Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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...

Jan 23, 2021

Mrs. Verlie Raynell Warner Stilley, 87, of Hamptonville passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. Raynell was born in Davidson County to the late Ralph Warner and Claudia Shoaf Warner on October 24, 1933. She was known as Raynell to her family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Raynell held a special place in...

Jan 22, 2021

Charlie Pledger Keaton, 80, passed away on January 22, 2021 at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro. He was born on September 23, 1940 to Charlie Franklin Keaton and Julia Margaret Hauser Keaton in Forsyth County. Charlie was a dairy farmer for many years. He enjoyed all sports including football, baseball, NASCAR and wrestling. He will be remembered for his...

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Paul Downer Watts, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away January 22, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1947 in Asheville, NC to the late Herman Donald Watts and Pansy Hensley Watts. He was a chief engineer at many facilities throughout his career.  Paul was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville and Played drums...

Jan 22, 2021

Chestley Julian “CJ” Hyatt, Jr

Passed 01/22/2021 at Forsyth Medical Center – He was born 03/03/1926 in Blenheim Township – Marlboro County SC.  The son of Chestley Julian Hyatt, Sr. and Marie Jackson Hyatt, he had one brother, Monroe Louis Hyatt (Odessa) and two sisters, Sallie Jane Sligh (Hasting) and Clara Catherine Stanfield (John).  Upon being educated...

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Donald Fisher Maner, 77, of Winston-Salem, died peacefully on January 22, 2021, following an illness.  Born February 10, 1943, to Fisher Bernard and Wilmetta Carter Maner, he was raised in New London, NC.  He graduated from NC State as a Mechanical Engineer and was employed by RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. for his entire career, taking great pride in...

Jan 22, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Nancy Jane Roberson Gross, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center. She was born on October 19, 1934 in Forsyth County to Clarence Franklin and Alma White Roberson. Nancy loved her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special day for Nancy would be...

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Lee Ring Yates, 80, of Pfafftown, passed away January 21, 2021 at her residence.  She was born June 24, 1940 to Claude Vernon and Myrtle Long Ring.  Mrs. Yates graduated from Northwest High School.  She was a devoted wife and homemaker in the Dozier community, and enjoyed cooking, gardening and entertaining. Mrs. Yates was a talented...

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Eason Venable, 86, died Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was the daughter of Robert Allen and Margaret Estell Moore Eason and grew up in Sharpsburg, N.C. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Venable. Margaret had an innate desire to teach, and as such earned a degree with a major in math and minor...

Jan 21, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Cheryl "Cheri" Christina Caldwell Crotts, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2021 at the Brian Center, Lincolnton, NC. She was born on March 11, 1947 in Lincolnton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her mother Vivian Hicks Smith and step-father Carl Linsie Smith of Fallston, NC. Left to cherish her memory...

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Greer Winfrey, 97, passed away January 21, 2021.  She was born April 3, 1923, in Forsyth County to the late Oscar James Greer and Katherine Jefferson Fulp Greer.  Mrs. Winfrey graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School and later attended Salem College.  She retired from WS/FCS and was a member of Mizpah Moravian Church.  In addition to her...

Jan 21, 2021

On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Ross Durant Wall, loving husband, father of three children and grandfather of eight grandchildren, passed away at the age of 82 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Ross was born on February 24, 1938, in the Meadows community of Stokes County to the late Percy Gray Wall and Henrie Marshall Wall. ...

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Edith Ilene Whicker Mayes, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County, on July 21, 1932 to the late Charlie Wilburn Whicker and Agnes Roberta Whicker. Edith retired from Binkley Realty and Insurance company.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 20, 2021

Marilyn June Burrows Crozier of Rochester, Michigan died January 20, 2021 at the age of 92.  Loving mother of Debbie Nirdlinger, John Crozier, Roger Crozier and Jane Crozier; dear grandmother of 5; and great grandmother of 13.

Marilyn enjoyed the challenge of raising her children and pets while working.  One of her most...

Jan 20, 2021

Oak Ridge – Mrs. Marilyn Anna Turner Lang, 86, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born in Nash County, on May 27, 1934 to the late Ed and Blanche Lancaster Turner. Marilyn graduated from Elon University. She was a schoolteacher for 32 years and loved her role as a Pastor’s wife. She was...

Jan 20, 2021

Andrew Payumo Vergara joined our Lord on January 20, 2021.  He was 60 years old, born on Nov. 30, 1960.  He is the son of the late Honorio Vergara and Aurora Payumo.  Andrew loved to cook for people and was able to express that passion as a sushi chef at Kimono Japanese Restaurant, owned by his dear friend Jae...

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Emily Carolyn Binkley Collins, 74, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County, on June 30, 1946 to the late Howard and Mollie Binkley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Oscar Collins. She is survived by her son Jeff Binkley (Andrea), two grandchildren, Matthew Binkley, and...

Jan 20, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – William L. Kirkman, 75, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 20, 2021, with his wife and son by his bedside. William was born on May 7, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late Fred and Rosemary McDonald Kirkman. He loved his job as an Airplane Mechanic, retiring from US Airways. William loved the outdoors and was...

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. Walter Ralph Oliver, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Ashe County on December 23, 1942 to the late Jesse and Hassie Riddle Oliver.  Mr. Oliver retired from Yadkin Valley Telephone with over 45 years of service.  He enjoyed bird watching, knife making, cruising, and vacationing at the beach.  Most of...

Jan 19, 2021

Miss Chrystal Lyvonne White, 35, of Mooresville, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  Chrystal was born in Forsyth County on June 28, 1985.  She attended Davie County Schools and was employed with Olive Garden.  Chrystal enjoyed being outdoors and her son Noah was her pride and joy.  Chrystal was preceded in death by...