Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 7, 2022

Michael “Chad” Beard, 53, passed away on July 7, 2022, in Winston Salem, NC.

Chad was born in Wilmington, NC to Laura Gail Curtis and Robert “Buddy” Hayes Beard on April 27, 1969. Chad grew up in Wilmington, spent some of his teenage years with his father's family in California, and finally settled in Winston...

Jul 7, 2022

Mr. Ernest Lee “Ernie” Yokley, 87, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022, at his home.  He was born October 22, 1934, in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Keel Yokley and Esma Williams Yokley.  Ernie graduated from Gray High School and then from Lees-McCrae College.  After graduating, he proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Following his...

Jul 7, 2022

Kernersville- Mrs. RuthAnn Houk-Millhollin passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Millhollin, Jr. and her parents, Harvey and Doris Houk. She is survived by her brother, Terry Lynn Houk (Debra); a nephew, James Andrew Houk (Amy); a great niece, Kinsley James Houk; her nephew’s mother, Tonia Alisa Houk and...

Jul 7, 2022

Walkertown – Mr. Clyde Pegram Webster, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Stokes County on October 14, 1928, to Henry A. and Ora Pegram Webster. Clyde and his brother, Bill started Webster Brothers Hardware after purchasing Neals Store and it has been in the family for 68...

Jul 6, 2022

Kernersville – Thomas Francis Cummings V, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 15, 1960 in Massachusetts to Thomas F. Cummings, IV and Maralyn Poley. Tom was the owner and operator of Cummings Roofing and Hauling. He enjoyed fishing, watching Westerns and movies, NASCAR, and R.V. Camping....

Jul 6, 2022

Mr. Robert Valentine Davis Jr., 70, passed away on July 6, 2022. Robert was born on July 2, 1952, to Robert Valentine Davis Sr. and Anne Davis in Forsyth County, NC. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He loved to ride his motorcycle and he loved his children and his grandchildren. Robert...

Jul 5, 2022

Warren Keith Humphrey, 67 years old, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, after a lengthy battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.  Warren was born on September 13, 1954, in Greensboro, NC where he lived throughout his life. A graduate of Grimsley High School, he received an Associate of Arts degree from The Art Institute of Atlanta....

Jul 5, 2022

Georgia - Walter Eric Sisk, 58 years old, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Morrow, GA.  Eric was born on Monday, April 13, 1964 in Mecklenburg County to the late Walter Blackwell Sisk and the late Dorothy E Williams. He retired from Wells Fargo as the Manager of Wells Fargo Atlanta Operation Mail Center. He was licensed...

Jul 5, 2022

Mr. Shirley Ray Crews (83) passed away July 5th, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on November 11, 1938, to the late John Crews and Betty Merritt Crews. Shirley was a member and deacon at Red Bank Missionary Church and loved his church family. He retired from RJ Reynolds after many years of service. Shirley...

Jul 3, 2022

David passed peacefully at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington on July 3, 2022. He was a kind, honest, and loyal man with a thirst for knowledge and a love for the natural world.

He grew up in rural Advance in a time before the current hustle and bustle. His parents’ house was located in the southeast...

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. Leonard “Dink” Johnson Darnell, Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Durham County, NC on March 19, 1944 to the late Leonard Johnson Darnell, Sr. and Mona Sorrell Darnell.  Mr. Darnell served in the U.S. Navy.  He retired from Coty, Inc. with several years of service.  Mr. Darnell enjoyed snow...

Jul 3, 2022

Mrs. Mary Martha Slack Teague, 93, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mary was born in Hunt County Texas to the late William Anderson Slack and Bertha Dawson Slack on March 31, 1929. Mary retired from Tanglewood Park after many, many years of service as an office Supervisor. She was a longtime member...

Jul 3, 2022

James Monroe “Jimmy” Flynt, Jr., 74, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born February 16, 1948 to the late James Monroe “Pete” Flynt and the late Opal Young Flynt of Kernersville, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Kernersville and a 1966 graduate of East Forsyth High School and earned Associate’s Degrees from Forsyth Technical Community College and Guilford...

Jul 3, 2022

Kathy S. Hoke earned her wings after decades long battle with COPD with her best friend by her side.  She was born in Clintwood, Virginia on Saturday, October 14, 1950 to the late Phylliss Jean Mullins.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather Carl Mullins and grandmother Hattie Hibbits, first husband Lenwood Hensley and her high school sweetheart and second...

Jul 3, 2022

Shirley Taylor Marriott, 87, passed into the immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2022 in the serenity of Mountain Valley Hospice. Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved Gil Marriott, and was the last of her siblings, Jackie Taylor Rogers and Bob Taylor. She is survived by her two children, Dawn Gobble Hoback (George...

Jul 2, 2022

Mr. Tex William Tuttle, 72, passed away peacefully Saturday July 2, 2022. He was born May 27, 1950 to the late Moir F. Tuttle and Mary Shouse Tuttle in Stokes County. Tex had a love for bowling and classic cars. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother; Randy Tuttle. Tex is survived by...

Jul 2, 2022

Ms. Mary Jane Manning of Lewisville passed away July 2, 2022 after her long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  Mary died peacefully while embraced by her children at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.  Mary was born in Springfield, MA on January 19, 1944 to the late Edward T. Manning, Sr. and Mary J. Manning.  She retired from...

Jul 2, 2022

Florence Louise Peters Goldenbaum, 77, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on July 2, 2022. She was born on July 22, 1944, to James and Alma Biddle Peters in Middlesex County, NJ. She worked at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ retiring in 2010, with 22 years of faithful service. Florence attended Old Town Baptist Church. She is survived...

Jul 1, 2022

Danny Kay Melton, 74, of Walkertown, NC, passed away July 1, 2022, at his home. He was born June 22, 1946, in Woodlawn, Virginia, to the late Vivian Melton and Nellie Melton.

Danny was an avid car collector, always working and tinkering in his garage. He also enjoyed flying planes. Soon after Danny graduated high school, he...

Jul 1, 2022

Mr. Larry Russell Gregory, 71, of Mocksville, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1950 in Winston-Salem to the late William Earl “Scotty” Gregory and Mary Edra Green.  He is survived by his wife, Stacy, of 38 years; his adopted daughter, Missy Taylor (Jim); son, Michael (Sarah); daughter, Savanna Click (Nathan);...