Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 23, 2020

Mr. Lawrence Guy Boger, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020.  Lawrence was born in Davie County on April 17, 1929, to the late Guy and Dora Boger.  Lawrence served his country in the United States Army and after receiving an honorable discharge, went to work at the Winston-Salem Journal, retiring after many years of service. ...

Nov 23, 2020

Mrs. Betty Crawford Dinkins, 84, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. Betty was born in Forsyth County to the late Acy and Iola Crawford on November 22, 1936. After graduating from Gray High School, she went to work for Arcade Fashion Shop for 32 years. Once the store closed, she worked at the...

Nov 23, 2020

Mr. Johnny Earl Rhodes, 87, slipped peacefully from this life to the next on Monday, November 23, 2020 while a resident at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Kernersville, N.C. Born in Wilkes County on May 1, 1933, Johnny was the oldest child of the late Philmore and Fay Rhodes. Johnny attended Wilkes Central High School...

Nov 23, 2020

Kenneth Wellons Winston, Jr., 91, of Bermuda Run, NC (formerly of Charlotte, NC), went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020.  Kenneth was born on June 19, 1929 to Kenneth W. Winston, Sr. and Helen R. Winston in Raleigh, NC who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, June Bullard...

Nov 23, 2020

WINSTON SALEM – Rev. Dr. Virgil Thaw Chitty, 82, passed away on November 23, 2020. Virgil was born on November 29, 1937 in Forsyth County to Luther and Mary Frances Doty Chitty.  He was a veteran of the US Navy and served as Pastor of Harvest Baptist Church in Walkertown for 43 years. In addition to his parents, Virgil...

Nov 22, 2020

Winston-Salem- Mrs.  Thelma Wilson Shepherd, 97, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 1, 1923 in Forsyth County, the daughter of Robah and Sadie Wilson.  She was a member of Waughtown Baptist Church, where she was a Missionary Circle Leader, a member of the choir and was the General Sunday School Secretary for...

Nov 22, 2020

On Sunday, November 22, 2020, Robert G. Schnelle, loving father of three children, passed away at age 89.

Bob was born on April 17, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Dr. Gerry and Helene (Alenty) Schnelle, and spent his childhood in Front Royal, VA, Needham, MA and Framingham, MA. He earned a BA degree from the University of...

Nov 22, 2020

Betty Rogers Siegle, age 85, went home to be with the Jesus on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020.

A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24th at Central Terrace United Methodist Church located on Devonshire Street in Winston-Salem, NC.

Betty was born on November 27th, 1934, to the late Wessie...

Nov 21, 2020

Melanie Gurdin Nutt was born in Oklahoma City on August 23, 1938 to Joseph and Estelle Gurdin. She passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020. She lived an amazing life that touched so many people. In 1957, she married Carl J. Nutt and for 63 years, they shared a life together and raised three children. She is survived by her...

Nov 21, 2020

Donna Lynne Gordon Williams was taken from this earth far too soon on Saturday, November 21st at 3:15pm, at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was surrounded by family as she took her last breath.  We know she has found peace in her forever resting place in heaven. Donna was loved by so many and she will never be forgotten. With a...

Nov 21, 2020

Mr. Donald Ray Smith, Jr., 52, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.  He was born the son of JoAnn Jackson Smith and the late Donald Ray Smith, Sr. on June 1, 1968 in Forsyth County.  Donald was a sports fan and enjoyed coaching Pop Warner Football.  He was a loving son, father, paw-paw, and brother.  In addition to his...

Nov 21, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia Faye Macy Anderson, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born in Yadkin County on December 15, 1942, to the late Edmund Warren and Hattie Wood Macy. Mrs. Anderson was very dedicated to her Baptist faith and her church, Temple Baptist Church. Prior to joining Temple Baptist Church, she was a member of Pfafftown Baptist...

Nov 20, 2020

Sylvia Annabelle Lickar DeKeyser of Winston-Salem, NC passed on November 20, 2020 after living a blessed and giving life of 94 years.

Sylvia had the remarkable ability to gather friends wherever she resided. Her volunteer spirit, gracious sharing of her famous chocolate chip cookies, infectious laugh, and welcoming heart endeared so many to her throughout her life....

Nov 20, 2020

Alma Williard Mahaffey - Our sweet, wonderful mother, 97 years old, transitioned to her heavenly home, Friday, November 20, 2020. She is now with the love of her life, Tharp S. Mahaffey. Mother leaves behind two daughters, Gail Mahaffey Hiatt, Sharon Mahaffey Haas; granddaughter Kimberly Hiatt McCoy (Dean); and great-granddaughter Taylor McCoy. Taylor was truly the apple of Mom's...

Nov 20, 2020

Mariano Arrieta Galindo, 53, passed away Friday November 20, 2020 at Baptist Hospital. He was born March 13, 1967 in Guerro Mexico. Mr. Galindo was survived by his loving wife Manuela Leonides, two daughters; Maria Arrieta and Griselda Arrieta, and three sons; Jonne Joel Arrieta-Leonides, Alexis Arrieta-Leonides, and Bryan Arrieta-Leonides. A private funeral mass will be conducted Wednesday December...

Nov 19, 2020

Patricia Vance Starbuck, 78, of Kernersville, passed from death to life on November 19, 2020.  Pat was born January 5, 1942 to the late Coy and Dorothy Kirkman Vance.  She graduated from Kernersville High School, class of ‘60, and went on to earn her nursing degree from Forsyth Technical Community College, becoming a nurse at Forsyth Hospital,...

Nov 19, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Angela Leanne Heslep. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 19, 2020

Mr. Jerry Lee Whitt, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.

Jerry was born April 28, 1935 in Forsyth County to Leo and Mattie Whitt.  Well known as a man that could fix anything, Jerry served as a maintenance supervisor for several churches in town and also worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco.  He loved God...

Nov 18, 2020

Mrs. Betty Dorse Parks White, 91, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was born in Forsyth County on May 23, 1929, to the late Ralph Leo and Irene Mae Lee Parks. She grew up in Winston-Salem and at a young age, met Spencer, her husband of 58 years. Betty worked as a beautician in a few...

Nov 18, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Sandra Blanche Saunders McKinney, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 7, 1939 in Reidsville, NC to Millard Fillmore and Lela Walker Saunders. Sandra was a retired Registered Nurse and loved to help others. She enjoyed sewing and was a very talented seamstress. Sandra...