Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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...

Aug 5, 2022

Sara Ellen Bason Braswell, 94, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem after a lengthy illness. Sara was born May 20, 1928, in Greensboro, NC, to Samuel Ralph Bason and Nell Faires Bason.

She was a 1946 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and a 1948 graduate of Brevard College....

Aug 5, 2022

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kiser, 85, of Walnut Cove, NC, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Village Care of King.  Mary was born in Russell County, VA on February 16, 1937, to the late Walter Roosevelt Keith and Maude Jessie Keith.  She was of the Baptist faith and cherished making a loving home for her family.  Mary enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2022

Betty Ogburn Flynn passed away in the early hours of August 5, 2022. Betty was born the eighth of nine children to Crockett and Mary Ogburn on April 12, 1930. Growing up on a family farm she learned a strong love of family, an appreciation of hard work, the art of cooking and an incredible green thumb. In 1949 she started...

Aug 5, 2022

Mrs. Meris Carolyn Teague Gormley, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1935 in Forsyth County to James Clifton Teague and Hettie Irene Atkins Teague. She grew up in Winston Salem and graduated from Glenn High School where she was a cheerleader.  She met her husband, Art, while...

Aug 4, 2022

Joseph Francis Cronin, 56, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Joseph was born in Rockville Centre, NY. A construction worker by trade, as an adult Joseph traveled and lived in several different States, New York, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, and finally North Carolina where he found a home in the community of Winston-Salem.

Joe is survived by...

Aug 4, 2022

Mr. Edward Albert Fisher Jr, 85, passed away Thursday August 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 25, 1937, in Rensselaer County, NY, the son of Edward and Ann Phalen Fisher. He was a Navy Reservist, member and Elder at Kernersville Moravian Church and participated in Candle Tea, the Men’s Group and Love Feasts.

Aug 4, 2022

Ms. Nella Silverspear, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to Dewey and Vivian Allen on December 26, 1931, in Levy County Florida. Nella was a Shaman, healer, and teacher. She worked with crystals and stones for many years and lovingly handcrafted her flutes and drums....

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Lou Martin

When my daughter, lightheartedly, suggested I write my obituary, I, seriously, decided it was a good idea. It will help my family at a busy time. I was born in Wood River, IL, on February 11, 1930, to a young minister and his wife, John U. Phelps, and Edna Lashmit Phelps.

My...

Aug 3, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Richard Donald “Butch” Rutgerson of Oak Ridge, NC. He died at age 85 on August 3, 2022. Butch passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 59 years, Linda, by his side. He was born on July 16, 1937, in Cornwall County, NY to the late Maria Swenson and...

Aug 3, 2022

KERNERSVILLE – Dahlia Elizabeth Parnell Meadows, 96, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Dahlia was born on September 21, 1925 in Forsyth County to Clewell Burton and Georgia Dillon Parnell. She worked for Indera Mills and Glenn Junior High School, and was a talented seamstress, sewing for many family members and others, creating...

Aug 3, 2022

“Your kindness And love were so special and your heart so pure and true. You made the world a better place just by being you, God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he puts his arms around you, and whispered, “come to me” a golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God...

Aug 3, 2022

Betty Bowen Mikles, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Village Care of King. She was born February 16, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late John Soloman Bowen and Pearl Johnson Bowen. Betty was a loving and devoted member of her family who often would show her love through cooking and caretaking. In her later years...

Aug 3, 2022

Ruth A. Simons died at her home on August 3, 2022 after a brief struggle with cancer. She was thrilled to have just celebrated her 89th birthday in July with family in attendance. Ruth was born in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Elsie Kordick. After high school, Ruth worked as a secretary where she met her husband, George Simons;...

Aug 2, 2022

Walnut Cove – Mr. Bobby Eugene Kearns passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, At Kernersville Medical Center. Bobby was born November 17, 1953, in Davidson County to the late Jack Ruben Kearns and Jean Mae Spaugh Upchurch. He was very active at Gospel Light Baptist Church; he loved his church family and he also loved to fish when time...

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Charles Glenn Palmer, 65, passed away at his childhood home in the Francisco community on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, after a brief battle of cancer. He was born on December 20, 1956 the son of the late Glenn and Louise Palmer. Charles was raised in the Francisco community, where he grew up in the tobacco fields,...

Aug 2, 2022

Ms. Debra Dudley Barbee, 67, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born September 4, 1954, to the late Calvin Dudley Jr. and Jean Whitlow Dudley. She was a graduate from North Forsyth High School and pursued her career at Hanesbrands Inc. Debra enjoyed spending time with her family. Along...

Aug 2, 2022

Betty Nifong Bowman went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born March 25, 1927, to the late Leila and Clete Nifong. She had a 2-year-old sister, Cleo. After her mother’s passing when she was six months old, she became the daughter of Uncle Jamie and Aunt Ila Nifong and has...

Aug 2, 2022

Winston Salem – Ms. Virgie Lee Laramore Parnell, 93, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born February 25, 1929 to the late Emory Clyde and Wynona Disher Laramore. Virgie was a charter member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Parnell, Sr. a...

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Cesar Cristobal Rijo, 65, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born November 16, 1956, in La Romana, Dominican Republic to the late Dulce Rijo.

He was a God loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, who loved baseball and golf, traveling around the world, and deeply enjoyed the culinary arts. He was passionate...