Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 10, 2024

 

Israel Valencia Mancera, 50, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Israel is a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was a sweet and caring young soul who is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved son.

 

Israel was born on July 25, 1973 in Mexico City, Mexico. He enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 9, 2024

Mrs. Josephine McCarthy Bailey, 101, passed away on Tuesday January 9, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on December 18, 1922, in Emanuel County, Georgia to the late Alexander Loving McCarty and Neva Mae Hackle McCarty. Josephine was a member of Messiah Moravian Church. She worked for Western Electric for many years. Along with her parents Josephine is...

Jan 9, 2024

 

Bonnie Lou Mikles Quate, 89, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024. She was born on July 10, 1934 to Clara Bolt Mikles and Rev. Charlie Bruton Mikles in East Bend NC. She spent her entire life living in Yadkin and Forsyth Counties. Bonnie Quate was a loving and devoted Mother, Wife, Sister and Friend who touched the lives...

Jan 9, 2024

Mrs. Judy Faye Barneycastle McGee, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Rose Tara Senior Living in King, NC. She was born December 25, 1945, in Surry County to the late Oscar Odell Barneycastle and Hester Lillian Ayers Barneycastle. Judy loved going to church and was a member of Pinnacle Church of God. In addition, she loved her family...

Jan 9, 2024

George Cooper Page, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born in Wilson County on June 23, 1933, to the late George Page and Alvarada Cooper Page. George was a sweet and outgoing man. He was very involved in the community and was proud of his membership in the local masonic lodge....

Jan 8, 2024

Jan 8, 2024

Carolyn E. Wilson, 84, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at Hospice. A resident of Winston-Salem, Carolyn was born on November 1, 1939, to John Wilson and Ina Wilson. After graduating from Gray High School in 1958, Carolyn began work at Smurfit Stone where she stayed until retirement. Carolyn is survived by her sister Doris Sheetz along with several...

Jan 7, 2024

Daniel “Danny” Alan Tesh, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on June 16, 1960, to the late Robert Allen Tesh and Madge Fulp Tesh in Forsyth County, NC. Danny was a master machinist at Krispy Kreme for 42 years before retiring in 2021. He also loved to tend to his garden...

Jan 7, 2024

Gilbert “Wayne” Hurst, Sr went home to be with the Lord January 7, 2024. He was born May 17, 1931, in Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC to Albert Linwood Hurst, Sr and LaVenia Craddock Hurst.

He was the youngest of six children and preceded in death by his mother and father and his wife Helen Marie Darnell Hurst, Brothers; Albert...

Jan 7, 2024

 

Rev. Charles “Charlie” Edward McFrederick, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  Charlie was born in Medina County, Ohio on June 30, 1942, to the late John McFrederick and Neva Vonda Weber McFrederick. Growing up in Ohio Charlie developed a deep love for The Ohio State Buckeyes and was an avid fan his...

Jan 6, 2024

Retired NC State Highway Patrol Captain Billy A. Baker, Sr, 90, died January 6, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center Palliative Care. He was born April 15, 1933, in Zebulon, NC to the late Alex and Rebecca Pierce Baker.

After graduating from Bunn High School in 1951 Billy joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean Conflict as a Flying...

Jan 6, 2024

 

Kernersville - Mrs. Ramona Kay Beattie Justice, 82, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born on September 18, 1941 in Lincoln County to Raymond Edward and Edna Caldwell Beattie.  She was a graduate of North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and earned her BSN from Winston-Salem State University.  Kay retired...

Jan 6, 2024

Aurelia "Ann" Lawson, of Winston-Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Ann was born in Forsyth County on July 9, 1941, the daughter of the late William Herman Lawson and Arlene Holland Lawson. She will be remembered as a loving, caring and wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and great aunt. Ann was full of generosity and...

Jan 5, 2024

Taylor Brianne Willard, aka Twitch, passed away Friday January 5, 2024, at the age of 30. She was born January 19,1993 to father, Michael David Willard and Mother, Monica Weatherman Willard at Forsyth County Hospital in Winston-Salem NC. Taylor graduated from United local high school in 2011 and the CCCTC for welding. She loved her career as a welder. Taylor...

Jan 5, 2024

Ms. Barbara Orrell Frye, 75, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.  She was born in Forsyth County on August 31, 1948, to the late Steve Franklin and Ruth Jones Orrell.  Ms. Frye graduated from Davie County High School in 1966 and retired from Hanesbrands with 46 years of service.  She was a member of...

Jan 4, 2024

Mary Schmucker Van Zile, 96, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the KateB. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in New Jersey on March 7, 1927, to thelate William Joseph and Margaret Shenise Schmucker. Mary loved her family greatly and was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma; and a good friend tomany. Her faith was strong...

Jan 3, 2024

Ms. Cindy Ann Macheras, 63, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 13, 1960, to the late James Gus Macheras and Ortencia Villareal Macheras in Cook County, Illinois.  

Cindy graduated from R. J. Reynolds Highschool class of 1978. She later went on to attend East Carolina University. Cindy...

Jan 3, 2024

Mr. William “Bill” Forrest, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1935, in Stokes County to the late John Forrest and Lucy Culler Forrest. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville for more than 60 years. In his...

Jan 3, 2024

 

Carol Jeanne Sterling, age 81, of Bermuda Run, NC, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, to her loving parents. Throughout her life, Carol was known for her kind and compassionate nature. She volunteered with numerous local organizations, including St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Habitat for Humanity, Forsyth Humane Society, Davie...

Jan 2, 2024

 

William “Bill” Clyde Edwards, Jr. , of Winston-Salem, NC,  died peacefully on January 2, 2024 at the age of 93.  Bill was born on April 19, 1930 in Greensboro to William Clyde Edwards and Mary Elizabeth Carter Edwards. Bill was raised in Raleigh and graduated from Hugh Morson High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from The...