Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 13, 2021

Peggy Jean Isaacs Essick, age 91, of Winston-Salem passed into the immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She was born in Forsyth County to the late Columbus Washington (C. W.) and Rosa Mae Loflin Isaacs on November 1, 1929.   Peggy was preceded in death by her...

Jan 12, 2021

Mrs. Geneva Dixon Terry, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Priddy Manor.  She was born January 16, 1932 in Stokes County to the late Robert Lee Dixon and Nannie Eller Owens Dixon.  Mrs. Terry retired from Wachovia with 40 years of service.  She was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Terry...

Jan 12, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Helen Edwards Miller, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on March 31, 1930, to the late James Austin and Georgia Brewer Edwards.

Mrs. Miller graduated from Mineral Springs High School in 1948. She married her husband, Guy Eugene Miller, on November 7, 1948. Mrs. Miller worked...

Jan 12, 2021

Bambi Spaugh Meadows, 65, of Clemmons passed from this Earth into the arms of her Heavenly Father after a brief illness on January 12, 2021.  Bambi was born on September 12, 1955, to Carl F. and Betty Spaugh, who preceded her in death.  She will be deeply missed by her husband, Mike Meadows and their two children; Molli Falgout...

Jan 12, 2021

John William Mayberry, 90, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

John was born in Forsyth County on May 18, 1930 to the late Rex and Ruth Childress Mayberry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Polly Mayberry; and his brother, Gene Mayberry.

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Jan 12, 2021

Mr. Willie Robbins, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home.  He was born December 24, 1927 in Randolph County to the late Franklin Troy Robbins and Mary Elizabeth Lowe Robbins.  Will is survived by two daughters, Kathy Truitt (Harry) and Shelia Gray; grandson, Matthew Truitt (Ashley); two great-grandchildren, Whitley and Waylon Truitt; one brother, Jim...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Leland Estell Meadwell, Jr. passed away January 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born November 24, 1952 In Tazwell, Va. To the late Leland Estell Meadwell, Sr. and Mildred Ailifair Jennings Meadwell.  Leland worked most of his life in various fields of construction.  He enjoyed going to the beach with his friends.  He was preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2021

Mrs. Beryl Mitchell Hanbidge Lipe passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Trinity Elms. She was the third daughter of Robert Leith and Jane Mitchell Hanbidge. Beryl was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, Canada. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Lipe; sisters, Alice Mae, Gladys Elane, and Muriel Jean Gardiner from Bracebridge,...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Vernon Junior Ingram, 89, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born July 25, 1931, in Stokes County to the late Vernon Manila Ingram and Hessie Mae Lineback Ingram.  Mr. Ingram proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He also served...

Jan 11, 2021

Virginia Shelton Wood Hendrix, age 94, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Surry County on October 22, 1926 to Ezra Shelton and Vernie Brown Shelton and lived most of her adult life in Winston-Salem, NC. She retired from NC State Government as an Interviewer with ESC. She took pride in the fact she was able to help many...

Jan 11, 2021

Pamela Wilmoth Wooten was born 12/20/73, and passed 01/11/21 at the age of 47. Pam was a wonderful mother, and wife. Pam brought a smile to everyone she was around, and her laugh is one that could never be forgotten. If you were lucky enough in life to be a part of hers, you never had to question if...

Jan 10, 2021

Mrs. Janet Shaffer Goodman, 78, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born in Vanlue, Ohio on May 10, 1942 to the late Earl and Helen Shuck Shaffer.  Mrs. Goodman was a member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed crocheting and had a love for animals.  Most of all,...

Jan 10, 2021

WINSTON SALEM - Brenda Leonard Denny, 79, passed away January 10, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born March 31, 1941 in Forsyth Co. to the late Earlie F. and Rosa Lee Phillips Leonard.  Brenda was a member of the Union Cross Moravian Church.  Her employment included Jones Bakery of Kernersville NC, Forsyth County DSS, Denny Realty Company of...

Jan 9, 2021

On Saturday January 9, 2021 Phyllis Ann Norton Kimel, loving sister and aunt, passed away at the age of 87. Phyllis was born on May 12, 1933 to the late Harriet M. and Zeb V. Norton Sr. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Charles Kimel and her sister Louise N. Teague. Surviving siblings are Zeb Norton Jr....

Jan 9, 2021

Paul Robert Yontz, Jr. “Robbie” of Davidson County passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 after a short illness. He was born April 13, 1949 to Paul R. Yontz, Sr. and Pearl Baker Yontz. He was a hard worker and owner of Yontz & Sons Painting, Established in 1969. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his children and...

Jan 9, 2021

Herbert John Bluhm was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He passed away suddenly on January 9, 2021.  Herbert was the youngest child of Kathryn and Frederick Bluhm of Illinois.  After completing high school, he joined the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean War.  He later went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from...

Jan 9, 2021

Deborah Nelson Curtis, 65, of Kernersville, NC joined her beloved husband Robert on January 9, 2021 for a heavenly homecoming, in the presence of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Deborah’s life is best marked by her loving and loyal spirit with her unique ability to genuinely share the burdens of the broken hearted. Deborah was a...

Jan 9, 2021

Mr. Larry Gordon Knott, 73,a christian man went to be the Lord January 9, 2021.  He was born April 1, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Fred Burton Knott, Sr. and Betty Francis Walker Knott.  Larry Served in the United States Air Force as an Avionics Specialist on B52 bombers and KC135’s, during the Vietnam War.  After leaving the...

Jan 8, 2021

Dr. James Dale Ball, 78, passed away at Salemtowne on January 8, 2021. Jim was born on March 4, 1942 to Frances May Barr Ball and Bryan Dale Ball in Yale, MI. Following graduation from East Lansing High School Jim graduated from Michigan State University. He went on to earn his M.D. from Northwestern School of Medicine in Chicago....

Jan 7, 2021

Roger Harris Woosley, Beloved Father and husband, passed in the early hours of January 7, 2021. He was 84 years of age. Roger was born on October 30, 1936 in Davidson County, NC and is survived by his daughter, Beth Bailey; his brother, George Woosley; as well as one niece, a nephew and several great nieces and nephews.  Roger...