Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 24, 2021

Earl Bernard Steelman, U.S. Army Retired, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was born to Fannie Adams-Steelman and Avery Cleveland Steelman on September 20, 1927 in Yadkin County NC. As many young men of his day did, he enlisted into the Navy at age 17 but after four years he made the statement, “I wanted back...

Jul 23, 2021

Chester Mack Hill, 87, passed on peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday.  He was born November 16, 1933 to the late Samuel and Gladys Hill.

Chester was a hardworking man who valued family above all else.  He enjoyed bowling, gardening, spending time with his adoring family...

Jul 23, 2021

Mr. Seaford Robert Gray Johnston, 51, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on March 13, 1970, to late Ernest Richard Johnston, Sr. and Lucy Violet Myers Johnston. Most importantly he was a family man and loved his kids. He also enjoyed carp fishing, traveling to the beach, and listening to...

Jul 23, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lou Hill Parrish, 88, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly into God's graces on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was born in Davidson County to the late Albert Irvin Hill and Ruby Ribelin Hill on April 23, 1933. Betty was a strong and resilient woman. She was a loving, caring, mother, wife, and sister. She loved her family and spending...

Jul 22, 2021

Mrs. Pat Barfield McDaniel, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  Pat was born in Lumberton, NC on April 22, 1949, to the late Alley Betsy Gooden Barfield & Walter Roscoe Barfield.  She graduated from High Point Central High School in 1967.  Pat married the love of her life, Carroll McDaniel, on February 14, 1971, at Green...

Jul 22, 2021

Mrs. Phyllis Juanita Wilhelm Knight, 83, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Barney Edward Wilhelm and Anne Fulp Wilhelm on October 1, 1937. Juanita was a wonderful homemaker and took excellent care of her husband Ray. Juanita and Ray spent many happy years camping and traveling out west and going...

Jul 22, 2021

David Anthony Ryggs Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, July 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 60 after battling cancer for two years. David was born on July 2, 1961 in Forsyth County to David A. Ryggs Sr. and Betty Woosley Ryggs. David loved God, his country, and his family with...

Jul 22, 2021

Ernest P. McKnight, most currently residing in Louisville, CO died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born in April 1933 to Lona Belle and Ernest McKnight, Sr. of Winston-Salem, NC, Ernest was the proud brother of four siblings, Mary Ruth Fox of Winston-Salem, Thomas McKnight of Raleigh, Lona Henderson of Powhatan, VA (deceased), and...

Jul 22, 2021

Mr. James Steve Weeks, Sr., 77, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born December 26, 1943, in Forsyth County, the son of Arthur James and Lala Atwood Yontz Weeks.  He was retired from Rexam Can Manufacturing after 35 years of service and was of the Christian Faith.  Mr. Weeks enjoyed collecting racing memorabilia...

Jul 22, 2021

Nancy Bulluck Lehnberg, 68, of Lewisville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Rocky Mount, NC on June 29, 1953 to Dillard and Kathleen (Mayberry) Bulluck. She graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High in 1972, attended North Carolina Wesleyan College for two years, then received her associate degree...

Jul 21, 2021

James Ronnie Evans, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Ronnie was born on March 20, 1948, to Richard N. Evans and Hazel Kimmer Evans in Surry County. Ronnie attended Boonville High School and was a graduate of Camden Military Academy in Camden, SC, and attended Surry Community College. He served in the United States Army...

Jul 21, 2021

Mr. John Irvin Jones, 84, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Rose Tara in King. He was born in Smith County, VA on April 16, 1937, the son of the late John Harrison Jones and Ruth Elsie Richardson Jones. John loved music and sang in a gospel group. He loved to camp and watch westerns. He also loved...

Jul 21, 2021

Alvin Worrell passed from this life into eternity on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the age of 81, in the home he designed in 1960. He was surrounded by his loving family, which he considered his life’s treasure.

Alvin was born in Forsyth County on August 20, 1939, to Samuel Denny Worrell and Gladys Carter Worrell. Predeceasing...

Jul 21, 2021

Elizabeth “Libby” Hunter (formerly Greene) Ebert passed away after a long illness on July 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Forsyth County on November 26, 1937, to the late Grier Flake Hunter and Frances Lowder Hunter.  She graduated from Griffith High in 1956 where she was chief cheerleader and the Homecoming Queen. Libby was a...

Jul 20, 2021

Donald Ray Fulk, Sr. (Don) passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 he was 88.  Mr. Fulk was born in Winston-Salem on January 17, 1933 and was the son of John Hobert Fulk, Sr. and Bessie Clyde Myers Fulk.  He was a graduate of Hanes High School class of 1952 and served in the United States Air Force from...

Jul 20, 2021

And then there were four.  Karen Lorraine Parker, 69, known as one of Lorraine Parker’s “Five K’s” of Cloister Drive, succumbed to the ravages of Early Onset Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Karen was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She retired early from Wachovia Bank due to her illness. Growing up Karen sang, acted, and was fond of...

Jul 19, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Violet Matilda Daniels Motsinger, 96, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. Violet was born on September 30, 1924 in London, England. She was the wife of Robert Reid Motsinger who went to heaven on December 2, 2018. They were married on August 4, 1945 at Saint Andrew’s Church, Catford, London, England. Violet was the daughter of...

Jul 19, 2021

Mrs. Bonnie Nelson Cheek, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021. Bonnie was born in Wilkes County on January 21, 1944, to the late John Henry Nelson and Lela Lyon Nelson. She was well known for her beautiful African Violets, she owned and operated Carousel of Violets on Stratford Road for nearly 25 years before retiring. Bonnie...

Jul 19, 2021

MOORESVILLE- Mrs. Ola Walterene Blevins Vineyard, 94, passed away on July 19, 2021. She was born on May 8, 1927, to Walter Mack Blevins and Zenna Mae Testerman Blevins in West Jefferson. Ola worked in Food Service at Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and in the cafeteria at Gospel Light Christian School, retiring with many years of dedicated service. She...

Jul 18, 2021

Winston-Salem – Mary Ella Tuttle Matthews, 104, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mary was born in Stokes County on January 5, 1917, to Thomas Jefferson and Carrie Miller Tuttle. Mary married Coy L. Matthews on July 6, 1939, and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1987. She was also preceded...