Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Nathaniel “Nat” T. Toney, 83, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on April 19, 2024, at his home. He was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina, on April 19, 1941, the first son born to the late Hiawatha and Vivian Toney. 

Nat grew up around his cousins, aunts and uncles and loved them dearly. In his later years, he filled his...

Apr 19, 2024

Our beloved, Pamela Jane Byrd, loving wife, mother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at her home in Lexington, NC.  She was a young 65 years old.  Pamela is survived by her adoring husband of 27 years, Tim Byrd, and her lovely daughter, Jennifer.  

Pamela was born on April 4, 1959, and is survived by...

Apr 19, 2024

Lois Brame Cheek, 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Yadkinville, NC, surrounded by her family on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born January 14, 1963, in Forsyth County to the late Richard Otis Brame and Doris Strupe Brame. At North Davidson High School, she was an accomplished majorette, participated in band, and graduated in 1981. She started...

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Steven Wesley Mendenhall, 43, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born in Forsyth County to Gary Donald and Brenda Loggins Mendenhall on May 8, 1980.

Steven was a lifelong resident of Davidson County. He graduated from North Davidson Senior High School in 1999 and attended UTI in Texas for two years, learning...

Apr 19, 2024

KERNERSVILLE – Michael Scott Bull, 57, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. Michael was born on January 17, 1967 in Forsyth County to Arthur and Patricia Linville Bull. He was a good son, father and friend. Michael had an abundance of love for his family, was always ready to help, and could fix anything. He was a farmer through and...

Apr 19, 2024

Mrs. Lorene O’Neal Todd, age 95, of Clemmons, NC, entered heaven on April 18, 2024. She was born in Moore County, North Carolina to the late Mr. Benjamin Harrison O’Neal and Mrs. Estha Mae Ring O’Neal. Mrs. Todd was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and friend to all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Steven...

Apr 18, 2024

Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Bert Quintal, 85, of Salem Glen, Clemmons, NC passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024.  He was born August 25, 1938 in Ossining, Westchester County, NY to Joseph Pestana Quintal and Julia Loretta Totten Quintal.  

Ken was a graduate of Ossining High School where he excelled in athletics including football, baseball and especially basketball.  He attended Miami of...

Apr 18, 2024

Mrs. Jane Guarascio Semple, 81, of Advance, died on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Trinity Elms Assisted Living in Clemmons where she had resided for the past year.

Born to Helen and Louis Guarascio in Racine, WI, on April 15, 1943, Jane graduated from Washington Park High School there and attended the University of Wisconsin-Parkside majoring in marketing.

In addition to being...

Apr 18, 2024

OAK RIDGE - Mr. George Richard Scott , Jr. age 83, passed away April 18, 2024. Richard was born in Knox County, Tennessee to the late George Richard Scott, Sr. and Ruth Wasson Scott. Mr. Scott was an avid firearms enthusiast, loved to read and fly private planes. Richard got his flying license at age 16. He was a veteran...

Apr 18, 2024

Mary Magdaline Hollands Goins, 88, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born on June 11, 1935, to the late Laura Edda Hollands. Mary will be remembered for the kindness and love she shared with each person she met. She would do anything for those she cared for. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, planting...

Apr 18, 2024

Mrs. Karen Sue “Ralph” Robertson Mullins, 67, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home. She was born in Virginia on October 7, 1956, the daughter of the late Ernest Howard Robertson and Clara Loraine Lindsey Robertson. Ralph was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be missed by everyone who knew her. She loved...

Apr 17, 2024

On April 17, 2024, Melissa Hester Smith, known affectionately as "Issa," peacefully departed this world, embraced by a room filled beyond its capacity with loving friends and family.

Born on June 9, 1959, Melissa was the only child of the late Roger Hester and Regina Wolfe, hailing from Forsyth County, North Carolina. She graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1977...

Apr 17, 2024

Jeffrey Carl Oberlin, 57, of Kernersville, North Carolina, went to the Lord on Wednesday, April  17, 2024.   Jeffrey was born on October 15, 1966, in Mifflin, PA, the son of the late Alfred and Janet Swab Oberlin. After completing high school, Jeffrey attended Penn State and graduated with a BSc degree in Social Sciences in 1992. He also holds...

Apr 17, 2024

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Gill, 73, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Hospice of Davidson County.  Mr. Gill was born July 25, 1950, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Marvel Richard Gill and Betty Sattenfield Gill.  In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Gill; and his brother; Michael...

Apr 17, 2024

Apr 15, 2024

Phyllis Reynolds Huffman passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, in Binghamton, NY. Phyllis was born in Montrose, PA on August 28, 1931, to the late Clifton and Cleone Lewis Reynolds. 

She grew up in Montrose and moved to Greenville, SC to attend Bob Jones University where she received her BS degree. She received her nursing degree from the University of South...

Apr 15, 2024

Jerry Bryan Russell, 83, passed away at home on April 15, 2024. Jerry was born on June 21, 1940, at the City Hospital of Winston Salem, to William Bryan and Carmi Russell.  He graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1958.  On May 16, 1959, he married Betty Lou Kelly of Winston Salem, NC.  They eloped in South Carolina right...

Apr 15, 2024

Mrs. Lila Catherine Gorsuch Vestal, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully departed this life on April 15, 2024, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by the love of her family. Mrs. Vestal was born on November 17, 1929, to the late Ralph and Catherine Gorsuch and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Edward Vestal, Sr, son, Ralph E...

Apr 15, 2024

Mark Pendry Pegg, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born in Guilford County on November 23, 1958, to the late Charles Leo Pegg and Mildred Bolen Pegg. Mark will be remembered for many different things. He was an avid fisherman, and spent many hours with treasured friends and family, fishing....

Apr 13, 2024

Mr. Ronald Jay Fulp, 80, passed away April 13, 2024. He was born September 6, 1943, in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Woodrow Fulp and Nannie Bynum Grubbs Fulp. Ronald retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 30 years’ service. He was a lifelong member of Hickory Ridge United Church for 60 years. His past times included auction sales,...