Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Eleanor Caldwell

Dec 12, 2020

Eleanor Myers Caldwell

She was born on February 21st 1932 and died on December 12th, 2020. She packed a whole lot of life into the years in between. She was the mother of nine children and anyone else who ended up on her doorstep. We even welcomed a foster child for a time. Her Husband, Bill Caldwell,...

Jo Anne Watts

Dec 12, 2020

Mrs. Jo Anne Butler Watts, 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She was born in Guilford County on April 22, 1934, to the late Cornelius and Margaret Hodgin Butler. Mrs. Watts graduated from NC Baptist School of Nursing in 1955.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving...

Robert Gray White

Dec 11, 2020

Mr. Robert Gray White, 86, passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1934 in Forsyth County to the late Fredrick Harrison White and Lelia Ember Marie White. Robert retired from his job as a baker after 28 years of faithful service. Mr. White was a lover of life, an intelligent man...

Sharon Reavis

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Sharon Scott Reavis, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020.  Sharon was born in Forsyth County on November 29, 1946.  Sharon enjoyed spending time at the beach creating wonderful memories with her family and friends.  She also enjoyed working in her flower gardens, dancing, and loved to read.  Sharon was preceded in death by her...

Nettie Hester

Dec 11, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Nettie Farrington Hester, 103, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. Nettie was born March 3, 1917 in Forsyth County to Maude Farrington. She was a Charter Member of Main Street Baptist Church, she retired from Hanes Hosiery, and was a fantastic cook. She was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Charles Fishel, Sr.

Dec 11, 2020

Charles Edward Fishel, Sr., 82, beloved husband of 55 years to Jeanette Ann Welborn Fishel, went to be with his Heavenly Father, at Forsyth Medical Center on December 11, 2020. He was born on December 2, 1938 to Robah Fishel and Pearl Essic Fishel in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Charles honored his Country by serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After coming home from...

Nicolas Espinal Reyes

Dec 11, 2020

En un hogar lleno de alegría, en medio de lo que sería su infancia y parte de su vida adulta, con la naturaleza y su familia de su mano, nace un varón tan fuerte y esforzado, sin miedos y un amor incomparable para los suyos.

Nicolás, crece con el trabajo como su espada y el amor por...

Edward Clement

Dec 11, 2020

On Friday December 11, 2020, Edward J Clement, loving husband and father, fell asleep in death at the age of 82. Edward was born on December 16, 1937 in Ann Arbor, MI to Melvin and Sadie (Lomas) Clement. On November 12, 1959 he married the love of his life, Marilyn J Siler. Together they raised three daughters and one...

Robert (Bob) Mcewan

Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Robert “Bob” Charles McEwan, 82, of Advance, NC passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Born November 26, 1938 in Jackson, MS to Charles Warren and Elsie McEwan (nee Hollingsworth), Mr. McEwan (formerly of Athens, GA) was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Bob, also known in his early years as...

Darinda Johnson

Dec 10, 2020

Darinda Dawn Johnson, 41, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020.  She was the beloved daughter of Wayne and Patty Johnson.  Darinda was a 1996 graduate of North Forsyth High School and a member of Woodland Baptist Church.  She had a heart of gold, was very loving and kind to all.  She will be dearly missed.  In addition...

Myrtle Harrison

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Myrtle Melissa McGee Harrison, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, December 10, 2020.  She was born January 2, 1925 in Forsyth County to the late Ulysses Grover McGee and Susanna Melissa Pettus McGee.  Mrs. Harrison was a Godly woman.  She was a long-time member of Union Tabernacle Church.  Growing up Myrtle went to Mt....

Ruth Hinson

Dec 10, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Ruth Marion Holder Hinson, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. She was born on November 9, 1936 in Harnett County, NC to Daniel Campbell and Hester Morrison Holder. Ruth was a teacher in the public school system for 37 years. She was a member of Main Street United...

Cleo Holt

Dec 9, 2020

STOKESDALE – Cleo Herman Holt passed away at his home early Wednesday morning, December 9, 2020. We are thankful that we were blessed to have him with us for 94 years. Cleo was the second son born to Tom and Frances Frazier Holt on August 12, 1926 in Guilford County.

Cleo was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Kathleen Decker

Dec 9, 2020

Private Family Service will be Held

Mary Mclean

Dec 9, 2020

Mrs. Mary Crouch McLean, 78, of Lewisville passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  She was born December 25, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Charles L. and Margaret H. Russell Crouch. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School to the four old class.  She also was a very successful manager with...

Elizabeth Motsinger

Dec 8, 2020

WINSTON SALEM – Elizabeth “Bibber” Bowman Motsinger, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home. Bibber was born on September 20, 1932 in Forsyth County to Joe Wesley and Lelia Morris Bowman. She was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and retired from RJ Reynolds with over 35 years of service. Bibber spent many years...

Francis Murphy, Sr.

Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Francis Harold “Honey” Murphy, Sr., 77, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020.  He was born March 14, 1943, in Forsyth County to the Everette and Minnie Murphy.  Honey retired from Vulcan Materials with 38 years of service.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.  Honey is survived by his...