Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 2, 2021

A citizen of New Zealand, Australia and USA; artist, author and musician; groundbreaking businessman, philanthropist and storyteller, Brian Major made an indelible and long-lasting mark during his 90 years on earth. Brian was born in New Zealand at the start of the Great Depression.  When World War II was fought in the Pacific, and wounded US Marines were brought...

Jun 1, 2021

Thomasina “Tommie” Andrea Huffstetler, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. Tommie was born on February 4, 1944 in Gaston County to William and Pauline Huffstetler. She worked as a certified nurse anesthetist for over 30 years. She attended church at Unity Church of Winston-Salem. Tommie was a strong woman with a...

Jun 1, 2021

Rev. Stephen D. Sigmon, 77, of Winston-Salem, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.  He was born on May 14, 1944, in Newton, NC to the late J. Lewis Sigmon and Gladys Whitener Sigmon.  Steve graduated from Bandys High School in 1962, Lenoir Rhyne College in 1966, and Concordia Lutheran Seminary...

Jun 1, 2021

Ms. Carolyn Sue Tilley, 65, passed away June 1, 2021.  She was born in Stokes County to Lucy Belle Fulp Tilley and Arnold Tilley.  Carolyn was a Registered Nurse with Novant Health and retired with 45 years of dedicated service.  She really enjoyed her work in helping her patients.  Carolyn spent 20 years taking care of her mom and...

Jun 1, 2021

Mr. Ryan Braswell, 55, of Clemmons, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1966 in Miami, FL. He graduated from West Forsyth High School. Ryan was employed with Modern Automotive/Classic Muscle as the Parts Manager and loved classic cars. He was a member of the 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas...

Jun 1, 2021

Kernersville – Christy Lynn Vineyard, 47, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1973, in Forsyth County to Sharron Tatum Vineyard and the late Ronnie Harold Vineyard. Christy had a passion for reading and writing. She loved all things of nature; butterflies, flowers, and the beach, where she...

Jun 1, 2021

Frances Bostick, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Frances (Roye) was born May 6, 1940, to the late Roy Bostick and Jane Livingston Bostick.  She grew up in the Laurel Hill, Laurinburg community in NC.  Frances received her BA degree from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro at the Women’s College.  After graduating...

May 31, 2021

Alice Blackwell passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at the age of 91.

Alice was a cherished daughter, wife, and mother to seven children. She was known for her quick wit, humor, and grace. She was a devout Catholic and found tremendous strength in her faith.

Alice was born and raised in Queens, New...

May 31, 2021

William “Bill” H. Ellison, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born on July 11, 1947 in Winston-Salem to William H. Ellison, Sr. and Louise Culler Ellison. Bill graduated from Reynolds High School and attended UNC Chapel Hill. He worked for his family’s business, Quality Cleaners, for many years. Bill grew up as a member...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Cranford Adams, 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on March 20, 1942, to the late William Burton and Collice Brown Cranford. Mrs. Adams was an active member of Immanuel New Eden Moravian Church, where she taught Sunday School, served on the board, and sang like an angel in...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Annie Mae Spach Craver, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away at the Oaks Nursing Home in Winston-Salem on May 30, 2021. She was born on June 5, 1926 in Forsyth County to the late Frederick L. Spach and Cora Myers Spach.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a devoted caretaker for her...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Jerry Sue Burgess Huffman, 73, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Richlands, VA on July 18, 1947, to the late Maude Marie Brown Porter and Samuel McKinley Burgess, Jr. Jerry retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service. She was a member of Hickory Ridge Methodist Church. Jerry was...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Lee Luper Woosley, 80, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 25, 1940 in Forsyth County to Thomas Odell Luper and Helen Gray Luper. Brenda was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray White Woosley and a daughter,...

May 29, 2021

On May 29th, 2021 Gilles (Gill) Pierre Rainville, loving husband and father of four children, passed away in Winston-Salem, NC after a long battle with cancer. Gill was born on April 19th, 1942 in Waterloo, Quebec, oldest son of the late Leo Paul Rainville and Lucette Roberge Rainville. In 1959 the family moved from Canada to Buffalo, New York,...

May 29, 2021

Mr. William G. Cook known as Bill to family and friends passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, while in the care of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston-Salem. Bill was born June 26, 1930, and raised on top of the Beech Mountains, Elk Park, NC.  Bill’s career with Piedmont Sheet Metal Company began in 1947 and until a...

May 29, 2021

Mr. Willis Hege Foltz, 93, of Clemmons passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Foltz was born in Forsyth County to the late Emory Foltz and Carrie Hege Foltz on June 23, 1927. He is a direct descendent of Adam Spach, founder of the Friedberg Community and subsequent church in 1773. He has attended Friedberg...

May 29, 2021

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Nelson Kiser, 70, was called home on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends.  Bonnie was born in Forsyth County on May 21, 1951.  She was preceded in death by her parents, B.J. Nelson and Evelyn Vaden Nelson and her sister-in-law, Doris Nelson.  Bonnie is survived by her husband of...

May 29, 2021

HIGH POINT – Myra Lynn Rink Thrasher, 77, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Brookdale High Point North Memory Care. Myra was born on September 26, 1943 in Lincoln County, NC to James Charlie and Maudella Cooke Rink. Myra’s love of music started at an early age and became a ministry that touched the lives of many. She...

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Paula June Dixon Burchett, 67, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on May 28, 2021. Paula was born on May 9, 1954, to Beatrice June Thompson Dixon and Joseph William Dixon in Norton, VA. With a spirit of humility and compassion, Paula tended to the needs of her family, friends and extended community. She was a...

May 28, 2021

Asheboro- Mr. Hobert Clarence Mabe, 88, passed away, Friday, May 28, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1932 in Rockingham County to the late Roosevelt Mabe and Sally Mae Tilley Mabe. Hobert was a great father and grandfather. He was a hardworking man and was a wonderful provider for his family. He never met a stranger and seemed...