Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 23, 2021

Lillian Marie Pettyjohn Fesperman passed from this earth to join her heavenly Father on October 23, 2021. Mrs. Fesperman was born on April 5,1934 to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Pettyjohn in Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, William DeBerry “Dub” Fesperman; her parents John Pettyjohn and Dovie Barker; her brothers JV Pettyjohn, Glenn Pettyjohn,...

Oct 23, 2021

Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Whitley, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born March 7, 1938 in Forsyth County to Hoyt Lee Whitley and Frankie Russell Whitley. Bob served in the National Guard and was a former member of South Fork Baptist Church. He later became a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church and retired...

Oct 23, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Darrell Eugene Stephens, 62, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Darrell was born on December 6, 1958 in Guilford County to Carl Eugene and Peggy Biggs Stephens. Darrell loved traveling, animals, and sports. He was an avid Nascar fan and frequented 311 Speedway, helping on some of the race teams. Darrell was...

Oct 23, 2021

Mrs. Sue Wilson Denny, 77, passed away Saturday October 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1944 in Martinsville VA to the late Roer Wilson and Eunice Mitchell Wilson. Sue was a wonderful wife, loving mother, and devoted grandmother. She loved to crochet and showed true strength in battling Multiple Sclerosis for thirty-eight years. In addition...

Oct 23, 2021

Ms. Patricia Jim Holmes Deadwyler, 74, of Advance, NC, passed away on October 23, 2021. She was born November 12, 1946, to the late R.S. Holmes, Jr., and Mary Garnett Holmes. Patricia was a loving homemaker who shared her most precious moments with her family.  She was a devout catholic and was a member of several churches, including St....

Oct 22, 2021

Mrs. Sherry Cheek Boyles, 65, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born in Surry County on October 23, 1955 to Bobby Clinton Cheek and Myrtle Macemore Cheek. Sherry was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church. She was a huge supporter of Southwest Forsyth Little League, where her sons played baseball. She never missed a game,...

Oct 22, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Sandra Kinzer Kuhlman, 56, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Summerstone Nursing and Rehab. Sandi was born on April 12, 1965 in Forsyth County to the late Robert “Bob” and Madeline “Moe” Kinzer. Sandi grew up in the Sedge Garden area, attending Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and was a 1983 graduate of East Forsyth High...

Oct 22, 2021

Mr. Timothy “Timmy” Steven Billiter, 62, passed away Friday October 22, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1959, in Virginia to the late Billie Jean LaRue. Timmy was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in King. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with friends and family...

Oct 21, 2021

KERNERSVILLE - Corena Idol Lako, 87, entered into the immediate presence of the Lord on Thursday morning, October 21, 2021. She was born December 6, 1933, in Guilford County to Burley F. and Sarah Smith Idol. Corena worked for many years at Forsyth County Health Department and Baptist Hospital.

After retiring she enjoyed traveling and volunteer work...

Oct 21, 2021

Mrs. Major Madeline Edwards, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was born November 22, 1935, in Buncombe County, NC, to Leora Rice Biddix and Lonnie Biddix. She served as an officer in The Salvation Army, alongside her husband, for over three decades in NC, SC, Va., WV, and Maryland. She was preceded in death by...

Oct 21, 2021

John Lawrence Angle, 64, departed this life suddenly on Thursday, October 21, 2021 while enjoying a beach vacation in Pine Knoll Shores, NC with his beloved wife Laura.

John was born to the late Robert Bruce Angle and Claire Frank Angle Merritt of Mt. Airy, NC on October 19, 1957 in Würzburg, Germany. After returning to the states, John was a lifelong North Carolina...

Oct 20, 2021

Mr. Michael David Panzano, 27, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born in Essex County, NJ on March 1, 1994 to Alex Panzano and Allison Panzano. Michael graduated from Mt. Tabor High School in 2012. He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed playing Fantasy Football. Michael really loved music and movies. He breathed a...

Oct 20, 2021

Mrs. Arvella Brown Williams, age 94 of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living.  She was born May 30, 1927 in Forsyth County to the late Isaac Filmore Brown, Sr. and Pearl Myers Brown.  Arvella had retired from McLean Trucking Company with over 30 years of service.  She was a longtime member of Urban...

Oct 20, 2021

Jerry Dane Davis, 76, passed away October 20, 2021, at Davie Nursing and Rehab. He was born on April 23, 1945, in Forsyth County to Alex Eugene and Bessie Irene Pope Davis. Jerry served in the USNR from 1964-1970. A Navy veteran, he served aboard the USS Forrestal, and was awarded National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and...

Oct 19, 2021

Mr. Charles Bahnson “CB” Greenwood, 73, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 19, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to Zeno Dixon and Mary Sinclair Greenwood on July 19, 1948. CB was a great basketball player for Harmony High School in Iredell County before spending four years on the USS Daniel Webster where he served...

Oct 19, 2021

KERNERSVILLE - Walter Martin “Bunny” James, 82, passed away October 19, 2021 at his home.

He was born on May, 4 1939 in Forsyth County to Cody Martin and Maymie Southern James. He was a loving, generous, and hard-working family man and a friend to many. His knowledge, guidance and humor were the foundation of his family....

Oct 19, 2021

Haley Antonia Zappia, 26, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Haley was born on November 19, 1994 in Forsyth County to Frank Zappia, Jr. and Elizabeth Michael Shannon. She was a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School.  Haley loved the beautiful fall weather and celebrating Halloween....

Oct 18, 2021

Winston Salem- Mr. Sheldon Keith “Vince” Vincent, II, passed away October 18, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1956, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Sheldon Keith Vincent and Shirley Guffey Vincent. Vince was a veteran in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne as an infantryman. He loved to hunt, fish, and be with his...

Oct 17, 2021

Mrs. Ellen Rice Austin, 85, of Mocksville, NC passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was born December 4, 1935 in Madison County, NC to Henry J. Rice and Leota Holland Rice. Mrs. Austin was a charter member of Green Meadows Baptist Church. She worked briefly in the Davie County School System and owned her own child care business....

Oct 17, 2021

Marcia found peace at the break of dawn on Sunday, October 17, 2021.  She was born November 11, 1958, in Winston-Salem, NC.  Conquering life with many challenges from the beginning, her strong will, determination, and faith carried through her entire life.

Marcia graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1977.  She continued her education at Randolph Technical...