Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 14, 2022

Margaret Jean “Jeannie” Vestal, 71, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 14, 2022.

She was born on May 25, 1951, in Martinsville, VA. She was the daughter of the late Harvey O. Vestal and Louise M. Vestal.

Jeannie later grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School....

Aug 14, 2022

Edward Townes "Ed" Carter was born May 9, 1931, in Winston Salem, NC, the son of Jesse Conrad Carter and Helen Faircloth Carter. He was a graduate of Reynolds High School and attended Draughn's Business College, and Piedmont Bible College. Mr. Carter served with a Special Forces Detachment in the Korean War, training Republic of Korea troops. He retired in...

Aug 13, 2022

Mrs. Naomi Eaton Ivester, age 93 of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was born March 6, 1929 in Stokes County to the late Austin Eaton and Jettie Shelton Eaton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ivester and daughter, Teresa Thorn. She is also preceded by her brothers Ronnie, Rupert, Raymond, and Ralph Eaton....

Aug 13, 2022

Mrs. Jerri Ann Daniel Smith, 66, of Clemmons, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, August 13, 2022.  Jerri was born in Fayetteville, NC on July 11, 1956, to the late Robert Bailey Daniel and Ida Fay Hogan Daniel and spent her childhood in Chapel Hill, NC.  Jerri was an active member of Ardmore Baptist Church since 1982,...

Aug 13, 2022

Frank R. Naples, Jr., age 91, passed away on August 12, 2022, at 2500 Forest Heights in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born on October 24, 1930, in Bridgeport, CT, to Frank R. Naples, Sr., and Susan Damiani Naples. He served in the United States Air Force at Pope Air Field in Fayetteville, NC, during the Korean War conflict and...

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....