Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 29, 2021

Mrs. Mary S. Hiatt of Winston-Salem, NC has passed away on August 29, 2021.  She is survived by her husband, John D. Hiatt.  Their five children are Dr. John Donald (Don) Hiatt, Jr. (Jane), Keith S. Hiatt (Becky), Dr. Paul K. Hiatt (Christina), Anne Hiatt Stuart (Darryl), and Dr. Mark D. Hiatt (Amy).  Mrs. Hiatt cherished her life as...

Aug 29, 2021

Winston-Salem: Peggy Fishel Shuford Lewter, 86, passed away at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on August 29, 2021. She was born on August 28, 1935, to Clyde William Fishel and Mertie Allen Fishel in Forsyth County. She graduated from Griffith High School and was a member of Hopewell Moravian Church. Peggy was retired from Taylor Brothers Tobacco Co. She...

Aug 28, 2021

Mr. Jerry Donald Johnson, 87, went to be with the Lord August 28, 2021, at his residence.  He was born August 3, 1934, in Wilkes County to the late George R. Johnson and Annie Lee Sparks Johnson.  Jerry was a longtime faithful member of Woodland Baptist Church.  He was a Christian man who loved the Lord and raised his...

Aug 28, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Hunter Todd Pless, 22, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1998 in Forsyth County to Todd and Tammy Pless. Hunter’s short life may have been filled with many trials and triumphs, but he will always be remembered as a son, grandson, and friend...

Aug 28, 2021

Beatrice “Bea” Deal Price, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her home. Bea was born on December 9, 1936 in Rowan County to the late Elmer Harvey Deal and Estelle Adams Deal. She was a loving wife and mother, who taught her children to pray and the love of The Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bea...

Aug 27, 2021

Walnut Cove – Donald Glenis Still, 78, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born in Rockingham County, NC to the late Paul and Mattie Baker Still. Donald had a love for golfing and fishing. He was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and spent 30 years driving in the bus...

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. Michael “Mike” Thomas Elsner, 64, of Pfafftown, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born September 22, 1956 in Levittown, NY to Dyanne Mott Elsner and Harold Francis Elsner. Mike was a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and retired after many years as a chef. Surviving are his wife,...

Aug 27, 2021

Mary Lee Mitchell Delp, 101, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Brookridge Retirement Community. Mary Lee was born in Newton County, GA on February 14, 1920 to the late Robert Lee Mitchell and Ruby Henry Mitchell. She attended Livingston High School in Georgia, graduating in 1937 with a perfect attendance record. Mary Lee moved to Charlotte, NC...

Aug 27, 2021

WINSTON SALEM – Andrew Thomas Harper, 48, entered into the presence of Jesus on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Andy was born on October 1, 1972 in Forsyth County to Bud and Gaye Thomas Harper. He was a native of Kernersville and graduated from Kerwin Christian School and attended Wake Forest University as a...

Aug 26, 2021

KERNERSVILLE - Gary White, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born October 23,1952 in Savannah, Ga to his late parents, Edward White and Polly White.

Gary loved to play golf.  He spent time on the professional Florida mini tour and played many years in the Greensboro area with friends...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Sarah Lou “Rita” Toivonen, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born in Surry County on February 26, 1938 to Willie Caudle and Alice Wall Caudle. Rita graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. and from the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in library science. She was a member of...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Mabel Wiles Billings (Triplette), 101, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born in 1920 in Wilkes County to Wilbur Wiles and Janie Privette Wiles. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Waldo Billings and Bill Triplette and two children, Wanda Weavil and Tony Billings. Surviving are her daughter, Virginia Dare Billings Bullard...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Eunice “Tot” Smith Hailey, 93, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born June 3, 1928, in Forsyth County to the late Stant P Smith Sr. and Eunice Westmoreland Smith. Tot was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Stanleyville and retired from RJ Reynolds with 30 years of service. She...

Aug 26, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Dorothy Lee Arrington Allison, 82, formerly of Waynesville, ended her bravely fought battle with glioblastoma on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on September 13, 1938 in Haywood County to Norman and Nellie Bradley Arrington.

Surviving are her husband of 64 years, 11 months and 11 days, Don...

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. Rex Dale Jennings, 86, of Lewisville, passed away August 25, 2021, at Trinity Elms in Clemmons surrounded by family. He was born June 14, 1935 in Lewisville, NC to the late Gwyn M. and Melba S. Jennings. Rex was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and never met a stranger. He is survived by his loving wife of 63...

Aug 25, 2021

After a difficult and courageous battle with depression and anxiety, Brent “Smitty” Lacy Smith passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 25, 2021. In his younger years Brent played baseball at South Little League and played football for the Tiny Greyhounds. He graduated from Parkland High School in the class of 1982, and he was an active member...

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. Marvin Clay Spencer, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in his home after a year of declining health.  He was born December 4, 1931 in Randolph County to the late Robert and Lillian Spencer.  Marvin was an avid fisherman, gardener, and loved the beach and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He proudly served his country in...

Aug 25, 2021

Ms. Rebecca Mears Daisey, 57, passed away with a brief battle with Breast Cancer on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1964, in Richmond, Virginia. While in Richmond, she graduated from St. Gertrude high School in 1982 and went on to earn her BA from High Point University in 1986. At High Point, she was...

Aug 25, 2021

Mrs. June Dunlap Spence, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

June was born May 4, 1937, in Forsyth County to Rasley and Violet Dunlap.  She was a loyal member of Konnoak Baptist Church and also an avid mall walker, making many friends at both of those places.  June loved to read, and...

Aug 24, 2021

Charles David Jackson, better known by all as “David”, “Dave” or “DD”, moved to his home in heaven on August 24, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pulmonary complications.

He was born in Thomasville, NC on March 18, 1940, to Evelyn and A.C. Jackson, who precede him in death.  He is survived by...