Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 7, 2021

On Dec. 7th, 2021 Dianne L. Richardson, 78, went into the arms of Jesus.  She was raised in St. Stephen, SC but spent most of her life in Statesville, NC where she made a home with her husband Fred Richardson.  After a sudden loss of Fred in 1985, she raised their children with strength, courage, determination, and love in the...

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Ford “Mitch” Shore passed away Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mitch was born on May 19, 1953, in Elkin, NC. He retired from the R & D Machine Shop at R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. After retirement, Mitch enjoyed farming, tractors, and fly fishing. He loved growing enough food to donate to...

Dec 6, 2021

Justyn Dayn Uhl, “Bub” 35, passed away unexpectedly, December 6, 2021 at home. He was born March 25,1986 in Orange County California to David and Judi Garr Uhl. He loved playing video games with his son Hudson and his brothers during his past time. He had an interest in pyrotechnics and was a major music fan. He is preceded...

Dec 6, 2021

Sonjia Kay Cantrell Peele, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021, in Winston-Salem, NC.

Kay was born June 16, 1947, in Transylvania County, NC to the late Joe Cantrell and Ola Butler Cantrell.   As a young child, her family moved to Winston-Salem where she remained a resident her entire life.   After graduating from school, she...

Dec 6, 2021

Mrs. Zona Gale Wright Sanders, 82, went home to be with Jesus Monday December 6, 2021. Born in Thunderbolt, Georgia, she was a native of Macon, Georgia and a resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina most of her life. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her parents, Dana Elkin and Althea Key Wright; her husband, William Allen Sanders; her...

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. Aristides “Harry” George Elefantis, 87, passed away December 6, 2021, at home. He was born in Kalesmeno, Greece, the son of George and Fotini Elefantis. Harry came to the United States at the age of sixteen and moved to New Bern with his uncle to support his family back in Greece.  He graduated from New Bern High School and at age 28 returned to Greece to marry the love...

Dec 6, 2021

James Curtis Neal, 85, passed away at Trellis Supportive Care on December 6, 2021. He was born on July 15, 1936, to Mack Duff Neal and Mary Sue Wilson Neal in Henry County, Virginia. As a young man, James served in the US Army. Later, he went to work at Hanes Dye and Finishing Company, retiring with 35 years...

Dec 5, 2021

Mr. John Alfred Reynolds, 92, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021.  He was born June 24, 1929, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Henry Reynolds and Mary Donnelly Reynolds.  John exuded joy in so many aspects of his life, disarming others with his wit and humor, leaving others smiling or laughing outright.  He was very proud of his...

Dec 5, 2021

Anna Beroth Doub of Clemmons, NC passed away on Sunday December 5, 2021.  Ms. Doub grew up in Pfafftown, NC and was the daughter of the late Gaither Edward Beroth and Lillian Mock Beroth.  She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Doub Royall (Quincy) of Clemmons, a granddaughter, Merry Ana Holcomb (Adam) of Mocksville, two great-grandchildren, Lochan and Briarly...

Dec 5, 2021

Julie Kristen Byrd, 36, passed away December 5, 2021, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. She was born October 29, 1985, in Forsyth County, the daughter of James Patrick Byrd and April Turner Peterson. She attended First Christian Church of Kernersville and was a 2004 graduate of Glenn High School. Julie had worked as a Pet Groomer and was...

Dec 5, 2021

Mrs. Toni Atkinson Brewer, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Pine Ridge Health and Rehab. Toni was born on December 14, 1928 in Chesterfield Co., South Carolina to the late Jesse Ellis Atkinson and Rosa Belle Davis Atkinson. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She was very active in the United...

Dec 5, 2021

Reverend James Byron Barker, III of Winston-Salem, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021.  He was born on December 18, 1948, and raised in Jonesborough, TN. He was the only child of James Byron Barker, II, and Anna Louise Miller Barker. He was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and Tennessee Temple University. He was a pastor, counselor,...

Dec 5, 2021

Robert Scott Hays passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home in Lexington, North Carolina. Bob was born on September 27, 1958, in Los Angeles County, California.

Bob was utterly devoted to Julianne, his wife, love of his life, and best friend of 27 years, and their daughter Allison (Al). He grew up in the San...

Dec 4, 2021

Sandra Marlene Blackwell Perkins entered into the eternal presence of Jesus Christ, her Savior and Lord, on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Born to William Warren and Mary Lorene Clodfelter Blackwell on February 10, 1951, Sandra spent most of her life in Winston-Salem, attending local schools until her graduation from Parkland High School in 1969. She...

Dec 4, 2021

Oak Ridge – Bertha Ann Willard Carlyle peacefully entered eternal rest, at home, Saturday, December 4, 2021. A lifelong resident of Oak Ridge, Bertha was born May 27, 1949, to the late Lucian and Mintora Williard. Bertha was a graduate of Northwest High School. She retired from Guilford County Schools where she made many wonderful friends. After retirement, she...

Dec 4, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Thomas Reith Holland, 81, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home. Tom was born on May 9, 1940, in Forsyth County to James Ray and Lucille Houston Holland. He was a long time member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and the Manuel Sunday School Class, where he was involved in many facets of ministry....

Dec 4, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Rachel Hazelene Snow McGee, 94, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Arbor Ridge Independence Care. She was born September 15, 1927, in Forsyth County to the late John Orville Snow and Janie Holland Snow. Rachel married Raymond McGee on October 13, 1946; they were married for 74 years. She loved all her family but her...

Dec 3, 2021

Norma West Thompson Harless – age 94 went home to be with our Heavenly Father on December 3, 2021, after a struggling battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Norma was born on August 6, 1927, in Tazewell County VA to the late Robert West and Nancy West Davison.  She lived in Bluefield, WV until she moved to North Carolina in 2004. ...

Dec 3, 2021

Elsie Smith Black

February 3, 1924 – December 3, 2021

Mrs. Elsie Smith Black, 97, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, December 3, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Elsie was born in Davie County on February 3, 1924 to Ottis H. and Lola H. Smith. She was the third of nine children. She...

Dec 3, 2021

Greensboro – Barbara Ann Combs Tucker, 78, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on July 16, 1943, in Rockingham County to the late Johnny and Irene Southern Combs. Barbara worked at Sears, was an accomplished caterer and cake decorator, and was the President of the Northwest Guilford and Colfax PTA....