Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 22, 2021

CLEMMONS, NC—Mrs. Cathy Ann Eaves, 66, of Clemmons, NC, left us suddenly on April 22, 2021.  Cathy was born in Surry County on August 28, 1954, to the late Herman Sebert Atkins and Opal Simmons Atkins.  Cathy was an artist and had a flair for decorating and creating beautiful floral arrangements.  Cathy was a member of Pinedale Christian Church. ...

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. Martin Alexander “Alex” McGilvary, age 61 passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  He was born November 17, 1959 in Forsyth County to the late Ernest and Dayle Thagard McGilvary.  Alex was a Senior Geologist and President of CSM Environmental, PLLC.  He is survived by his wife, Angela Huffman McGilvary; two sons, Mike McGilvary (Kelly) and Adam McGilvary; one...

Apr 21, 2021

Leslie “Scott” Dyer, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Norfolk, VA. He was born in Wilkes Co. on September 3, 1980. Scott was a graduate of North Forsyth High School and was working in Norfolk as a landscaper. He loved to fish and walk on the beach. Scott was preceded in death by a brother,...

Apr 21, 2021

Billie Etta Brewer Hilliard, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at Arbor Acres Retirement Community on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  Billie was born on December 25, 1936, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Mildred Bailey Brewer and Roy Frank Brewer.  Billie graduated from Clemmons High School and earned a BA degree in Elementary Education from the University of North...

Apr 21, 2021

Douglas Raymond Fulk, Sr., 56, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on April 21, 2021 after two decades of fighting kidney failure. Doug was born in Winston-Salem on July 27, 1964 and graduated from Parkland High School.

He is survived by the love of his life and sidekick of 29 years, Janice Holder; four children, Jamie Fulk, Douglas...

Apr 20, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Israel Valencia Vivanco. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 20, 2021

Michael Stephen Williams, 59, of Clemmons, passed away on April 20, 2021 at his home.

Michael was born on November 3, 1961 in Pensacola, Florida, the son of Ronald Eugene and Margaret Sue Wood Williams. He graduated from West Forsyth High School, Randolph Technical Community College, and High Point University. He was a graphic artist in his...

Apr 19, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Jean Wallace Thomas, 73, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021.  She was born August 5, 1947 in Iredell County to the late Vestal and Pearl Wallace.  She was a long-time attendee of Centenary United Methodist Church.  Brenda was an avid reader, whether it was book or audio books; enjoyed puzzles, watching TV mysteries, going to eat...

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Byron Gordon Allen passed away at his home on April 19, 2021. Byron was born on December 12, 1966 to Wayne Harding Allen and Sarah Jo Petree Allen in Forsyth County. Byron enjoyed making model cars in his spare time, as well as working on his beloved Ford Ranger truck. He also enjoyed working on bicycles for both...

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Jerry Lynn Thomas, 76, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021.  He was born January 16, 1945 in Alexander County to the late Greer and Gladys Thomas.  He was a long-time attendee of Centenary United Methodist Church.  Jerry enjoyed being around and spending quality time with friends and family, especially his grandson, Ashton.  One of his favorite trips...

Apr 19, 2021

Mooresville – Dr. Gary Burton Hilburn, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Huntersville Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County on March 30, 1961. Gary was a graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy, received his master’s degree from University of California at Berkley, and then received his PhD from Yale University. He...

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Virgil Thomas McGee, 78, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home. He was born in Stokes County on May 6, 1942 to the late Ernest and Lillian McGee.  Mr. McGee loved blue grass music, his church, and his family.  In addition to his parents, Mr. McGee was preceded in death by three brothers: Bobby, Mac,...

Apr 18, 2021

Mr. Caleb Reed Freitag, 33, of Boonville, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on October 20, 1987, to Keith Edward and Sue Ann Arant Freitag. Caleb was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church. He graduated from North Davidson High School, Class of 2006, and attended Gardner-Webb University and Forsyth Technical Community College. Caleb...

Apr 18, 2021

Successful business entrepreneur Gordon Hendrix of Hendrix Enterprises passed away peacefully early Sunday evening. Gordon was a staple of Clemmons, not just because he leased and owned numerous properties in Clemmons and Lewisville, but also because he was a man of noble character. Gordon was  born to Gordon Cephis Hendrix Senior and Dora Wyatt Hendrix in Sparta, North Carolina...

Apr 18, 2021

Mrs. Kathleen Dooley Roscana, 62, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Kathleen was born in Limestone, Maine, to James Henry Dooley Jr. and Rita Murtha Dooley. After graduating from Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, Kathy attended Appalachian State University. She previously owned and managed the Terrace Theater, Thunderbird Drive-In, and the...

Apr 18, 2021

Ms. Patricia Ann Johnson, 41, passed away Sunday April 18, 2021 in her home. She was born December 18, 1979 to the late Ruthie Combs in Forsyth County NC. Patricia was an exceptionally artistic woman who would show her passion through painting, drawing, and a love for music. She also had a love and skill for applying makeup on...

Apr 18, 2021

Mrs. Holly Diane Deitz, 74, of Mocksville, passed away April 18, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born September 2, 1946 to Roy Benjamin Jones and Joye Dowd Jones. Diane was a faithful member of Green Meadows Baptist Church. Diane had a quickly recognizable sense of humor, sense of commitment, heart for children and love...

Apr 17, 2021

Mrs. Annette Johnson Marsh passed away peacefully in her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

Mrs. Marsh was born on October 10, 1930. A native of Siloam, Georgia, Mrs. Marsh was a devoted homemaker as well as a longtime high school Language Arts teacher. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia...

Apr 17, 2021

Rev. Max Taylor Furr, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  He was born in Guilford County on February 13, 1940 to the late Cyril Worth and Mildred Inez Taylor Furr.  Rev. Furr spent 35 years as a Missionary in Peru, Honduras, and the Spanish Baptist Publishing House in El Paso, TX and...

Apr 16, 2021

Peggy Jean Schweikert passed away peacefully in her home in Winston-Salem on Friday April 16th, 2021, at the age of 61. Born in Winston-Salem on October 31st, 1959, to Helen Elizabeth Smith and John Robert Holcomb, Peggy was always authentic and compassionate which was evident in her long and dedicated nursing career. She married Raymond Schweikert on December 23rd, 1998,...