Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Leanell Cook Groves, 90, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  She was born June 15, 1930 in Wyoming County, West Virginia to the late Alonzo Marion Cook and Susie Mae Short Cook.  Leanell worked at Piedmont Airlines 24 years and 4 years with US Air.  She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church...

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Lillian Grace Clark Hughes, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was born in West Virginia on December 20, 1936, to the late Frank and Ada Clark Hughes. Mrs. Hughes loved her family and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hughes is preceded in death by her husband, Burnice...

Jan 26, 2021

Mr. Robert Leun, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born November 19, 1935 in Queens, NY., the son of Raymond and Frances Wojtkiewicz Leun.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Grumman Aerospace.  He enjoyed golf, carpentry, and was devoted to his family.  He...

Jan 26, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth Feiler peacefully passed away in her sleep on January 26, 2021, with family by her side. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 8, 1936, to Gottlob and Lena Feiler, who immigrated from Germany in 1929. Religion was an important part in Ruth’s childhood which was carried into her adult life. In 1972, Ruth moved to...

Jan 26, 2021

Shannon Flynn Meeker, 49, received her new heart on January 26, 2021. Born with a heart defect, Shannon spent much of her life focused on mending her heart.  She endured numerous surgeries, including multiple valve replacements and pacemakers, and was currently preparing to face a heart transplant.  Shannon faced each surgery and obstacle with strength and perseverance. But despite...

Jan 25, 2021

Dr. Christopher Neil Chafin, 58, passed away peacefully in faith after a brief battle with cancer on January 25, 2021 with his wife, Phyllis Jefferson Chafin, by his side.

He was born July 13, 1962 to the late Robert Neil Chafin and Emily Mae Councilman. After graduating from R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, N.C. in...

Jan 25, 2021

Mrs. Julie Wells-Keefe, 63, of Lewisville, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Woltz Hospice Home.  She was born in Oakland, CA on December 30, 1957 to the late Robert and Callista Parker Wells.  Julie graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College and Salem College.  She was an avid sport-touring motorcyclist and loved to sing especially in church choirs and...

Jan 25, 2021

Winston Salem – Mrs. Duanna Arabelle Smith Nichols, 89, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home. She was born in Forsyth County, February 20, 1931 to the late Clifton Hersley Smith and Claudia Weavel Smith. Duanna retired from East Forsyth High School Cafeteria, and was a member of Saints Delight Primitive Baptist Church.

She is...

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Janet Haynes Mathis, 76, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home. She was born December 8, 1944 in Forsyth County to Jeannette Pardue Haynes and H. Harold Haynes. Mrs. Mathis was a member of Konnoak Baptist Church and was employed with Lamberti’s Day Spa for over 50 years. Surviving are her husband of 53...

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Vera Graham McAllister, 94, beloved wife, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021 at Vienna Village Assisted Living in Pfafftown, NC.  Mrs. McAllister was born on October 3, 1926 in Manchester, England to the late Norman Graham and Margaret Hunston Graham.  She met her husband during WW II on a blind date, and on...

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Robin Lynn Jacobs, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born on May 24, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA to William Jacobs, Jr. and Bernice Thompson Jacobs. Robin studied undergrad at Edinboro University, and she received her master’s degree from Pitt University. She was a swim coach for Tyde Swim Team, which was originally WSY Swim...

Jan 23, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Tucker, 83, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Glenn Howard Holt and Ollie Shouse Holt. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grand mother and a dedicated member of Woodland Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Jan 23, 2021

Ms. Hayden Leigh-Ann Bennett, 35, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 10,1985 to the late Terry Bennett and Linda Nelson Bennett. She enjoyed traveling to the beach. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Jason Lee Bennett; and her grandparents, Carol Nelson, Cotton Nelson, and...

Jan 23, 2021

Clara Bertha Miller Yates, 90, of Lewisville, formerly of Millers Creek, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home.  A private graveside service will be held at Lewisville Baptist Church Cemetery with services by Reverend Bill Messer and Pastor Jim Gore.  Mrs. Yates was born on April 24, 1930, in Wilkes County, NC to Foster...

Jan 23, 2021

Dorothy (“Dot”) Cooper, 97 years of age,  went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Cooper (“Bache” or “Bill”) in 2008, her brother Robert Weathers of Atlanta, and her parents. She was born in Augusta, GA on September 6, 1923 to William Jennings Weathers and Willie...

Jan 23, 2021

Doris Hartman Flowers was born to James Hoyle and Ardee Conrad Hartman on January 7, 1934. Doris passed into the more immediate presence of Jesus on January 23, 2021, at the age of 87.  Doris was a tireless worker in the Moravian Church.  At Immanuel Moravian Church she served on the Board of Trustees, directed Bible School, was active...

Jan 23, 2021

GREENSBORO - Jacqueline “Jackie” Rebecca Speaks Barlow, 71, passed away at Beacon Place on January 23, 2021.  She was born on July 12, 1949 to Jack Linden Speaks and Elizabeth Kathleen McCarter Speaks in Forsyth County. Jackie was a homemaker with traditional values. She will be remembered for her friendly nature and generosity. More than anything in the world,...

Jan 23, 2021

Belews Creek - Mr. Bradley Monroe Taylor, 36, passed away January 23, 2021. He was born May 3, 1984 to Charlie Monroe and Patricia Hash Taylor. Bradley was a member of Welcome Door Baptist Church. He could do anything he put his mind to. Bradley was a great artist and skateboarder. He was preceded in death by his maternal...

Jan 23, 2021

John Paul “Jack” Scherer, 90, loving husband and devoted father, passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on January 23, 2021. He was born on June 26, 1930 to Joseph Scherer and Catherine Wendell Scherer in Lancaster, NY.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jack served his country during the Korean War. Jack was a Cornell graduate and successful...

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. John Michael Meadors, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born April 27, 1938 in Greenville, SC to the late Ansel Reuben Meadors, Jr. and Jennie Knight Meadors.  Mike was a devoted husband, father, and mentor.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem. Mr. Meadors was...