Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Charles Kiger

Aug 5, 2020

Charles Edward Kiger, 75, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born October 6, 1944, the son of Norma and Russell Kiger. Charles was a life-long resident of Winston-Salem. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Kay Kiger of the home; son, Brian Kiger of Clemmons;...

Jeanne Carolan

Aug 4, 2020

Mrs. Jeanne Chu Carolan, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Jeanne was born on December 3, 1945, in Queens, NY, to Chin Tew and Leong Chu. Born the ninth of nine children, family and friends were very important to her. She enjoyed doting on her grandsons and was always up to date on their...

James Dalton

Aug 4, 2020

Mr. James Monroe Dalton, 98, of Lewisville passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. He was known by “Monroe” to his family and friends. Monroe was born in Yadkin County to the late Willie Davis Dalton and Sarah Doub Dalton on June 13, 1922. Monroe served his country in The United States Marines during WWII...

Leila Haynes

Aug 4, 2020

Leila Mae Dunn Haynes, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Leila was born on June 5, 1926 to Callie Dunn in Rockingham County, NC. She was a faithful member of Freeman Street Baptist Church until her health declined. She retired from AT&T after many dedicated years of service. Leila was a...

Genevieve Mileta Allen Dillingham

Aug 4, 2020

Genevieve Dillingham was a career nurse in Winston-Salem and an avid quilter.  She enjoyed the Quilters Guild for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Albritton Allen; her stepfather, Vincent Allen; and her husband of 58 years, Donald A. Dillingham. Surviving Genevieve are her precious children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her children are Susan Dillingham, Cindy...

Rebecca Dubouget Miller

Aug 4, 2020

Rebecca Diane Dubouget Miller, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 9:30 AM on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, with Rabbi Andrew Ettin officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com

Arnold Mosberg

Aug 3, 2020

Mr. Arnold T. Mosberg, 74, passed away at his home on August 3, 2020. He was born in Ohio on March 4, 1946. Following graduation from Ohio State University, he went on to enjoy a distinguished career. Mr. Mosberg retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he served as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Surviving is his wife of 54...

Betty Nelson

Aug 3, 2020

KERNERSVILLE  -  Betty Jean Crowder Nelson, 91, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab. Betty was born on November 28, 1928 in Rockingham County to the late John Henry and Mamie Fulton Crowder. She was a dedicated pastor’s wife, serving faithfully beside her husband throughout their ministry, in Hillside, VA; as well as NC...

Ruth Kreeger

Aug 2, 2020

Ruth Beck Kreeger, 87, of Clemmons, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born August 6, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Clyde L. Beck, Sr. and Sallie C. Beck. She graduated from Clemmons High School, Draughon Business College, and Forsyth Technical College. She worked for Sartin Advertising Company for 21 years and for Smithdeal Company before completing...

Elizabeth "Yvonne" Hughes

Aug 2, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Yvonne Hughes, 81, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Yadkin Nursing Center.  She was born August 16, 1938 in Forsyth County, the daughter of Jonie and Treva Pegram Lankford.  Yvonne was a graduate of Walkertown High School and enjoyed singing, playing the piano and sports in her younger days.  A beautiful kind and giving person; she...

Grady Cook

Aug 2, 2020

Mr. Grady Carlyle Cook, 90, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Surry Co. on January 21, 1930 the son of the late Rev. Thomas Walter “Tom” Cook and Lena Mae Mills Cook. Carlyle grew up in the Woodville Community and was a member of Woodville Baptist Church, where his...

Edward "Eddie" Ogle

Aug 2, 2020

Edward “Eddie” Ogle, 70, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Eddie grew up deep in the mountains of West Virginia. A veteran of the Army, Eddie lived the rest of his life in Virginia. He developed a passion for Old-Time music and won many awards at music festivals in several states. Eddie was...

Carolyn Minor

Aug 2, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Lineberry Minor, 76, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. Carolyn was born April 13, 1944 to Marie Lane Lineberry and Nelson Lineberry in Forsyth County. She was a faithful Christian woman and a member of Warners Chapel Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and working puzzles. Carolyn loved her family...

Natalie Thompson

Aug 1, 2020

Ms. Natalie June Thompson, 52, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home. She was born March 12, 1968 in Forsyth County. Natalie was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army. She was a Special Education teacher for many years in Wichita Falls, TX and in Winston-Salem, NC. Surviving are her son who she loved...

John Orrell

Jul 31, 2020

John Roby Orrell, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away on July 31, 2020. John was born on January 18, 1924 in Winston-Salem to Solomon and Lottie Greer Orrell. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. and served during World War II. He...

Peggy Beckerdite

Jul 31, 2020

Mrs. Peggy Tise Beckerdite, 76, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.

She was born on March 30, 1944 in Forsyth County to Charlie Jacob Tise and Geneva Dinkins Tise.

Peggy was retired from Lucent/Western Electric/AT&T. She was a member of Pinedale Christian Church and was involved in the children’s ministries and Sunday School. Peggy enjoyed...

Edith Mcgaha

Jul 31, 2020

Kernersville – Edith Avoline Needham McGaha, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home. She was born in Surry County on March 20, 1944 to the late Edith Holt Needham and Garnett Needham. Edith was a seamstress. She worked for Kaiser-Roth and eventually retired from Sara Lee. Edith loved to clean and was well known...

Doris West

Jul 31, 2020

Mrs. Doris Marie Forrest West, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born in Davidson County on June 21, 1942, to the late James Alex and Helen Lomax Forrest. Doris was a member of Grace Baptist Church, where she took much pride in being part of the bereavement committee and the choir. She was an...

James King

Jul 30, 2020

Jan. 06, 1931 – July 30, 2020 Mr. James A. King, 89, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born on January 06, 1931 to Bessie Butler King and Numa Archie King in Rockingham County and was the oldest of two children. In addition to his parents and brother, he was also preceded in death by his...

Virginia Knott

Jul 30, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Pearl Chamblee Knott, 96, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Guilford County on March 27, 1924. She was a longtime member of Konnoak Baptist Church. She loved gardening and working outside. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Knott. She is survived by her daughter,...