Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 24, 2021

Louis Joseph Messina, 73, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Louis was born in Queens, New York on May 7, 1948 to the late Mauro Edward and Doris May Brown Messina. He is survived by his wife Carol Kinnamon Messina; three siblings, Dolores, Joe, and John Messina; four...

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. Donald “Donnie” Ray Thrift, Jr., 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021.  Donnie was born in Forsyth County on July 12, 1955, to the late Donald Ray Thrift, Sr. and Janey Ayers Thrift.  Donnie was a self-employed roofer and well known for his work ethic.  He loved working in his yard and garden and enjoyed...

Jun 24, 2021

WINSTON SALEM – Robert “Bob” Lewis Kinzer, 87, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bob was born on August 4, 1933 in Surry County to William and Sarah Barker Kinzer. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a loyal member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. He retired from AT & T...

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. Ray Alexander, 94, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born in Catawba County on November 30, 1926, to the late Richard and Lillie Hooper Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a proud veteran of the US Army, who served his country during World War II. He was retired from Hanes Knitting with forty years of loyal...

Jun 24, 2021

Leighann Michelle Hege, 42, passed away at her home.  She was born in Forsyth County on April 4, 1979.  Preceding her in death was a brother, Matthew Curtis Hege and maternal grandparents, Jim and Evelyn Rinehart.  Surviving are her two sons, Jace Patrick Travis and Dexter Curtis Osborne; father, Curt Hege, Jr. (Tammy); mother, Melissa Rinehart; brother, Joshua Mark...

Jun 23, 2021

Mabel Louise Jones Hall, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Mabel was born on May 22, 1931, in Henderson County to the late W. Mac Jones and Ruby Hood Jones. She was a graduate of Wake Forest University, class of 1953.  Throughout her life, she lived in Hendersonville, NC, Belleville, Ill., Meridian, MS...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Violena Coon Hill, 90, passed away June 23, 2021, at her home.  She was born December 13, 1930, in Stokes County to the late Johnnie Westal Coon and Hester Florence Bennett Coon.  Violena graduated from Pinnacle High School in 1948 as Salutatorian of the class.  She was a member of Pinnacle Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for...

Jun 23, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Edward “Eddie” Eugene Fine, Jr., 50, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home. Eddie was a Veteran of the US Army, proudly serving his country for 5 years. Eddie was eager to help others in any form or fashion. A very prominent part of his life was spent helping young troubled adults work through...

Jun 23, 2021

Mr. James Robert Wilson, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home in Lewisville, NC.  He was born in Floyd County, VA to the late William Theodore and Shirley Connor Wilson.  Mr. Wilson was born and grew up in Floyd County, Virginia and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Wilson retired from a career in telecommunications with...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Linda Hauser Stanford, 79, of Advance, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 17, 1942 in Thomasville, NC to the late Thomas Woodrow Hauser and Ella Mae Robertson Hauser. She was a lifelong member of Fraternity Church of the Brethren in Winston-Salem. Linda served on the...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Avie Jean Moser Hege, 88, of Belews Creek, NC passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Prestwick Village Assisted Living in Laurinburg, NC.  She was born May 24, 1933, in Robeson County and was a member of Winston-Salem First.  She was the owner of Cameo Bras and worked at Hanes Brands.  Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, playing the piano and guitar, camping, and was a great cook.  Mrs. Hege was a unique outspoken woman who...

Jun 22, 2021

Mrs. Bertha Alexander Martin, 93 passed away Tuesday June 22, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born September 8, 1927, in Edenton, the daughter of Alton and Hattie Alexander.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Sam Martin, Jr.; her parents; her stepmother, Elsie Alexander and her brother, Frankie Alexander.  Survivors include her...

Jun 22, 2021

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Griffin, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Bonnie was born May 29, 1944, in Bedford, Virginia. Bonnie was raised by mother, Doris Hooper Jamison and loving step-father, Russell A. Jamison along with father, Harry F. Smith and loving step-mother, Edith Mae Smith.

For over 15 years, she worked in...

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. Norman Edward Knecht, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1946, in Pittston, PA. In his early youth he grew up with a large extended family in Moosic, PA, and as a teen his family moved to the Philadelphia area where he attended Junior High and High School. He was a...

Jun 21, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Ingram Hoots, 65, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born in Forsyth County to the late Frank Ray and Annie Myrtle Fulton Ingram.  Mrs. Hoots graduated from High Point University in 1996, Summa Cum Laude, Jr. Marshall, Who’s Who, and Alpha Chi.  She retired from Sara Lee/Leggs with several years of...

Jun 21, 2021

Many called him Sao, but I called him Ba (Dad). He was the man who taught me to be the person I am today. My dad has been there for me every day since I was born, and for what my family I have put him through, I most likely would have gone crazy a long time ago. We...

Jun 21, 2021

GABLE, SC – Larry David Willard, 83, husband of Sylvia Gayle Miller Willard, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home.  Born April 25, 1938, in Winston-Salem, NC, he was a son of the late David Bailey Brooklyn Willard and the late Cora Mae Welborn Willard. He was a US Army veteran, was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company,...

Jun 21, 2021

Mrs. Valene Dorothy “Dottie” Finck Majcen, 90, of Winston-Salem and formerly of Westmont, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Dottie was born October 26, 1930 in Cook County, IL to Peter and Marie Finck.  She grew up in Chicago and on July 31, 1948 married the love of her life, husband Frank A. Majcen...

Jun 20, 2021

Louis Marion Azbart, 96, passed away on Sunday, June 20th, 2021.  "Lou" was in love with and married to Marguerite “Margo” Joan Azbart for 61 years.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 25th, 1925, to Louis Marion Azbart, Sr and Paulina Azbart.  Lou served in World War II with the Navy, and went on to serve in...

Jun 20, 2021

Matthew Sell Chapman, 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 20, 2021. He was born in Southern Pines, NC on March 15, 1985, the son of Matthew Steele Chapman and Ronda Renee Sell Chapman. Matthew loved to travel and had a great interest in fishing. He was a kind and caring person, who always looked to help...