Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 12, 2020

Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Elizabeth Sheek Parham, 93, passed away peacefully November 12, 2020 at her home. She was born September 9, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie Clinton and Mamie Holcomb Sheek. Geraldine was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Belews Creek Volunteer Fire Department. She loved to sew and crochet. Geraldine also loved being...

Nov 12, 2020

Winston-Salem – Ms. Clementine Vernon Lunsford, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House. Her passing reminds us that angels are watching over us. Clementine’s friends and family are comforted knowing that she has rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings. She was born on March 26, 1943 in Rockingham County...

Nov 12, 2020

Kathryn (Kay) Miller Mason, age 84, died on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at home in Winston-Salem, N.C., surrounded by her family. She grew up in Duplin County, NC, graduated from B.F. Grady High School and Draughon School of Business. Kay worked at DuPont, Western Electric and Forsyth Friends Meeting. She served as a volunteer with Crisis Control, Shepherd's Center, American...

Nov 12, 2020

Mr. George Otis Hellard, 88, of Winston-Salem passed away on  Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born July 28, 1932 to the late John Henry Hellard and Ora Black Hellard.

Mr. Hellard retired from RJ Reynolds Archer with 23 years of service. He enjoyed many family trips to Gatlinburg, TN especially when his grandchildren were with him....

Nov 12, 2020

Oak Ridge – Mrs. Betty Sue Tilley Smith, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 28, 1936 in Guilford County to the late William Valner Tilley and Mattie Geneva Tilley. Betty was a housewife and mother who touched so many people with her loving and caring personality....

Nov 11, 2020

Glenda "Sue" Williams Perkins, 73, of Kernersville, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020.  Sue was born July 19, 1947 in Lynchburg, VA to Edna M. Williams and Ernest H. Williams, who both preceded her in death. She is a graduate of The Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and proudly worked as a Registered Nurse for 42...

Nov 11, 2020

Mr. Thomas “Tom” William McKenzie, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Clemmons Medical Center.  He was born April 18, 1940 in Forsyth County, the son of Jefferson and Daisy McKenzie.  Tom was an active church member of Boyer’s Chapel Church of Christ, was retired from R.J. Reynolds and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was an avid...

Nov 10, 2020

Maura Shannon Thornton, 40, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born January 23, 1980 in New Jersey to Kenneth John and Jeannine Arnaud Thornton.  Maura is survived by her parents and two brothers, Rian and Kieran Thornton.  A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 16, 2020 at...

Nov 10, 2020

Larry Joe Cox, of Walkertown, entered into the immediate presence of his Lord on November 10, 2020.   He was born on February 29, 1948 in Winston Salem, NC to Rubert and Ruby Cox. After high school, Larry was prepared to join the Professional Bowlers Tour, but Uncle Sam called, and he spent the next two years serving his country...

Nov 10, 2020

Mr. Monty Darin Watkins, 55, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 while riding his bicycle at Salem lake with his friends. Monty was born April 17, 1965 in Forsyth County. He graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1983 and served five years in the U.S. Army. Monty was a member of Lexwin Baptist Church and asked...

Nov 9, 2020

Naomi Holder West transitioned from this world into paradise on Monday, November 9th, 2020. We praise God for His faithfulness to His beloved child!

Naomi was born February 3, 1930 to Anna and William Holder. Naomi was preceded into paradise by her beloved husband of 53 years, Carl West, beloved grandson Chad Duggins,...

Nov 9, 2020

Germanton - Mrs. Mamie Severt Turner, 86, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020.  She was born March 28, 1934 in Ashe County to the late John Gaither Severt and Saddie Nell Mash Severt. Mamie was a beautician for over 30 years. She loved her family and her neighbors, and genuinely cared for everyone. Mamie enjoyed knitting afghans, and cooking...

Nov 9, 2020

Mr. David Willis Timmons, 71, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020.

David was born June 5, 1949 in Kentucky to Harry and Janice Timmons.  He worked as an Engineer at Novant Health for 47 years and also ran his own business, Tim-Prox, for over 50 years.  He was a hard worker and mentor to...

Nov 9, 2020

Mr. Charles Stradley Stovall, 79, of Bermuda Run, NC, entered the more immediate presence of our Savior after a sudden illness on Monday, November 9, 2020.  Charles was the son of the late Julian Baird and Frances Watkins Stovall. He was born in Granville County on November 18, 1940, and lived in Oxford, NC, during his childhood until he...

Nov 8, 2020

Mr. Michele Alessio, 79, of Pfafftown, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was born in Calabria, Italy on July 5, 1941, to the late Francesco and Francesca Squillaci Alessio. Michele lived in New York City for most of his life after moving from Italy. He was a jack of all trades, invented a few inventions, and could fix...

Nov 8, 2020

Ms. Heather Diane Peardon Rivenbark, 41, of Bartow, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 8, 2020.  Heather was born in Goldsboro, NC on March 23, 1979.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Diane Peardon Cranfill.  Heather is survived by her stepfather, Lawrence Cranfill; one daughter, Nevaeh Owens; and aunt, Anita Owens (Keith).  A private service...

Nov 8, 2020

Martin L. Cagle, Jr., 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 8, 2020.  Martin was born on August 23, 1943 in Iredell County to Martin L. Cagle, Sr. and Geneva Primm Cagle. He graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1961. Martin enjoyed a successful career as the owner of Cagle Realty, Inc., Crickett Mobile Homes and...

Nov 7, 2020

Kernersville – Mr. John Mitchell Harper, Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1941 in Vincennes, IN to the late Dorothy Hensley and John Mitchell Harper, Sr. John was an artist who loved to paint and woodworking. He was very creative and loved decorative building. John was also...

Nov 7, 2020

Mrs. Dena Loraine Hollie Clark, age 90, passed away November 7, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born September 27, 1930 in Lamar Co., Alabama the daughter of the late, James Thomas Hollie and Jennie Lou Hollis Hollie. Dena worked in the health care field as a senior care provider and was a member of Calvary Full Gospel...

Nov 7, 2020

Mr. George Thomas Lynch, Sr., 81, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Virginia on March 2, 1939 the son of the late William and Velvie Lynch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Lynch; and a granddaughter, Rose Marie Lynch. Mr....