Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 31, 2024

Patricia Clark Gräb entered her heavenly home on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center following a sudden illness. 

Pat was born on December 2, 1942, to the late Harold and Anna Clark in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Millersville University and did graduate work at Penn State. In June 1965, Pat married Wilson Gräb, and to that union...

Oct 31, 2024

Mr. Troy Kevin Bryant, 60, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully Thursday, October 31st, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston Salem.

Troy was born on November 14th, 1963, to Thomas Wayne Bryant and Mary Margaret “Mikki” Bryant. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, and “Papa T” to his two granddaughters. He was a true and loyal...

Oct 31, 2024

Linda Mae Gross Tolbert, 84, passed away peacefully at Novant Health Medical Center on October 31, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1940, and lived most of her life in Forsyth County. Linda was a straight-shooter, no-nonsense woman who was passionate about and provided for her family. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Tolbert; parents, William Lee...

Oct 30, 2024

Esther Susana del Valle Dambakakis, 89, a resident of Lewisville, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Esther was born in Havana, Cuba on April 25, 1935, to the late Miguel Gregorio del Valle and Dulce Maria Gonzalez. Esther loved her furry companions, especially her dog Cleopatra. She also enjoyed a good cup of coffee...

Oct 30, 2024

James Gary Winters, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.

James was born on February 7, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late James Nerse Winters and Crystal Tucker Winters. He was raised by his mother and her second husband, Norman L. Moore. James worked in the trucking and manufacturing industry most...

Oct 30, 2024

Mr. Harvey Allan Stoltz “Pawpaw”, 96, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1928, in Forsyth County to the late Ralph McCoy Stoltz and Ola Rosella Stoltz. Pawpaw retired from Carolane Propane after 25 years of service. He served as president of the North Carolina Propane Gas Association. His happy place was in his...

Oct 29, 2024

Lisa Michelle Crawley Dotson died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, one day after her 62nd birthday. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date for a celebration of her life and to bury her ashes.

Beloved mother, sister, niece and friend, Michelle was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late Clyde William...

Oct 29, 2024

Richard Wilmer Pyles (76), has moved to his Heavenly Home having passed away peacefully at Brookridge Retirement Center in Winston-Salem, NC after several years with dementia. 

Born in Washington, DC to Wilmer Dove and Cloris Pyles, Richard grew up in Temple Hills, MD. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Carol Pyles (Williamson), their two children, Rev. Christopher Pyles, Baltimore, MD,...

Oct 29, 2024

Oct 29, 2024

Mr. Benjamin “Ben” Joel Lynch, 49, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born August 12, 1975, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Colen Loften Lynch and Phyllis Anne Mayes Lynch. Ben was a loving husband, father, son, brother, friend and servant of the Lord. Ben dedicated his life for 27 years to care for others as a...

Oct 29, 2024

Shirley Naomi Hollis Crews, 90, of Davie County, went home to her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George Henry Hollis and Naomi Wotring Hollis. Shirley graduated from UNC in 1956 and taught for many years. Primarily, she was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She...

Oct 29, 2024

Mr. Joseph Dominic Viola, 82, of King, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1942, in Mahoning County, OH, to the late Dominic Viola and Mary Isabella DiRenzo Viola. Surviving are his son, Richard Viola (Lynn); and two granddaughters, Michele and Nicole Viola, all of Pfafftown. Private family services...

Oct 28, 2024

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4 

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosalyn “Lynn” Carol Farley, born January 11, 1963, who left this world on...

Oct 28, 2024

Mrs. Jean Welch White, 96, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at Bermuda Village. She was born September 4, 1928, in Yadkin County to the late Luther and Celia Norman Welch. Mrs. White was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed flower gardening in her spare time. Preceding her in death was her husband, Millard Filmore...

Oct 27, 2024

Ms. Sarah “Gannie” Frances Weisner Mabe, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at SECU Hospice House- Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. She was born May 3, 1936, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Elser Rowan Weisner and Myrl Bernice Boyles Weisner. Sarah enjoyed car racing, especially cheering on the #4 car at Bowman...

Oct 27, 2024

Leslie Marion Maxcy (Les), 71, of Winston-Salem, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on October 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1953, to the late Lloyd and Aeleen Maxcy.

Les was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Phillip Maxcy. He is survived by his wife, Terri Maxcy; two...

Oct 27, 2024

Mr. Grady Ray Hawks, 86, passed away, October 27, 2024. He was born May 13, 1938, in Forsyth County to the late Jonah H. Hawks and Bertha Mackie Hawks. Grady was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. He retired from RJ Reynolds after over 30 years’ service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Oct 26, 2024

Mrs. Mary Alfonso Dobbs, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on September 15, 1932, in Kansas. When she was younger, Mary loved to dance, and she enjoyed traveling with her husband. She also enjoyed cooking and crocheting. 

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her...

Oct 26, 2024

Mr. Tarron Jawan Coalson, 59, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. He was born in Surry County to the late Franklin Delano and Edna Bond Coalson on April 1, 1965. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ron VanDeventer. Surviving is his wife of 26 years, Michele Coalson; seven...

Oct 26, 2024

Penny Gail Miller, born June 22, 1955, passed away October 26, 2024, at 4:14 p.m. Penny leaves behind her husband, Bobby Miller, of 51 years. Also surviving include her son, Rodney and his wife Anna Miller; daughter, Crystal Miller; four grandchildren, Makayla Miller, Caleb Miller, Corbin McDade, and Melanie Myers; three brothers, Johnny Everhart (Jean), Danny Everhart (Elaine), and Gary...