Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 4, 2021

Mr. Paul Edward Aaron, 59, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away at his home on Friday, June 4, 2021, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wayne County, NC at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on November 6, 1961, to the late Don Carter Aaron (USAF October 1955 – August 1964) and Rebecca Freeland Aaron....

Jun 4, 2021

Geraldine “Gerry” Thomas Lunsford, 78, passed away peacefully Friday, June 4, 2021, at SECU Hospice of Yadkinville. She was born August 27, 1942, to the late Samuel Walker Thomas and Katherine Thomas Terrell in Forsyth County. Gerry was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Stanleyville for over 40 years. She loved to shop and had a large collection...

Jun 4, 2021

BELEWS CREEK- Frank George DeSena, Jr., 61, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Queens County, NY to Frank George DeSena, Sr. and Sheila Ann Marshall DeSena.

Mr. Desena was a veteran who served in the United Stated Navy. He worked as an electrical technician at...

Jun 4, 2021

Winston-Salem – Mr. William “Louis” Fagg, 87, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born on January 18, 1934 in Stokes County to William and Anne Nelson Fagg. After 40 years of service, Louis retired from Sears. He was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church where he was a long time Deacon and usher. Louis...

Jun 3, 2021

Mr. Malcom Wayne Crawford, 84, of Kernersville, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born May 8, 1937 in Austin, TX to Albert Malcom Crawford and Martha Doris Piper Crawford. Mr. Crawford served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a man of God with a heart of gold. A member...

Jun 3, 2021

Mr. Michael Dylan Wolfe, 41, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on August 5, 1979. Dylan was very unique and was always working on a project. He loved to go fishing with his daughter, Harley. Dylan always said, “I’m the big bad wolf and I’m going to live forever.”

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Jun 2, 2021

Mr. Clyde Nolton Boan Jr., 78, passed away June 2, 2021, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, with his family by his side. Nolton was born in Statesville, NC to the late Clyde Nolton Boan, Sr. and Wilma Lowery Boan. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Carl Boan. He is survived by...

Jun 2, 2021

Christine Mary Golba Palis, age 68, passed away on June 2, 2021. Survived by her loving son Jeff and his partner Sarah Schwartz, her husband Gary, her mother Marie Solek Golba, and her twin brother Christopher, she was preceded in death by her father, Chester Golba, and her sister, Mary Windrum. Remembrance will be held in Winston-Salem. Funeral will...

Jun 2, 2021

A citizen of New Zealand, Australia and USA; artist, author and musician; groundbreaking businessman, philanthropist and storyteller, Brian Major made an indelible and long-lasting mark during his 90 years on earth. Brian was born in New Zealand at the start of the Great Depression.  When World War II was fought in the Pacific, and wounded US Marines were brought...

Jun 1, 2021

Thomasina “Tommie” Andrea Huffstetler, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. Tommie was born on February 4, 1944 in Gaston County to William and Pauline Huffstetler. She worked as a certified nurse anesthetist for over 30 years. She attended church at Unity Church of Winston-Salem. Tommie was a strong woman with a...

Jun 1, 2021

Rev. Stephen D. Sigmon, 77, of Winston-Salem, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.  He was born on May 14, 1944, in Newton, NC to the late J. Lewis Sigmon and Gladys Whitener Sigmon.  Steve graduated from Bandys High School in 1962, Lenoir Rhyne College in 1966, and Concordia Lutheran Seminary...

Jun 1, 2021

Ms. Carolyn Sue Tilley, 65, passed away June 1, 2021.  She was born in Stokes County to Lucy Belle Fulp Tilley and Arnold Tilley.  Carolyn was a Registered Nurse with Novant Health and retired with 45 years of dedicated service.  She really enjoyed her work in helping her patients.  Carolyn spent 20 years taking care of her mom and...

Jun 1, 2021

Mr. Ryan Braswell, 55, of Clemmons, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1966 in Miami, FL. He graduated from West Forsyth High School. Ryan was employed with Modern Automotive/Classic Muscle as the Parts Manager and loved classic cars. He was a member of the 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas...

Jun 1, 2021

Kernersville – Christy Lynn Vineyard, 47, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1973, in Forsyth County to Sharron Tatum Vineyard and the late Ronnie Harold Vineyard. Christy had a passion for reading and writing. She loved all things of nature; butterflies, flowers, and the beach, where she...

Jun 1, 2021

Frances Bostick, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Frances (Roye) was born May 6, 1940, to the late Roy Bostick and Jane Livingston Bostick.  She grew up in the Laurel Hill, Laurinburg community in NC.  Frances received her BA degree from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro at the Women’s College.  After graduating...

May 31, 2021

Alice Blackwell passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at the age of 91.

Alice was a cherished daughter, wife, and mother to seven children. She was known for her quick wit, humor, and grace. She was a devout Catholic and found tremendous strength in her faith.

Alice was born and raised in Queens, New...

May 31, 2021

William “Bill” H. Ellison, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born on July 11, 1947 in Winston-Salem to William H. Ellison, Sr. and Louise Culler Ellison. Bill graduated from Reynolds High School and attended UNC Chapel Hill. He worked for his family’s business, Quality Cleaners, for many years. Bill grew up as a member...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Cranford Adams, 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on March 20, 1942, to the late William Burton and Collice Brown Cranford. Mrs. Adams was an active member of Immanuel New Eden Moravian Church, where she taught Sunday School, served on the board, and sang like an angel in...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Annie Mae Spach Craver, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away at the Oaks Nursing Home in Winston-Salem on May 30, 2021. She was born on June 5, 1926 in Forsyth County to the late Frederick L. Spach and Cora Myers Spach.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a devoted caretaker for her...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Jerry Sue Burgess Huffman, 73, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Richlands, VA on July 18, 1947, to the late Maude Marie Brown Porter and Samuel McKinley Burgess, Jr. Jerry retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service. She was a member of Hickory Ridge Methodist Church. Jerry was...