Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 12, 2021

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ann New Moore, 75, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Pat was born in Forsyth County on June 13, 1945, to the late Walter New and Lillian Mageline Butcher New.  Pat enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker.  She also loved pageantry and was the owner of two successful...

May 11, 2021

Mrs. Wilma Jean Neubach, 82, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee and was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; and her husband, Bill, the love of her life. They shared many wonderful years together and loved traveling, especially to the beach, enjoying the sand, the sun...

May 11, 2021

“I’ve had a good life!”~Bobby Lee Southern

Mr. Bobby Lee Southern, 88, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2021 after a period of declining health. Bobby was born on July 2, 1932, in Winston-Salem to Grady Lee and Arrella Byrd Southern. He was a United States Army veteran, and he was employed by and retired from Western...

May 10, 2021

Mrs. Juanita “Nita” McNeil Matherly passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home at the age of 81.   She was born in Wilkes County on October 16, 1939.  She became a Christian in 1948 during a vacation bible school at New Hope Baptist Church and she was a faithful member of Robinhood Road Baptist Church for...

May 10, 2021

Kimberly Dawn Fox Leonard, 56, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021.  She was born July 22, 1964 in Forsyth County to Mr. Roger Hassell Fox and Mrs. Betty Tuttle Fox.  Kimberly was a family person who put her faith in God.  She was a lover of all animals but had a special place in her heart for any and...

May 9, 2021

Emily Claire Beyea, age 10, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 9, 2021 at Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Emily was born on July 21, 2010 to her parents Amy Tyler (Lauria) Beyea and William Martin Beyea.

An inquisitive, energetic, and curious girl, Emily was already an advocate for causes such as protecting the...

May 9, 2021

Mr. Ray Odell Bedsaul, age 77 of Clemmons passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born October 17, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Cebert Odell Bedsaul and Sallie Everhart Bedsaul.  Ray was retired from Beltone Hearing Centers in Winston-Salem, a family business he started almost 60 years ago that...

May 8, 2021

John Carrell Beale (March 10, 1937 – May 8, 2021)

John was born in Elkin, NC to the late Dr. Seth and Lois Beale. In 1966, he and his wife Linda made Clemmons, NC their home. He was preceded in death by his only sister, Judy Beale. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda...

May 8, 2021

Ms. Kristin Nicole Spear Mendez, 33, passed away May 8, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on May 5, 1988 to Randall Spear and Tracy Estep. Kristin was always full of life and will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She was loved by her family and will dearly missed by all who knew her....

May 8, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Ruby Jean Neal Warren Matthews, 86, passed away May 8, 2021 at the Piedmont Christian Home. Ruby was born March 22, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Gilmer Ladd Neal and Ila Doss Neal. Ruby loved working in her yard, watching her gospel shows and listening to gospel music. Ruby was preceded in...

May 8, 2021

Mrs. Gale Jenkins Foster, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home. She was born August 15, 1946 in Forsyth County. Mrs. Foster was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for 74 years where she served as the Children’s Handbell Director and an assistant in the Childrens’ Choir. She worked at Inmar with 20...

May 7, 2021

WINSTON SALEM – Lois Styers Hill, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021, after a period of declining health. Lois was born on July 5, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Luther and Hazel Styers.  She was a graduate of Mineral Springs High School and worked at Southern Bell Phone Company. She married Hilton G. Hill,...

May 7, 2021

Mrs. Dot Cole Patterson passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born May 13, 1942 in Stokes County to the late Alonza Jackson Cole and Orice Sheppard Cole.  Dot proudly raised her sons before later becoming a Teacher’s Aide at Rural Hall Elementary.  She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church...

May 7, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Ronald Edward English, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born in Roanoke County, VA, on January 25, 1938, to the late William Dewey English and Zue Vonnie Powell English. Ronald attended Jefferson High School in Roanoke and Virginia Polytechnical Institute (now Virginia Tech) in 1960 earning a...

May 6, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Mark Jackson, 58, of King, NC, passed away, unexpectedly, at his home on May 6, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on December 14, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Dilworth Jackson and Doris George Jackson. He is survived by his sister, Terri Jackson Powell (Coburn) of Whiteville, NC, a nephew, Jesse...

May 5, 2021

Paul Sydney Berry, Jr., died peacefully at home. He was born to the late Margaret Mickey Berry and Paul Sydney Berry, Sr., on May 21st, 1939, in Forsyth County. He graduated from Mineral Springs High School in 1957 and immediately started his career with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company where he met and fell in love with Irene. After...

May 5, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Faye Hughes Bowen, 84, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born in Charleston, WV on February 14, 1937, to the late Ray and Marietta Buckner Hughes. Glenda had a very vibrant personality. She was a wonderful and loving mother that will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

May 4, 2021

Mr. Robert Leon Webb, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully May 4, 2021. He was born May 6, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late John T. Webb and Rena Leota Shaver Webb. Robert retired from Vulcan Materials with 30 years of service. He loved being a mechanic especially on diesel engines. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening especially...

May 4, 2021

Our angel, Za’kari Gene Fulton, was born sleeping with the Lord on May 4, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Lavante Fulton and Michaela Jackson; grandparents Amanda (Edmund) Davis, Rita (Joshua) Willson, and Lance (Audrey) Jackson; his aunts: Malia, Grace, & Kendra; his uncles: Terrence, Isaac, Jaden, Antonio, DeMarcus, Trey, & Henry; 10 great-grandparents, 3 great-great grandparents, and...

May 3, 2021

Mrs. Frances Steele Shelton, 85, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home. Frances was born on January 23, 1936 in Stokes County to the late Harry and Winona Steele. Frances had a long career working for Wachovia Bank and retired after 40 years of service. She was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church and was very...