Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. Michael “Mike” Thomas Elsner, 64, of Pfafftown, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born September 22, 1956 in Levittown, NY to Dyanne Mott Elsner and Harold Francis Elsner. Mike was a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and retired after many years as a chef. Surviving are his wife,...

Aug 27, 2021

Mary Lee Mitchell Delp, 101, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Brookridge Retirement Community. Mary Lee was born in Newton County, GA on February 14, 1920 to the late Robert Lee Mitchell and Ruby Henry Mitchell. She attended Livingston High School in Georgia, graduating in 1937 with a perfect attendance record. Mary Lee moved to Charlotte, NC...

Aug 27, 2021

WINSTON SALEM – Andrew Thomas Harper, 48, entered into the presence of Jesus on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Andy was born on October 1, 1972 in Forsyth County to Bud and Gaye Thomas Harper. He was a native of Kernersville and graduated from Kerwin Christian School and attended Wake Forest University as a...

Aug 26, 2021

KERNERSVILLE - Gary White, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born October 23,1952 in Savannah, Ga to his late parents, Edward White and Polly White.

Gary loved to play golf.  He spent time on the professional Florida mini tour and played many years in the Greensboro area with friends...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Sarah Lou “Rita” Toivonen, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born in Surry County on February 26, 1938 to Willie Caudle and Alice Wall Caudle. Rita graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. and from the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in library science. She was a member of...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Mabel Wiles Billings (Triplette), 101, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born in 1920 in Wilkes County to Wilbur Wiles and Janie Privette Wiles. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Waldo Billings and Bill Triplette and two children, Wanda Weavil and Tony Billings. Surviving are her daughter, Virginia Dare Billings Bullard...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Eunice “Tot” Smith Hailey, 93, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born June 3, 1928, in Forsyth County to the late Stant P Smith Sr. and Eunice Westmoreland Smith. Tot was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Stanleyville and retired from RJ Reynolds with 30 years of service. She...

Aug 26, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Dorothy Lee Arrington Allison, 82, formerly of Waynesville, ended her bravely fought battle with glioblastoma on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on September 13, 1938 in Haywood County to Norman and Nellie Bradley Arrington.

Surviving are her husband of 64 years, 11 months and 11 days, Don...

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. Rex Dale Jennings, 86, of Lewisville, passed away August 25, 2021, at Trinity Elms in Clemmons surrounded by family. He was born June 14, 1935 in Lewisville, NC to the late Gwyn M. and Melba S. Jennings. Rex was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and never met a stranger. He is survived by his loving wife of 63...

Aug 25, 2021

After a difficult and courageous battle with depression and anxiety, Brent “Smitty” Lacy Smith passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 25, 2021. In his younger years Brent played baseball at South Little League and played football for the Tiny Greyhounds. He graduated from Parkland High School in the class of 1982, and he was an active member...

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. Marvin Clay Spencer, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in his home after a year of declining health.  He was born December 4, 1931 in Randolph County to the late Robert and Lillian Spencer.  Marvin was an avid fisherman, gardener, and loved the beach and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He proudly served his country in...

Aug 25, 2021

Ms. Rebecca Mears Daisey, 57, passed away with a brief battle with Breast Cancer on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1964, in Richmond, Virginia. While in Richmond, she graduated from St. Gertrude high School in 1982 and went on to earn her BA from High Point University in 1986. At High Point, she was...

Aug 25, 2021

Mrs. June Dunlap Spence, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

June was born May 4, 1937, in Forsyth County to Rasley and Violet Dunlap.  She was a loyal member of Konnoak Baptist Church and also an avid mall walker, making many friends at both of those places.  June loved to read, and...

Aug 24, 2021

Charles David Jackson, better known by all as “David”, “Dave” or “DD”, moved to his home in heaven on August 24, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pulmonary complications.

He was born in Thomasville, NC on March 18, 1940, to Evelyn and A.C. Jackson, who precede him in death.  He is survived by...

Aug 24, 2021

Harold “Willie” Dean Cheek, 80, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1941, in Davidson County to the late Willie “Will” Rufus and Macie D. Cheek. Willie was a retired truck driver and businessman, owning several local establishments within his life. He was a motorcycle advocate, friends with...

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Anderson Goodman, age 94 of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her home.  She was born July 10, 1927 in Davie County to the late William Frank Anderson and Jessie Walker Anderson.  Mrs. Goodman was a member of Linville Forest Church of Christ for over 49 years.  She is preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 24, 2021

Andreas Theodore Kazakos passed away on August 24, 2021, at the age of 73 after several years with persistent health concerns, notably with his lungs.  Andreas was the beloved husband of the late Vasiliki Kazakos of Saranti, Greece, the love of his life, with whom he was united on July 3, 1977, and with whom he will return to...

Aug 24, 2021

Kernersville – Sylvia Lynn Wheat Forrest, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born in Lexington, MS on December 14, 1952, to the late Clarence and Catherine Pitchford Wheat. Sylvia graduated Mississippi Valley State University in 1974 with a B.S. in Mathematics. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority....

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Judith Ann Mitchell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born on December 19, 1941 in Momence, Illinois to Arthur and Cassie Race. Judith was married to Charlie Joe Mitchell on July 28, 1961 and they lived in Momence, IL for most of their lives. She resided in Clarksville, TN from 2004 to 2007. Judith...

Aug 23, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Gary “Dennis” Sapp, 60, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on May 2, 1961 in Forsyth County to Gary Willard Sapp and Eula Brewer Sapp. Dennis loved to be outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, or tending to his horses and cows. He also loved to cook. Dennis was a...