December 27, 1924 to the late Walter Lee Manning and Rosa Shelton Manning. Cora while her health would allow loved bowling, taking vacations, and hunting. She loved her family, had a passion for gardening, read her bible daily, and loved...

Mar 9, 2022

Mr. Terry Thomas Lawrence, Sr., 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC.  Terry was born in Davie County on June 27, 1943, to the late James Thomas Lawrence and Lela Cuthrell Lawrence.  He served his country in the United States Army.  Terry along with his wife,...

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Jacquelyn Marie Cantore Pane, 45, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born December 6, 1976, in Bergen County, NJ to Joan Hudek Cantore and the late Michael Cantore. Growing up, she was a Girl Scout and earned her Gold Award. She loved playing tennis, riding horses, and spending time with her dog, Jesse. She received her Bachelor’s of Science...

Mar 8, 2022

Winston Salem – Mrs. Dorene Turner Gourley, 95,  passed away March 8, 2022, peacefully at her home. She was born April 4, 1926, in Harnett County to the late Zeb Wyatte Turner and Ollie Rebecca Hester Turner. Mrs. Gourley was a faithful member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church and active with United Methodist Women. She was preceded in...

Mar 8, 2022

Gary Dale Craver, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at his home. Gary was born on August 14, 1938 in Davidson County to the late Fred Hamilton Craver and Allie Fine Craver. He grew up in Wallburg and graduated from Wallburg High School. Gary served as a member of the Wallburg Town Council and on March 2,...

Mar 8, 2022

Patsy “Pug” Ann McKinney Burton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Forsyth County on October 28, 1934 to the late Wilson Young and Dora Lee McKinney.  She was educated in the Forsyth County school system.  While in high school she met the love of her life, Raymond Junior “RJ” Burton. ...

Mar 8, 2022

Ronald Dean Cook passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, after a lengthy illness and went to his heavenly home.  Ron was born on November 24, 1953, in Winston-Salem, NC where he spent most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Cook and Martha Harp Cook. He is survived by his beloved wife,...

Mar 7, 2022

Mrs. Ruth Bowen Woodle, 93, of Davidson, NC, passed away March 7, 2022, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born to the late Lewis Harrison Bowen and Nonnie Loretta Hauser Bowen on November 12, 1928, in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Ruth was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years, spending many hours volunteering...

Mar 7, 2022

Mr. William “Bill” Charles Cordell, Jr., 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. He was born February 15, 1953 in Chattanooga, TN. Bill graduated in 1971 from Ledford High School and attended North Point Pentecostal Holiness Church in High Point. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Delores Pennigton Cordell...

Mar 7, 2022

John William Blount

August 24, 1940 – March 7, 2022

Mr. John William Blount, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1940 in Salem, VA.

John graduated from Virginia Tech in 1964 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. John enjoyed employment with...

Mar 6, 2022

Mr. Travis Ray Joyner, age 72, of Lewisville passed away, March 6, 2022. He was born March 29, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late Walter Ray Joyner and Eunice Doub Joyner. Mr. Joyner served his country in many ways, to include the U.S. Army, U.S. Customs, and the United States Postal Service, retiring with 42 years of service....

Mar 6, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Sue Ayers Blakley, 74, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1947, in Stokes County to the late Homer Bobby and Dorothy Ellen Logan Ayers. Peggy loved gardening, tending to her flowers, and her cats. She was also known as a great cook. In addition to her parents, she...

Mar 6, 2022

In a farmhouse between Whitsett and Burlington, NC, which descendants still call “Down Home,” Elise Muse entered the world on January 20, 1920, as the first born to Thula and John Muse. Born in a time when women were not considered equal to men, Elise fashioned a life that she wanted on her own terms. She ended her long...

Mar 6, 2022

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Lewis Moretz, 62, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. Tony was born May 26, 1959, in Grayson County, VA to Shirley Mae Brown Moretz and the late Lewis Kyle Moretz. Tony was a loving husband, father, and Pop-Pop who loved his family dearly. He was an avid Green Bay Packer Cheesehead and Carolina Tarheel fan. He...

Mar 5, 2022

Kylie Holthusen Raymond, 32, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022.  She was born in Minnesota on July 13, 1989 to Paul Holthusen and Tammy Wells Turner.  Kylie loved her family.  She was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, and sister.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Chris Raymond; father, Paul Holthusen, and paternal grandparents, Wally and Lila Holthusen.  Surviving...

Mar 4, 2022

Ms. Shelia Ann Goode, 71, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022.  She was born June 1, 1950, in Forsyth County to the late Folger and Annabelle Goode.  Shelia was a family woman who loved her children, grandchildren, family gatherings, and the work of life.  She attended Gospel Light Baptist Church.  In her career Shelia held positions at Horizon’s Children's...

Mar 4, 2022

Mr. Roger Dale Fulk, 68, passed away unexpectedly, March 4, 2022. He was born May 26, 1953, in Forsyth County to the late Percy Richard and Mary Della “Dell” Brown Fulk. Roger loved antique cars, attending car shows, and was an avid NASCAR fan, especially the Wood Brothers. He had a love for his family and the UNC Tarheels....

Mar 4, 2022

Kernersville – Mr. Bobby Ray Clinard, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on September 16, 1932 in Guilford County to Lawrence Vernon and Ola Cagle Clinard. For work, Bobby was a contractor in the area for many years. Bobby enjoyed farming and loved to garden. He...

Mar 4, 2022

Eva Marie Brewer Tuttle, 83, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Eva was born on September 9, 1938 in Forsyth County to the late James Edward Brewer and Nannie Pearl Phelps Brewer. She was a longtime member of Griffith Baptist Church. Eva was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her...