Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. Tommy H. Wheeling, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021.

Tommy was born February 15, 1949, in Wilkes County to Raymond and Martha Wheeling.  One of eleven children, Tommy grew up with his large family in the Ardmore area of Winston-Salem.  He graduated from Reynolds High School and was a member of Ardmore Baptist...

Jun 25, 2021

Johnny Brent Love, 80, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center, unexpectedly after heart complications. Johnny was born on February 17, 1941 in Elkin, NC to John McKinley Love and Rita Vanhoy Love. He worked in the truck driving industry for over 30 years. He began with Pilot Freight Carriers for 20 years, then pursued his career...

Jun 25, 2021

Kernersville- Ruth Genette Bryant Clinard, 93, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born October 28, 1927, in Surry County to the late Roy Bryant and Bettie (Jackson) Bryant.

Genette was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. In her free time Mrs. Clinard enjoyed playing piano, and spending...

Jun 25, 2021

Patricia Wester Wilson, 60, of Greensboro, went home to be with her Lord on June 25, 2021, at Hospice of High Point. Patti was born April 16, 1961, in Guilford County to the late Thurman Wester and Rheta Stephens Wester. She was a member at Westover Church in Greensboro for many years. Patti had a strong faith and loved...

Jun 25, 2021

Mrs. Yvonne Wagoner Wooten, 95, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. Yvonne was born in Yadkin County on March 6, 1926, to the late Sallie Clyde Wagoner.  Mrs. Wooten retired from Hanes Hosiery Mills after 35 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville, where she was active until her health declined....

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. Curtiss Loyd Brewer, 87, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.  He was born June 12, 1933, in Henderson County, Tennessee to the late Johnny and Odie Brewer.  In addition to his parents, Curtiss is preceded in death by his son, Terry Wayne Brewer.  He is survived by is loving wife, Marie Brewer; daughter, Donna Coffey (Michael Henderson); and...

Jun 24, 2021

Marianne Fay went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 24, 2021, after an unexpected illness. Born in Rural Hall, Marianne was the daughter of the late Raymond Lancaster and Hazel Lancaster. Marianne loved to travel, read mysteries, eat good barbeque, and was an avid dog lover. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School and attended Guilford...

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. Warner Matthew Boles, Sr. of King, North Carolina, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 19, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late James William Boles and Mamie Carrie Hanes Boles. He was the baby of...

Jun 24, 2021

Louis Joseph Messina, 73, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Louis was born in Queens, New York on May 7, 1948 to the late Mauro Edward and Doris May Brown Messina. He is survived by his wife Carol Kinnamon Messina; three siblings, Dolores, Joe, and John Messina; four...

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. Donald “Donnie” Ray Thrift, Jr., 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021.  Donnie was born in Forsyth County on July 12, 1955, to the late Donald Ray Thrift, Sr. and Janey Ayers Thrift.  Donnie was a self-employed roofer and well known for his work ethic.  He loved working in his yard and garden and enjoyed...

Jun 24, 2021

WINSTON SALEM – Robert “Bob” Lewis Kinzer, 87, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bob was born on August 4, 1933 in Surry County to William and Sarah Barker Kinzer. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a loyal member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. He retired from AT & T...

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. Ray Alexander, 94, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born in Catawba County on November 30, 1926, to the late Richard and Lillie Hooper Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a proud veteran of the US Army, who served his country during World War II. He was retired from Hanes Knitting with forty years of loyal...

Jun 24, 2021

Leighann Michelle Hege, 42, passed away at her home.  She was born in Forsyth County on April 4, 1979.  Preceding her in death was a brother, Matthew Curtis Hege and maternal grandparents, Jim and Evelyn Rinehart.  Surviving are her two sons, Jace Patrick Travis and Dexter Curtis Osborne; father, Curt Hege, Jr. (Tammy); mother, Melissa Rinehart; brother, Joshua Mark...

Jun 23, 2021

Mabel Louise Jones Hall, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Mabel was born on May 22, 1931, in Henderson County to the late W. Mac Jones and Ruby Hood Jones. She was a graduate of Wake Forest University, class of 1953.  Throughout her life, she lived in Hendersonville, NC, Belleville, Ill., Meridian, MS...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Violena Coon Hill, 90, passed away June 23, 2021, at her home.  She was born December 13, 1930, in Stokes County to the late Johnnie Westal Coon and Hester Florence Bennett Coon.  Violena graduated from Pinnacle High School in 1948 as Salutatorian of the class.  She was a member of Pinnacle Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for...

Jun 23, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Edward “Eddie” Eugene Fine, Jr., 50, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home. Eddie was a Veteran of the US Army, proudly serving his country for 5 years. Eddie was eager to help others in any form or fashion. A very prominent part of his life was spent helping young troubled adults work through...

Jun 23, 2021

Mr. James Robert Wilson, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home in Lewisville, NC.  He was born in Floyd County, VA to the late William Theodore and Shirley Connor Wilson.  Mr. Wilson was born and grew up in Floyd County, Virginia and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Wilson retired from a career in telecommunications with...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Linda Hauser Stanford, 79, of Advance, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 17, 1942 in Thomasville, NC to the late Thomas Woodrow Hauser and Ella Mae Robertson Hauser. She was a lifelong member of Fraternity Church of the Brethren in Winston-Salem. Linda served on the...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Avie Jean Moser Hege, 88, of Belews Creek, NC passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Prestwick Village Assisted Living in Laurinburg, NC.  She was born May 24, 1933, in Robeson County and was a member of Winston-Salem First.  She was the owner of Cameo Bras and worked at Hanes Brands.  Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, playing the piano and guitar, camping, and was a great cook.  Mrs. Hege was a unique outspoken woman who...

Jun 22, 2021

Mrs. Bertha Alexander Martin, 93 passed away Tuesday June 22, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born September 8, 1927, in Edenton, the daughter of Alton and Hattie Alexander.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Sam Martin, Jr.; her parents; her stepmother, Elsie Alexander and her brother, Frankie Alexander.  Survivors include her...