Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 18, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Sandra Blanche Saunders McKinney, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 7, 1939 in Reidsville, NC to Millard Fillmore and Lela Walker Saunders. Sandra was a retired Registered Nurse and loved to help others. She enjoyed sewing and was a very talented seamstress. Sandra...

Nov 18, 2020

On November 18, 2020 we lost another great man.  Mr. Michael Lee Farley, 60, was a loving husband, father, and papa.  He loved riding motorcycles, watching war and western movies.  Michael also enjoyed listening to all genres of music; bluegrass, Lynard Skynard, Hank, and George were some of his favorites. He worked as a commercial plumber for K-Ham Plumbing...

Nov 18, 2020

On March 1, 1950 God sent an amazingly talented, caring soul to walk the Earth and grace our lives: Hugh Leroy Rockwell, Jr. He was the consummate family man and homebody, married nearly 48 years to the love of his life, Joyce Dawson Rockwell who survives in Winston-Salem, NC. He adored his sons Patrick (Kelly) of Marietta, GA, and...

Nov 18, 2020

Mr. Elbert Ronald Hughes, 86, of Clemmons, NC, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  Elbert was born in Gold Hill, NC on June 20, 1934, to the late William Emery Hughes and Odessa Lowder Hughes.  He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.  Elbert retired from the United States Postal...

Nov 17, 2020

James Preston Boone, 84, of Winston-Salem, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born in Marion, VA on February 6, 1936, to the late Walter Jackson and Goldie Ineth Bourne Boone. Jim was an active member of Highland Presbyterian Church and participated in several volunteer activities. He began his working career at...

Nov 17, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Dolores Harrison Lynch, 93, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born March 30, 1927 to the late Otmer Icom Harrison and Georgie Cunningham Harrison. Dolores was a faithful member of Triad Baptist Church and loved her church family. She retired from AT&T with 38 years of service. Mrs. Lynch was an amazing and strong...

Nov 17, 2020

Charlie Lee Binkley, 82, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Charlie was born on July 27, 1938 in Forsyth County to the late William Evan Binkley and Rosie Thomas Binkley. Charlie was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He served honorably in the Army’s 75th infantry, 1st ranger Battalion, and fought bravely in the...

Nov 17, 2020

Mrs. Marjorie “Margie” Shinlever Jarvis, 72, of Clemmons, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1948 in Knoxville, TN. Margie loved to travel and meeting people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine Justice Shinlever and Oscar Edward Shinlever and a son, Jeff Holt. Surviving are her husband, Tim...

Nov 17, 2020

Evelyn Allen Snyder, of Winston Salem, NC, went home to be with the Lord on her birthday, Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born November 17, 1934 to William Thomas and Florence Wall Allen. She married George Kenneth Snyder in 1957. She worked for Hanes Hosiery until retirement. Evelyn was active in her church, Konnoak Hills Moravian, where she...

Nov 16, 2020

Mrs. Eva Ann McGrady Adams, 79, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born on December 26, 1940, in Patrick County, VA to the late DeHart McGrady and Mary Frances Wilson McGrady.  Mrs. Adams was a graduate of Reynolds High School and went on to graduate from Draughn’s Business College.  She was a “Gold...

Nov 16, 2020

Mr. Joseph Lee Winters, 50, of Yanceyville passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Sovah Health in Danville, VA. Joseph was born in Forsyth County to James Winters and Lura Creasman Winters on May 7, 1970. He enjoyed fishing and going to the beach and mountains. Joseph always liked to look good and wear nice clothes. He is preceded...

Nov 16, 2020

Brian "Rob" Robert Zawrotny passed away on November 16, 2020, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A private memorial service will be held at the Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Rob was born on July 28, 1979, as the third child of Steven Craig Zawrotny and Carol Elizabeth Zawrotny. Rob grew up with one older brother and three sisters. As a child, Rob...

Nov 16, 2020

Cynthia Jane Ayers Jensen, 78, passed away at home, Monday, November 16, 2020. She was born in Salem, Virginia on June 28, 1942 and was known as "Bitsy" by her brothers and sisters. As the family grew, she became affectionately known as "Aunt Jane". She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, "Pig Pickin Pete"...

Nov 15, 2020

Richard Leroy Ziglar, 86, passed away on November 15, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

He was born on January 14, 1934 to the late Freddie Franklin Ziglar and Sadie Blevins Ziglar in Forsyth County. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from Western Electric. He was also an avid gardener.

Richard...

Nov 15, 2020

Hugo Murillo of Winston-Salem died Sunday, 11/15/20 after a prolonged, valiant battle with chronic illness. Last month, Hugo was able to celebrate his 88th birthday with loved ones while observing social distancing protocols thanks to the kind support of the skilled caregivers at Brookridge Retirement Community. His family expresses their gratitude for the attentive care that made his final...

Nov 15, 2020

Mrs. Joan North Spencer, 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home. She was born in Atlanta, GA to Stan and Helen North. Mrs. Spencer was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Mark and Eric North. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Spencer; one daughter, Jessica Jackson (Nathan); two grandchildren, Kaylee Jackson and...

Nov 13, 2020

Beverly Jean Neal, our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend departed this earthly life on the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020.  Beverly was born on October 23, 1962, to the late Leroy and Gladys Moore in Winston-Salem, NC.  She received her GED in 1981 from Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC., and was employed by...

Nov 13, 2020

Eddie Hardy was born in NY in 1963 and even though he hadn't been back in over 30+ years, he still left the "r's" off of all the ends of his words and would puff out his chest whenever he mentioned to someone that he was from Queens. He also used that as an excuse for his poor driving...

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Marion Johnson Hodges, 81, of Clemmons, NC, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 13, 2020.  Marion was born in Richmond County, NC on February 26, 1939, to the late David William Hodges and Pearl Bowen Hodges.  He graduated from Sanford Senior High School.  Marion worked at J.W. Burress, Inc., retiring from...

Nov 13, 2020

Ms. Ashlee Marie Boger, age 31 of Advance, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born May 1, 1989 in Forsyth County to Jeff and Loretta Boger. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Jake Boger and her maternal grandmother, Glenda Boger.  She was preceded in death...