Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 1, 2021

Kernersville - Helen Miller Williard, 84, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.

She was born in Watauga County to Hight and Virginia Hollar. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She was an excellent homemaker and loved to cook as an expression of her love. Her personal faith in Christ was...

Jan 1, 2021

Mrs. Martha Ann Weir Williams, 64, of Lewisville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on April 22, 1956, to the late Dallas M. and Wilmoth Lemons Weir. Mrs. Williams was a graduate of Parkland High School. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend to many, that will be greatly missed.

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Jan 1, 2021

Ms. Ramie Jay Taylor, 51, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.  She was born on April 6, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois.  Ramie was a hair stylist for 33 years.  She lived life to the fullest and was a very devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  Preceding her in death was her parents, Ken and...

Jan 1, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Allen “Al” Robert Woody, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Avery County, NC to Joseph Lindsey and Nan Stamey Woody. Al was a veteran of the United States Army and was a proud member of the VFW. He loved to garden, hunt, fish, and just enjoyed...

Dec 31, 2020

Mrs. Mary Ruth Sapp Cecile, Age 81, of Rural Hall passed away on December 31st, 2020 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home after a two-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born April 23, 1939 in Germanton, NC to the late Walter and Mattie Sapp. Mary Ruth was a beloved mother of three, grandmother of four, and a great grandmother of five. Mary...

Dec 31, 2020

Mrs. Jane Victoria Craver Hanney, age 73, of Winston-Salem passed away on December 31, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on September 9, 1947 in Winston-Salem, NC as the only child to the late Fred and Sallie Mae Craver. A graduate of RJ Reynolds High School, Jane retired after 49 years from National General Insurance company. She...

Dec 31, 2020

Mrs. Phyllis K. Jolly Swain, 74, of King, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2020. She was born on February 28, 1946 in Surry Co. the daughter of the late Margie and Carl Jolly. Mrs. Swain enjoyed watching Christian television and listening to Christian music. She loved watching butterflies, hummingbirds and painting crafts....

Dec 30, 2020

A private graveside service for Ellie will be held.

Dec 30, 2020

Dellyn Kight Meck’s love for life was obvious for anyone that knew her and her smile was unforgettable. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Winston Salem surrounded by her family.

Dellyn completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia. Although she later moved to North Carolina, she took the love of the...

Dec 30, 2020

Mr. Warren Ross Cloer, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his residence. His last days were spent with his family around him.  He was born on April 16, 1948 in Plant City, Florida to Evelyn Munsey Cloer and William Warren Cloer. We are thankful we were blessed to have Warren with us for 72 years. If you...

Dec 30, 2020

Mr. Gary Lee Eckenroth, 79 passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born August 8, 1941 in Reading, PA., the son of J. Russell and Lucy Fielding Eckenroth. He was a graduate of Wilson High School and Shippensburg State University.  A capsule of his career has Gary starting at Hershey Foods before moving on...

Dec 29, 2020

Mrs. Pamela Sue Lowry Holcomb, 68, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. She was born in Forsyth County on September 10, 1952 to the late Joseph and Lorraine Culler Lowry. Mrs. Holcomb was a teacher for many years. She loved the beach, collecting seashells, was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. In addition...

Dec 29, 2020

Mr. Gurney Edward Davis Jr., 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born on July 23, 1948 in Camden, New Jersey to Gurney Edward and Mildred Davis, Sr. He was a 32nd Degree Mason at Kernersville Masonic Lodge. Gurney was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country in...

Dec 29, 2020

Mrs. Marylyn Marie Sessums McQuage, 82, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born February 3, 1938 in Virginia to David and Martha Watson Sessums.  Mrs. McQuage retired from Joyce Brothers in 2002.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Lance Graham McQuage, Jr. and a son, Lance Graham McQuage III. ...

Dec 28, 2020

Ernest William Martin Jr., better known to some as Bill or Billy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 28, 2020.  He was born December 8, 1944 in Greensboro, NC to Ernest William Martin Sr. & Helen Leonard Martin.  He was a member of Shady Grove Wesleyan Church. He was part of the last graduating...

Dec 28, 2020

Ralph Lee Cornwell (88) passed away at his residence in Bermuda Run on December 28th after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  He was born in Orleans, Indiana in 1932 as the only child to the late Lowell and Ethel Cornwell. Ralph was married for 61 years to his wife, Virginia Ann Bowman Cornwell and is survived by his...

Dec 28, 2020

Mrs. Lemian Alice (Kime) Pierson passed away peacefully Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 93.  She was a resident at Vienna Village Assisted Living Residence in Pfafftown, NC. She was born in Fayette, New York to the late James George Stacey Kime and Edna May Manges. Lemian was a member of the Waterloo High School Class of 1947. Lemian devoted her life to caring for her family including her mother and sister-in-law until...

Dec 27, 2020

Morris Wayne Berrier, 79, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born July 5, 1941, in Forsyth County to G.A. and Gertrude Starbuck Berrier. He graduated from North Davidson High School and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

Morris was a giver, sharing his time and resources with others. He...

Dec 27, 2020

Mr. Warren Bowden Smith, 88, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his residence.  He was born June 3, 1932 in Davie County, the son of Alex Fred Smith and Hazel Bowden Smith.  He was retired from Tyco, Inc. and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  The simplest pleasures in life brought a lot of joy and...

Dec 27, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Heather Ann Machor McDonald, 46, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 26, 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio to Dennis and Joyce Machor. Heather was able to travel to England as an Exchange Student and served as a student teacher in New...