Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 21, 2024

Mr. John Simpson Slate, Jr., 82, passed away on Sunday April 21, 2024, at his home. He was born in Stokes County on March 26, 1942, the son of the late John Simpson Slate, Sr., and Nell Hunter Slate. John enjoyed playing golf, spending time at Lake Norman and messing with cars. He worked as past president of the Stokes...

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Ivadess Kimsey Dixon, age 90, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20, 2024. Ivadess was born on November 11, 1933, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Von Roscoe and Vera Smith Kimsey.  She was preceded in death by her husband David Wilson Dixon, Sr., bother Carroll Kimsey, sister Jean Kimsey Carroll, stepsons David Wilson Dixon, Jr. and...

Apr 20, 2024

With hearts full of love and gratitude we celebrate the life of Ms. Shelby Jean Donathan, age 77, who peacefully transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Shelby was born December 28, 1946 in Wilkes county.  She leaves behind a legacy of  love and faith, survived by one sister Jane...

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Stacy Berrier Harpe-Hall, 50, of Lexington, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1974, in Forsyth County, NC, to Jackson “Jack” Mock and Sylvia Hege Berrier. Stacy graduated from North Davidson High School in 1992, and received her Nursing Degree from Forsyth Technical Community College in 1996....

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Snyder Miller, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20, 2024, at Trinity Elms Health and Rehab. She was born on March 7, 1931, to the late Clyde and Esther Jones Snyder in Forsyth County, NC. 

Ann was a lifelong member of Bethel Methodist Church. She worked as a licensed practical nurse at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for...

Apr 20, 2024

Billy Joe Phelps, 75, passed away peacefully in his home on April 20, 2024. Billy was born on August 29, 1948, in Forsyth County to Robert Roland Phelps and Margaret Gough Phelps. Billy was a retired farmer. He loved farming, gardening, fishing, carpentry, raising pigs, making sausage, listening to bluegrass music, watching NASCAR, lending a helping hand to friends and...

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

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

Winston-Salem – Jeffery Carl Oberlin, 57, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, unexpectedly at his home. He was born on October 15, 1966, in Mifflin County, PA to the late Alfred and Janet Swab Oberlin. Jeffrey was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had a passion for teaching and loved his students very much. Jeffrey will be missed...

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 brother; Michael Gill. Those left to cherish his...

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...