Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 20, 2023

Wanda Susan Ham Watson, 66, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1957, to the late Virgil Ham and Mary Smith Ham. Wanda was the type of woman that would give you the shirt off her back. She was kind and giving, especially when it came to children. She cared...

Jul 20, 2023

Mrs. Janice “Boots” Kaye Phipps Head, 81, passed away Thursday July 20, 2023. She was born June 28, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas French Phipps and Frances Thomas Phipps. Boots was an active and loving member of Woodland Baptist Church and in her later years worked as a substitute teacher for Woodland’s Christion School. She retired from...

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. James Michael Murray, 53, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  He was born May 25, 1970, in New York. 

After graduating from St. Francis Prep in Queens, NY, Jimmy went on to change the world.  Dedicated to a life of service, Jimmy was a United States Marine and New York City Police officer.  A selfless, caring man who was...

Jul 19, 2023

Mrs. Alta “June” Long Hicks, age 95, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was born November 3, 1927, in Forsyth County to the late William Frank Long and Ruth Swain Long.  June has been a devout Christian her entire adult life. She served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher first at Woodland Baptist and was a charter member of...

Jul 18, 2023

Jul 16, 2023

Mr. Buck Saunders Bailey, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Buck was born in Martin County to the late Jesse Bynum Bailey and Lula Whitehurst Bailey on March 9, 1933. He grew up in eastern NC where he graduated from Washington High School in 1951. After high school, he was drafted...

Jul 16, 2023

MOCKSVILLE-   Amber Renee Royall Peoples, 32, passed away July 16, 2023, in Winston-Salem. She was born on December 8, 1990.  Amber was preceded in death by her grandfather, Paul N. Wilson, Jr. and her grandmother, Marie Leonard. Surviving are her husband, Jacob Gray Peoples, Sr.; beloved children, Elleanna Peoples and Jacob Gray Peoples, Jr.; her parents, Paula Wilson Leonard (Ray...

Jul 15, 2023

Graham Edgar Reid, Jr., 92, “Junior” passed away on July 15, 2023, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Graham was born on March 9, 1931, to Blanche Angel Reid and Graham Edgar Reid, Sr. in Forsyth County. He attended South Fork School. He retired from RJR after 39 ½ years. He enjoyed quail hunting when he was younger, riding his...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. William Lee Munsie, 84, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Piedmont, W. VA on July 5, 1939, to the late Norris Lee and Sarah Swan Munsie.  Mr. Munsie was a member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a die-hard Alabama football fan...

Jul 15, 2023

 

We mourn the loss of Donald R. Smith, a loving husband, father, brother and friend, who passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born on August 18, 1941, to Ray and Frances Smith, in Stokes County North Carolina.  Don's 81-year journey was marked by significant achievements and enduring relationships.

 

After graduating from Glenn High School where he...

Jul 14, 2023

 

Carolyn Joan Riddle Marshall, 87, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Carolyn was a daughter of the late Carl and Ocie Helsabeck Riddle, sister of Peggy Riddle Taylor, and since December 31, 1969, wife of Paul Eugene Marshall. (Both survive).

 

Carolyn was on the varsity basketball team of Old Town High...

Jul 14, 2023

 

On the evening of July 14, 2023, Hercules “Harry” Amprazis, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Clemmons, NC, by his daughter’s side. He was a man who lived up to his big name in strength, spirit, and heart.  Hercules was a resilient, fierce, hard-working immigrant who never gave up. He was born in Kalesmeno, Greece, a tiny...

Jul 14, 2023

Our dear mother and wife Madhu Bala Sood Soin left us physically on 7/14/2023. However she will never leave us mentally. How could she- brilliant, beautiful, top chef, spiritual, truly one of a kind.

Madhu was born in New Delhi, India. Her parents B.R. & Santosh Sood instilled incredible values such as independence and a studious nature. Madhu graduated from...

Jul 14, 2023

Larry Ray Wall, 73, passed away Friday July 14, 2023. He was born November 19, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Ray Wall and Pauline Church Wall. After graduating from North Forsyth High School in 1967 Larry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Cam Ranh Bay....

Jul 14, 2023

 

Mr. Eugene Arthur Bowman, 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 23, 1941. He spent most of his life in North Carolina where he worked and retired from RJR Tobacco Company. He leaves his loving wife, Brenda Gail Bowman;...

Jul 14, 2023

Kernersville – Mrs. Ruby “Arlene” Mabe Casper Clemmons, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Silas Creek Rehabilitation. She was born on September 2, 1930 in Forsyth County to Dennis Levi and Maude Lawson Mabe. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed.

In addition to her parents, Arlene...

Jul 13, 2023

 

Mr. Robert E. Lilly Sr., 76, known to his family and friends as “Bob”, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 10, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio. After an adventurous childhood building churches with his adoptive Dad, George, Bob graduated high school and later moved to...

Jul 13, 2023

Mrs. Opal Regina Idol Smith, 97, of Colfax, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her home.

Opal was born in Guilford County on March 8, 1926, to Joseph Franklin and Bessie Stafford Idol. She was a 1942 graduate of Colfax High School. After graduation, she worked for Dr. O.L. Joyner in Kernersville. On April 10, 1946, she...

Jul 13, 2023

Mr. Richard Hoit Jones, 95, respectfully known as "Rich" of Winston-Salem, peacefully passed away at his home on July 13, 2023. He was born in Forsyth County to the late Christian and Flossie Brewer Jones, on October 29, 1927. He was a truck driver and a farmer. He drove dump trucks for Pope Sand and other companies and a gasoline...

Jul 12, 2023

 

Rose Marie Stanley Pierce, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 4, 1941 to Charles, Sr. and Rebecca Stanley.

Rose was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed 35 years of marriage with the love of her life, James “Jimmy” Worley Pierce, Sr. who preceded her in...