Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 12, 2021

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Apr 12, 2021

Mr. Clarence Hilyard Sykes, 90, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1930 in Surry County to Malon Sykes and Bertha Sykes. Clarence grew up on a farm in Surry County, and then later moved to what was formerly known as Hanestown. He joined the Army when he was only 17 and served...

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. John William “Bill” Gillespie, 92, of Clemmons, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1928 in Forsyth County to John Early Gillespie and Laura Ellen Riggs Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Eldorado. Bill was a former member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and later joined Center Grove Baptist Church in...

Apr 12, 2021

Mrs. Frances Lloyd Wall, 99, passed away April 12, 2021 at Village Care of King.  She was born April 22, 1921 in Alamance County to the late William Graham Lloyd and Alta Lindley Lloyd.  She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Guilford College. Mrs. Wall was also a dedicated member of Reynolda Presbyterian Church and was active in her...

Apr 12, 2021

Anne Jackson Rigler Allison, 95, died peacefully, April12, 2021, at Batangas Gardens Skilled Care facility of Bermuda Village in Advance, North Carolina.

Mrs. Allison was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Charlotte, NC, to Cornelia Davis Rigler and Edward Jackson Rigler.  Mrs. Allison graduated from Central High School in 1943 and attended Brevard College in Brevard, NC, and...

Apr 12, 2021

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Hodges, 49, passed away on April 12, 2021 at his home.

Jeff was born on August 28, 1971 in Forsyth County to Vicki Fox Hodges and the late David Lonnie Hodges. Jeff served his country in the United States Navy. He worked throughout his life serving and helping others in the restaurant and retail...

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. David Glenn Bissette, 86, of Winston-Salem, died Monday, April 12, 2021, at Novant Hospital. He was born April 18, 1934, in Spring Hope, NC, to the late Rella and Joseph Bissette. He attended Springhope High School and graduated from NC State University in 1956 with a degree in civil engineering. Mr. Bissette began a career with RJ Reynolds...

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Franklin Herman Auman, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2021 surrounded by family and friends at his home.

Franklin was born July 6, 1934 in Columbia, S.C. to James and Grace Auman.  He received his Bachelor degrees in Math and Physics from Guilford College and his Masters degree in Business from UNCG.  He also...

Apr 11, 2021

Robert Anton “Bob” Datz, 68, passed away on April 11, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Bob was born on February 19, 1953 to Doris Morganweck in Atlantic City, NJ. He was a graduate of High Point College. Bob and his wife, Janice were very thankful for the blessing of 40 years of marriage. They enjoyed many amazing, relaxing...

Apr 11, 2021

Walkertown – Ms. Mary “Linda” Aycoth Moore, 78, peacefully entered into the presence of her Savior on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 6, 1942 in Forsyth County to George Otis and Minnie Snow Aycoth. Linda was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, and had also been attending in recent years Morris...

Apr 11, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Peggy Macy Holt, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 30, 1936 in Forsyth County to Howard Macy and Irene Dull Macy. She was a member of Kernersville Wesleyan Church. She was a 1955 graduate of Kernersville High School. Peggy was a...

Apr 10, 2021

Mr. David Arnold Shelton Sr., 78, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. Mr. Shelton was born in Buncombe County to the late Charles Love Shelton and Lottie Lucille Chandley Shelton on December 10, 1942. He was married to the love of his life for over 61 years, Sylvia Barber Shelton. David was the owner and operator of...

Apr 10, 2021

Mr. Jimmie Lee Avery Jr left this world, in a hurry, to move on to bigger and better things on the night of April 10, 2021.  Son of Mary Nadine Wiley Avery, Jimmie was born Septemeber 18, 1947 in Charlotte.  Jimmie enjoyed hunting, carp fishing (best carp dough this side of Belews Creek), horseshoes and poker. Jimmie was an unpredictable...

Apr 9, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Ronald Manns, 61, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on December 12, 1959 to the late John and Connie Carroll Manns. Ronnie was a graduate of South Stokes High School in 1979.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by two brothers, John Earl Manns...

Apr 9, 2021

Letha “Lee” was born on March 28th, 1930 to Alice and George Moore in Burgaw, North Carolina. She was one of 10 children, Miles, Curtis, Charles, Floyd, Beulah, Margarite, Melba, Lela, and Alice.

Lee graduated from Acme-Delco High School and attended Piedmont Bible College and Parson’s college pursuing a degree in elementary education. Lee devoted her early...

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Mindi Karol Mauk, age 55 of Lewisville, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home. She was born April 9, 1966 in Melbourne, Fl. to John LaRussa and Trude Schomer LaRussa.  Mrs. Mauk had worked for several years for the City of Winston-Salem as a clerk.  She is survived by her husband, Calvin “Bud” Mauk, III and...

Apr 9, 2021

Mr. Jonathan “Jon” Chaffin Abbott, 62, of Winston Salem, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 20, 1958 in Surry County, to the late Richard Chaffin and Betty Jo Ellis Abbott. Mr. Abbott served his country in the United States Navy after graduating from High School....

Apr 9, 2021

Mr. Patrick O. Whitaker, 82, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was born on November 10, 1938 in Winston-Salem to James and Mildred Whitaker. Patrick enjoyed growing flowers and working in the yard, woodworking, jewelry, and cutting stones. He loved keeping his dog company and he stayed around his home a lot. In addition to his parents,...

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Teresa Nifong Baldwin, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away on April 9, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended illness. Teresa was born on September 16, 1948, to the late Permanius “Pete” Monroe Nifong, Jr., and Evelyn “Marie” Beshears Nifong. She enjoyed camping, buying and selling antiques, working in her yard, and she loved all kinds...

Apr 8, 2021

Kernersville – Hallie “Ruth” King Creed, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on September 1, 1930 in Surry County, NC to the late Walter Swaim and Gillie Ruth Smith King. Ruth had a boundless love for her family and enjoyed spending time with them. One of her favorite...