Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Carol Piatt

Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. Carol Joyce Bray Piatt, 85, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Carol was born in Arcade, NY to the late Leland Wilmer Bray and Doris Alta Whiting Bray on September 21, 1935. Growing up Carol was very popular, active in sports and also a cheerleader. She was an active member of Main Street Methodist...

Michael Powell

Dec 23, 2020

Michael Lee Powell “Mike”, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 after a short illness. Mike was born on August 8, 1940 in Burke County to the late Joel Lewis Powell and Iva Edna Michaels Powell. Mike served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from General Dynamics as an Electronics tester after 21 years of service. He was...

Samuel Richardson, Jr.

Dec 22, 2020

Samuel Kilgo Richardson, Jr.

July 30, 1941 - December 22, 2020

Surviving are his beloved wife, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and loving extended family and friends.

George Vlahos

Dec 22, 2020

George Angelo Vlahos, 88, of Winston Salem passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2020, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. He was born in the village of Klapsi, Greece to Angelo and Georgia (Haskos) Vlahos.  In 1948, at the age of 15, he left Greece in search of a better life. He spent 8 years in Panama where he arrived unable to speak...

Kimella Thompson

Dec 21, 2020

Ms. Kimella Cope Thompson 52 of Advance passed away December 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Thompson was born August 26, 1968 in Davie county to Roger B. and Wanda Carter Cope. She was a Christian and loving mother and grandmother, enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family.   She is survived by her...

Brenda Hutchins Pinnix

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Hutchins Pinnix, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, at Village Care of King.  Brenda was born in Forsyth County on November 16, 1946, to the late Carl Eugene Hutchins and Roberta Tuttle Hutchins.  She graduated from North Forsyth High School and was a member of Walkertown First Baptist Church.  Brenda worked at Pinnix...

Larry Mcgee

Dec 21, 2020

WINSTON SALEM – Larry Wayne McGee, 75, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Larry was born on October 12, 1945 in Forsyth County to William Lee and Allie Nelson McGee.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine McGee; a son, Lanny...

Jerry Myers

Dec 21, 2020

Mr. Jerry Leonard Myers, 81, passed away Monday, December 21, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Forsyth County on November 10, 1939 to the late Fred Clifton Myers and Elsie Smith Myers.  Mr. Myers was a member of Believer’s Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Myers was preceded in...

Ruby Matlock

Dec 21, 2020

Newberry – Ruby Alice Beck Matlock, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2020. She was born on December 18, 1926 to the late Austin and Maggie Bennett Beck. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Matlock; and ten brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memories are...

Andrew Chrzanowski

Dec 21, 2020

Mr. Andrew Jan Chrzanowski, 62, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully after a long battle with congestive heart failure on December 21, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Andrew was born on May 31, 1958 in Newark, NJ to Stanislaw and Marie Chrzanowski.  He was a graduate of Wake Forest University where he was a standout on the WFU Rugby...

Dorothy Stokes

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Dyson Stokes, 87 of Advance, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Winston-Salem. She was born September 12, 1933, in Davie County to the late Thomas Monzy and Nannie Reeves Dyson, and step-mother Edna Parks Dyson. Mrs. Stokes retired from Western Electric in Winston-Salem for 26 years as a Benefits Administrator. In addition to...

Reba Janet Lawing Falls

Dec 21, 2020

Reba Janet Lawing Falls went to her Heavenly home Monday, December 21, 2020.  She was born in Nebo, North Carolina June 28, 1933 to the late Margie Bowman Lawing and William L. Lawing.  She was predeceased by her loving husband Henry Lee Falls, Sr in 2008 after 56 years of a wonderful union.

She is...

Benjamin Howell

Dec 21, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Benjamin Leon Howell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Deborah Richardson

Dec 20, 2020

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” McGalliard Richardson, 62, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Gaston County on October 7, 1958.  Mrs. Richardson was a teacher assistant at Southfork Elementary for several years.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Debbie adored her grandkids, as she was known as “Richie.” Preceding her in death...

Arlene Kirby

Dec 20, 2020

Ms. Arlene Berrier Kirby, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born in Davidson County on January 16, 1925, to the late Albert Franklin and Vallie Tuttle Berrier. Ms. Kirby was a member of Canaan United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and sang in the choir for over sixty years. She was also...

Roy Bredal, Jr.

Dec 20, 2020

Roy Henry Bredal Jr, 74, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Roy was born August 7, 1946 to the late Roy and Mildred Bredal. Roy was a graduate of Spartanburg High School class of 1964. He later attended Clemson University and graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. After college...

Forrest Campbell, Sr.

Dec 20, 2020

Forrest Wilson Campbell, Sr. died at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on December 20, 2020, just days before his 94th birthday, after a several year battle with congestive heart failure.  He lived most of his life in Winston-Salem.  Forrest was born on December 29, 1926 in Winston-Salem to Stanford Bruce and Lillian Arline Wilson Campbell.  His birth occurred...

Anthony Dirocco

Dec 19, 2020

Anthony John DiRocco passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 with his loved ones at his side. Tony was born on June 15, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. DiRocco was employed by the Pittsburgh Board of Education for over 35 years. He was an elementary school teacher for 20 years and an elementary...

Thelma Mathis

Dec 19, 2020

Mrs. Thelma Nugent Mathis, 97, of Advance, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Cadence Assisted Living of Clemmons. She was born March 7, 1923 in Forsyth County to Martha Anne Goin Nugent and Kirby Lee Nugent. Mrs. Mathis grew up in the West Salem Community in Winston-Salem and attended Gray High School and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High...

Richard Smither

Dec 19, 2020

Richard Carlton “Dickie” Smither, age 77 passed away suddenly on December 19, 2020, at Novant Health Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  Richard is survived by his beloved companion of 34 years, Kathy Bolling of the residence.   He is also survived by two sons, Rich O’Ferrell (Sherry) of Burlington, NC and Jeremy Smither of Chattanooga, TN; 4 sisters, Mary Ann...