Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 24, 2021

Harold “Willie” Dean Cheek, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1941, in Davidson County to the late Willie “Will” Rufus and Macie D. Cheek. Willie was a retired truck driver and businessman, owning several local establishments within his life. He was a motorcycle advocate, friends with...

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Anderson Goodman, age 94 of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her home.  She was born July 10, 1927 in Davie County to the late William Frank Anderson and Jessie Walker Anderson.  Mrs. Goodman was a member of Linville Forest Church of Christ for over 49 years.  She is preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 24, 2021

Andreas Theodore Kazakos passed away on August 24, 2021, at the age of 73 after several years with persistent health concerns, notably with his lungs.  Andreas was the beloved husband of the late Vasiliki Kazakos of Saranti, Greece, the love of his life, with whom he was united on July 3, 1977, and with whom he will return to...

Aug 24, 2021

Kernersville – Sylvia Lynn Wheat Forrest, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born in Lexington, MS on December 14, 1952, to the late Clarence and Catherine Pitchford Wheat. Sylvia graduated Mississippi Valley State University in 1974 with a B.S. in Mathematics. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority....

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Judith Ann Mitchell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born on December 19, 1941 in Momence, Illinois to Arthur and Cassie Race. Judith was married to Charlie Joe Mitchell on July 28, 1961 and they lived in Momence, IL for most of their lives. She resided in Clarksville, TN from 2004 to 2007. Judith...

Aug 23, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Gary “Dennis” Sapp, 60, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on May 2, 1961 in Forsyth County to Gary Willard Sapp and Eula Brewer Sapp. Dennis loved to be outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, or tending to his horses and cows. He also loved to cook. Dennis was a...

Aug 22, 2021

Mr. James “Jimmy” Clarence Hill, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Forsyth County to Bobby E. Hill and Pat Vestal Hill on August 16, 1949. Jimmy was a skilled craftsman and worked for several local furniture factories in Lexington. He was preceded in...

Aug 22, 2021

Jason Philip Sattenfield, 45, passed away of natural causes at his home on August 22, 2021. Jay was born on December 20, 1975 to Charles Lewis Sattenfield and Billie Sue Justice Sattenfield (Thompson) in Winston-Salem. Jay served in the US Army. He cherished his children, often saying they were his reason for living. He made special time with each...

Aug 22, 2021

Mr. Thomas Luther White Jr., 88, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021.  He was born November 6, 1932, in Stokes County to the late Thomas Luther White Sr and Carrie Boles White.  Mr. White was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Stanleyville.  Mr. White was devoted to his family and will be greatly missed by all who...

Aug 22, 2021

WALKERTOWN – Christopher Lynne Holden, 54, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Forsyth Memorial Center. Chris was born on August 24, 1966 in Forsyth County to Norman Lloyd and Ethel Lee Brown Holden. He was an amazing husband and great dad.  He loved muscle cars, especially Pontiac Trans Ams and loved music. Chris was a hard worker and...

Aug 21, 2021

Our precious loved one, Pamela Lynn Sawyers Shaffer, went to be with the Lord at 7:20 p.m. on August 21,2021 while at Alamance Regional Hospital. She was surrounded by family. Pamela was born in Winston Salem, Forsyth County on July 28, 1967, and was 54 years old when she passed. She is the late daughter of Charles Sawyers and Phyllis Knox...

Aug 21, 2021

Our mom, grandma and sister, Sharon Whitehead, 78, passed away in her sleep on August 21, 2021 in her home in Decatur, GA.  Sharon was born on December 9, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC and lived there until she moved to Decatur in 2019 to be closer to her daughter and daughter-in-law.    In addition to her parents, Lillian McIntyre and...

Aug 21, 2021

Mr. Mayo Calvin Dull, 96, of Lewisville, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Clemmons Village II. He was born September 28, 1924 in Forsyth County to the late Jacob Elisha Dull and Gertie Yates Dull. Mr. Dull was a lifelong member of Shiloh Lutheran Church. He retired with over 45 years of service from June and Garland Adams...

Aug 21, 2021

After a brave struggle, Susan passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord at her home in Clemmons.  Born in Greensboro, NC, daughter of Betty (Deceased) & Howard Morgan of Willis, VA. Survived by her husband of 32 years, John of Clemmons, son Michael of High Point, sister Lisa Morgan of Winston Salem.  She was a 1983 Graduate of...

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. Mark Franklin Anders passed away on August 20, 2021, at the age of 48. He owned and operated Anders Family Farms in Tobaccoville, NC.  His first love was his wife and three beautiful daughters, Ashlyn (20), Maddie (16), and Abby (13). In addition to his wife, children, family, and farm, he loved working in the bus ministry at...

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. Ernest Monroe Bowden, Jr., 94, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021.  He was born January 3, 1927, in Stokes County to the late Ernest Monroe Bowden, Sr. and Chattie Hill Bowden.  Ernest proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.  He retired from the City of Winston-Salem as a Superintendent of the streets...

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. Milton “Milt” Aloysius Goetz passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 89.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 18, 1931, to the late Milton Alois Goetz and Helen Marie Kelly Goetz.  Milt is survived by his wife, JoAnne Vannoy North Goetz; two daughters by a previous marriage, Suzanne Goetz of Schenectady, NY, and...

Aug 18, 2021

Today we honor a christian, a mom, a spouse, an auntie, a sister, and an amazing friend who is taken, but whose heart will always be a significant part of who we are. Through love and affection, the blessing of her time invested in each of our lives, and with sadness her time is taken from us, but just...

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Robert Keith Snow, Sr., 61, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Keith was born September 2, 1959, in Forsyth County to Olemon and Verona Snow.  He graduated from Greensboro College with a bachelor’s degree in Science and worked as a Surgical Billing Specialist for Novant Health.  He also attended Oak Forest United Methodist Church....

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Norman Grimesley Dennis, Jr., 66, passed away Wednesday August 18, 2021, at his residence.  He was born January 27, 1955, in Guilford County, the son of Norman and Betty Jean Dennis.  He was a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and High Point University.  He was retired from Holiday Healthcare Pharmacy.  Norman was a private person who enjoyed his family and was an avid Carolina Panthers fan. ...