Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 20, 2022

Dr. Robert “Bob” Zammit, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born February 17, 1931 in Bergen, New Jersey. Bob graduated from Lyndhurst High School in New Jersey and later graduated from St Peter’s College in Newark, New Jersey and the Creighton Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska. He...

Oct 20, 2022

James R. Thomas “POP” passed away on Thursday, October the 20th, 2022. He grew up in Midway, and resided in Old Salem were he held sentimental value from his childhood. He was a hardworking man doing many different jobs throughout the years such as being a bread man for Sunbeam bakery, a police officer and eventually owned newspaper dispensers in...

Oct 20, 2022

WINSTON SALEM – William “Bill” Phillip Smith (The Man, The Myth, The Legend), passed away in his home on October 20, 2022 as many loved ones held his hand and walked him home. Bill made his grand entrance into this world November 3, 1944 into the arms of Lloyd and Helene Smith.

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Oct 20, 2022

Kenneth “Mark” Shore peacefully passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mark was born on May 4, 1957, in Yadkin County, NC. Prior to his retirement, Mark was a Credit and Housing Counselor for Financial Pathways of the Piedmont. He attended RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem and UNC-Charlotte. After retirement, Mark enjoyed working in the...

Oct 19, 2022

Mr. Harold Steven “Steve” Aldridge, 62, entered his Heavenly home Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Steve was born January 29, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida to Anna Pearl Rush Aldridge and the late Roy Earl Aldridge. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; son, Joshua; daughter Rachel; four grandchildren; mother, Anna Rush Aldridge; one sister, Joanne Grant; and two brothers,...

Oct 19, 2022

Winston-Salem – Mr. Eric Christian “E.J.” Siler, Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on May 2, 1998, in Forsyth County to Eric Christian Siler, Sr. and Andrea Brumfield. For work, Eric did cellphone tower maintenance for Ericsson and he loved his job. He loved snowboarding, shooting pool,...

Oct 19, 2022

KERNERSVILLE – Jimmy Dale Hill, 71, passed away October 19, 2022 at home watching his favorite TV show a good old cowboy movie. Jimmy was born on August 29, 1951 to Ted Brown & Annie Lee Hill in Davidson County. He was a proud graduate of the 1969 class of North Davidson High School. He graduated from High Point...

Oct 19, 2022

Kernersville - Claude "Al" Allen Watson, age 92, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born November 7, 1929, in Surry County, NC to the late Alma Blan and James William Watson. Al was known for being a hardworking man, even after retiring from Roadway Trucking after 30 plus years of service. Nothing could...

Oct 19, 2022

Mr. Anthony Bivona, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  He was born December 16, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Giuseppe and Anna Bivona. Anthony, also known to some as Tony, was a one of a kind man who loved many things but his daughters were his world. He enjoyed spending his time putting a smile on...

Oct 19, 2022

Ms. Vicki Mae Lentz, 69, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her residence. Ms. Lentz was born in Forsyth County to the late James Franklin and Carlene Isgett Lentz on October 6, 1953. She was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem. Vicki was a graduate of the West Forsyth High School class of 1971....

Oct 17, 2022

Mrs. Ruby Lee Peoples Stevens, 93, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Monday October 17, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Ruby was born to the late Alonzo Lee Peoples and Tallie Irene Lanier Peoples on March 13, 1929, in Davie County, NC.

She spent many years of her life serving the Lord as a devoted Christian,...

Oct 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Delores (Stewart) Spann. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 16, 2022

Mr. Benny Stoltz, 67, passed away October 15, 2022, with his loving family surrounding him. He was born July 18, 1955, to Joseph Benjamin and Lillian Marie Scott Stoltz, who preceded him. After graduating from East Forsyth High School in 1973 he began his career at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, retiring in 2012. His love of Gospel music allowed...

Oct 16, 2022

Mr. Gary Lynn Stalnaker, 76, of Lewisville, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born December 17, 1945 in Summit County, Ohio to Raymond and Ruby Scarberry Stalnaker. Gary was a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from F.E.M.A. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Mackovic Stalnaker; two sons, Bret...

Oct 16, 2022

Betty Lou Tuttle Fox, 85 years old, died peacefully in her home in Yadkin County on Sunday, October 16, 2022, and went home to be with the Lord. She had lost her battle with cancer. She was born January 4, 1937, to Eva Mae Fletcher and William Alexander Tuttle in Forsyth County. Betty retired from RJ Reynolds in Winston-Salem...

Oct 16, 2022

Stephen Melvin Posey, 65, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 16th, 2022. He was born in Winston-Salem on October 23rd, 1956 to the late Robert Melvin Posey and Kathleen Rose Posey. Steve attended North Forsyth High school and UNC Charlotte where he enjoyed playing music and his Chi Phi fraternity. He was employed by Dize Awning, Davidson...

Oct 15, 2022

Mr. Cecil Edgar Houck, Jr., 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022.  Cecil was born in Ashe County, NC on November 26, 1933, to the late Cecil Edgar Houck, Sr. and Muncie Conner Houck.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  During his time in service, he severely damaged...

Oct 15, 2022

Sandra Gail Flowers Robinson, 68, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022.  She was born December 16, 1953, in Forsyth County to the late Woodrow Jerry Flowers, Sr. and Betty Lou Rich Flowers. She attended Parkland High School and graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College.  Sandra was a devoted, dedicated, loving, caring, supportive sister, mother, and Mawmawl.  She loved fishing...

Oct 15, 2022

Ms. Betty Jean Mize Hoover, 89 of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born April 5, 1933 in Davidson County to Joe and Betty Mize. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years. Betty was a stay at home mom for many years when her children were young. She later went to...

Oct 14, 2022

Carolyn Frances Pickett entered her life immortal on Friday, October 14, 2022.  Born September 23, 1940 in Winston-Salem, NC, she was one of four daughters and a son of Frank and Mary Pickett. She is survived by her sister Frankye Wilson (Lerona, WV), multiple nieces and nephews and extended family. Carolyn reveled in the lives of her family and treasured...