Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 26, 2022

James Edward Brown Jr. passed away suddenly on Friday, August 26, 2022. He was 30 years old.  James was well known for his contagious smile and for his love of racing.  At an early age James followed his passion for the sport by helping his dad at Bowman Gray Stadium.  As James became more engaged in racing, he made...

Aug 26, 2022

Dr. Clarence “Butch” Hughes Fossier, 81, of Bermuda Run, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at his home. He was born September 18, 1940 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Clarence and Katherine Fossier. Dr. Fossier was a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church. He completed his undergraduate degree...

Aug 26, 2022

Walnut Cove- Mr. Drewery Douglas Norman, 94 passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at his residence.  He was born July 14, 1928, in Surry County, the son of Caleb Franklin and Daisy Dillard Norman.  He was a member of Stanleyville Baptist Church and retired as the owner of Sauratown Stone Company.  He enjoyed fishing, golf, gardening, and drawing.  Devoted...

Aug 26, 2022

Daren “Ziggy” Frank Ziglar passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Duke University Hospital. He was born on May 28, 1969, in Forsyth County to Charlie and the late Peggy Ziglar. Daren was a man of action and started serving his community at the age of fourteen, where he was a volunteer firefighter. In high school, he met...

Aug 25, 2022

Mrs. Catherine Farrow Cochran, 94, began the last chapter of her life on August 25, 2022.  She died peacefully at her home at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community.  Mrs. Cochran was born in Spartanburg, SC, to James Boyd Farrow, Jr. and Cora Lewis Farrow and was the widow of Ira Lee Cochran, Jr.  She was a graduate of...

Aug 25, 2022

Matthew Dills, age 50, of Wallburg, passed away on August 25, 2022.

Matthew was born on April 28, 1972 in Guilford County to Walter and Dorothy Dills. Matthew was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and a friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Dills.

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Aug 25, 2022

Mr. Raymond Wallace “Wally” Stuart, 81, passed away on August 25, 2022, at Stone Springs Hospital Center in Dulles, VA.  Wally graduated from Deer Park High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed his bachelor's degree at the University of Cincinnati and went on to serve as an officer in US Army Special Forces, a "Green Beret."  He completed his service...

Aug 24, 2022

Mr. James “Jim” Eli Melton, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home. Jim was born August 19, 1944, in Surry County to the late Vivian Junior “VJ” Melton and Nellie Hundley Melton. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He retired as a locomotive engineer from the Winston-Salem Southbound Railway after 32 years of...

Aug 24, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Smith Boyles, 73, of Lighthouse Point, FL passed into eternal light at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC on August 24, 2022 after a seven year battle with Vulva Cancer.

“Momma Sarah” as she was affectionately called by many, was known for her kindness and unconditional love.

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Aug 24, 2022

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Aug 24, 2022

Patricia Kathryn Cotten Lloyd, 86, passed away at her home in Winston-Salem on August 24, 2022. Born in Fuquay-Varina, NC she is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 71 years, Maynard Smith Lloyd, of the home. She is also survived by her three children, Kathryn Hicks (husband Jim) of Greensboro, Maynard Jr. of the home and Michael (wife...

Aug 23, 2022

Florence Marie Criner Motsinger, 81, passed away on August 23, 2022, at Trinity Glen. Marie was born on November 2, 1940, to Sherman Lewis Criner and Patsy Gertrude Brown Criner in Forsyth County. She was previously employed by R.J. Reynolds and as a switchboard operator for Baptist Hospital. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Sandra Fritts,...

Aug 23, 2022

Mrs. Virginia “Ginni” Willetts Goodwin, 90, of Mocksville, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Bermuda Commons. She was born January 10, 1932 in Leland, NC to Dan Wesley Willetts and Tressie Dilsaver Willetts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Woody” Douglas Goodwin, Sr.; a granddaughter, Lyndsey Goodwin Palmer; a sister, June Ernst and a brother,...

Aug 23, 2022

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Bobby Shaw Lyndon, 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab. Bobby was born on August 3, 1931 in Davidson County to George and Annie Shaw Lyndon.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, George; and twin sister, Betty.

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Aug 22, 2022

Mr. Jimmy “Brett” Williams, age 60, of Germanton passed away on August 22, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness. Brett was born on January 22nd, 1962, in Forsyth County to Jimmy Gray Williams and Linda Sue Heath Williams.  He was an avid fisherman who always looked forward to his trips to Kure Beach. During his...

Aug 22, 2022

Mrs. Janice Laverne Beauchamp Hicks, 91, of Advance, passed away at her home on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born April 27, 1931 in Forsyth County to Roy Charles Beauchamp, Sr. and Anna Elizabeth Rights Beauchamp. She was the last living Charter Member of Redland Church, IPHC. Laverne loved baking, knitting and sewing. She was preceded in death...

Aug 22, 2022

Walkertown- Mr. Gary Randall Winters, 63, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 30, 1958, in Mitchell County, the son of Bobby Ray and Lola Grindstaff Winters. He was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from Thomasville Furniture Industries after 25 years of service. Gary loved sports...

Aug 22, 2022

Orville Franklin “Randy” Woosley, 85, passed away on August 22, 2022, with loving family at home by his side. Mr. Woosley was born on March 29, 1937, to Orville Stamey Woosley and Lesty Fleta Lambeth Woosley in Davidson County. On November 15th, 1958, he married Linda Gail Michael in York, SC. They were married for 63 years. Mr. Woosley did...

Aug 22, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Hill Morgan, 75, of Winston-Salem, NC passed into the immediate presence of the savior on August 22, 2022. Shirley was born to Charlie Alexander Hill Sr. and Dell Mounce on August 3, 1947, in Forsyth County, NC. Shirley was a 1965 graduate from Gray High School. She is survived by her loving husband Daniel Morgan, her brother...

Aug 21, 2022

Opal Gordon Allen passed away at the age of 104 on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Friends Homes West in Greensboro, NC.

She was born in rural Stokes County to Ivey William Gordon and Carrie Johnson Gordon on September 6, 1917.  She attended Germantown Elementary and King High School, graduating in 1935 and was a starting forward/guard...