Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 12, 2022

Mr. James “Jimmy” Gray Foster, 99, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022 at his home. He was born May 28, 1923 in Forsyth County to Thos Murphy Foster and Hattie Larrymore Foster. Mr. Foster was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army. While serving in the Philippines, he received the Asiatic-Pacific service...

Aug 12, 2022

Betty D. Everett

A graveside service will be held on Saturday August 27, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST at Lakewood

Memorial Cemetery in Clinton, MS. This service is being held to honor Betty Everett, a great

grandmother, grandmother, mother, and friend who passed away on Friday August 12, 2022, in

Clemmons,...

Aug 12, 2022

Winston-Salem – Mr. Joseph Leon Brown, 77, passed away on August 12, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 1, 1945. He was the last of six siblings born to Ruben and Nellie Brown. Joe retired from the City of Winston-Salem with 38 years of service. He loved NASCAR racing and the New York Yankees....

Aug 12, 2022

Mary “Jane” Andrew Christie, 79, passed away August 12, 2022.

Jane was born October 5, 1942 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Woodrow Wilson Andrew and Melva Athlene Ramsey Andrew.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her two siblings, Sandra Andrew Mahovlich and Robert Neil Andrew and the father...

Aug 11, 2022

Leana (Lee) Beamer Garner, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022 at The Kate B. Reynolds House surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Surry County, NC on March 4,1928 to Kettie Steele Beamer and Caleb Warren Beamer. She graduated from Booneville High School and enjoyed a fulfilling career at AMP, Inc. Lee married...

Aug 11, 2022

Mr. Larry Craig Bailey Sr. passed away on August 11, 2022, at his home in Winston Salem. He was born on December 4th, 1938, in Edgemoor, SC to the late Thomas Jennings Bailey and Tessie McCorkle Bailey. Larry enjoyed playing golf and singing various types of music. He always cared for and loved his family very much. In addition...

Aug 10, 2022

Michael Francis Hauser, of Winston Salem, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Mike was born May 7, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Wilbur Woodrow and Doris Stimson Hauser.

Mike graduated from Southwest High School (now West Forsyth) in May 1962. He enjoyed playing football throughout high...

Aug 10, 2022

Ms. Jeanne Gray West, 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her residence. Jeanne was born on March 7, 1934, in Forsyth County to Rev. Harrison B. and Nellie Browder West. She retired from Shields, Inc. after many years of service. Jeanne loved the Lord and was of the Baptist faith. She also enjoyed singing gospel music,...

Aug 10, 2022

Ms. Savanna Kay Saunders, 34, passed away on August 10, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Savanna was born on November 7, 1987, in Forsyth County. Following graduation from Davie High School, she attended High Point University. There, she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Education.  Savanna reached out and made a difference in the lives of those...

Aug 9, 2022

Brandon Charles Rowell, 29, passed away on August 9, 2022.

Brandon was born on February 9, 1993, to Jana Sue Bostic Rowell and Charles Ellis Rowell in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a graduate of NC State University and worked at Honda of Winston Salem. Brandon lived life to the fullest and loved riding his motorcycles,...

Aug 9, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Paul Adamo, age 69 of Lewisville, NC, formerly of NY, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born March 21, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph Gerard Adamo and Martina Schaffer Adamo.  Mr. Adamo was a baker in NY before retiring to NC.  He is survived by his wife, Alice Adamo; five children, Savona Bevers...

Aug 9, 2022

Kernersville- Mr. William “Jack” Jackson Allen, 90, passed away Tuesday August 9, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. He was born June 26, 1932, in Yadkin County, the son of Homer and Sarah Johnson Allen. He was a member of the Summit Church and was retired from W.M. Paris & Associates as a Partner. An avid...

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Melissa Fussell Lefebvre, 54, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born in Forsyth County to Leroy F. and Bettie Norris Fussell.  Melissa had an outgoing personality and was a loving friend to many.  She was a loving and supportive mother who enjoyed...

Aug 9, 2022

Elizabeth “Lib” Penland Hartman, 95, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Alston Brook in Lexington.

Lib was born on July 23, 1927 to the late William Gaston Penland and Lottie “Penny” Tullock Penland. She was a member of Enterprise Moravian Church.

Lib worked for Southern Bell as an operator earlier in life until...

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Jessie Mae Miller Whitaker, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on March 28, 1944, in Forsyth County. Jessie loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She loved to travel to the beach and work in her flower gardens....

Aug 7, 2022

Kernersville – Mr. Thomas Oakley Baughan, 88, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born May 27, 1934, in Kingston, West Virginia. to the late James Leonard Baughan and Lorene Della Fauber Baughan.

Tom was the oldest of six children. His family lived in Boomer, West Virginia,...

Aug 7, 2022

Roy Preston Seymour, Jr., 85, of King , passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Surrounded by his devoted wife Peggy of almost 65 years & his two loving sisters, Roy was called home to be with the Lord. Roy was born on Christmas Day, 1936 to Roy P. & Audrey Seymour in Greensboro, NC. A graduate...

Aug 7, 2022

Thelma Maxine Wade McDermott Moore went to be with her loving Lord and Savior Saturday August 6, 2022. She passed in the home with family by her side, after a difficult struggle with Alzheimer’s. Thelma was best known for her beautiful smile and welcoming hospitality to family, friends, and strangers alike. She was a devoted caregiver and advocate for...

Aug 7, 2022

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Terry Shawn Seibert, 33, passed away August 7, 2022 at his home. Terry was born on October 30, 1988 to Brian Seibert, Sr. and Lisa Collins Seibert.  Although Terry’s life was cut too short, he touched the hearts of many.

Surviving are his parents, Lisa and Brian Seibert, Sr.; a brother, Brian Seibert (wife,...

Aug 7, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Brown Martin, Sr., entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was born November 20, 1937, to the late Charles W. Martin, Jr. and Ruth A. Martin.  Joe was a devoted family man to his wife and sweetheart of 62 years, Irene Martin, and his only son, Joseph “Joe” B. Martin, Jr. Joe loved the...