Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 4, 2022

Mrs. Karen Stoots Shumate, 73, passed away January 4, 2022 at her home. She was born October 5, 1948 to the late Garland Stoots and Dorothy Mae Musser in Smyth County VA. Karen was an inspirational Christian who was very involved in church for her entire life. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, was extremely dedicated to her family, and had...

Jan 4, 2022

In loving memory of Sara Marie Strickland; She was born on March 15, 1960, in Charleston, West Virginia.  She worked For Kaba-Ilco for 17 years as a lock assembler.  Sara was a very loving and happy person and will be missed by all who knew her.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Paul Glancy and Dollie...

Jan 4, 2022

It is with sad, yet hope-filled hearts that we share the passing of Lucy Cavendish, our beloved mom and Gran.  Lucy was born August 15, 1941 in Salem, Virginia to Charles and Ruby Fischer.  She married Earl Cavendish in 1958.  They made their home in Roanoke, Virginia for many years. In 2010 Earl and Lucy resettled in King, NC...

Jan 4, 2022

She had that spark. Ellen was one of those people who never met a stranger. In her mind, everyone was a potential friend. She loved opportunities to be sociable … especially at the local YMCA or community pool where she would often spend hours visiting with friends. Ellen simply loved people and she put the interests of others before...

Jan 4, 2022

Mrs. Gladys Blakeley Sprinkle Hawks, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds. She was born May 14, 1928, in Surry County to the late John Henry and Ethel Douglas Blakeley.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by first husband, Kenneth E. Sprinkle, second husband, Winfred Burlie Hawks; sons; Steven K. Sprinkle,...

Jan 3, 2022

Clyde Neal Beauchamp, 69, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. Neal, a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, was born in Forsyth County to the late Clyde Gray Beauchamp and Edna Pfaff Beauchamp on May 23, 1952.

No matter what you called him – Bud, Unc,...

Jan 3, 2022

Mr. Clarence Crosky White III, 92, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022.  He was born April 13, 1929, in Marengo County Alabama to the late Clarence Crosky White II and Katherine Jones Dobbins.  Clarence was an avid golfer, playing when ever he could.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and the Merchant Marines.  After his...

Jan 3, 2022

Betty N. Holbrook, 80, of Clemmons, passed away at her home Monday, January 3, 2022. Betty was born in Forsyth County to the late Hunter Nance and Mary Russell Nance on November 3, 1941. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to her family. Betty graduated from Gray High School and attended Western Carolina University.  She retired...

Jan 2, 2022

Mrs. Rachel Luffman Smith, 89, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022.  She was born January 4, 1932, in Forsyth County to the late Truley and Ruth Luffman.  Rachel had many things that brought here joy in life, but the one that she loved above all else was being a mother.  She was a long-time member of Elon Baptist Church,...

Jan 2, 2022

LaJean C. Peery Von Dane, 96, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2022, with family by her side. She was born in Milford, NE on February 10, 1925, to the late Raymond and Mildred Peery. In 1942 she became a WWII bride when she married Ralph Von Dane of Lincoln, NE who was serving...

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Richard “Kelly” Johnson, 87, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1934, in Bennettsville, South Carolina to the late Gary Aden and Hester Thompson Johnson. He was a member of Rural Hall Christian Church. Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an avid Carolina Tarheel fan...

Jan 2, 2022

Miss Tiffany Nicole Tanner, 40, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her home. She was born October 9, 1981 in Durham, NC and graduated from Asheboro High School in 2000. Tiffany is survived by her husband, Anthony Kilby; a daughter, Hayley Tanner; one grandson, Jaelyn Kilby; mother, Kitty Millikan; a sister, Karyn Kennedy (David) and a...

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Robert Wayne Coble, (Bob) age 74 of Advance, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born December 7, 1947 in Hamilton County, TN to the late Wendall Lloyd Coble and Nina Grace Hall. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Forrest Coble; one son, Robert Wayne Coble, Jr.; one daughter. Shannon...

Jan 2, 2022

KERNERSVILLE - Wilma Jean “Tootie” Winfree Pfaff, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday,  January 2nd, 2022 at her son’s home after a brief illness.   She was born August 14, 1932 in Forsyth County, NC, and was the youngest child of the late Dewitt and Martha Bull Winfree.

Wilma grew up in Kernersville but spent most of...

Jan 2, 2022

Ralph Lee Futrell, 92, passed away on Sunday January 2, 2022, at Brookridge Retirement Community.  Ralph was born in Winston-Salem on January 9, 1929, to Pete Harvey Sr. and Ida Hanes Futrell, the youngest of seven children.  He graduated from John W. Hanes High School in 1947 where he was active in band, chorus, and sports.  He was named...

Jan 2, 2022

Marilyn Woodard Thompson, age 70, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022.  Marilyn was born on December 14, 1951 in Smithfield, North Carolina. She was a lover of animals and always had a brood of dogs at her heels, with her favorite being a Maltese named Ernie.  Marilyn was a registered nurse and had a...

Jan 1, 2022

Ms. Karen Lynn Shumate, 64, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born in Forsyth County on September 21, 1957 to Doug and Thelma Jean Shumate. Karen loved Jesus and she loved all children she met. She was the sweetest and most kind person you would ever meet. Above all, she loved her family very much. In...

Jan 1, 2022

Mrs. Willa Witherspoon Davis, age 90 of Clemmons passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born April 4, 1932 in Ashe County to the late Lucius Commodore Witherspoon and Ruth Sturgill Witherspoon.  Willa was a Beautician and owned her own Beauty Salon.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Davis. Surviving...

Jan 1, 2022

Burlington – Mrs. Faye Carolyn Larimore Woods, 88, passed away January 1, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 21, 1933, in Forsyth County to the late Ida and Paul Thomas Larimore. Faye was a skilled seamstress and created several intricate wedding dresses as well as suits for her sons.  She had a love for music and was...

Jan 1, 2022

Mr. Raymond Preston Madison, Jr. age 82 of Lewisville, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 20, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late Raymond Preston Madison, Sr. and Hazel Smith Madison. Mr. Madison had retired from AT&T. Raymond and his wife, Edith were married in 1959. The bond...