Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 1, 2023

Mrs. Brigitte Eisfeld Cromwell, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  She was born August 15, 1934, in Leipzig, Germany. 

Brigitte is preceded in death by her loving husband, Peter Beale Cromwell and son, Olaf Stüwe.  She is survived by two sons, Alf Cromwell (Laurie) and Patrick Cromwell (Stacia); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

A celebration of life service will...

Jul 31, 2023

ROBERT WAYNE LOEKLE

December 6, 1939-July 31, 2023

Robert Wayne Loekle, 83, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 31, 2023. He was born in Newark, NJ on December 6, 1939, to Audrey Marie (Smith) Loekle and O. Frank Loekle.

Wayne earned his bachelor's degree in economics from William & Mary in 1961. Following graduation, he served as...

Jul 31, 2023

Kernersville – Mr. William “Bill” Joseph Waibel, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 7, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA to Raymond Edward and Carmella Bochicchio Waibel. From the start, Bill was a huge football fan. He played for the Gateway Senior High Gators in Monroeville, PA as a defensive tackle...

Jul 31, 2023

Mrs. Rebekah Ann Westmoreland, 86, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Beacon Place in Greensboro. Rebekah was born October 5, 1936, to the late Joseph Henry Barham and Grace Elizabeth Lee Barham. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Phillip Ray Westmoreland. Rebekah loved the coast, enjoyed gambling, and listening to Hank Williams. 

In addition to her...

Jul 30, 2023

      Joseph Rudolph Tschamler, “Joe,” 84 of Winston-Salem, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023. Joe was born in Augusta, Maine, to Joseph and Adelaide Tschamler. After graduating from Cony High School, he attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Joe served in the Infantry, completing Airborne and Ranger schools. After four years...

Jul 30, 2023

Mr. Albert James (A.J.) Lincoln Jr., age 81, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday July 30, 2023 at Summerstone Healthcare in Kernersville, NC. 

He was the only child born to Albert J Lincoln, Sr. and Margaret Helen Shoaf Lincoln on September 14, 1941 in Forsyth County.  He graduated from Gray High School, attended Lees McCrae College and graduated from Winston-Salem State...

Jul 30, 2023

Mr. James Frederick Beck, 82, passed away Sunday July 30, 2023. He was born June 15, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late Emma Grubbs Beck and Albert Isaiah Beck. Mr. Beck was a good neighbor and wonderful friend. He enjoyed spending time in his garden and workshop where he created gifts for others. In addition to his parents, Mr....

Jul 29, 2023

On July 29th of this year my dad, Howard QL Little Jr, known also as dad, grandpa, QL, and Howard passed from this world.    

He was surrounded by his family, and a chaplain, and I believe he smiled when we all sang.

He had fought valiantly for 2 months, taking 5 falls in June and became sick during rehab....

Jul 29, 2023

Donald Gray Swaim, 87, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his home. Donald was born on July 19, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Osher Victor Swaim and Lillian Crotts Swaim. Donald was employed at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a mechanic for 30 years. Donald loved to fish, to play the guitar, and to work on...

Jul 28, 2023

Richard Eugene Meredith, 91, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Hospice Home of High Point. He was born on April 26, 1932, to the late Daniel Robert Meredith and Mary Hall Meredith in Davidson County. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. Known as "Gene" to friends and family, he was a...

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Thomas (Tom) F. Messick, age 84 of Lewisville, peacefully departed to his eternal home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, July 28, 2023.  It gives us great joy and makes us smile to know that he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Liz) P. Messick and son, Timothy Scott.

He was born August 11,...

Jul 28, 2023

Bonnie B. Simms, wife of Charles A. Simms, Jr. – deceased in 2000. Bonnie was born on May 11, 1934, in Winston-Salem, NC to Henry Clay Bowman and Stella Boggs Bowman. Bonnie graduated from Elkin High School and then High Point University. She was a member of the Scholastic Honor Society of High Point University. She taught history at Mount...

Jul 28, 2023

Mrs. Pencie Bauguess Cardwell, 92, a local artist from King, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Wilkes Co. on March 6, 1931, the daughter of the late William Bauguess and Rosa Porter Bauguess. Pencie was a member of First Baptist Church of King and previously attended Pleasant View Baptist Church and Mount...

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Roger Eaton, 68, of Kernersville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on February 8, 1955, in Forsyth County to James Franklin Otis and Hazel Nelson Eaton. Roger enjoyed music, especially Gospel. He loved to sing it and play the guitar and bass. He also enjoyed watching old movies....

Jul 27, 2023

February 6, 1961, in Camp Lejeune North Carolina, a beautiful baby girl was born. Kathleen Karen Flanary was born to Louise Beck Flanary and the late Charles Eddie Flanary on that blessed day. Through turmoil and strife, through the good and the great, her presence of peace and adoration lingered like a sweet lavender candle on this earth until it...

Jul 27, 2023

Mrs. Ann Reid, 85, passed away on July 27, 2023, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born on October 8, 1937, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Robert Seifert and Louise Hancock Seifert. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

Ann was a kind, caring, silly, and adventurous soul who loved people and animals. She taught her children...

Jul 27, 2023

Alma “Jean” Richardson Pettus, 84, passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on July 27, 2023, at her home in Winston Salem.

She was born Feb. 11, 1939, in Ashe County, NC to Everett and Stella Richardson.

She graduated from Glenn High School. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life for more...

Jul 27, 2023

Jul 26, 2023

It is with deep sadness that Vilma Marie Burcin Boulifard has passed away. She passed away on July 26th 2023, in the loving company of son Paul John Boulifard, and brother John Burcin. Her passing came after a brief battle with complications of a stroke that occurred in March.

Vilma was a proud Pennsylvanian, born in the small village of...

Jul 26, 2023

Mrs. Allison Haynes Cook, age 69 of Mocksville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  She was born December 16, 1953 in Surry County to the late Charles David Haynes and Gray Sydnor Haynes. Mrs. Cook worked as an X-Ray Technician for Mt. Airy Hospital, then began volunteering at Pinebrook Elementary once her son started school. She enjoyed working with the...