Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 23, 2021

Ms. Hayden Leigh-Ann Bennett, 35, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 10,1985 to the late Terry Bennett and Linda Nelson Bennett. She enjoyed traveling to the beach. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Jason Lee Bennett; and her grandparents, Carol Nelson, Cotton Nelson, and...

Jan 23, 2021

Clara Bertha Miller Yates, 90, of Lewisville, formerly of Millers Creek, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home.  A private graveside service will be held at Lewisville Baptist Church Cemetery with services by Reverend Bill Messer and Pastor Jim Gore.  Mrs. Yates was born on April 24, 1930, in Wilkes County, NC to Foster...

Jan 23, 2021

Dorothy (“Dot”) Cooper, 97 years of age,  went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Cooper (“Bache” or “Bill”) in 2008, her brother Robert Weathers of Atlanta, and her parents. She was born in Augusta, GA on September 6, 1923 to William Jennings Weathers and Willie...

Jan 23, 2021

Doris Hartman Flowers was born to James Hoyle and Ardee Conrad Hartman on January 7, 1934. Doris passed into the more immediate presence of Jesus on January 23, 2021, at the age of 87.  Doris was a tireless worker in the Moravian Church.  At Immanuel Moravian Church she served on the Board of Trustees, directed Bible School, was active...

Jan 23, 2021

GREENSBORO - Jacqueline “Jackie” Rebecca Speaks Barlow, 71, passed away at Beacon Place on January 23, 2021.  She was born on July 12, 1949 to Jack Linden Speaks and Elizabeth Kathleen McCarter Speaks in Forsyth County. Jackie was a homemaker with traditional values. She will be remembered for her friendly nature and generosity. More than anything in the world,...

Jan 23, 2021

Belews Creek - Mr. Bradley Monroe Taylor, 36, passed away January 23, 2021. He was born May 3, 1984 to Charlie Monroe and Patricia Hash Taylor. Bradley was a member of Welcome Door Baptist Church. He could do anything he put his mind to. Bradley was a great artist and skateboarder. He was preceded in death by his maternal...

Jan 23, 2021

John Paul “Jack” Scherer, 90, loving husband and devoted father, passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on January 23, 2021. He was born on June 26, 1930 to Joseph Scherer and Catherine Wendell Scherer in Lancaster, NY.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jack served his country during the Korean War. Jack was a Cornell graduate and successful...

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. John Michael Meadors, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born April 27, 1938 in Greenville, SC to the late Ansel Reuben Meadors, Jr. and Jennie Knight Meadors.  Mike was a devoted husband, father, and mentor.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem. Mr. Meadors was...

Jan 23, 2021

Mrs. Verlie Raynell Warner Stilley, 87, of Hamptonville passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. Raynell was born in Davidson County to the late Ralph Warner and Claudia Shoaf Warner on October 24, 1933. She was known as Raynell to her family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Raynell held a special place in...

Jan 22, 2021

Charlie Pledger Keaton, 80, passed away on January 22, 2021 at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro. He was born on September 23, 1940 to Charlie Franklin Keaton and Julia Margaret Hauser Keaton in Forsyth County. Charlie was a dairy farmer for many years. He enjoyed all sports including football, baseball, NASCAR and wrestling. He will be remembered for his...

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Paul Downer Watts, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away January 22, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1947 in Asheville, NC to the late Herman Donald Watts and Pansy Hensley Watts. He was a chief engineer at many facilities throughout his career.  Paul was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville and Played drums...

Jan 22, 2021

Chestley Julian “CJ” Hyatt, Jr

Passed 01/22/2021 at Forsyth Medical Center – He was born 03/03/1926 in Blenheim Township – Marlboro County SC.  The son of Chestley Julian Hyatt, Sr. and Marie Jackson Hyatt, he had one brother, Monroe Louis Hyatt (Odessa) and two sisters, Sallie Jane Sligh (Hasting) and Clara Catherine Stanfield (John).  Upon being educated...

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Donald Fisher Maner, 77, of Winston-Salem, died peacefully on January 22, 2021, following an illness.  Born February 10, 1943, to Fisher Bernard and Wilmetta Carter Maner, he was raised in New London, NC.  He graduated from NC State as a Mechanical Engineer and was employed by RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. for his entire career, taking great pride in...

Jan 22, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Nancy Jane Roberson Gross, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center. She was born on October 19, 1934 in Forsyth County to Clarence Franklin and Alma White Roberson. Nancy loved her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special day for Nancy would be...

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Lee Ring Yates, 80, of Pfafftown, passed away January 21, 2021 at her residence.  She was born June 24, 1940 to Claude Vernon and Myrtle Long Ring.  Mrs. Yates graduated from Northwest High School.  She was a devoted wife and homemaker in the Dozier community, and enjoyed cooking, gardening and entertaining. Mrs. Yates was a talented...

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Eason Venable, 86, died Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was the daughter of Robert Allen and Margaret Estell Moore Eason and grew up in Sharpsburg, N.C. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Venable. Margaret had an innate desire to teach, and as such earned a degree with a major in math and minor...

Jan 21, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Cheryl "Cheri" Christina Caldwell Crotts, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2021 at the Brian Center, Lincolnton, NC. She was born on March 11, 1947 in Lincolnton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her mother Vivian Hicks Smith and step-father Carl Linsie Smith of Fallston, NC. Left to cherish her memory...

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Greer Winfrey, 97, passed away January 21, 2021.  She was born April 3, 1923, in Forsyth County to the late Oscar James Greer and Katherine Jefferson Fulp Greer.  Mrs. Winfrey graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School and later attended Salem College.  She retired from WS/FCS and was a member of Mizpah Moravian Church.  In addition to her...

Jan 21, 2021

On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Ross Durant Wall, loving husband, father of three children and grandfather of eight grandchildren, passed away at the age of 82 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Ross was born on February 24, 1938, in the Meadows community of Stokes County to the late Percy Gray Wall and Henrie Marshall Wall. ...

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Edith Ilene Whicker Mayes, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County, on July 21, 1932 to the late Charlie Wilburn Whicker and Agnes Roberta Whicker. Edith retired from Binkley Realty and Insurance company.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...