Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 18, 2020

Mrs. Miriam Johnson Caston, 91 passed away peacefully, December 18, 2020 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was born August 1, 1929 in West Palm Beach, FL to the late Durward Johnson and Delma Johnson. Miriam Johnson Caston was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan DeWitt Caston, Sr. and son, John D. Caston.  Survivors include a daughter, Sharon C....

Dec 18, 2020

Mr. Gaston Marvin Shortt, Jr., 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born in Forsyth County on May 25, 1935, to the late Gaston Marvin and Sadie Marie Frye Shortt. Mr. Shortt was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He attended Piedmont Bible College and became an ordained...

Dec 18, 2020

Mr. Shane Grayson Plowman, 30, passed away on December 18, 2020 after a short courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Forsyth County on October 28, 1990 to Kenneth Alan Snyder and Robin Denise Plowman.  His main love in life was his family.  He spent his life loving and taking care of everyone.  During his hospital stay, no...

Dec 18, 2020

Kernersville – Mr. Jerry Eugene Robertson, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. He was born in Forsyth county on July 14, 1940 to the late Charlotte Virginia Freeman Robertson and Paul Eugene Robertson.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Dale Robertson; his daughter, DeDe Bush (Kevin), his grandson...

Dec 18, 2020

E. Keith Smith left his earthly home on December 18,2020 and has been taken into the presence of his lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Keith was born February 4, 1941 in Forsyth county to the late Shirley and Milton Smith. Keith was a graduate of Kernersville High School and was a member of the varsity basketball team and the...

Dec 17, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Eugene Reich, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home. Tom was born on March 21, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Henry Franklin Reich and Beatrice Coleman Reich. He grew up in Winston-Salem and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. Tom retired from Sherwood Station where...

Dec 17, 2020

Mr. Herman “Fuzzy” Lee Phelps, 90, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Fuzzy was born April 5, 1930 in Forsyth County to Samuel and Beulah Phelps.  He was the owner of Phelps Shoe Shop and a longtime member of Sharon United Methodist Church. An avid gun enthusiast, Fuzzy also loved to cheer on his beloved...

Dec 17, 2020

For who can blame the Lord for calling home one of his most precious angels? To have spent a moment with Mrs. Ruth Morgan Peoples truly was a blessing, no matter how long or how brief.  We thank you God for sharing “Ruthie Jane”, as she was fondly known, with the world until you saw fit to reunite her...

Dec 17, 2020

Oak Ridge - Jeffery Todd Biggs, 51, of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2020. Todd was a Son, Brother, Uncle, and gift from God, especially to anyone who spent a second of time with him. Todd had a deep-rooted love for the Lord, his family, Friends, and country music and a strong admiration...

Dec 17, 2020

Mrs. Mary Jane “Janie” Tilley Boyles, 99, of Winston-Salem, passed away late Thursday evening, December 17, 2020, at Salemtowne Retirement Community. She was born in Stokes County on February 18, 1921, to the late Joseph Thomas Tilley, Sr. and Ila Smith Tilley. Janie was the last surviving sibling of her parent’s ten children. She was retired from Western Electric...

Dec 17, 2020

On Thursday, December 17, 2020 Robert Philip Melvin, Jr. loving Father of two sons went into eternal life in the arms of Angels at the age of 80. Philip was born April 2, 1940 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dr. Robert Philip Melvin, Sr. and Ethel C. Melvin. Philip was an accountant in Winston-Salem. Philip married Sylvia Loretta Bair, who...

Dec 17, 2020

Mr. Richard Lee “Dick” Weatherman, 85, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born in Forsyth Co. on September 10, 1935 the son of the late Julian Weatherman and Geneva Reece Weatherman. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Dick was a member...

Dec 17, 2020

Hilde Katherina Cook, acclaimed interior designer, passed away on the morning of December 17, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She lived 82 remarkable years, gracing her family, friends, clients, and their homes with her generous spirit. She is undoubtedly now with the Lord recommending where the sun and moon should be hung each day. She was born December...