Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 11, 2021

As I sat at his bedside holding his hand, my dear Mr. Robert slipped away peacefully from his earthly body yesterday, after a 12 day stay in the hospital and a valiant fight with his long term lung condition.  He was a PROFESSIONAL OVER THE ROAD DRIVER for 40 + years.  In addition to me and my family, who  took...

Nov 11, 2021

Mrs. Daisy Robinson Lawson, age 91, went to be with the Lord, November 11, 2021, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born July 28, 1930, in Grayson, Va. to the late Johnnie Robinson and Amy Kirby Robinson. She was a faithful member of Christian Community Baptist Church. In addition, she was a longtime member of the VFW Auxiliary in...

Nov 10, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jackson Mendenhall Davis, 88, of Lewisville, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1933 in Surry County, NC to Joseph Leander Jackson and Amanda Nevada Howard Jackson. Mrs. Davis was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was owner and operator of Betty’s Beauty Shop. Betty was a loving...

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Stokes Henry Alridge, Jr., 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Stokes was born September 22, 1936, to Stokes Henry Alridge, Sr. and Lucille Click Alridge.  He was a 1955 graduate of Glenn High School where he played his favorite sport, Basketball.  He worked as a...

Nov 9, 2021

KERNERSVILLE- Matthew Scott Hoppe, 59, passed away, Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on February 7, 1962, in Jackson County, IL to Joyce Wilson Bodenhamer and the late Lloyd Cecil Hoppe. Mr. Hoppe was a born again Christian and was known to be a selfless person who always put others before himself....

Nov 9, 2021

KERNERSVILLE- Mrs. Beverly Spainhour, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 peacefully at Kernersville Medical Center after a brief and sudden illness. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC July 8, 1950, the daughter of the late Edward Hatcher and Helen "Maxine" Sheppard Hatcher. Beverly was a dedicated employee of RJ Reynolds Dental Care and retired in 2017 after 37...

Nov 9, 2021

Stokesdale – Mr. John Lee Hemrick, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1961 in Guilford County to John Preston (JP) and Dorothy Covey Hemrick. John loved to spend time outdoors, whether it was playing basketball, working in the yard, or going camping and fishing. But he...

Nov 9, 2021

David Joseph Foley, 59, passed away suddenly at home on Nov. 9, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC. Dave will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He was known fondly by his loved ones as Griz. He was a kind, humble, and hardworking family member and neighbor.

Born in Rome, N.Y., Dave graduated high school from Rome...

Nov 9, 2021

Mrs. Karla Maxine Ellcessor Wiley, age 57, passed away November 9, 2021, at Wake Forest Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1964, in New York to Karl Ellcessor and Dolores Medina Ellcessor. She was a longtime resident of Pfafftown for 30 plus years. She worked for Forsyth County School System teaching at Old Richmond Elementary specializing in mentoring...

Nov 8, 2021

Carol Mae Studwell de la Torre, 87, died peacefully at home on November 8, 2021. Carol was born in Stamford, Connecticut on May 13, 1934, to Marjorie Odell and George Edwin Studwell. Carol was the middle child of five, with two older brothers, Bill and Donald, and two younger sisters, Judy and Margie. She attended Stamford High School and...

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Benny Franklin Yarboro, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Sunday, November 7, 2021.  He was born August 9, 1946, in Surry County to the late Kapp Yarboro and Gertha Rose Yarboro.  In addition to his parents, Benny is preceded in death by six siblings.  He survived by his daughter, granddaughter, grandson, and two sisters.  In lieu of...

Nov 7, 2021

Kernersville – Miss Victoria “Tori” Anne Koller, 30, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1991 in Jacksonville, FL to Robert Charles and Brenda Hamilton Koller. Tori was full of joy and light and she loved to make people laugh and smile. She was blessed with many...

Nov 7, 2021

A funeral service for Muhammed Yacoob will be held at 12:30 PM Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Burial will follow in Annoor Cemetery in Winston Salem,

Nov 6, 2021

Robert Lee Foster, 67, of Winston-Salem, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Robert was born on January 31, 1954 in Forsyth County and lived an inspiring life that positively impacted many.  Robert graduated from North Forsyth High school in 1972.  He started his career as a firefighter and had a passion for helping...

Nov 6, 2021

Dorothy “Nell” Savopoulos (nee McCoy), 90, of Bermuda Run, North Carolina, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 6th, 2021. She was born near Independence Virginia, the daughter of Harry Robert McCoy, an Exxon executive and Ruby McCoy, a homemaker, who lived most of their years together in Roanoke Virginia. Nell was raised in Norton Virginia prior to the...

Nov 5, 2021

Ruth Violet Olson Hetletved went to heaven on November 5, 2021 at the age of 101 1/2. She was born on March 7, 1920 in Dawson, Minnesota to Carl L. and Tekla R. Olson. Ruth believed that the secret to her long life was her firm faith in God and … Swedish coffee every morning.  She was proud of...

Nov 5, 2021

Irene was born the only daughter and middle child of three in East Germany in 1937. As a young child the front line of World War II was close to home. Her father put the family on a train for safety. That was the last she ever saw or heard him. For seven years her mother and brothers lived...

Nov 4, 2021

Harrison Ray Pendergrass, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away on November 4, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Harrison was born on July 18, 1948, in Winston-Salem, NC to Alva Harrison Pendergrass and Sena Mae (Neely) Pendergrass.  Harrison was preceded in death by his sister, Alva Mae Freeman.  Harrison is a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving...

Nov 4, 2021

Jerry Bruce Lunsford, 71, passed away Thursday November 4, 2021. He was born January 3, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late Lemley Jones Lunsford Sr. and Ola Stoltz Lunsford. Jerry had a love for fast cars, especially hotrods, the beach, and a good game of BINGO. He was a man who loved his family and friends, and they...

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Williams Denny, age 61 passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born January 12, 1960 in Forsyth County to the late Wayne Robert Williams and Cora Ruth Williams.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph W. Denny, Jr.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may...