Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 29, 2021

Michael Joseph Hrabosky, Jr (Kernersville, NC) passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, October 29, 2021. Born May 4, 1962 in Johnstown, PA to Michael Joseph Hrabosky, Sr. and MaryAnn Hrabosky.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Michael and Elizabeth Hrabosky, and Stephen and Mary Hruneny; his father, Michael Joseph...

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Iva Nichols Taylor, 97, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Bermuda Village.  She was born in Yadkin County on December 5, 1923 to the late William Roy and Ola West Nichols.  Mrs. Taylor was a member of Enon Baptist Church.  She enjoyed walking, telling stories, being a farmer’s wife, and most of all, a loving mother and...

Oct 28, 2021

Eston Hill, 4 years old, of Winston-Salem, passed away after a brief illness.

Eston was born in Bangor, Maine to Alicia Maria Woods (nee Russo). When Eston was two, his grandmother, Debra Barbour, became his legal guardian after spending months in the hospital with him in 2019. In April of 2020, he joined the Harrington household and...

Oct 28, 2021

Thomas Martin “Tommy” Childress, 75, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on October 28, 2021. Tommy was born on June 23, 1946, to David Martin Childress and Ruby Vawter Childress (Linville) in Forsyth County. For over 30 years, he worked for Tuttle Lumber Company. Tommy enjoyed his job and loved his co-workers, particularly, his two bosses Kent and Rick....

Oct 28, 2021

Mrs. Helen Marie Bodie Ernest, 82, of Lewisville passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Helen was born in McCormick County, South Carolina to the late William Bodie and Elizabeth Gilmer Bodie on September 4, 1939. She was a wife, mother, homemaker, generous, caring, and loving person who loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great...

Oct 28, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Cynthia “Sudy” Hyler Hale, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her home. She was born October 23, 1952, in Rockingham County to the late James Carl Hyler and Mary Francis Gilley Hyler. Cynthia loved to travel, garden, dance and share her love and talents through interior design. She was a member of Bunker Hill United...

Oct 28, 2021

Alexis “Lexi” Nicole Donaldson, 21, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Lexi was born on March 8, 2000 in Davidson County to Daniel Donaldson and Sabrina Donaldson.

Lexi was an extremely independent young lady who had a contagious and perfect smile, piercing blue eyes and a very beautiful soul. She was compassionate to all...

Oct 28, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Lee Wilkes, 71, was accepted into the loving arms of his Lord, Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his home.

Danny was born on May 20, 1950, in Stokes County to the late Julian Lauren and Wilma Wilkes.  Danny was genuinely kind and always ready to create a smile with his joking personality.  As a lifelong...

Oct 28, 2021

Mr. Jerry Ronald “Ronnie” Hester, 68, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was born December 7, 1952, in Forsyth County to Mrs. June Hester and the late James “Bud” Hester. Ronnie loved a good joke or funny story and liked to make people laugh. He loved horses and barrel racing and had a gift for training great barrel...

Oct 27, 2021

Mark Alan Snipes, 62, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Mark was born in Winston-Salem on July 26, 1959, to Robert C. and Ann H. Snipes. After graduating from East Forsyth High School and Forsyth Tech he spent over thirty years working in the telephone industry for Western Electric, BellSouth, and AT&T before retiring...

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Barry Leonard Nelson, 72, of Rural Hall, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Barry was born in Forsyth County on July 22, 1949, to the late B.J. and Evelyn Nelson.  Barry was a graduate of South Stokes High School in 1967 and a veteran of the United States Army. ...

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Ricky Calloway Williams, 57, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Ricky was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition, he was member of Linville Forest Church of Christ in Kernersville and a retired police officer. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 PM Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Linville Forest Church of Christ in Kernersville,...

Oct 26, 2021

WALKERTOWN-Mr. John Rudolph Quesenberry, 91, passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. John was born on December 4, 1929 in Carroll County, VA to the late Rufus Winton and Louisa Ruth Burnett Quesenberry.

He was a long-time member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Army, serving...

Oct 26, 2021

Philip Edward Satterfield, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was born on February 20, 1946 to Edward & Kathleen Cook Satterfield.

Phil graduated from James A. Gray High School in 1964.  For many years he owned the Chameleon Galleries in West End.  Then he moved to Wrightsville Beach,...

Oct 25, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Mary Ann Evans Holland, 82, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. Mary was born on September 27, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late John Allen and Mattie Jones Evans. She was a graduate of Walkertown High School and then earned her Teaching Degree at Catawba College. Mary shared her passion for education...

Oct 25, 2021

Winston Salem – Mr. Charlie James Tilley passed away on October 22nd, 2021, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born July 18th, 1928, to John and Lucy Noah Tilley. Charlie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Charlie loved to fish and hunt, and often enjoyed spending time in the mountains and on the beach. After his...

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Roy Stoltz, 74, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at her home. She was born April 27, 1947, in Forsyth County to the late Joseph Edward Roy and Betty Tedder Roy. Patricia loved to cook for her entire family and enjoyed knitting as well as crocheting when able. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two...

Oct 24, 2021

Annie Smith Howell

“Miss Annie” has gone to be with her Lord and Savior.  She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.  Annie was born on February 23, 1935 to John Odell and Mildred Allen Smith.  She retired from Hanes, after many years of service.  She enjoyed traveling, working in her yard, cooking, crocheting, spending...

Oct 24, 2021

James Bryant Pikula, 54, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at his home.

James was born on March 17, 1967, in Forsyth County to Dr. Louis and Betty Pikula.

James served his community as a police officer for 25 years, working with the Mocksville Police Department, the Kernersville Police Department, and the Forsyth County...

Oct 23, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Timothy “Timmy” George Abel, Jr. passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County, May 24, 1987, to Timothy George Abel, Sr., and Brenda Weymouth Abel. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He was a true family man who was a very compassionate...