Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 22, 2021

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Griffin, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Bonnie was born May 29, 1944, in Bedford, Virginia. Bonnie was raised by mother, Doris Hooper Jamison and loving step-father, Russell A. Jamison along with father, Harry F. Smith and loving step-mother, Edith Mae Smith.

For over 15 years, she worked in...

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. Norman Edward Knecht, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1946, in Pittston, PA. In his early youth he grew up with a large extended family in Moosic, PA, and as a teen his family moved to the Philadelphia area where he attended Junior High and High School. He was a...

Jun 21, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Ingram Hoots, 65, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born in Forsyth County to the late Frank Ray and Annie Myrtle Fulton Ingram.  Mrs. Hoots graduated from High Point University in 1996, Summa Cum Laude, Jr. Marshall, Who’s Who, and Alpha Chi.  She retired from Sara Lee/Leggs with several years of...

Jun 21, 2021

Many called him Sao, but I called him Ba (Dad). He was the man who taught me to be the person I am today. My dad has been there for me every day since I was born, and for what my family I have put him through, I most likely would have gone crazy a long time ago. We...

Jun 21, 2021

GABLE, SC – Larry David Willard, 83, husband of Sylvia Gayle Miller Willard, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home.  Born April 25, 1938, in Winston-Salem, NC, he was a son of the late David Bailey Brooklyn Willard and the late Cora Mae Welborn Willard. He was a US Army veteran, was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company,...

Jun 21, 2021

Mrs. Valene Dorothy “Dottie” Finck Majcen, 90, of Winston-Salem and formerly of Westmont, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Dottie was born October 26, 1930 in Cook County, IL to Peter and Marie Finck.  She grew up in Chicago and on July 31, 1948 married the love of her life, husband Frank A. Majcen...

Jun 20, 2021

Louis Marion Azbart, 96, passed away on Sunday, June 20th, 2021.  "Lou" was in love with and married to Marguerite “Margo” Joan Azbart for 61 years.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 25th, 1925, to Louis Marion Azbart, Sr and Paulina Azbart.  Lou served in World War II with the Navy, and went on to serve in...

Jun 20, 2021

Matthew Sell Chapman, 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 20, 2021. He was born in Southern Pines, NC on March 15, 1985, the son of Matthew Steele Chapman and Ronda Renee Sell Chapman. Matthew loved to travel and had a great interest in fishing. He was a kind and caring person, who always looked to help...

Jun 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Billy Snow, announce his passing after a brief illness. He was born in Forsyth County to Bertie and Ernest Snow. After serving in the Military (Army) from 1960 to 1966, he was employed with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and retired in 1988 after 32 years of service. He...

Jun 19, 2021

Mr. Oliver Williams, 54, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  He was born in Bosen, Germany on November 22, 1966.

Oliver grew up all over the world as the son of a career military man.  From a young age Oliver loved music and had an intense interest in audio-visual innovations,...

Jun 19, 2021

Mr. William “Billy” James Hayden, 71, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center and was immediately promoted to Heaven.  No more “wheelz”, only outstretched legs walking with JESUS on the Streets of Gold.  He was born in Newport News, Virginia on October 11, 1949 to the late John William and Joan Stapleton Hayden.  Billy loved messing...

Jun 18, 2021

Ben Lewis Sink, age 85 of Midway, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, surrounded by family in his home. He was born January 18, 1936, in Forsyth County to the late Hollis Daniel Sink, Sr. and Joy Johnson Sink. Growing up, Ben enjoyed being mischievous with his brother, Hollis, and his many cousins. Ben retired from Duke Energy after...

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. O. C. “Shorty,” “Blackie” Blackburn, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed from this life on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born in Wilkes County on May 31, 1929, to the late Eli and Kizy Cothren Blackburn. Shorty was the Assistant Golf Professional at Reynolds Park Golf Course from 1943 to 1951. He was a proud  veteran that served his...

Jun 18, 2021

Ruth Creson Granger, 89, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Forsyth County to J. Oscar Creson and Emma Bennett Creson. Ruth enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s ballgames. She liked planting flowers, gardening, and was a wonderful cook. Ruth loved being with her family, they were her life. She was preceded...

Jun 18, 2021

Mrs. Janice Terry Harper, 66, of Pfafftown, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home. She was born July 3, 1954 to John Terry and Lucy Allustiarti Terry. Mrs. Harper was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Winston-Salem. She was very involved in her Parish in Wisconsin, where she volunteered in the church office....

Jun 17, 2021

Mr. Joseph Alexander “Alec” Covington, 85, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1935 in Forsyth County. Mr. Covington served in the U.S. National Guard and was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He retired from A.L. Williams Financial Services as Senior Vice President. Mr. Covington was a...

Jun 17, 2021

Mr. Crelly Leon Broom Jr., 78, of Clemmons passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born March 31, 1943, in Birmingham Alabama to the late Crelly Leon Broom, Sr. and Mozelle Peters Broom. Crelly retired from Tyco Electronics in 2005. Crelly was very outgoing and never met a stranger. He was especially proud to have served in three...

Jun 16, 2021

Mrs. Deborah Lynne Powell Ivester, 61, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on June 16, 2021. Debbie was born on July 7, 1959, to Betty Adams Powell and David Lorick Powell, Sr. in Spartanburg, SC.  She graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1977. Debbie was preceded in death by her father and mother; brother, David L. Powell, Jr. ...

Jun 16, 2021

Mr. Jerry Allen Shepherd, 83, passed away on June 16, 2021 at his home in Winston-Salem, NC.  Jerry was born in Forsyth County, NC on January 4, 1938, to the late Aaron C. Shepherd and Mae Allen Shepherd. He was the oldest of two children and was preceded in death by his brother, Barrett Shepherd. Jerry graduated from Wake...

Jun 15, 2021

Chelsey Lynn Robbins, 29, passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021. She was born August 31, 1991, to Terry and Dianna Robbins in Forsyth County. Chelsey had a love for children and often would do more for them then she would herself. She was studying for a degree in medical accounting before entering her courageous battle with cancer. In addition...