Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 11, 2021

Mr. William Clarence Buchanan, Jr., 86, of Winston Salem, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Bill was born November 4,1934 in Roanoke, VA, to William Clarence Buchanan Sr. and Carma Ownbey Buchanan.

On December 27, 1941, at the age of 7, he and his four siblings entered the Methodist Children’s Home...

Jul 10, 2021

Raymond Charles Caudle, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 10, 2021. He slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus in the quiet of the early morning hours. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

Ray was born April 22, 1932, to Lester Gray Caudle and...

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. James “Jeff” J. Nolen, 52, of Walnut Cove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021 surrounded by his family at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Jeff was born on July 3, 1969, in Fairfax, VA, but grew up in Russellville, WV. He was a graduate of Greenbrier West Class of 1987. Jeff was a dedicated,...

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. Leo Gatewood, 93, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021, at his home. He was born September 13, 1927, in Stokes County to the late Charlie Ralph Gatewood and Mettie Louella Carroll Gatewood He was a longtime member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Leo proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Gatewood...

Jul 8, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Doty Myers, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on November 12, 1937 to the late James B. Doty, Sr. and Rassie Mae Jester Doty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, James A. Myers; brothers, James B. Doty, Jr....

Jul 8, 2021

Hazel Billings Freeman, 97, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Hazel was born on September 19, 1923 in Lomax, NC to the late Romulus and Catherine Billings, and was one of ten loving siblings.  She cherished her time growing up in Lomax, later renamed Traphill, and working on the...

Jul 8, 2021

Clemmons- Mr. John Wilkins, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 8, 2021.  He was born July 17, 1950, in Elko County Nevada, the son of Russell and Mona Forsha Wilkins.  He was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder.  A graduate of Case Western Reserve University, John retired from Lincoln Electric, Earlbeck...

Jul 7, 2021

Mrs. Amber Nannette Slater Wilson, 38, of Advance, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Amber was born in Forsyth County on August 4, 1982.  She enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially visiting the mountains and the beach.  Amber was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved riding her Harley Davidson.  Amber enjoyed being involved...

Jul 7, 2021

Mrs. Martha Willeford, 81, of High Point, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her home.  She was born August 18, 1939, in Greensboro, NC.  She was a graduate of Forsyth Tech with an A.A.S. in Medical Transcription.  She also worked in the Obituary Department of the Winston-Salem Journal for many years.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 7, 2021

Tommy Lemons died peacefully at his home in Kernersville on July 7, 2021. He lived in Winston-Salem and Kernersville except for his time in the US Air Force. Tommy met and married Faye in Orlando, Fl. on March 6, 1965.  They had two children Laurie Getter (Rodger) and Jeffrey. He graduated from Gray High School, received his Bachelors Degree...

Jul 6, 2021

Kernersville- Edgar Vernon Alford, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1934, in Forsyth County to the late Ross E. Alford and Avis E. Pearce Alford.

Mr. Alford graduated from James A. Gray Highschool. Following graduation Edgar went to work for RJ Reynolds for a short time. He later went to...

Jul 6, 2021

Mr. William Charles “Bill” Hemrick, 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Southfork Assisted Living.  He was born July 24, 1926, in Forsyth County to the late Donnie Sanford Hemrick and Bessie Bodenheimer Hemrick.  Mr. Hemrick received his education in the Winston-Salem School System.  He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church for approximately 74...

Jul 5, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – William Henry Barker, Jr., 92, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Salemtowne Retirement Community. William was born on October 14, 1928 in Henry County, VA to William Barker Sr. and Ella Taylor Barker. He was a Long Haul Truck Driver for McLean Trucking, retiring after many years of dedicated service and was a member of the Teamsters...

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Harvey Glenn Peddycord, Jr. passed away at his home, July 4, 2021.  He was born December 19, 1931, to the late Harvey Glenn Peddycord, Sr. and Nell Robertson Peddycord.  Harvey grew up on Greensboro Road in Winston-Salem where he was a member of Crews United Methodist Church.  He graduated from Walkertown High School and Draughons Business College.  Harvey...

Jul 4, 2021

Mrs. Lydia Bell Holcomb Hauser, 89, passed away July 4, 2021.  She was born November 5, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late Cletus Ray Holcomb and Pansy Louella Moser Holcomb.  She retired from Sara Lee with 35 years of service.  After retirement, she went to work for JC Penny’s for an additional 13 years.  She was a member...

Jul 4, 2021

David Franklin Ellis, 72, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born on August 19, 1948, to John Henry Ellis and Carol Elizabeth Weiskopf Ellis in Burbank, CA. David was a graduate of Elmira College with a Bachelor’s in Music. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1976 with two...

Jul 4, 2021

Mr. William Henry Shouse, 82, passed away July 4, 2021, at his residence.  He was born July 15, 1938, in Forsyth County to John Ernest Shouse and Edna Vaughn Shouse.  William served in the United States Army (ABN) during the Korean Conflict Era.  He retired from RJ Reynolds with many years’ service.  He enjoyed trading collectibles and working on...

Jul 4, 2021

Teresa Anne Dunsmore Perry, age 70, of Lewisville, loving wife, mother, and grandmother met her Savior on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 2:12 am, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 3, 1951 to the late Clyde and Agness Dunsmore. Also preceded in death by sister Pamela Jeanne Cregger. She is survived by husband and...

Jul 4, 2021

Colfax – Mr. Ronald “Randy” Campbell, 69, passed away in the early morning hours of July 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forsyth County to Robert Eugene and Beatrice Strader Campbell.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Kaye B. Campbell; his daughter,...

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. William Raymond Bentley, 83, passed away Saturday July 3, 2021 at his home. He was born January 25, 1938 to the late William Johnson Bentley and Ethelyn Shipman Bentley in Cattaragus County New York. William proudly served his county in the United States Air Force, enjoyed solving puzzles, doing yard work around the house, watching NASCAR racing, and...