Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 30, 2021

Mrs. Mary Sue Byer Reynolds, 90, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born in Allegany County in Virginia to the late John and Muriel Byer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles, and Steven Byer, and one sister, Jean Morris. She is survived by her husband, E.B. Reynolds, three daughters;...

Apr 30, 2021

KERNERSVILLE- Mr. Coy Smith Chamelin, 82, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born January 4, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late John Ray Chamelin and Esther Smith Chamelin.

Coy served in the United States Army Reserves. He retired from RJR Archer after 35 years of service.

In addition to his parents he...

Apr 28, 2021

Oak Ridge – Mrs. Winifred “Winnie” Googe Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born on May 22, 1936 in Appling County, GA to Oscar Benjamin and Enzie Carter Googe. Winnie was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Her faith was strong, and she loved...

Apr 28, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. John Franklin Bowman, 53, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1967 in Forsyth County to Donald Gray and Lavern “Bernie” Fountain Bowman. John worked for the Kernersville Police Department for 28 years, working his way up from Patrol Officer to Sergeant and retiring with the rank...

Apr 28, 2021

Sudie Hanes Clayton, widow of Robert George “Bob” Clayton died peacefully April 28, 2021 at Homestead Hills.  She was born to Robah E. Hanes and Effie Vanhoy Hanes in Winston-Salem, NC.

She was a graduate of Hanes High School class of 1943.  Sudie retired with 30 years of service from the finance office of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County...

Apr 28, 2021

Mrs. Velma Lorraine Sanders Dowty “Granny”, 86 of Lexington, NC, entered Heaven’s gates on April 28, 2021.  Lorraine was born on November 19, 1934, to the late Jacob Richard Sanders and Rubey Lorraine Willis Sanders.  She was born in the Oklahoma State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City, where her mother was touring when she went into labor.  During her childhood, Lorraine...

Apr 27, 2021

Mary Staples passed away at her home on April 27, 2021.  She was born in Forsyth County on October 5, 1943 to the late Ethel Allen Huffman (Spaugh) and Joseph Ray Huffman.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harvey Reynolds Staples; her daughter, Robin Staples (Paul Tuohy); her grandchildren: Michael, Mary Ashley, and Christopher Tuohy; her...

Apr 26, 2021

KERNERSVILLE- Shirley King Holsclaw passed away at her home on April 26th, 2021. She was born in Caldwell county, NC, on May 13th, 1937, to father Harrie Washington King and mother Savannah Simmons King. Shirley was a widow, having lost her husband, Horace, on July 22nd, 2018. In addition to Kernersville, Shirley had lived in Lenoir, NC, Ingalls, NC,...

Apr 26, 2021

With loved ones by her side, Edna Mauney peacefully transitioned from this earth to join her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Monday, April 26, 2021, following a brave battle with dementia. She was born to the late John and Zella Waller on February 10, 1925 in Cabarrus County, NC. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Peter...

Apr 26, 2021

A friend of Jesus with a genuine faith and heart of forgiveness, Alice McBride Dollarhite, born February 16, 1938, joined our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Mom is the warmth of the sun upon your face, the passing of the breeze, that uplifting feeling that makes you tap your leg when listening to a good...

Apr 26, 2021

Mrs. Karen Denise Padgett Taylor, 70, of Pfafftown, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Soddy-Daisy, TN on January 12, 1951, to the late Gilmer and Loraine Wilson Padgett. Karen spent her life serving her Lord by serving her community. Karen touched countless lives in serving her community for 27 years...

Apr 26, 2021

Mr. Fairley Edward Nunn, 77, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Stokes Co. on February 29, 1944 the son of the late Robert Bob Nunn and Destie Mona McHone Nunn. Fairley was a member of Westfield Friends Meeting and retired from Wellington Leisure Products in Pilot Mountain. Fairley...

Apr 25, 2021

Mr. Thomas “Dale” Anderson, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born on September 15, 1945 in Alexander City, Alabama to John T. and Helen Anderson. Dale loved Alabama Football. He enjoyed classic cars and car shows. Dale was very social and liked to talk to anybody he encountered. He dearly loved his...

Apr 25, 2021

Ms. Marion “Gaynelle” Hester Crouse, 100, of King, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Lucile Miller and Curtis Lee Hester on February 9, 1921. Gaynelle’s children remember her as one of the hardest working women that they knew, raising five children on her own....

Apr 24, 2021

Mr. Richard Wayne Keys, 64, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021.  He was born June 29, 1956 in Washington, DC to the late Samuel and Florence Keys.  Richard was an avid sports fan, specifically the Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cinda Keys and brother-in-law, Mac McLaughlin.  Richard...

Apr 24, 2021

Elaine S. Newman, 84, of Winston Salem, NC passed away Saturday April 24, 2021, peacefully in her home. Elaine was born August 29, 1936 to Fred and Gladys Smith of Cabarrus County. She attended Grey High School and graduated in 1954. Elaine worked many years at Hanes Hosiery, Kelly Office Machines, and later at Amp Incorporated from where she eventually...

Apr 24, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Olivia Lee Lunsford Shores passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was born June 7, 1916 to the late Walter Ray Lunsford and Martha Caudle. She lived a good full life, caring for others, and being very loving, giving and energetic woman. Olivia loved her dog, Patty, har cat, Booty, and working puzzles from the newspaper to keep her mind healthy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her loving...

Apr 24, 2021

Philip Kingsley Kniejski passed away peacefully early Saturday morning surrounded by his loving family. He left us to permanently be among the Angels who have always been by his side. He was born May 12, 1992 to Wini and Bob Kniejski. Phil was a special person who touched the lives of so many during his wonderful 28 years with...

Apr 23, 2021

Stephen Dale Smith, 69, passed away on April 23, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1951 to the late Dale and Katherine Smith in Hamilton, Ohio. Following graduation from Taft High School in Hamilton, Ohio, Steve went on to Miami University of Oxford, Ohio where he earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. He went on...

Apr 23, 2021

Athaleta Harren Hendrix of Winston-Salem, NC went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 23, 2021.  She was born on May 19, 1929 in Catawba County to James and Clara Radar Harren.  She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and Meemaw, a true Carolina Blue fan and a teacher into her last days of Christian principles and financial wisdom....