Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 9, 2021

KERNERSVILLE- Matthew Scott Hoppe, 59, passed away, Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on February 7, 1962, in Jackson County, IL to Joyce Wilson Bodenhamer and the late Lloyd Cecil Hoppe. Mr. Hoppe was a born again Christian and was known to be a selfless person who always put others before himself....

Nov 9, 2021

KERNERSVILLE- Mrs. Beverly Spainhour, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 peacefully at Kernersville Medical Center after a brief and sudden illness. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC July 8, 1950, the daughter of the late Edward Hatcher and Helen "Maxine" Sheppard Hatcher. Beverly was a dedicated employee of RJ Reynolds Dental Care and retired in 2017 after 37...

Nov 9, 2021

Stokesdale – Mr. John Lee Hemrick, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1961 in Guilford County to John Preston (JP) and Dorothy Covey Hemrick. John loved to spend time outdoors, whether it was playing basketball, working in the yard, or going camping and fishing. But he...

Nov 9, 2021

David Joseph Foley, 59, passed away suddenly at home on Nov. 9, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC. Dave will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He was known fondly by his loved ones as Griz. He was a kind, humble, and hardworking family member and neighbor.

Born in Rome, N.Y., Dave graduated high school from Rome...

Nov 9, 2021

Mrs. Karla Maxine Ellcessor Wiley, age 57, passed away November 9, 2021, at Wake Forest Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1964, in New York to Karl Ellcessor and Dolores Medina Ellcessor. She was a longtime resident of Pfafftown for 30 plus years. She worked for Forsyth County School System teaching at Old Richmond Elementary specializing in mentoring...

Nov 8, 2021

Carol Mae Studwell de la Torre, 87, died peacefully at home on November 8, 2021. Carol was born in Stamford, Connecticut on May 13, 1934, to Marjorie Odell and George Edwin Studwell. Carol was the middle child of five, with two older brothers, Bill and Donald, and two younger sisters, Judy and Margie. She attended Stamford High School and...

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Benny Franklin Yarboro, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Sunday, November 7, 2021.  He was born August 9, 1946, in Surry County to the late Kapp Yarboro and Gertha Rose Yarboro.  In addition to his parents, Benny is preceded in death by six siblings.  He survived by his daughter, granddaughter, grandson, and two sisters.  In lieu of...

Nov 7, 2021

Kernersville – Miss Victoria “Tori” Anne Koller, 30, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1991 in Jacksonville, FL to Robert Charles and Brenda Hamilton Koller. Tori was full of joy and light and she loved to make people laugh and smile. She was blessed with many...

Nov 7, 2021

A funeral service for Muhammed Yacoob will be held at 12:30 PM Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Burial will follow in Annoor Cemetery in Winston Salem,

Nov 6, 2021

Robert Lee Foster, 67, of Winston-Salem, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Robert was born on January 31, 1954 in Forsyth County and lived an inspiring life that positively impacted many.  Robert graduated from North Forsyth High school in 1972.  He started his career as a firefighter and had a passion for helping...

Nov 6, 2021

Dorothy “Nell” Savopoulos (nee McCoy), 90, of Bermuda Run, North Carolina, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 6th, 2021. She was born near Independence Virginia, the daughter of Harry Robert McCoy, an Exxon executive and Ruby McCoy, a homemaker, who lived most of their years together in Roanoke Virginia. Nell was raised in Norton Virginia prior to the...

Nov 5, 2021

Ruth Violet Olson Hetletved went to heaven on November 5, 2021 at the age of 101 1/2. She was born on March 7, 1920 in Dawson, Minnesota to Carl L. and Tekla R. Olson. Ruth believed that the secret to her long life was her firm faith in God and … Swedish coffee every morning.  She was proud of...

Nov 5, 2021

Irene was born the only daughter and middle child of three in East Germany in 1937. As a young child the front line of World War II was close to home. Her father put the family on a train for safety. That was the last she ever saw or heard him. For seven years her mother and brothers lived...

Nov 4, 2021

Harrison Ray Pendergrass, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away on November 4, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Harrison was born on July 18, 1948, in Winston-Salem, NC to Alva Harrison Pendergrass and Sena Mae (Neely) Pendergrass.  Harrison was preceded in death by his sister, Alva Mae Freeman.  Harrison is a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving...

Nov 4, 2021

Jerry Bruce Lunsford, 71, passed away Thursday November 4, 2021. He was born January 3, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late Lemley Jones Lunsford Sr. and Ola Stoltz Lunsford. Jerry had a love for fast cars, especially hotrods, the beach, and a good game of BINGO. He was a man who loved his family and friends, and they...

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Williams Denny, age 61 passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born January 12, 1960 in Forsyth County to the late Wayne Robert Williams and Cora Ruth Williams.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph W. Denny, Jr.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may...

Nov 4, 2021

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Hughes Cruise, 59, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

He was born in Malibu, CA on January 24, 1962 to Richard Cruise and Tru Vosburg Cruise.

Chuck retired from the Navy after 20 years of service as a Corpsman. He was a Cub Scout Leader. Chuck loved archery and many types...

Nov 4, 2021

Tony Dale Anderson, age 60, died on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at his home. His loss has left a void that can never be filled. Tony was born on July 15, 1961, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Harrison Marion “H. M.” Anderson and Mary Lee Parks Anderson. Tony had one brother whom he loved and cared for, Randy Lee...

Nov 4, 2021

Donna Lynn Whisenant Wachter passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1955, in Elkin, NC. She is survived by her mother, Joan Whisenant and three children: Sarah-An Hanusic (Mirza), Lukas Deal, and Rosemary Mitchell (Preston). Her beloved grandchildren: Sarah, Adriana, Merisa, Jack, and William. She is preceded in death by her brother, Greg, and her sister, Dawn. She dedicated her life to her children...

Nov 4, 2021

Walkertown – Ms. Sharon Eleanor Terrell Elliott, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her residence. She was born on April 28, 1946 in Rockingham County to Walter Lee and Eleanor Hill Terrell. After high school, Sharon attended Business College. Sharon loved sewing and quilting. She was always making things for her children and...