Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 6, 2021

Mrs. Karen Marie Kiger Starling, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  She was born December 31, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late Rufus Arthur Kiger and Doris Ella Owen Kiger.  Mrs. Starling was a faithful and devoted member of Bethany Baptist Church.  She retired from U.S. Air.  In addition to her parents,...

Jan 6, 2021

KERNERSVILLE – Kimberly Ann Cascio Burch, 55, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. Kimberly was born October 9, 1965 in New York to James and Maryann Cascio. Her heart was geared toward helping others, as other people’s happiness and well being were very important to her. Kimberly’s passion for helping children succeed made her career...

Jan 6, 2021

Mrs. Rita Cleary Tuttle, 67, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  God needed another angel to brighten Heaven, so he took Rita.  She was truly a fighter to the end and was a loving wife to Dwight for 38 years. She was born May 19, 1953 in Forsyth County, the daughter of Roy and Viola Stewart...

Jan 6, 2021

Edward “Ed” Oliver Weldy, 92, joined his beloved wife Ruth in Heaven on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, where she had been waiting patiently for him since October of 2020.  It was surely a joyous reunion.

Ed was born September 22, 1928 in Forsyth County to Claude and Elizabeth Weldy.  He worked as an automotive mechanic for most...

Jan 6, 2021

Mr. William Steven Tedder, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born March 3, 1953, in Forsyth County to the late Ralph Piercy Tedder and Gladys Lucille Wilkey Tedder.  Steve retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 yeas of service.  He was a dedicated brother to Robert and cherished his friends,...

Jan 5, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Mary Scott Church, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at her home. Mary was born July 6, 1942 in Ashe County to Tom and Marie Pierce Scott.

She was a faithful and dedicated member at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church for many years. Mary worked in the Engineering Department at RJ Reynolds Tobacco,...

Jan 5, 2021

Mrs. Bobbie Garson Creech Williams, 71, passed away at her home Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  She was born February 18, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late Lawrence Holton Creech and Lillian Mae Dull Creech.  Mrs. Williams was a devoted member of New Bethel Baptist Church.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  In...

Jan 5, 2021

Kernersville – Mrs. Teresa Lynn Davis Branch, 56, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on July 14, 1964 in Maryland to Claude Wilson and Ruth Haithcock Davis, Jr. Teresa could light up any room with her beautiful smile and her bright blue eyes. She loved to laugh and to...

Jan 5, 2021

Mr. Charles Walter Reed, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation in Walnut Cove. He was born July 8, 1949 the son of Charles Riely Reed and Dallas Cecilia Andrews Reed. Mr. Reed proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 4, 2021

Mrs. Marie “Pat” Crocker Chappell, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 4, 2021.  Pat was born in New Hanover County, NC on February 4, 1935, to the late James Henry Crocker, Sr. and Gertrude Johnson Crocker.  Pat was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church in Winston-Salem and retired from Krispy Kreme.  In addition to...

Jan 4, 2021

Colfax – Mr. Curtis “Curt” Calvin Bame, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1932 in Randolph County, to Lee Columbus and Beatrice Barnhart Bame. Curt was a faithful member of Smith Grove Baptist Church where he served as deacon and choir director. He...

Jan 4, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Bobby Eugene Willard, passed away January 4, 2021. He was born April 21, 1938 in Newton, NC to the late Maskie Francis Willard and Bertha Elizabeth Ledford Willard. Bobby was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, and was the first bus captain of Gospel Light Bus Ministry for over 50 years. He owned and...

Jan 4, 2021

Mrs. Ozias Hill Hawks, 88, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at her home. She was born in Carroll County, VA on December 21, 1932 the daughter of the late Willie Cecil Hill and Sarah McCraw Hill. Mrs. Hawks was a member Saints Delight Primitive Baptist Church in Kernersville for 30 years. She was an avid reader and loved...

Jan 3, 2021

Mr. Timothy Antony Swider, 61, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was a talented musician, caring husband, and loving father. He was born in Birmingham, AL on December 7, 1959 to Tony Swider and Jean West Swider. Tim graduated high school in 1978 from R.J. Reynolds High School and graduated from East Carolina University in 1982. He co-owned...

Jan 3, 2021

Patricia Ruth Lackey Knoke went home to Jesus on January 3, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Minneapolis on June 25, 1927, one of 8 children of Floyd and Ruth Lackey. She is preceded in death by her daughter Vickie Lynn Munkberg. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald Knoke, with whom she...

Jan 3, 2021

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Richard J. Munson, age 81, on January 3, 2021. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Richard was the rock of his family. Richard was a self made man. In 1963, he had a dream to open a business and established Munce’s Hot Dogs, Rahway, NJ. He...

Jan 3, 2021

Mr. Will Roger Vernon, Sr., 83, of Mocksville, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. He was born in Stokes County on April 14, 1937, to the late Dewey and Alice Hooker Vernon. Roger was a Christian of the Baptist faith and attended Trinity Baptist Church in...

Jan 3, 2021

Ms. Mary Beth Cox, 76, of Clemmons passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Julius Perdue and Margie Blackburn Perdue on December 29, 1944. Mary was a member of Advent Moravian Church where she was a band member, deacon, Diener, President of Sunday school class and choir member....

Jan 3, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann White Sapp, 88, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 after an extended illness.  She was born May 16, 1932 in Stokes County to the late Kerman Roosevelt White and Alice Bolejack White.  Elizabeth retired from R.J. Reynolds after many years service. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and sewing.  She was an avid sports enthusiast,...

Jan 3, 2021

Lacy Marie Reavis Ebert, 93, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021.  She was born March 3, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Benjamin Franklin Reavis and Nora Belle Hampton Reavis.  Lacy was a long-time member of Salem Baptist Church.  She retired from Hanes Hosiery with 48 years of service.  Lacy loved her flowers, both planting and tending to...