Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 2, 2021

On December 2, 2021, James Franklin (Frank) McHone Sr., passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center.  Frank was preceded in death by his father; Thomas Marion McHone and brother; Bobby Lee McHone.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Deborah (Debbie) Blizard McHone of Winston Salem, mother; Callie Dimmette McHone of Winston Salem, 3 children;...

Dec 2, 2021

John Mack Williams, 94, of Rural Hall, NC passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born October 4, 1927, in Wilkes County, NC to Noah and Nelly Williams. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Stacey and Sue; two brothers, RV and Bob and wife Marie. He is survived by Doris Webster...

Dec 2, 2021

Jane Kyle Garnett, 72, of La Crosse, WI, passed into the arms of her Savior on December 2, 2021.  She is survived by her husband Steve of 51 years ; a son Sean Garnett (Amy) of Auburn, Ga.; daughter Jennifer Hyer (Adam) of West Salem, WI.; sister Ann Ouchark (Bill) of Sarasota, Fl.; two brothers - Bob Kyle (Nancy)...

Dec 2, 2021

Walkertown- Mr. Marion “Sonny” Chambers Whitener, Jr. passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 8, 1930, in Forsyth County, the son of the late Marion C. Whitener and Alice Ledford Whitener. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Goodwill...

Dec 2, 2021

Billy Lee Englebert passed away December 2, 2021at the age of 83. Bill was born March 25, 1938 to the late Roland and Athalia Englebert. He grew up in Millers Creek, NC where he said “Millers Creek was the center of the Universe where the sun always shined.” Bill was brother to the late Clayton Englebert, Hubert Englebert, Ronald...

Dec 2, 2021

Mr. Paul Antoon Evens, age 68 of Advance passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1952 in Brussels, Belgium to the late Albert Evens and Maria Peeters Evens. Mr. Evens was an Aerospace Engineer for Rockwell Collins. He is survived by his wife, Enua Evens of the home; one son, Nick Evens...

Dec 2, 2021

Mrs. Kristin Leigh Yokley Kent, 53, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1967 in Forsyth County. Kristin was the former Assistant Director at Wake Forest Baptist Health Day Care. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Brittain Yokley. Surviving are her husband, Roy Kent; three children,...

Dec 1, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lou Doby Higgins, 91, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born October 10, 1930 in Surry County to Clora Lowe Doby and Bina Doby. She was a longtime member of Clemmons United Methodist Church, a member of the Clemmons Civic Club and the Ladies Auxillary. Mrs. Higgins was preceded in death by her...

Dec 1, 2021

Mrs. Edna Marie Ferguson Emerson, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Yadkin Co. on October 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Aubrey Montgomery Ferguson and Velma Hemric Ferguson. Mrs. Emerson was a longtime member of Bethany Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling at Northside Lanes in Winston-Salem. Mrs....

Dec 1, 2021

Mrs. Marsha Clinard Jones, 64, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. She was born April 14, 1957 in Forsyth County. Marsha retired from Integon Insurance Company after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice Hege Clinard and Bud Clinard. Surviving are a husband, Vance Jones; a son, Brian...

Nov 30, 2021

Mr. David Allen Simms, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on November 1, 1947, the son of the late James Marvin Simms and Daisy Gilbert Simms. David was a member of Jefferson Christian Church. He loved to fish, play golf and restore old cars. He...

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Mary Boone Collins, 99, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She ran her race and won, and she is at home with her Lord now. Mary was born in Johnson County on July 11, 1922 to Jimmy and Cassie Boone. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in King. Mary retired from Carolina Narrow Fabrics. In...

Nov 30, 2021

“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”  (Isaiah 40:8)

Mrs. Martha Spaugh Whicker, 97, of Clemmons, NC, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. “Tece,” as she was affectionately called, was born on September...

Nov 30, 2021

Kernersville- Arthur Franklin Wall, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 5, 1946, in Georgia to the late James and Grace Golden Wall. Arthur was a 100% disabled U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, who loved his country. He loved his family, his children, his two dogs, Louie and Gigi, and...

Nov 30, 2021

Mr. Delmont Stone Brown, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1938, in Stokes County, the son of James and Lucy Miller Brown. He was a member of Century Park Baptist Church and was the owner of B & B Motors. Delmont was a humble man, who was caring, and...

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Thelma Ruth Petree Sink, 93, passed away Tuesday November 30, 2021.  She was born October 16, 1928, in Forsyth County to the late William and Ruth Petree.  Thelma was a faithful, life-long member of Unity Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.  She was an avid basketball fan, playing for her high school team and watching all...

Nov 29, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lee Lawson Hodges, 93, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on November 29, 2021, in her home. Betty was born in Stokes County, North Carolina, on September 5, 1928, to the late Gurney Gray Lawson and Alice Nevada Campbell Lawson. She spent the majority of her working life as a homemaker, spending many years with her loved...

Nov 29, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey L. Allen passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 29, 2021.  Born June 25, 1955, in Knoxville, TN, to John Allen and Eloise Keever Allen, Jeff was a loving and patient husband, father, and grandfather. Jeff earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from The State Technical Institute at Knoxville, with high honors; his Bachelor of Science degree from High...

Nov 29, 2021

Victor Eugene McFadden, Sr, 91, passed away Monday, November 29, at the home of his son, Larry. He passed away surrounded by family. Vic, as he was affectionately known, was born on December 12, 1929 in Quitman, Miss. to Maude Scott and W.P. McFadden. In 1954 he married the love of his life, Clara Nause.  Vic started his career...

Nov 29, 2021

Mr. Calvin Warren Riley, 88, left this earthly life to receive his forever, eternal reward in Heaven on November 29, 2021. He was the only child of David Elias and JoAnna Van Larr Riley and was born and raised in Thomasville, NC. His mother born in Holland, had a gentle nature and attitude of happiness and kindness in life,...