Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Mar 31, 2023

Dianne Theresa (Ryan) Simon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61. She joins her parents, Donald and Dianne Ryan in heaven. Dianne is survived and missed by her husband, John George Jr. Her children, Robert (Jessica) Lutz, Christopher (Molly) Pezzotti and step son, Dalton George. Grandchildren, Grayson and Oliver. Siblings Debbie (Rick)...

Mar 31, 2023

Shirley Mae Nance Poplin, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 16, 1936, to the late Quiller F. Nance and Topsy Mae Nance. Shirley grew up and lived in Rural Hall, NC. Shirley retired from Western Electric after 32 years. After retirement she enjoyed her home, yard...

Mar 31, 2023

Mrs. Parmalee West Tuttle, 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born April 28, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late Rev. Harrison Benjamin West and Nellie Browder West. Parmalee, affectionately known as Parnie, was known worldwide for singing and ministering gospel music with her husband, Don, and her family. She was...

Mar 31, 2023

Kristen Nicole Hooker, 33, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2023. She was born in Forysth Co. on June 20, 1989 the daughter of Terry Albert Hooker and Patty Sue Beck Lambeth. Kristen will be remembered as a loving, kind heart mother who loved spending time with her son. In addition to being a loving mother, she was a...

Mar 31, 2023

On July 19, 1932, in Morganton, North Carolina, Marilyn was born to Dora Esther Whitener and Charles Jefferson Keaton. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Tommy C. Keaton and Robert Dean Keaton. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Edwin Forrest Ludolf (“Honey Ed”). Her two sons also survive her; David Forrest Ludolf (Annette)...

Mar 31, 2023

Richard J. (Rick) Dastous, age 77 died peacefully at home on March 31st, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Richard was born in Lowell, MA, son of Lucien C. and Irene (Boisvert) Dastous.  He graduated from St. Joseph Boys High School in Lowell before joining the Marine Corps Reserves, serving from 1965-1971.  He was also a graduate of Franklin...

Mar 31, 2023

A Tribute to a Very Special Person

Sandra Cooke, born Sandra Jeanette Yow in Randleman, NC on June 22 of 1946, was the daughter of Roland Wilson Yow and Effie Loflin Yow. She departed this earthly life on March 31, 2023 at the age of 76.

Sandra attended Randleman High School (voted “Best Dressed” by her 1964 graduating classmates) and...

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Patrick A. Dannemiller,30, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly March 30, 2023.  He was born September 15, 1992, in Lancaster Ohio.  Patrick was a 2011 graduate of Lancaster High School, and an employee of Atlas Copco.  He also proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy and was currently an Air Force Reservist.  Anyone who...

Mar 30, 2023

KERNERSVILLE - Celeste Jeffreys Wall, 76, passed away in her home on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1946 in Raleigh, NC to the late John R. Jeffreys, Sr. and Miriam Strickland Jeffreys. Celeste was raised in Wendell, NC and graduated from Wendell High School in 1964. After completing her Associates degree from Hardbarger Business...

Mar 30, 2023

Colfax – Mr. Gordon Henderson Brewer, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Guilford County to Alton and Dorothy Brewer. After 42 years of service, Gordon retired from Industries of the Blind where he served as an office manager. He was very strong in his faith and loved...

Mar 30, 2023

Mrs. Sue Scott Crater, age 90 of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.  She was born August 9, 1932 in Forsyth County to the late John Edward Scott and Eva Robertson Scott.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Ziglar Crater and later in life, her companion Bobby Cheek.  Surviving are one daughter, Deborah Crater and...

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Samuel F. Barr, age 71 of Advance, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at home.  He was born in Tennessee on August 8, 1951 to the late Cosba Franklin Barr, Jr. and Ruth Dull Barr. Sam was the owner of Barr Heating and Air. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Carter Barr.  Surviving are one...

Mar 29, 2023

Belews Creek – Mr. Stanley Leonard Eaton, 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on March 4, 1953, in Forsyth County to Tom Casper and Hazel Marshall Eaton. Stan loved his job as a Law Enforcement Officer, having served many years with the Davie County Sheriff’s Office, Forsyth County...

Mar 29, 2023

Belews Creek – Wanda Edith Carter Wetherall,  went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Lorane William and Edith Mae Carter. Wanda graduated from Walkertown High School, part of the Class of 1954 and loved reuniting with her classmates. She would then...

Mar 29, 2023

Mr. James Donald Wyatt, 64, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born in Forsyth Co. on January 21, 1959, the son of Joshua P. Wyatt and Jane Bodenhamer Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church in Rural Hall and worked for many years at...

Mar 28, 2023

Willa Jean Hatcher Miller, 85, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born March 15, 1938 in Surry County to the late Wallace and Linda Hatcher. Willa was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all that knew her. She enjoyed cooking, raising flowers, dancing, listening to music, traveling when able, and creating art....

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Jerry Franklin Holt, 78, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.  He was born August 2, 1944, in Forsyth County to the late Walter and Grace Holt.

He worked at various jobs including the animal shelter in Winston-Salem and had a love for dogs and would be known to come home with one quite often.  He also...

Mar 27, 2023

Delma Gray Hicks, (85), of Winston-Salem, North Carolina suffered with multiple strokes and advanced dementia passed away on Monday March 27th, 2023 at Trellis Supportive Care (Kate B. Reynolds) Hospice Home.

Delma (a twin to one of his 17 siblings), was born to Nonnie & Jim Hicks, on December 27, 1937, in Mt. Airy. He is retired...

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. JoAnn Jackson Smith, 78, passed away on March 27, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington, NC. She was born on April 8, 1944, in Forsyth County to the late Paul and Annie Jackson. JoAnn was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Rural Hall. She volunteered for the Pop Warner Little League Football program for...

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Diane “Pudder” Smith 72 passed from death unto life on March 27th, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was born in High Point NC to the late Arlind and Ruby Hayden. She will be missed by her “handsome husband” of 56 years, Jerry Smith, best friend/daughter, Angie Richardson (Greg), and light of her life son, Barry...