Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 14, 2021

Carl Blackmon of Winston-Salem departed this earth early Thursday morning, January 14, 2021. He was a Christian from early childhood and had a personal relationship with his Heavenly Father. Carl was an employee for R.J. Reynolds for over 30 years culminating his career as a Chief Mechanic. He served several years on the Board of Directors for the Mineral...

Jan 14, 2021

Arthur Graves “AG” Stokes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 14, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on July 16, 1932, only child of the late Porter Graves Stokes and Ollie Hilton Stokes.  He attended Glenn High School and completed his education at Guilford College. He served in the U.S....

Jan 14, 2021

Mrs. Julia A. Richardson, 87, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at her home in Clemmons, NC.  She was the daughter of Steve and Julia Fekete of Crab Orchard WV, and wife of the late James H. Richardson.

She was a native of Crab Orchard, WV, a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and retired in...

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. Bill F. Spraggins, 89, departed this life, in Winston-Salem on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Cherokee County, Texas on October 24, 1931.  Bill was an esteemed veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of Holy Spirit Church in Jacksonville, Florida and Holy Family Catholic Church in Clemmons, NC.  Bill had...

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. Claude “Cecil” McMahan, Sr., 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born October 17, 1925 in Haywood County to Eula Gibson McMahan and Glenn Dills McMahan. Mr. McMahan served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, aboard the USS Randolph, in the Pacific. He was a member of Memorial Reformed Church and retired...

Jan 13, 2021

Denise Kelly Anderson, age 58, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in her home. She was surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Denise was born in California to Jack and Lillian Kelly and was one of four children. She spent most of her life in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Denise graduated from Reynolds High School. She pursued...

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. Michael Raye Easter, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born in Forsyth Co. on December 17, 1966 the son of the late Norman Raye Easter and Bonnie Lee Meadows Easter. Mike worked for Cannon & Co. as a CPA for 22 years and was very devoted to his clients. He loved baseball, especially...

Jan 13, 2021

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Jan 13, 2021

Peggy Jean Isaacs Essick, age 91, of Winston-Salem passed into the immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She was born in Forsyth County to the late Columbus Washington (C. W.) and Rosa Mae Loflin Isaacs on November 1, 1929.   Peggy was preceded in death by her...

Jan 12, 2021

Mrs. Geneva Dixon Terry, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Priddy Manor.  She was born January 16, 1932 in Stokes County to the late Robert Lee Dixon and Nannie Eller Owens Dixon.  Mrs. Terry retired from Wachovia with 40 years of service.  She was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Terry...

Jan 12, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Helen Edwards Miller, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on March 31, 1930, to the late James Austin and Georgia Brewer Edwards.

Mrs. Miller graduated from Mineral Springs High School in 1948. She married her husband, Guy Eugene Miller, on November 7, 1948. Mrs. Miller worked...

Jan 12, 2021

Bambi Spaugh Meadows, 65, of Clemmons passed from this Earth into the arms of her Heavenly Father after a brief illness on January 12, 2021.  Bambi was born on September 12, 1955, to Carl F. and Betty Spaugh, who preceded her in death.  She will be deeply missed by her husband, Mike Meadows and their two children; Molli Falgout...

Jan 12, 2021

John William Mayberry, 90, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

John was born in Forsyth County on May 18, 1930 to the late Rex and Ruth Childress Mayberry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Polly Mayberry; and his brother, Gene Mayberry.

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Jan 12, 2021

Mr. Willie Robbins, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home.  He was born December 24, 1927 in Randolph County to the late Franklin Troy Robbins and Mary Elizabeth Lowe Robbins.  Will is survived by two daughters, Kathy Truitt (Harry) and Shelia Gray; grandson, Matthew Truitt (Ashley); two great-grandchildren, Whitley and Waylon Truitt; one brother, Jim...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Leland Estell Meadwell, Jr. passed away January 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born November 24, 1952 In Tazwell, Va. To the late Leland Estell Meadwell, Sr. and Mildred Ailifair Jennings Meadwell.  Leland worked most of his life in various fields of construction.  He enjoyed going to the beach with his friends.  He was preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2021

Mrs. Beryl Mitchell Hanbidge Lipe passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Trinity Elms. She was the third daughter of Robert Leith and Jane Mitchell Hanbidge. Beryl was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, Canada. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Lipe; sisters, Alice Mae, Gladys Elane, and Muriel Jean Gardiner from Bracebridge,...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Vernon Junior Ingram, 89, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born July 25, 1931, in Stokes County to the late Vernon Manila Ingram and Hessie Mae Lineback Ingram.  Mr. Ingram proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He also served...

Jan 11, 2021

Virginia Shelton Wood Hendrix, age 94, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Surry County on October 22, 1926 to Ezra Shelton and Vernie Brown Shelton and lived most of her adult life in Winston-Salem, NC. She retired from NC State Government as an Interviewer with ESC. She took pride in the fact she was able to help many...

Jan 11, 2021

Pamela Wilmoth Wooten was born 12/20/73, and passed 01/11/21 at the age of 47. Pam was a wonderful mother, and wife. Pam brought a smile to everyone she was around, and her laugh is one that could never be forgotten. If you were lucky enough in life to be a part of hers, you never had to question if...

Jan 10, 2021

Mrs. Janet Shaffer Goodman, 78, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born in Vanlue, Ohio on May 10, 1942 to the late Earl and Helen Shuck Shaffer.  Mrs. Goodman was a member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed crocheting and had a love for animals.  Most of all,...