Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 25, 2021

Reverend James Robert Scales went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2021, following a short illness at his home with family in attendance.

He was born October 22, 1928, in Yadkin County, NC, to Booker W. Scales, Sr., and Kate Reich who both preceded him in death.

James and wife Anne were...

Feb 25, 2021

Mrs. Shelby Jean Swaim, 84, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born in Guilford County on February 21, 1937 to McCoy Lee and Margaret Savannah Foust. Shelby loved to cook and bake, and she was great at it. She never met a stranger. Shelby gave the best hugs, had the sweetest spirit...

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. Paul Dallas Jones, Sr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born June 26, 1941, in Carroll County, VA to the late Walter Barnett Jones and Omega Geldene Jones. Paul loved watching sports, especially his beloved Carolina Panthers and the New York Yankees. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother-in-law,...

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. George Harold Benson, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away at home after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, surrounded by his family.

A native of Wilmington, NC and graduate of New Hanover High School, George Benson proudly served in the United States Army Infantry, 2nd Division, 38th Regiment, Fox Company. He fought in major engagements...

Feb 24, 2021

Stokesdale – Mr. Michael Anthony Grata, Jr., 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County. He was born on September 2, 1953 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania to Michael Anthony Grata, Sr. and Josephine Czuba Grata. Michael was a family man and loved to spend time with them. He enjoyed anything...

Feb 24, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Kevin Michael Angel, 41, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Hospice Home of High Point. He was born on August 10, 1979 in Forsyth County to Donald Ray and Kathy Brown Angel. Kevin loved the outdoors. He enjoyed four wheeling, riding motorcycles, racing RC Cars, and fishing. He also loved...

Feb 23, 2021

Burlington – Ms. Norma “JoAnn” Anderson VonCannon, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on April 21, 1930 in Damascus, Virginia to Bertha Stone Anderson. She was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church. JoAnn retired from Apollo Chemical after many years of service.

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Feb 23, 2021

Carole “Charlie” Williams Kausch age 78 of Clemmons, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born on March 25th, 1942 to J. Thomas and Pearle Oates Williams in Rock Hill SC. She graduated from Winthrop Training School, the practice teaching facility of Winthrop College. Carole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Winthrop College, which was...

Feb 23, 2021

God took Billie Ann Manning our cherished mother and beloved Nana home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She passed at Forsyth Medical Center, where she dedicated 30 years of her life. She was well-known and highly respected throughout the entire facility. She was a mentor to many and a legend in her own time.  She loved her family, cooking,...

Feb 23, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Dale Underhill, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Dale was born on May 29, 1946 in Hamilton County, OH. He was the son of Oliver Edward and Lila Virginia Alexander Underhill. Dale was raised in rural Indiana by foster parents, John and Stella Pape. Dale was active in 4-H and graduated from Milan High School in...

Feb 23, 2021

Aaron Patrick “Pat” Stanley, 73, of Lexington NC passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 peacefully and comfortably at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem NC. He was born May 22,1947 to the late Ann and Waymon Stanley Jr. of Beckley, WV.

Pat had an illustrious career as an insurance agent with Prudential and was...

Feb 23, 2021

Mr. Frederick Arthur Hanks, Sr., born July 11, 1942, was promoted to glory on February 23, 2021.  He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and servant of Christ. “Well done thou good and faithful servant.”

Feb 22, 2021

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson Berryhill, 97, of Winston-Salem, N.C. died on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born in Orange County, N.C. to Lilly Myrtle Johnson and Floyd Lanier Wilson, Sr. on December 19, 1923. Mary graduated from Meredith College in 1946. She completed twenty years of service with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as a school social worker. Volunteer service since retirement has included Contact Counselor, delivery of Meals on Wheels and the Mental...

Feb 22, 2021

Mr. James Thomas Wooten, Sr. gained his angel wings on February 22 2021, while surrounded by his family.  James was born in Apex, North Carolina on March 26, 1933 to the late William Gloster Wooten and the late Minnie Evaden Whitmore Wooten of Aberdeen, North Carolina.

Growing up James enjoyed playing football, baseball, and was an avid...

Feb 22, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Fishel Davis, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born September 29, 1931 in Forsyth County to Mertie Allen Fishel and Clyde William Fishel. Mrs. Davis retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Davis; a son, Randy Lee Davis...

Feb 22, 2021

Mr. Ronald Johnson, 71, of Lewisville, NC, passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Mr. Johnson was born on December 22, 1949 in Forsyth County to Thomas Calvin and Marie Moore Johnson.  Mr. Johnson served his Country in the Vietnam Conflict.  He was retired from Atlas Cocopco with many years of loyal service.  He...

Feb 22, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Marie Rierson Wood, 86, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Guilford County to late Charles O. Rierson and Anna C. Cummins Rierson on February 16, 1935. Margaret graduated from Greensboro High School (Grimsley) in 1953. After graduating she worked at Sears, then went to work for The 3M...

Feb 21, 2021

Mr. Stafford William Clark, 87, of Lexington passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Abbotts Creek Assisted Living. Mr. Clark was born in Guilford County to the late Gillis Clark Sr and Ila Jane Livingood Clark on October 12, 1933. Stafford retired from Clarendon Industries in High Point after many years of employment. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr....

Feb 20, 2021

Mrs. Nellie K. Hamilton, 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday morning, February 20, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Nellie was born on August 9, 1934, in Duplin County, NC to the late Major James Kelly and Rebecca Matthews Kelly.  Upon graduating high school, Nellie immediately went to nursing school in Wilmington, NC.  While in nursing school,...

Feb 20, 2021

David Lee Wagoner (82) died peacefully on February 20th, 2021. David was born October 5th,1938 in Elkhart, Indiana. He is survived by wife Janice, son Eric (Jan) and daughter Shelly (Richard).  He was a loving grandfather to Tyler (Mary), and Lesley (Kaitlin). He dedicated 40+years to working in pharmaceuticals.  The last 15 years of his career took him overseas. ...