Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 16, 2021

A. Stanley Cross, Jr., age 100 passed away on May 16, 2021 in Colfax, NC. “Stan” aka “Grampie” was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 9, 1920 to Albert Stanley Cross, Sr. and Dorothy Ramspott Cross. Stan was the oldest of three children and was preceded in death by his sister, Eleanor and brother, Bill. He grew up...

May 16, 2021

R. Martin Ossenberg, 84, of Winston-Salem, NC, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, May 16 surrounded by loved ones.

Martin was born the third of seven children in Germany in 1936. He emigrated to the US in 1959 where he met his wife Irene of 58 years in New York City.  He served in the United States Airforce...

May 16, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy J. Myers, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was born on June 19, 1927 in Forsyth County to Pleasant Jones and Lily Mae Jones. Dorothy loved animals, gardening, working with flowers, and she enjoyed fishing at the coast. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Rufus Myers,...

May 16, 2021

Mrs. Marion “Anne” Lowdermilk McBride, age 67 of Lewisville, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born September 10, 1953 in Rutherford County. She is proceeded in death by her parents Frank Howard Lowdermilk, Sr. and Doris Azaleen Kirby Lowdermilk & a brother Frank H. Lowdermilk Jr. She is survived by her...

May 16, 2021

Walkertown – Mrs. Shirley Ann Kiger Anas, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 28, 1946 in Moore County, NC to David Monroe and Bessie Goins Kiger. Shirley was a member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church in Walkertown. She retired from Sara Lee after almost 20...

May 16, 2021

Etta Mae Holleman Maynard died Sunday, May 16, 2021.  She was born August 17, 1923 to Willie S. Holleman and Florence V. Brown Holleman. One of 15 children, she was raised and lived in Yadkin county until moving to Winston-Salem in the 1950’s. She married her school days boyfriend, Ray Williams Maynard and they were married for 41 years...

May 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Norma (Lawson) Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 15, 2021

Mr. Rodney Lynn Spear, 65, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Center. He was born in Forsyth Co. on November 16, 1955 the son of the late Thomas and Norma Robertson Spear. Rodney proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He worked for the NC Department of Corrections, Wake Forest Baptist Health...

May 15, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Kenneth Joel Turner, Jr., 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 20, 1957 in Horry County, SC to Kenneth Joel Turner, Sr. and Juanita Ward Turner. Kenneth enjoyed playing golf as well as fishing at the beach. He was employed with Burchett Sign and his family...

May 14, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Todd Saunders, 57, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021.  He was born March 14, 1964 in Rowan County to the late James “Jim” Saunders and Allie “Gene” Pope Saunders.  Jeff lived life to the fullest, going along with the quote “It’s not the years in your life that count; it’s the life in your years.”  He loved...

May 13, 2021

Ruby “Delphine” Wilkins Black, 91, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully at Brookridge Baptist Retirement Home Thursday, May 13, 2021.  She was one of nine children, born to the late Elder Len Wilkins and Sudie Sisk Wilkins.  Delphine retired from Adam Millis Inc.  Surviving is her daughter, Judy Phillips (Dean) of Pfafftown; son, Larry Black (Linda) of South Carolina; three...

May 13, 2021

Mr. William Wesley Wagoner, 69, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Wes was born June 18, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late George Ray Wagoner and Ila Mae Snow Wagoner.  He was a longtime member of Hanes Baptist Church and worked as a tax preparer for D & E Tax and Accounting.  In his...

May 13, 2021

On May 13th, 2021 Veronica (Ronni) Rainville, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in Winston-Salem, NC after a courageous battle with cancer. Veronica was born on November 25th, 1942 in Oxford, England, daughter of the late Francis Richard Kelly of Monaghan, Ireland and the late Theresa McMahon Kelly of Glasgow,...

May 13, 2021

Mr. Charles Michael Bee “Mike”, 69, of High Point passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Hinkle Hospice of Lexington. Mike was born in Forsyth County to the late Harry Bee and Gearldine Kimbrell Bee on March 14, 1952. Mike owed and operated Bee Construction Company for over 20 years. His pride, joy and little buddy was his grandson,...

May 13, 2021

Mr. Robert Michael “Mike” Billings, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021.  Mike was born in Forsyth County on July 14, 1951, to the late Robert Allen Billings and Betty Parks Billings.  Mike retired from Jones Bakery.  He loved watching birds and squirrels and had a true love for all animals.  Mike also had a passion...

May 13, 2021

WINSTON SALEM – Wesley Gray Parnell, 88, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. Wesley was born on April 24, 1933 in Forsyth County to Carl Wesley and Emma Lee Hedgecock Parnell. Wesley was a Veteran of the US Army and retired from JFG Coffee Company. He was a faithful member of Glenn View Baptist...

May 13, 2021

Mr. James Oakland Cockerham, 95, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

James was born November 26, 1925 in Grayson County, VA to the late Lonnie and Lizzie Cockerham.  He proudly served his country in the European theatre in WWII, earning the Combat Infantry Award as well as the Bronze Star.  James loved his...

May 12, 2021

Mr. Richard Andrew Epperson, 61, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born in Linden, New Jersey on September 25, 1959 to the late William Andrew Epperson and Betty Koch Epperson. He loved gardening, reading, music, history, and most of all, being “Opa” to his grandchildren. On Sunday’s, the ladies would always ask for him to sing at...

May 12, 2021

Marylyn Wood Wright went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born September 7, 1936 to Osborne Glenn and Eunice Rogers Wood. Marylyn retired after 20 years from Wachovia Services. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. The love for her family was very evident. She was preceded in death by...

May 12, 2021

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at Parklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Abby Catoe officiating with military honors by the V.F.W. Memorial Honor Guard.