Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Sep 19, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – James “Jim” L Konkle, died September 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born in High Point, NC on Jan 30, 1941.

Jim retired from US Air (formerly Piedmont Airlines) in 1998, after 32 years of service.  He was able to enjoy raising his two grandsons and great grandchildren during his retirement.  They were the...

Sep 19, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Nancy Larrimore Cope, 84, devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1937 in the very room that she passed into eternity.

Nancy was an avid study of...

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Linda J. Cline, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Linda was born in Forsyth County on August 3, 1944, to the late Paul Edwin Joyner and Annie Mae Klutz Joyner.  She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Steven R. Cline; sister, Sandra Oldham (Allen); brothers, Eddie Joyner (Tammy) and Keith Joyner (Patricia); numerous...

Sep 19, 2021

Lori Elizabeth Tener, 37, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home. Lori was born on March 7, 1984 in Guilford County to Mark and Cynthia Ballew Tener. She was one of the hardest working moms around and loved her daughter more than anything. Lori’s family was her life. Her favorite “go-to” food was Little Caesar’s Pizza. Lori...

Sep 18, 2021

Mr. Larry Everette Boles, age 80 years-old, born on April 25, 1941 passed over to his heavenly home on September 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Ruth Boles; his two beloved brothers, Donald Boles and Edwin “Pooch” Boles; and his best friend, Virgil Robbins. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Boles; his...

Sep 18, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Hemrick Reich, 90, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 21, 1930, in Forsyth County to Carl Jessie Hemrick and Pearl Salliebell Hudson Hemrick. Barbara graduated from James A. Gray High School in 1949. She was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church since the early 1960s. Before...

Sep 18, 2021

Betty Zoe Agee, 90, passed away on September 18, 2021, at Salemtowne Retirement Community. She was born on December 3, 1930, to Claudia Blevins Bailey and Percy Orr Bailey, Sr. in Accomack County Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hunter Douglas Agee; and brother, Percy Orr Bailey, Jr. Surviving are her two nieces, Rebecca Lynn...

Sep 18, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Roy Lamar Medlin, 67, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on May 1, 1954 in Covington County, Alabama to Fred Otis and Gennie Jackson Medlin. Roy was what you would call a “fitness adventurist”. He enjoyed spending time outdoors mountain biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and camping with...

Sep 18, 2021

Colfax – Mr. Homer “Burch” Idol, 97, passed away peacefully after a life well lived on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Burch was born on August 19, 1924, the first son of the late Homer E. and Ethel Stafford Idol. Burch proudly served in WWII in the 8th Army Air Corps, 398th Bomber Group. Burch retired...

Sep 18, 2021

Rickie Leon Broadstreet, age 66, of Walkertown, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Born in Forsyth County on August 24, 1955 to Gail Phipps Shears, he grew up in Kernersville and graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1973.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Fuqua and Belle...

Sep 17, 2021

Asheboro- Mr. Tony Randall “Randy” Merritt, 50, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on March 3, 1971 in Forsyth County to Tony Francis and Linda King Merritt. He was a hard working man who enjoyed working outdoors with his tools and on his farm equipment, and with his hands. Randy loved...

Sep 17, 2021

Georgia Dawn Gordon passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 17, 2021.  Georgia was born on October 10, 1976, in Forsyth County to Dean and Becky Gordon.  She is survived by her parents; two children, Shaffer Danley Ester (Abby) of Siloam, NC and Miana Camilla Steinmeyer of Pinnacle, NC; one brother, Bert Franklin Gordon (Shannon); nephew James Glenn...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Timothy Eugene Boles, Sr. Passed away September 18, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born August 14, 1959, in Forsyth County to the late Edward Eugene Boles and Frances Louise Montgomery Price.  Timothy owned his own business as a contractor and served many people.  He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church and loved serving God.  In...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. James Lee Sexton, 62, passed away September 17, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born June 20, 1959, in Islip, New York.  James was better known of his friends as “The Cranky Yankee”.  He had a love for animals and had many pets, and they will dearly miss him.  He was preceded in death by his parents. ...

Sep 17, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Louise Lancaster Triplett, 77, passed away Friday September 17, 2021.  She was born November 23, 1943, in Forsyth County to the late Lewis and Hester Lancaster.  Carolyn was a self-proclaimed comedian and loved to make people laugh.  She was a long-time member of Clemmons First Baptist Church.  There Carolyn sang in the choir and was also a Sunday...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. David William Wright, 80, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 7, 1941 to the late Alton and Louise Wynkoop Wright.  Mr. Wright was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War.  He worked for several years at Gravely Tractor in Clemmons. ...

Sep 17, 2021

Anne Boger Sigmon, age 88, of Hamptonville, NC, looked upward and joined her loved ones in heaven on Friday, September 17, 2021.  She was at Cadence in Clemmons, NC and was surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law, stepson, and sister. Anne was born in Yadkin County, NC on Feb. 13, 1933, to David Leroy Caudle and Flora Hinkle Caudle. She attended West Yadkin High School. Anne was a natural musician and began playing piano in church at 11...

Sep 17, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Roberta “Sis” Isley Knott, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021 at home with her family. She was born in Maricopa County, Arizona to William Newton and Elizabeth Jones Isley on January 27, 1928. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all...

Sep 17, 2021

Mrs. Doris Dees Lindon, 82, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born June 22, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late Dan Dees and Lela Page Dees. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In her spare time Mrs. Doris enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Terry Ray Wagoner, 72, of Yadkinville passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Wagoner was born in Forsyth County to the late George Wagoner and Ila Mae Snow Wagoner on September 3, 1949. Terry grew up in Forsyth County and attended West Forsyth High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was...