Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 18, 2023

KERNERSVILLE - Herman “Gene” Eugene Manuel, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County on May 24, 1933, to the late Walter Ashburn Manuel and Pearl Sapp Manuel. Gene was a proud veteran of the Navy. From 1951 to 1955 he served our country, during which he was on...

Jan 18, 2023

Mrs. Linda Ann Doyle, 66, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away at her residence on January 18, 2023. Linda was born to the late Leon Paul Filanowski and Shirley Lockwood Filanowski on October 16, 1956, in Stamford, Connecticut. While being an only child, Linda was treated like a princess by both her loving mother and father. She later pursued her...

Jan 18, 2023

Oak Ridge – Mrs. Jean Warner Stack, 88, Passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Davidson County on April 26, 1934, to the late Richard Joshua Warner and Mary Bodenheimer Warner. She was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and was a wonderful prayer warrior. Jean was a loving,...

Jan 17, 2023

Mr. Mung Pu, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born July 1, 1953 in Karenni, Burma to the late Kham Men and Oo Meh. Mung Pu was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and brother who raised his children under love, honesty, and truth. He was a hardworking man who inspired people to do their...

Jan 17, 2023

William “Bill” Jefferson Newton, Jr. was welcomed into heaven on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Randolph Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA to the late William “Jeff” Sr. and Edith Thompson Newton. He was happily married to his soulmate, Terri Culler, of High Point, NC at the time of his passing,...

Jan 16, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – Charles Clayton Bodenhamer, Sr., 62, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Charles was born in Forsyth County on September 30, 1960, to Randall and Bessie Duggins Bodenhamer. He was a graduate of Camden Military Academy and a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. Charles loved being outside, gardening, fishing, RC airplanes, and...

Jan 16, 2023

Mrs. Janie Louise Overby Joyce, 82, passed away on January 16, 2023, at her home in Mount Airy. She was born February 9, 1940, in Stokes County to the late Edgar and Ruth Overby. Janie retired from Northern Regional Hospital where she worked as a nurse for 33 years. She was an active member of Asbury Evangelical Presbyterian Church...

Jan 16, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – Eva Lynch Rushing, 80, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. Eva was born on July 13, 1942 in Ashe County to Doran and Mae Welch Lynch. She was a devout member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, where she led the United Methodist Women’s Circle #2 for many years. Eva retired from Henry Shavitz Real Estate Company...

Jan 16, 2023

WINSTON SALEM – Nancy Wilkinson Costa, 69, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. Nancy was born on October 8, 1953, in Ford County, IL to the late Harry and Norma Brown Wilkinson.  She was in the Department of Children and Family Services until October 8, 1971, and married Lawrence Joseph Costa on October 16, 1971...

Jan 16, 2023

KERNERSVILLE - Jerry Wayne Crews, 61, departed to his heavenly home on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. Jerry was born on March 12, 1961, in Forsyth County to the late Minnie Cook Crews and James Crews. After graduating from East Forsyth High School, Jerry went on to become a licensed master plumber and the owner of...

Jan 15, 2023

James (“Jim”) P. Duffy, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Clemmons, NC on January 15, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, NY to James P. Duffy, Sr. and Marie Celeste Duffy ( Wissmann), he attended parochial school at Saint Vincent Ferrer and was a devoted Brooklyn Dodgers fan. He went on to graduate from Villanova University with...

Jan 15, 2023

Mrs. Catherine MacRae Lyerly, 92, of Lewisville, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  Catherine was born in Wilmington, NC on September 18, 1930, to the late Homer Angelo MacRae and Sallie Piner MacRae.  She graduated from New Hanover High School in 1948 and Woman’s College in 1953, now known as UNCG.  After graduating from college Catherine...

Jan 15, 2023

OAK RIDGE – Rachel Warren Hudson, 83, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Meridian Center. Rachel was born on July 23, 1939 in Guilford County to Charlie and Geneva Pope Warren. She retired from Jefferson-Pilot Life and was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church, where she was very active in the Keenager Group. Rachel loved working...

Jan 15, 2023

Kernersville – Mr. Larry Blake Pinnix, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by his family at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 9, 1956, in Forsyth County to the late Edwin Blake Pinnix and Ruth Blackburn Pinnix. From the age of 5, Larry was raised by his mother and step-father, Perry...

Jan 14, 2023

The world, her family and her many friends, lost a bright light and cheerful spirit when Lou Ann Brewer Yow passed away in the early morning of January 14, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona.  She was born December 16, 1934, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to the late Curtis Monroe Brewer and Mary Elizabeth Fishel Brewer.  Lou Ann was a...

Jan 14, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Grubbs Henry-Davis, 87, of Lewisville, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1935 in Forsyth County to John Edward Grubbs and Edna Mae Roberson Grubbs. Dorothy was a member of Olivet Moravian Church and retired from the City of Winston-Salem. She was preceded in death by her first husband...

Jan 14, 2023

Mrs. Bobbie Jacqueline Irvin Coone, 92, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Kate B. Reynold’s Hospice Home.

Bobbie was born on July 19, 1930 in Forsyth County to the late Stanley Thomas Irvin and Beaulah Lackey Irvin. She was a graduate of Hanes High School. Bobbie was a lifelong member of the Baptist faith, and...

Jan 14, 2023

Helen Virginia Buchanan Morgan died January 14, 2023.  She was born December 13, 1927, to the late Tom L. and Carrie Sutton Buchanan in Jackson County, NC.  After graduating from Webster High School and business college in Asheville, she was employed by the Veterans Administration and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

Helen married William F. (Frank) Morgan, who...

Jan 14, 2023

Kernersville – Mr. Roy Kenneth “Kenny” Whitaker, Jr., 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1956, in Forsyth County to Roy Kenneth and Shirley Kiger Whitaker. Kenny was a very kind person and would help anyone with anything at the drop of a hat. He enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2023

George Sudduth White, 90, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. George was born on September 10, 1932, in Memphis, TN, to the late Fred Myerle and Emma Sudduth White. He met Jeanne Lynch, the love of his life, at Central High School in Memphis. Following a tour in the US Army, stationed in...