Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Lee Luper Woosley, 80, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 25, 1940 in Forsyth County to Thomas Odell Luper and Helen Gray Luper. Brenda was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray White Woosley and a daughter,...

May 29, 2021

On May 29th, 2021 Gilles (Gill) Pierre Rainville, loving husband and father of four children, passed away in Winston-Salem, NC after a long battle with cancer. Gill was born on April 19th, 1942 in Waterloo, Quebec, oldest son of the late Leo Paul Rainville and Lucette Roberge Rainville. In 1959 the family moved from Canada to Buffalo, New York,...

May 29, 2021

Mr. William G. Cook known as Bill to family and friends passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, while in the care of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston-Salem. Bill was born June 26, 1930, and raised on top of the Beech Mountains, Elk Park, NC.  Bill’s career with Piedmont Sheet Metal Company began in 1947 and until a...

May 29, 2021

Mr. Willis Hege Foltz, 93, of Clemmons passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Foltz was born in Forsyth County to the late Emory Foltz and Carrie Hege Foltz on June 23, 1927. He is a direct descendent of Adam Spach, founder of the Friedberg Community and subsequent church in 1773. He has attended Friedberg...

May 29, 2021

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Nelson Kiser, 70, was called home on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends.  Bonnie was born in Forsyth County on May 21, 1951.  She was preceded in death by her parents, B.J. Nelson and Evelyn Vaden Nelson and her sister-in-law, Doris Nelson.  Bonnie is survived by her husband of...

May 29, 2021

HIGH POINT – Myra Lynn Rink Thrasher, 77, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Brookdale High Point North Memory Care. Myra was born on September 26, 1943 in Lincoln County, NC to James Charlie and Maudella Cooke Rink. Myra’s love of music started at an early age and became a ministry that touched the lives of many. She...

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Paula June Dixon Burchett, 67, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on May 28, 2021. Paula was born on May 9, 1954, to Beatrice June Thompson Dixon and Joseph William Dixon in Norton, VA. With a spirit of humility and compassion, Paula tended to the needs of her family, friends and extended community. She was a...

May 28, 2021

Asheboro- Mr. Hobert Clarence Mabe, 88, passed away, Friday, May 28, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1932 in Rockingham County to the late Roosevelt Mabe and Sally Mae Tilley Mabe. Hobert was a great father and grandfather. He was a hardworking man and was a wonderful provider for his family. He never met a stranger and seemed...

May 28, 2021

On Friday, May 28, 2021, Bob Brenner, adoring husband and loving father of six children and seven grandchildren, passed away at home at the age of 74. Big Bob was born on January 12, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Milton and Betty Brenner. He grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was a standout athlete, lettering in football, basketball...

May 28, 2021

Geraldine Ann Caudle McDaniel “Gerrie” went to her heavenly home on May 28th, 2021. She was born May 27, 1938, to Ruth and Thomas Caudle, Sr. in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Gray High School in 1956. She was married to L. James “Jim” McDaniel in 1957 until his passing in 2005. In addition to her parents and husband,...

May 28, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Jacob David Fields, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 28, 2021. He was born on July 29, 1985 in Guilford County to Cathy Mae Phelps Rayle and Mark Lewis Fields. Jacob was definitely a mama’s boy; he had the biggest heart and loved his family so much. He really enjoyed fishing and just having a...

May 28, 2021

Mr. Garry Neal Mikels, 53, passed away Friday morning, May 28, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at his home. Garry was born in Forsyth County on September 8, 1967, to Ben Mikels and Nancy Crews Mikels. Garry began his career with Hanes Dye and Finishing, followed by Logan’s Home Energy Services, and most recently Lowe’s Home Improvement. Garry’s hobbies...

May 27, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Mark Edward Coby, 63, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born on May 14, 1958, in West Virginia to August “Bud” and Gladys “Marie” Coby. Mark sought adventure in all forms and at any distance, from the Piedmont area to Europe, the Caribbean, and everywhere in between. He had been...

May 27, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Londell Wheeler, 85, formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

While her parents Harold and Eldoris Bellows were stationed in Tokyo, Japan, Barbara was born on July 16, 1935.  She devoted her entire career to the medical field, earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing before serving as a registered nurse...

May 27, 2021

Winston Salem - Betty Marsh Smith, 82, passed peacefully on Thursday May 27 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born on May 11, 1939 to Emory and Sarah Poindexter Marsh.

Betty loved to bake and cook for her family. She made a profession of faith in Jesus...

May 27, 2021

Greensboro – Mrs. Glenna Ann Harroff Cossaart, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Heritage Greens Assisted Living Facility. She was born May 14, 1940 in Gregg County, Texas to the late George Pierce Harroff and Lula Margarette Post. Glenna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Some of her favorite past times were scrapbooking, needlepoint, crocheting, and genealogy....

May 27, 2021

Mr. Randall Scott Smith, 58, passed away Thursday, May 27,2021. Randy was born July 29,1962 in Forsyth County to William D. Smith and Jean Wooten. He loved spending time with his grandchildren who were his pride and joy. He served in the United States Air Force. He was employed twelve years by Double D Construction Services Inc. Randy had...

May 27, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Ann Transou Wade, 96, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mildred was born in Forsyth County to the late Rolla Thomas Transou and Lessie Zimmerman Transou on June 10, 1924. She was a longtime member of Calvary Moravian Church, then attending “Come and Worship” in her later years and loved...

May 25, 2021

Carol Ann Monroe Mulcox, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her home in Winston-Salem. Carol was born on March 9, 1940 in Manhattan, New York. She eventually moved to Winston-Salem, NC where she graduated from Reynolds High School and went on to achieve her bachelor’s degree from Salem College. She married her husband Fred on...

May 25, 2021

Ernest “Ernie” Roy Weatherman of Lewisville, NC, went to be with the Lord on May 25. Ernie was born on May 7, 1975, in Winston-Salem, NC to Douglas and Patricia Weatherman. He graduated from West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, NC. Ernie was a carpenter and entrepreneur by trade. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His passions also...