Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Sep 23, 2021

Mr. James Glenn Templeton, 93, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Glenn was born February 14, 1928, in Forsyth County to George and Vercie Templeton.  He was the owner and operator of a convenience store and laundromat in Forsyth County for over 44 years and was always proud to be...

Sep 23, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Mark Jay Zobrosky, 67, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Kernersville Medical Center from non-Covid related pneumonia.  He was born July 24, 1954, to the late Duane Eugene Zobrosky and Mary Beatrice Stilp Zobrosky.  More than anything else, Mark was a lover and a follower of Jesus! He was a caring brother, a cherished husband,...

Sep 23, 2021

Mrs. Frances Long, 89, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on November 29, 1931 to Daniel Levi Weavil and Dorris Alba Wood Weavil. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E.J. Long; brother, Harold Lewis Weavil; and sister, Margaret Weavil Pruitt. Surviving are her son,...

Sep 23, 2021

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" H. McCuiston, age 76 of Advance, transitioned to his Heavenly home, surrounded by his beloved family on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. McCuiston was born December 6, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Jackson H. McCuiston and Esther Glasscoe McCuiston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and...

Sep 22, 2021

Kernersville - Richard Eugene Hudspeth went home to be with Jesus on September 20, 2021, following several years of declining health. He was born in Forsyth County on January 28, 1935.

Richard loved his Savior, Jesus with all his heart, and adored his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many caregivers who provided him loving, tender care...

Sep 22, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Brian Michael Anderson, 46, passed away on September 22, 2021 unexpectedly at Forsyth Medical Center. Brian was born on August 9, 1975 in Baltimore County MD to Homer (Andy) Anderson & Rita (Sue) Anderson.  Brian graduated from the University of Baltimore American School of Business.  He was a wonderful person that never met a stranger.   He is...

Sep 22, 2021

Joseph Wiley Williard, a sixty-year resident of Kernersville, passed away September 22, 2021, at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1927, in Kernersville, North Carolina to Daniel Ernest and Minnie Smith Williard. Mr. Williard was a graduate of Kernersville High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Class of 1951). After college,...

Sep 21, 2021

Mrs. Lucille Whisenant Reich, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Lucille was born April 26, 1927, in Forsyth Co. to Robert and Hallie Whisenant.  She excelled in life as a salesperson, eventually becoming a Branch Manager for a home-sales jewelry company.  Affectionately nicknamed “Tinky” because of the sounds her jewelry made when she moved,...

Sep 21, 2021

Mrs. Jean Pitts Moseley, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Trinity Elms Health and Rehabilitation.  Jean was born April 13, 1927, in Washington, DC to the late Cyril W Pitts and Mildred Tolson Pitts.

Jean was a 1945 graduate of Coolidge High School in Washington, DC.  She married her loving...

Sep 21, 2021

Mr. John Weldon Gordon, Jr., 86, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born July 13, 1935 in Forsyth County to John Weldon and Mary Woodall Gordon. John attended Hanes High School and worked at R.J. Reynolds. He later began a long career in auto sales on his own with Quality Motors and at several dealerships including Bob...

Sep 21, 2021

Thomas Clinton “Tommy” Utt, 76, passed away at Silas Creek Rehabilitation on Sept. 21, 2021. Tommy was born on March 31, 1945, to Clinton Chester Utt and Zelma Josphine Hicks Utt in Carroll County, VA. Tommy was very proud to have been in the last graduating class from James A. Gray High School. He was also proud to have worked...

Sep 20, 2021

Janice Carole Tomlinson Cope, 79, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family. Janice was born on December 26, 1941 to Frank Levi Tomlinson and Elsie Raye Tomlinson. She was born and raised in Wilkes County and graduated from West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 20, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Ann Cornett Stanfield, 75, of Kernersville, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born January 2, 1946 in Harlan County, KY to the late Helen Louise Gilley Cornett and William Harlan Cornett. Surviving are her two children, Pamela Eads (William) and Bobby Stanfield; four grandchildren, Zach Rager, Alex, Rager, Victoria Rager and Madeline Stanfield; a great...

Sep 20, 2021

Mrs. Melva McKenzie Reeves, 78, of Kernersville passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1943 to the late Melvin Hurley McKenzie and Geneva Horton McKenzie. Melva was a Devout Christian and lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church who loved her church family. She also worked for RCS Delivery Inc., as the Secretary...

Sep 20, 2021

Larry Hinshaw passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home in Clemmons.  Larry was born December 10, 1943, in Galax, Virginia to the late Cecil and Mildred Hinshaw.  He attended school in Galax, graduating in the exceptionally motivated class of '62.  He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict.  He returned to Washington, D.C....

Sep 19, 2021

Mr. Clinton Henry Colvill, 39, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born March 14, 1982, in Forsyth County. Clint had a passion for riding motorcycles, fishing, and fixing things that were broken. He was known for his determination to help people and he had love for animals; especially his parrot, Chakka-Khan. Clint is survived by his fiancé,...

Sep 19, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – James “Jim” L Konkle, died September 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born in High Point, NC on Jan 30, 1941.

Jim retired from US Air (formerly Piedmont Airlines) in 1998, after 32 years of service.  He was able to enjoy raising his two grandsons and great grandchildren during his retirement.  They were the...

Sep 19, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Nancy Larrimore Cope, 84, devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1937 in the very room that she passed into eternity.

Nancy was an avid study of...

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Linda J. Cline, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Linda was born in Forsyth County on August 3, 1944, to the late Paul Edwin Joyner and Annie Mae Klutz Joyner.  She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Steven R. Cline; sister, Sandra Oldham (Allen); brothers, Eddie Joyner (Tammy) and Keith Joyner (Patricia); numerous...

Sep 19, 2021

Lori Elizabeth Tener, 37, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home. Lori was born on March 7, 1984 in Guilford County to Mark and Cynthia Ballew Tener. She was one of the hardest working moms around and loved her daughter more than anything. Lori’s family was her life. Her favorite “go-to” food was Little Caesar’s Pizza. Lori...