Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 18, 2021

Kernersville – Charlie “Chuck” Richard Caulder, Jr., 45, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on June 30, 1976, in Forsyth County to Bonnie Tucker and Charlie Richard Caulder, Sr. Chuck was a well known jokester of the family, at school, well, pretty much everywhere else and just knew how to brighten...

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. Larry Eugene McGee, 75, of Alva, FL, formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born February 1, 1946 in Forsyth County, NC to Harvey Eugene McGee and Mary Ethel Marsh McGee. Mr. McGee was a veteran who served in Vietnam in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Amp/ Tyco as a Project Manager....

Jul 18, 2021

Guelda Hartman Crouse passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021.  She was born in Davidson County on November 16, 1935 to her parents Ina and Robert Hartman.  Surviving is her husband, Paul O. Crouse, to whom she was married for over 65 years; her son, Robert Crouse; daughter, Elizabeth C. Sullivan and son-in-law, Scott Sullivan; and her grandsons, Brandon (Emma) Sullivan and Shane Sullivan.  She graduated from R....

Jul 17, 2021

Mr. Robert Wade Ellis, 61, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He was born on December 14, 1959 in Forsyth County to Garland Hege and Betty Blake.

Robert loved riding his Harley. He always lived life to the fullest. Robert enjoyed spending time with his 12 grandchildren. More than anything, he loved his wife,...

Jul 17, 2021

Evelyn “Nan” Monahan, 99, passed away at home Saturday, July 17, 2021.  She was born August 21, 1921, in Middlesex, Co., MA to the late Alphonse and Mildred Cadorette.  Evelyn lived a very full and active life, swimming, dancing, speed walking and even paragliding.  She was also an avid reader.  Evelyn retired from the Eden Roc Hotel, in Miami...

Jul 17, 2021

Ms. Rachel Anne Templeton, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on January 18, 1933, to the late Luther Bidwell and Flossie Mock Templeton. Ms. Templeton was retired from Fogle Furniture with thirty-five years of dedicated service. She was a lifelong member of Pine Chapel Moravian Church, where she served as...

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. Gary Phillip Faw, 59, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at his home.  He was born September 12, 1961, in Forsyth County to Jethro Hansford Faw and Phyllis Benton Faw. Gary attended Appalachian State University and UNC-Charlotte. In addition, he graduated from Winston-Salem Barber School and became a very successful hair stylist. He owned and operated Gary Faw...

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. Tommy James Anderson, 74, passed away July 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born February10,1947 in Wilkes County to the late Violet Bernice Robinson Anderson and Tom Jack Anderson.  Tommy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and friends to many, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Tommy enjoyed fishing, watching golf...

Jul 16, 2021

Mrs. Gloria Faye Troutman Garrett, 74, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born on September 5, 1946 in Iredell County to F.F. “Jiggs” Troutman and Hazel Rimmer Troutman. Gloria was a graduate of Brevard College and High Point University. She was raised at Memorial United Methodist Church in Kannapolis, N.C., then later became an active member...

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. Herman William Bennett, 88, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on November 19, 1932, in Stokes Co. the son of the late Arthur Reid Bennett and Mary Harrison Bennett. Herman retired from Hanes Dye and Finishing and loved to work in his garden. He proudly served his country in...

Jul 15, 2021

Mr. Barry Eugene Parks, 79, passed away Thursday, July 15 at the W.G. Hefner Veterans Administration Hospital in Salisbury.  He was born November 10, 1941, in Forsyth County, the son of Roy and Alma Sprinkle Parks.  He retired from McLean Trucking Co. and loved to hunt and fish.  Barry was an easygoing person who did not let anything bother him.  He is preceded in death by...

Jul 15, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Verona Norris Johnson Altman, 96, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on December 9, 1924 in Harnett County to Issac William and Velma Holt Norris. Verona enjoyed sewing and crocheting and she loved to sing in her church choir. She also enjoyed playing games and cards...

Jul 15, 2021

THOMASVILLE – Phyllis Justice Miller, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home. Phyllis was born on August 1, 1937 in Tazewell County, VA to Winfred and Helen Whitt Justice. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and a sweet, true, loving wife. Phyllis cared for everyone above herself. She loved to quilt, sew...

Jul 13, 2021

Jean Gentry Beam, 88, passed away at her home on July 13, 2021. Jean was born on October 19, 1932, to Charlie Floyd Gentry and Ruby O’Briant Gentry in Person County. Jean was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she served as Director of Christian Education and Director of Weekday Schools for a total of 15 years....

Jul 13, 2021

Mrs. Judy E. Renfro, 76, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on April 7, 1945, to the late Carvin G. and Geneva Crater Easter. Judy was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church. She enjoyed working in her extensive gardens and sharing it with family and friends. Judy also enjoyed painting...

Jul 12, 2021

Ms. Mary Susan Miller Harwood, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021, her 77th birthday.

Mary Sue was born July 12, 1944, in Miami County, OH to Walter and Naomi Miller.  She worked in the banking industry for many years and was a devoted member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, and with her caring personality,...

Jul 12, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Atwell Griffin, 85, passed away on July 12, 2021, at her home. She was born in Pensacola, FL on May 4, 1936, the daughter of the late Oscar Atwell, Sr. and Ethel Mae Scott Atwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Griffin; two brothers, Oscar Atwell, Jr. and...

Jul 12, 2021

Mrs. Audrey Lunsford Whisenhunt, 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on May 16, 1956, to the late Roy Edgar and Maude Beatrice Hayes Lunsford. Mrs. Whisenhunt was of the Baptist faith and attended Gold Floss Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and nanny. In addition to her parents,...

Jul 12, 2021

Ransom Lee “Bill” Overman, a longtime resident of Kernersville, passed away at home in the early morning hours of July 12, 2021 surrounded by family and friends with love and compassion at the age of 89.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force and United States Navy Reserves during the...

Jul 12, 2021

Mrs. Melody Ann Adams Schneggenburger, age 52 of Advance passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born July 20, 1968 in Mount Airy to the late William Van Adams and Hilda Jessup Adams.  Melody worked for Wake Forest Baptist Health as a billing specialist.  In her free time, she enjoyed vacationing at...