Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Louis Takacs

Mar 17, 2023

Mr. Louis John Takacs, 84, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds. He was born to the late Steven Takacs and Barbara Simko Takacs on June 30, 1938 in Marion County, Indiana. Louis was an avid animal lover and a dedicated member of the Forsyth Humane Society. He enjoyed spending his...

Larry Bodenheimer

Mar 17, 2023

Larry Eugene Bodenheimer, 84, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on March 17, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1938, to Marvin Eugene Bodenheimer and Lillian Lambeth Bodenheimer in Forsyth County. He was a member of Immanuel New Eden Moravian Church. Larry co-owned and operated B&B Trailer Repair Company. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in...

Gary Mendenhall

Mar 17, 2023

Mr. Gary Donald Mendenhall, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Gary was born to the late Cleo “Pete” Mendenhall and Bernice Sells Mendenhall in Davidson County on April 20, 1953.

Gary was employed with Forsyth County General Services for 31 years and Sam’s Club for 20 years.  Gary was...

Shirley Myers

Mar 17, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Hege Myers, 87, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born October 12, 1935, in Forsyth County to the late Russell and Catherine Hege. Many things brought Shirley joy in life, but nothing more than her love for the Lord. She enjoyed participating in her church, baking and cooking, tending to her flowers, spending time with...

Martha Alley

Mar 17, 2023

Kernersville- Martha Culler Alley, 73, passed away on March 17, 2023, at Silas Creek Rehab. She was born on September 8, 1949, in Guilford County. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She really enjoyed her work at the Children’s Home. Martha was also very strong in her faith.

Martha is preceded...

Betty Gentry

Mar 16, 2023

Mrs. Betty Gentry was born November 2, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC to Pete and Evelyn Keiger.  She attended Old Town School before going to Tampa University where she met Emmett Gentry.  Betty and Emmett were married August 8, 1947. They celebrated 51 years of marriage before Emmett passed away in 1998.  Betty lived in Bermuda Run for 35 years...

Cheryl Barrett

Mar 16, 2023

Mrs. Cheryl Ann Peterson Barrett, 75, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She was born July 19, 1947, in Easton, PA to Pete Peterson and the late Marjorie Peterson.  Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  There were many things that brought her joy in life, but none more than her children and grandchildren.  In addition to her...

Michael Miller

Mar 16, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – Michael “Mike” George Miller, 81, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. Mike was born in Foster, WV on July 22, 1941. He was the first born of Ralph and Edith (Long) Miller. He was raised in South Charleston, WV, attending South Charleston High School and the First Baptist Church.  He...

Barbara Shields

Mar 15, 2023

Barbara Weavil Shields, 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Salem Kidney Center. She was born in Davidson County on March 13, 1943, to the late Harrison and Bernice Weavil. Barbara was a kind woman who treated everyone as family. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and being outdoors. She was also very attached to her two cats, Lucy...

Sadie Testerman

Mar 15, 2023

Kernersville – Mrs. Sadie Marie Reavis Testerman age 96, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born May 12, 1926, in Wilkes County to the late Joseph Andrew Reavis and Nora Naomi Estep Reavis. Sadie was presently the oldest member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She worked in retail until she was 72 years of...

Ralph Bolt

Mar 15, 2023

Mr. Ralph Overton Bolt, 83, of Mocksville, NC passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born March 21, 1939 in Forsyth County to William Carlos Bolt and Gladys Jones Bolt. Mr. Bolt had retired from Hunter Brothers Oil Company and Quality Oil Company.

Surviving are his wife of 65...

Angela Fletcher

Mar 14, 2023

Mrs. Angela Leigh Gregory Fletcher, 51, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born to Jerry Lee Gregory and the late Judy Charles Gregory on August 12, 1971, in Forsyth County. Angela was a kindhearted and spirited person who always kept a positive attitude. She never let her physical...

Nancy Cooke

Mar 14, 2023

Nancy Moore Cooke of Winston Salem went to her spiritual home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 5:42 PM from a long illness. She was born on May 20, 1934, to Donnie and Annie Moore. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband; John (Jackie) Cooke, sons; Kenneth, Ricky, and Jonathan Cooke, and daughter Penny Cooke Reid....

Lummie Stillie, Jr.

Mar 13, 2023

Mr. Lummie Ray “Lum” Stillie Jr. passed away Monday, March 13, 2023. Lum was born and raised in Winston-Salem and was a graduate of Hanes High School, class of 1955. He was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church in Lewisville. He was preceded in death by his mother Sadie Johnson Stillie, father, Lummie Ray Stillie Sr., brother, Robert Edward...

Joanne Marion

Mar 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for JoAnne Lee (Southern) Marion. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Joyce Wilson

Mar 13, 2023

Joyce Dalton Wilson passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 85. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Wilson, and a sister. She is survived by her son, Chris Wilson and partner Donald Carroll, as well as five brothers and sisters. Private graveside services will be held...

Betty Coe

Mar 12, 2023

Mrs. Betty Roberts Coe, 86, passed away Sunday March 12, 2023. She was born November 13, 1936, in Surry County to the late Carl Woodson Roberts and Ruby Blizard Roberts. Betty had a strong faith and love for the Lord that she showed through the sharing of her testimony and the godly example that she set in...

Orah Thomas

Mar 12, 2023

Mrs. Orah Frances McMillan Thomas, 103,  passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born In Grant County, Arkansas to the late Thomas Alva McMillan and Rentha Leora Grubbs McMillan on June 14, 1919. Private family services will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas, then burial at National Cemetery.

Linda Southern

Mar 12, 2023

“Love You More”~Ganna

Mrs. Linda Kay Barringer Southern “Ganna”, 83, passed away on March 12, 2023. Linda was born on August 12, 1939, in Richfield, NC, to Mary Katherine Morgan Barringer and Alton Ray Barringer who passed away when she was only 18 months old.

Linda graduated from Lenoir Rhyne...

Marsha Hamlin

Mar 12, 2023

Kernersville – Mrs. Marsha Vernae White Hamlin, 61, passed away March 12, 2023, peacefully at her home. Marsha was born December 1, 1961, in Guilford County to the late Haggie White and Frances Tilley White. She was a CNA for 30 years, loved music, had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She loved her grandkids and...