Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 29, 2022

Shirley Ann James, 81, of Winston-Salem passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. She was born in Forsyth County on August 10, 1940 to John James and Lois Roberson James. Shirley was a faithful member of Hopewell Moravian Church, where she sang in the choir. She loved her church very much and would never miss a service. In addition...

Jan 29, 2022

Winston-Salem- Ms. Carolyn Jean Church, 36, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. She was born March 12, 1985 in Forsyth County to Paul and Adrianna Jenkins Church.  She graduated from Glenn High School in Kernersville in 2003. As a child, Carolyn brought home countless stray animals she wanted to rescue and protect. Her love of animals continued into adulthood...

Jan 29, 2022

Bobby Lee Key, age 68, of Siloam, NC, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Bobby was born on August 29, 1953 in Winston Salem, NC to Hassell & Ann Key. Bobby graduated from East Surry High School, class of 1971 then continued his education at Surry Community College, Class of 1973. That year,...

Jan 28, 2022

Gilbert Ray Marriott, 95, passed into the more immediate presence of the Lord on January 28, 2022.  Born on July 1, 1926 to Elmer and Lola Marriott in Versailles, MO, Gil grew up on a farm with brothers, Clifford and  Melvin and sister Zella. He served in the U.S. Army and was a WW II veteran.  For the next...

Jan 28, 2022

Kernersville - EmmieLou Jane Nutter, entered this world and into the hearts of her loving family on January 22, 2022. She went to Heaven with a loving embrace on January 28, 2022. EmmieLou is survived by her loving parents Katelyn and Timothy Nutter. No formal services at this time. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. Charles “Keith” Watts, 65, of Lewisville, NC passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022 at his home after a hard fight with cancer. He was born January 1, 1957 and grew up in Germanton, NC. Keith was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy on Attack Squadron 66, Aircraft Carriers, Kitty Hawk, Constellation and Eisenhower. He...

Jan 27, 2022

Laura M. Byrum Bame went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27th, 2022.  She was the victim of a tragic accident in the home.  Laura was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Renie Smith of Charlotte, and Frank and Mary Byrum of High Point.  Laura is survived by her husband of nearly...

Jan 27, 2022

Mr. James “Corey” Jefferson, 47, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 27, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident.  Corey was born in Forsyth County on November 24, 1974.  He graduated from Glenn High School in 1994 and attended Forsyth Technical Community College.  Corey was currently employed as a courier for the Forsyth County Public...

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Joanna “Jo” Lahleet Schenck Foy, 95, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Clemmons, North Carolina. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Anne Sue Lucas and Joseph Frank Schenck.

Jo was very active in the banking community. She loved the banking industry...

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Opal Myers Ford, 96, passed away Thursday January 27, 2022, in her home. She was born January 21, 1926, in Forsyth County to the late Eugene and Ida Myers. Opal loved to crochet, enjoyed adult coloring books, and devoted her life to taking care of her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jan 27, 2022

Lee Crandall “Pete” Peterson, 101, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on January 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family and his wife of 75 years, Helen.

Pete was born to parents Emmett Ray and Ruth Crandall Peterson on September 6, 1920, in Monmouth, Illinois. He was the middle child in a family of 10 siblings, 7...

Jan 27, 2022

Kernersville- Mrs. Freda Fern Johnson, 85, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. She was born December 23, 1936, in Foster Creek, Madison County, NC, the daughter of Porter Lee and Maggie Fender Johnson. She was a member of Laurelton Chapel Freewill Baptist and Piedmont Cowboy Church. Freda...

Jan 27, 2022

Cheryl Wooten Austin, 57 years young, was called home to be with our Lord on January 27, 2022.  A loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and mother, she is and will be so very greatly missed.

She was born August 10, 1964, in Winston-Salem to Archie F. Wooten and Carolyn Hayes Blevins.  Along with her father, she...

Jan 26, 2022

Timothy Joel Tuttle (Tim), 67, passed away Wednesday, January 26th at Forsyth Medical Center following a short illness. Tim was born July 16, 1954 to Reamer Wiley “Buck” and Louise Westmoreland Tuttle of Winston-Salem. Tim was well known throughout this area and beyond as a businessman and cattleman. He and his brothers, Larry and Don, owned and operated Forsyth...

Jan 26, 2022

Collins Monroe Brown, 2, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.  Collins was born in Forsyth County on January 27, 2019, to Wesley Dean Brown and Lauren Nichole Brown.  Collins was a shining light to all who knew her.  She was always happy and thriving and left a lasting impact on others.  Collins was preceded in death...

Jan 26, 2022

Nell Smith Barksdale, age 87, of Jamestown and Winston-Salem, NC died January 26, 2022.  She was born August 10, 1934 in Siler City, NC and was the daughter of the late James Lytle and Nell Perry Smith.  She attended Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina and was a graduate of the Realtor’s Institute.  Nell was a member...

Jan 26, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Reeves Gainey, 85, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born September 30, 1936 in Forsyth County to Fred and Birdie Fine Reeves. Mrs. Gainey graduated from Gray High School in 1954. She was a faithful member of Lewisville Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School. Mrs. Gainey was preceded in death by her...

Jan 26, 2022

Mrs. Evelyn Price “Sweet Pea” Redmond passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home surrounded by her children.  She was born April 21, 1937, in Wyoming County, West Virginia to the late James Thomas Price and Hazel Lester Price.  Evelyn loved the Lord and attended Rural Hall Church of God, where she attended as long as her health...

Jan 25, 2022

Jean Carole Rodgers Mitchell, 78, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.  She grew up in the Shoals community where she acquired her love of nature, which she would later paint.  She graduated from Shoals school.  After working many years in textiles, she furthered her education at Surry Community College. ...

Jan 25, 2022

Terry Ann Geiyer Nelson, 70 passed away on January 25, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Terry was born on May 4, 1951, to Jack Geiyer and Theresa Schmidt Geiyer in the Bronx, NY.  Terry had a creative spirit, enjoyed many artistic endeavors, and could crochet and sew beautifully. Most of all, she loved spending time with her...