Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 5, 2023

 

Edward “Ed” Clifford Fontaine, Jr., 67, of Clemmons passed away July 5, 2023 after a valiant fight against cancer. 

Ed was born on November 30, 1955 in Tacoma, Washington.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will truly be missed.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marcia; daughter Dr. Erin Sandman (Joel); grandchildren Landon...

Jul 5, 2023

Emma Marie Leonard, known to her loved ones as Marie, peacefully passed away on July 5, 2023, in Winston Salem, NC, at the age of 79. She was born on December 1, 1943, in Hurt, VA, to her late parents, Henry Wilson Dawson and Annie Elizabeth Watson Dawson.

Marie will fondly be remembered for her passion for giving to others,...

Jul 5, 2023

 

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Larry Charles Howell peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, as he was called home by the Lord. He was born January 13, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia to Eugene and Juanita Howell. Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force. The Air Force afforded him the opportunity through education, to pursue an aviation career...

Jul 4, 2023

Mr. Charles Aaron Phillips, 37, passed away Tuesday July 4, 2023. He was born March 30, 1986, in Jacksonville Florida to Ricky Lee Phillips and the late Pamela Elliott Phillips. Charles loved to cook and worked as an assistant chief for Wake Forest. He enjoyed playing dominos, spending time with his children and was known as a friend who was...

Jul 4, 2023

Mr. Donald “Scott” Spann, 59, passed away Tuesday July 4, 2023. He was born August 28, 1963 to Donna Rea Cooke, and the late Donald James Spann in Forsyth County. Scott loved riding motorcycles, boating and most opportunities to be outside. He was also a friend to all who knew him volunteering his time to NA, AA, and helping with...

Jul 4, 2023

On July 4, 2023 at approximately 2:00 am our beloved Franklin Delano Miller, Sr. peacefully made the transition into eternal rest and life everlasting at Hospice Home of High Point. Franklin’s journey of life began December 28, 1934. He was the offspring of the late Paul and Louise Miller born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended the local public schools...

Jul 4, 2023

 

Billie Jean Wright Benbow, 76, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Billie (Teen) was Born on Dec. 8, 1946 in New Castle, Virginia to Frank Abbott Wright and Mary Brooks Eaton Martin.

She graduated from East Forsyth High School. She worked and retired from Hunter Publishing Co. making School yearbooks. She...

Jul 3, 2023

 

Charles David Rivers, 83, of Kernersville, NC passed away on July 3, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

He was born on May 24, 1940, to Albert and Lucille Rivers of Reidsville, NC. Upon his graduation from Reidsville High School in 1958, he enlisted in the United States' Army for four years as a paratrooper in the 82nd...

Jul 3, 2023

Mrs. Marie Moore Sessoms, 75, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born June 15, 1948, in Cartersville, GA to the late Henry Eugene and Bernice Atkins Moore.  Mrs. Sessoms was a loving wife, mother, Ema and Grandma.  She was also an avid reader and served for 7 terms as President of...

Jul 3, 2023

Daniel Joseph Lawson passed away unexpectedly on July 3rd, 2023 at the age of 39. He was born on June 24th, 1984.

Danny is survived by many family members that loved him deeply. His mom, Penny Perryman; Bonus dad, Brian Perryman; Son, Eli Lawson; Sisters, Hannah and Hope Perryman; Grandmother, Janie Martin; Aunts, Bonnie Younger, Becky Inman, Lana Grubbs (Uncle,...

Jul 3, 2023

Perry Easter of Winston Salem, NC was called to be with the Lord on July 3rd, 2023, peacefully in the home and surrounded by family. Perry was born April 18th, 1935, in Carroll County Virginia to Jacob B., and Caroline Allen Ester. Perry was 88 years old. He graduated from Lambsburg High school in Virginia prior to enlisting in the...

Jul 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Carolyn Virginia Spaugh Griffith, 92, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023.  She was born January 15, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late Russell Albert Spaugh and Elsie Yountz Spaugh.  Carolyn was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church.  She loved to volunteer her time at Novant Health, work at the shop, play cards with her friends, and spend...

Jul 2, 2023

 

Ruby Gayle Cartner Anderson, 82, of Pfafftown, NC, formerly of Mars Hill, NC, died peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Vienna Village.

She was born on August 5, 1940, in Winston-Salem, NC, daughter of the late Hubert W. Cartner and Martha Gibson Cartner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick F....

Jul 2, 2023

On July 2, 2023, Troy Ryan Dowell entered heaven into the loving arms of his beloved maternal grandmother, Irma. 

Troy was born on December 21, 1985, in Winston-Salem to Melissa Dowell. 

Troy loved Chevys, all things Harley Davidson, classic rock, 80s Country, and spending time with his best friend, Finn. 

Troy leaves behind his wife of 4 years, LeAnn Dowell;...

Jul 2, 2023

 

Vickie Lynn Styers, 73, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on July 2, 2023, after a valiant fight against bladder cancer. Vickie was born on July 9, 1949, to Bessie Creeson Styers and James Wallace Styers, Sr. in Forsyth County.  She was an avid Duke Basketball fan who also enjoyed watching NASCAR, and adored listening to Elvis,...

Jul 2, 2023

Mrs. Chong (Jeannie) VanBuskirk, 73, passed away at her home on July 2, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Kim in Korea. Chong loved gardening and she spending time with her loving husband John VanBuskirk. She is survived by her husband and her two sons Kevin and Richard Stotts. The family will have a...

Jul 2, 2023

 

Kernersville – Mrs. Barbara Suzanne Heberle Vaughan, 86, passed away July 2, 2023, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 25, 1937, in New York to the late Robert Heberle and Suzanne Orem Heberle. Barbara loved to crochet, play bingo, and watch football, especially the Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs. She was an excellent...

Jul 1, 2023

Mrs. Annie Shouse Davenport, 72, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.  She was born in Forsyth County on January 30, 1951, to the late Roy Coleman and Ollie Mae James Shouse.  Mrs. Davenport retired from Hanes Hosiery and was a member of Grace Baptist Church.  She loved to garden, take trips to the Tennessee Mountains, and most importantly she loved...

Jul 1, 2023

Jul 1, 2023

 

Charles Arless Hedrick passed away on July 1, 2023 after a 2 l/2 week stay at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Charles was born November 4, 1929 in a little town called Poca, WV.  At the age of two, his family moved to Nitro, WV which is about 10 miles from Charleston.  After graduating from high school in 1948,...