Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 14, 2023

Larry Allen, 63, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to the late Troy Allen and Merle Ashcroft Allen on October 13, 1960, in Summit County, Ohio. Larry was a direct decedent of James Allen, the first Allen to come to America. In his early years, Larry had many...

Nov 14, 2023

Ada Doris Arzonico passed away in her home in Winston-Salem, NC on November 14, 2023. She was born in Edgecombe County, NC on December 10, 1926, to the late James Oscar Robbins and Lina Catherine Owens Robbins. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert A. Arzonico and her husband, Jack Arzonico. She is survived by her son, John...

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. Lawrence Vernon Cranfill, 77, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Lawrence was born on June 6, 1946, to the late Luther Vernon Cranfill and Kathleen Peele Fleming.

He was owner and operator of H&C Utilities, and also an avid NASCAR fan.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...

Nov 13, 2023

 

When you met Charles Hutchins, you found a friend.

Born October 18, 1942, in Winston-Salem, NC, Charles relished people, laughter, love, and most of all Jesus for an incredible 81 years. A dutiful son who loved and served his mom and dad well, a companion to his brother, James, til the end; he found his bride, Brenda Westmoreland, at...

Nov 13, 2023

 

Mr. Louis L. Tyree, 59, passed away Monday November 13, 2023. He was born October 3, 1964, in Washington DC to the late William Edward Tyree and Betty Shupe Tyree. Louis loved spending time with his family, was a fan of anime and enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping and fishing. He served his country proudly in the United...

Nov 13, 2023

Joe Spencer Dean, 89, passed away at Clemmons Village on November 13, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1934, to Josie Boone Dean and Carl Proctor Dean in Wendell, NC. Joe earned a B.A. from Louisburg College and retired from F.W. Woolworth’s with 37 years of dedicated service. For many years he was an active member of Parkway Chapel,...

Nov 13, 2023

 

Mrs. Carol Smith Currie, 81, went to be with the Lord November 13, 2023, at her home.  She was born December 28, 1941, in Richmond County to the late Alexander and Virgina Smith.  Carol was a faithful and supportive wife of a Methodist minister through his time of going to school and 52 plus years of ministry.  She was...

Nov 12, 2023

Nora Shively, 57, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 12, 2023. Nora was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Patricia McArdle Shively. She is survived by her brother Ed (Carolyn) Shively (Ballston Lake, NY), sisters Sr. Nancy Shively, osc (Greenville, SC), Karen DeWind (Cedar Grove, TN), Sr. Elizabeth Therese Shively, OCD (Alhambra, CA), Peggy Culkin (Greensboro,...

Nov 12, 2023

Blanche Arnder Dwiggins, 86, entered into heaven peacefully from Priddy Manor Memory Care on Sunday November 12, 2023, with loved ones by her side. Mrs. Dwiggins was born in Ararat Va on January 12, 1937, to the late William and Annie Reynolds Arnder. Moving to Winston-Salem about 75 years ago, Blanche would meet and marry the late Albert H. Dwiggins,...

Nov 12, 2023

 

James “Jamie” Joseph Shipe Jr., 48, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on September 5, 1975, to James Joseph Shipe Sr. and Wendy Lucas James. Jamie enjoyed the little things in life. He enjoyed watching football, particularly the Miami Dolphins, as well as races. He was known for his skills in...

Nov 12, 2023

Julia Jean West, 90, of Advance, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.  Jean was born December 23, 1932, to the late Ottis H. Smith and Lola Dare Smith.  She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Bill; son, Mark West (Kelley); daughter, Lori West; a...

Nov 12, 2023

 

Thomas Glenn Martin, 75, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1948, in Romney, West Virginia, to the late Betty Heatwole Deskins and raised by step-father William Deskins. Thomas will be remembered for the fierce love he had for his family, especially his wife and children. He was known as a hard worker....

Nov 12, 2023

Mr. Wayne Cook, 83, passed away November 12, 2023. He was born February 21, 1940, in Yadkin County, NC to the late Enoch Cardwell Cook and Rosa Belle Royal Cook. Wayne was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System after 29 years of service. In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed spending time...

Nov 11, 2023

G. Dudley Humphrey, Jr. came to eternal rest on November 11, 2023, at Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem following a brief illness.  He was born December 22, 1933, in Wilmington, NC, to G. Dudley Humphrey, Sr. and Madeleine Kellum Humphrey.  Spending his childhood in Wilmington, Carolina Beach, and Wrightsville Beach, Dudley graduated from New Hanover High School in 1951 where he...

Nov 11, 2023

 

Ms. Virginia Smith Schmitz, 93, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Virginia was born in Forsyth County on September 15, 1930, to the late Redden Smith and Jessie Mae Culler Smith.  She was a faithful member of Lutheran Church of the Epiphany in Winston-Salem.  Virginia had a strong work ethic, holding various...

Nov 11, 2023

Shirley Dean Zimmerman, 77, was called home to be with The Lord on November 11, 2023, in Winston-Salem, NC. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Sharon Estes, Oren Zimmerman Jr., Kathy Davis, Weeta Zimmerman, William Zimmerman and numerous nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, father, and sister, Donreath Zimmerman,...

Nov 11, 2023

Jane Hoffman Conner, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, at The Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC. Jane was born on July 7, 1941, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Paul Clifton and Lucy Jane Swain Hoffman.  She grew up with her older brother, the late Paul Calvin Hoffman.  She graduated from Griffith High...

Nov 10, 2023

Mr. James Gregory “Greg” McKaughn, 57, of Lewisville, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Mr. McKaughn was born on February 9th, 1966, to the late Mr. Kenneth Conrad McKaughn and Mrs. Kaye Frances Matthews McKaughn. Greg proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps...

Nov 10, 2023

Nov 10, 2023

 

Eutice H. Ivey Sr., 87, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a period of declining health.

He was born Oct. 7, 1936, to the late Elra and Essie Ivey of Orrum, NC. He is preceded in death by his siblings Genevieve Floyd, Hal Ivey, Charles Ivey,...