Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 21, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Daniel Nickolas “Nick” Smothers, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Nick was born on February 15, 1934, in Rockingham County to Daniel and Inez Collins Smothers. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a longtime member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and the Manuel Sunday School Class. Touching...

Dec 21, 2021

Kernersville – Miss Janet Louise Mashburn, 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2021, at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 21, 1955, in Forsyth County to the late Esther Coltrane and Dwight Winfred Mashburn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Dwight Mashburn; several...

Dec 21, 2021

Mr. Karl Edward McFrederick, 58, of Advance, NC, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  Karl was born in Portage County, Ohio on March 20, 1963.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Karl was a chef for many years, spending most of his career at Akron University in Akron, Ohio.  In his later years, Karl...

Dec 21, 2021

Mrs. Janet Smith Griffin, 69, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born January 12, 1952, to the late Thomas McLean and Ina Lois Gordon Smith in Forsyth County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Janet was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in King and loved her church family. She was very active...

Dec 19, 2021

Joe Edworth Day, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living. He was born to Rev. Richard Day and Alberta Tilley Day on February 7, 1927. He was number eight of twelve siblings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Pardue Day of 57 years together; son,...

Dec 19, 2021

Betty Jean Nixon Wilson, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. Betty Jean was born in Surry County on July 12, 1933 to the late Daniel Elwood Nixon and Rena Calloway Nixon. She grew up in Surry County and was a graduate of Beulah High School. Betty Jean was a charter member of Grace...

Dec 19, 2021

Mr. Roy Steven Adams, age 70 of Advance, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021.  He was born December 8, 1951 in Wilkes County to the late Roy Calvin Adams and Marion Stone Adams.  Mr. Adams graduated from Appalachian State University with degrees in Biology and Geology, as well as completing military training programs at the Army command Staff College....

Dec 19, 2021

Janice Hord Cross, 78, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on December 19, 2021. Janice was born on April 21, 1943, to Joseph Beach Hord and Janet Steed Hord at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC and grew up in Maxton, NC.  She attended Appalachian State and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke earning a bachelor’s degree in education....

Dec 18, 2021

David Raymond Hinkle, age 92, died December 18, 2021 at Homestead Hills Assisted Living in Winston-Salem of natural causes. Dave was born in Winston-Salem, NC on Sept. 16, 1929 to David Raymond Hinkle, Sr. and Rebekah Byerly Hinkle. He graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC with a...

Dec 18, 2021

James Johnson Furches Jr, “Jamie,” our cherished dad-brother-husband-ex-husband-grandpa-uncle-friend unexpectedly passed away December 18, 2021 due to heart complications.  He was born February 8, 1962 in Forsyth County, NC to navy pilot and real estate investor Jim Furches and gospel singer and homemaker Colleen Maynard Furches; older brother to sisters Mindy and Kathy.   He always loved playing with toy cars...

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Terrill Lynn Bowman, age 83 of Clemmons, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.  He was born June 7, 1938 in Walker County, GA. To the late Albert Etheridge Bowman and Vivian Rogers Bowman.  Mr. Bowman was a veteran of the US Navy and had retired from American Tobacco after 34 years of service.  He was...

Dec 18, 2021

Mrs. Jolene Ponjican, 64, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born in Broome County, New York on July 12, 1957 to Joseph Mariano Darrigo and Arlene Lavernie Foster Darrigo. Jolene was a member of Heavenview United Pentecostal Church. She had recently moved to Winston-Salem after living in New York for all her life. In addition to her...

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Ivey Kevin Prescott, 66, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. Mr. Prescott was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. Kevin was Co-Owner of Piedmont Tower, Inc. and was a member of Waughtown Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Elizabeth Beard Prescott; one brother, Shawn Keith Prescott and infant twins, Gabriel...

Dec 17, 2021

Roy Haywood Jennings, Sr., 91, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was born to Fielden and Ollie Poole Jennings of Lewisville, NC in 1930. He served in the Air Force as a member of the 55th bomber squadron. After his service to his country, he dedicated 57 years of his work career as a life...

Dec 17, 2021

Woodrow Wilson Carruthers, Jr., 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2021. He was born September 21, 1938 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Ann Eason Scruggs and Woodrow Wilson Carruthers, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jewel, his four children, Baine Carruthers (Amy), Scott Carruthers (Melony), Paige...

Dec 17, 2021

WALKERTOWN – Marie Mabe Marshall, 97, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at her home. Marie was born on April 28, 1924 in Stokes County to the late Drew and Lonie Mabe. Marie retired from RJ Reynolds after 14 years of service and was a member of Oak Grove Moravian Church. She loved to quilt, garden and make ceramics....

Dec 17, 2021

Kernersville – Laura Mae Bowman Eaton, 75, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1946, in Surry County to the late William Aaron and Pheobe Ann Pack Bowman. Laura loved to spend her time working outdoors, admiring the birds and flowers, fishing, and trips to the beach. She will...

Dec 16, 2021

Mr. Albert Ellis “Big Al” Eidson, age 91 of Advance, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Trinity Elms.  He was born January 13, 1930 in Iredell County to the late John Albert Eidson and Jane Marian Ellis Eidson.  Mr. Eidson served in the US Army and had retired after 30 years of service as a security officer for...

Dec 16, 2021

Mr. Stephen Gowin Rhudy, 53, passed away Thursday December 16, 2021 at his home. He was born August 18, 1968 in Georgia to the late Raymond Deo Rhudy and Margaret Geraldine Blassingame Rhudy. Stephen proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserves for over 24 years. He also had 21 years of service...

Dec 16, 2021

Mrs Pamela “Pam” King Hester, 68, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away at Trellis Supportive Care of Winston Salem Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Pam was born in Giddings, Texas May 1, 1953 to Charles Carol King (1927-1967) and Shirley Jean Schnell King (1931-1987. She is survived by five siblings: Charles Lee "Chuck" (and Lynette) King;...