Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Sep 7, 2021

Pastor Bill Daniel, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Fries, VA to the late Alexander Daniel and India Anders.  Pastor Daniel is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna and his sister, Ruth Daniel Brim (Ted).  He is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and India, his brothers,...

Sep 7, 2021

Mrs. Sue Martin Keiger East, 85, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center after a long-fought battle with cancer. Sue was born on May 12, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Luther Kiger and Faye Mitchell Kiger. Affectionately referred to as Nanny by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, Sue was a master...

Sep 7, 2021

Chester Hillery Marshall went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 7th.  He would have been 96 years old on September 17, 2021. Born in September 1925 Chester was the 4th and last surviving child of William Burley and Bertie Frances Tuttle Marshall.  Sisters Mae Hull and Cleva White and brother Bill preceded him in death. A...

Sep 7, 2021

Michelle Costakis, 49, of Kernersville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2021 at her home. Michelle was born on June 26, 1972 to Eleanore Bradshaw and Keith Wise. Michelle was preceded in death by her daughter, Brittany Costakis; Mother, Eleanore Bradshaw; stepfather Tom Bradshaw; and Grandmother, Elfriede Holt. Surviving are her father, Keith Wise and...

Sep 7, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Jean Watts Whisenhunt, 81, passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021, at her home.  She was born July 22, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late Robert Chatham Watts and Frances Masencup Watts.  Nancy was a friend to everyone she met; she never met a stranger.  She loved attending church, going to auctions, cross stitching, spending time with...

Sep 6, 2021

Mr. Richard Howard Creed, Jr., age 91, of Clemmons died peacefully on September 6, 2021, at Clemmons Village 2 Assisted Living Facility. He was born June 17, 1930, in Clay, Michigan, to Richard H. Creed, Sr., and Gussie W. (Creed) Thompson. He retired from Frank L. Blum Construction Co. after many, many years of dedicated service. He was preceded...

Sep 6, 2021

Ms. Bonnie Elizabeth Gant Brooks, 70, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth Co. on February 2, 1951, the daughter of the late James and Doris Fulk Gant. Bonnie was a caregiver by nature and loved helping others, especially senior adults. She was passionate about rescuing and caring for dogs and...

Sep 6, 2021

KAROLYN COOKE PULLEN, 94, finished the beautiful melody of her life on September 6, 2021. Born August 2, 1927 in Hildebran, NC, to Finley and Lucy Cooke, the fourth of eight children, Karolyn played basketball, softball, track, high jump and field hockey and was an active athlete throughout her life. She graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a degree in...

Sep 6, 2021

Pamela Wynyard Meadows passed away peacefully in her home on September 6, 2021, as she had hoped, with her children surrounding her.  She was 98.  Her long and remarkable life was distinguished by her dedication to family, her personal fortitude and her joie de vivre. She had many talents and was particularly gifted in the visual arts.  She spent...

Sep 5, 2021

Pinnacle- Mr. Keith William Blackwell, 65, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence.  He was born June 15, 1956 in Forsyth County, the son of William and Lorene Blackwell.  He was a member of the Parkland High School Class of 1974 and studied for his Bachelor of Theology at Piedmont Bible College, Winston-Salem and Hyles Anderson College,...

Sep 5, 2021

Rev. Jeff Stephens, 53, of Pilot Mountain, NC traded his temporary earthly home for a perfect, beautiful eternity with Jesus on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a sudden unexpected severe illness. Jeff was born August 22, 1968, in Forsyth County, NC to Johnny and Brenda Stephens.  He was blessed to be raised in a...

Sep 5, 2021

Harding “Bud” Eugene Freeman, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bud was born on February 17, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC and was the youngest of six children. As a young boy, he enjoyed living near Hillcrest Golf Course and spending time as a caddie. He later joined the U.S. Naval Reserve...

Sep 5, 2021

Emerson “Emer” Grey Pattisall, 17, of Pfafftown, NC passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Emerson’s contagious smile, booming personality, and empathetic spirit made family, friends, and strangers feel warmly welcomed and loved. Emer’s compassion for animals, especially dogs, could hardly be matched. Emer loved being with his Reagan Raider Nation teammates playing football, lacrosse, and wrestling. His large physical...

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. Malcolm Wayne “Sonny” Minton, 76, of Winston-Salem, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Saturday, September 4, 2021.  Sonny was born in Roanoke, Virginia on November 18, 1944.  He proudly served in the United States Navy.  Sonny was the owner and operator of Minton Motor Cars I & II.  He will be greatly missed.

Sonny is...

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. Ira Clyde Shumate, 85, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. He was born in McDowell Co., West Virginia on September 29, 1935, the son of the late Leonard and Lollie Shumate. Mr. Shumate proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Owens-Brockway Glass Plant in...

Sep 4, 2021

GREENSBORO- Victor Manuel Oliva, passed away, September 4, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1976 in El Salvador to Maria Tomasa Oliva and the late Oscar Humberto Martinez. Victor was an extremely hard worker and provider, and he was always there for his kids and his family.  He was an avid soccer player and would absolutely drop everything...

Sep 4, 2021

Mrs. Tonia Darga Keeton, 44, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Davie Medical Center.

Tonia is survived by her husband, Brian Keeton; son, Zackary Keeton; mother, Joann Wood; father, Benedict Darga; sister, Joanie Darga; brothers, Frank Darga and Ben Chouinard; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Per Tonia’s wishes, no formal services...

Sep 4, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Pansy Jewel Bodenheimer Moore, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on August 7, 1926 in Davidson County, NC to Willie Arthur and Emma Hayworth Bodenheimer. Pansy was a long time member of Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her church and her church...

Sep 3, 2021

Charles Calvin Poss, known as Calvin, passed away on September 3, 2021 at the age of 69, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. His prolonged battle with serious medical issues in recent years demonstrated tremendous courage in facing life’s challenges the way everyone should – with grace, and accented with salty expletives.

Calvin was born on December 18th,...

Sep 3, 2021

David Bruce Freedman died Friday, September 3, 2021, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital due to complications from the Covid-19 virus. He was 64 years old. David was born December 1, 1956, to the late Roz and Abe Freedman. He grew up in Asheville, and his love of the mountains continued throughout his life. David graduated from the...