Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 14, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Todd Saunders, 57, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021.  He was born March 14, 1964 in Rowan County to the late James “Jim” Saunders and Allie “Gene” Pope Saunders.  Jeff lived life to the fullest, going along with the quote “It’s not the years in your life that count; it’s the life in your years.”  He loved...

May 13, 2021

Ruby “Delphine” Wilkins Black, 91, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully at Brookridge Baptist Retirement Home Thursday, May 13, 2021.  She was one of nine children, born to the late Elder Len Wilkins and Sudie Sisk Wilkins.  Delphine retired from Adam Millis Inc.  Surviving is her daughter, Judy Phillips (Dean) of Pfafftown; son, Larry Black (Linda) of South Carolina; three...

May 13, 2021

Mr. William Wesley Wagoner, 69, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Wes was born June 18, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late George Ray Wagoner and Ila Mae Snow Wagoner.  He was a longtime member of Hanes Baptist Church and worked as a tax preparer for D & E Tax and Accounting.  In his...

May 13, 2021

On May 13th, 2021 Veronica (Ronni) Rainville, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in Winston-Salem, NC after a courageous battle with cancer. Veronica was born on November 25th, 1942 in Oxford, England, daughter of the late Francis Richard Kelly of Monaghan, Ireland and the late Theresa McMahon Kelly of Glasgow,...

May 13, 2021

Mr. Charles Michael Bee “Mike”, 69, of High Point passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Hinkle Hospice of Lexington. Mike was born in Forsyth County to the late Harry Bee and Gearldine Kimbrell Bee on March 14, 1952. Mike owed and operated Bee Construction Company for over 20 years. His pride, joy and little buddy was his grandson,...

May 13, 2021

Mr. Robert Michael “Mike” Billings, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021.  Mike was born in Forsyth County on July 14, 1951, to the late Robert Allen Billings and Betty Parks Billings.  Mike retired from Jones Bakery.  He loved watching birds and squirrels and had a true love for all animals.  Mike also had a passion...

May 13, 2021

WINSTON SALEM – Wesley Gray Parnell, 88, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. Wesley was born on April 24, 1933 in Forsyth County to Carl Wesley and Emma Lee Hedgecock Parnell. Wesley was a Veteran of the US Army and retired from JFG Coffee Company. He was a faithful member of Glenn View Baptist...

May 13, 2021

Mr. James Oakland Cockerham, 95, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

James was born November 26, 1925 in Grayson County, VA to the late Lonnie and Lizzie Cockerham.  He proudly served his country in the European theatre in WWII, earning the Combat Infantry Award as well as the Bronze Star.  James loved his...

May 12, 2021

Mr. Richard Andrew Epperson, 61, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born in Linden, New Jersey on September 25, 1959 to the late William Andrew Epperson and Betty Koch Epperson. He loved gardening, reading, music, history, and most of all, being “Opa” to his grandchildren. On Sunday’s, the ladies would always ask for him to sing at...

May 12, 2021

Marylyn Wood Wright went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born September 7, 1936 to Osborne Glenn and Eunice Rogers Wood. Marylyn retired after 20 years from Wachovia Services. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. The love for her family was very evident. She was preceded in death by...

May 12, 2021

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at Parklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Abby Catoe officiating with military honors by the V.F.W. Memorial Honor Guard.

May 12, 2021

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ann New Moore, 75, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Pat was born in Forsyth County on June 13, 1945, to the late Walter New and Lillian Mageline Butcher New.  Pat enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker.  She also loved pageantry and was the owner of two successful...

May 11, 2021

Mrs. Wilma Jean Neubach, 82, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee and was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; and her husband, Bill, the love of her life. They shared many wonderful years together and loved traveling, especially to the beach, enjoying the sand, the sun...

May 11, 2021

“I’ve had a good life!”~Bobby Lee Southern

Mr. Bobby Lee Southern, 88, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2021 after a period of declining health. Bobby was born on July 2, 1932, in Winston-Salem to Grady Lee and Arrella Byrd Southern. He was a United States Army veteran, and he was employed by and retired from Western...

May 10, 2021

Mrs. Juanita “Nita” McNeil Matherly passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home at the age of 81.   She was born in Wilkes County on October 16, 1939.  She became a Christian in 1948 during a vacation bible school at New Hope Baptist Church and she was a faithful member of Robinhood Road Baptist Church for...

May 10, 2021

Kimberly Dawn Fox Leonard, 56, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021.  She was born July 22, 1964 in Forsyth County to Mr. Roger Hassell Fox and Mrs. Betty Tuttle Fox.  Kimberly was a family person who put her faith in God.  She was a lover of all animals but had a special place in her heart for any and...

May 9, 2021

Emily Claire Beyea, age 10, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 9, 2021 at Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Emily was born on July 21, 2010 to her parents Amy Tyler (Lauria) Beyea and William Martin Beyea.

An inquisitive, energetic, and curious girl, Emily was already an advocate for causes such as protecting the...

May 9, 2021

Mr. Ray Odell Bedsaul, age 77 of Clemmons passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born October 17, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Cebert Odell Bedsaul and Sallie Everhart Bedsaul.  Ray was retired from Beltone Hearing Centers in Winston-Salem, a family business he started almost 60 years ago that...

May 8, 2021

John Carrell Beale (March 10, 1937 – May 8, 2021)

John was born in Elkin, NC to the late Dr. Seth and Lois Beale. In 1966, he and his wife Linda made Clemmons, NC their home. He was preceded in death by his only sister, Judy Beale. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda...

May 8, 2021

Ms. Kristin Nicole Spear Mendez, 33, passed away May 8, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on May 5, 1988 to Randall Spear and Tracy Estep. Kristin was always full of life and will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She was loved by her family and will dearly missed by all who knew her....