Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 15, 2020

Richard Leroy Ziglar, 86, passed away on November 15, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

He was born on January 14, 1934 to the late Freddie Franklin Ziglar and Sadie Blevins Ziglar in Forsyth County. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from Western Electric. He was also an avid gardener.

Richard...

Nov 15, 2020

Hugo Murillo of Winston-Salem died Sunday, 11/15/20 after a prolonged, valiant battle with chronic illness. Last month, Hugo was able to celebrate his 88th birthday with loved ones while observing social distancing protocols thanks to the kind support of the skilled caregivers at Brookridge Retirement Community. His family expresses their gratitude for the attentive care that made his final...

Nov 15, 2020

Mrs. Joan North Spencer, 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home. She was born in Atlanta, GA to Stan and Helen North. Mrs. Spencer was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Mark and Eric North. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Spencer; one daughter, Jessica Jackson (Nathan); two grandchildren, Kaylee Jackson and...

Nov 13, 2020

Beverly Jean Neal, our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend departed this earthly life on the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020.  Beverly was born on October 23, 1962, to the late Leroy and Gladys Moore in Winston-Salem, NC.  She received her GED in 1981 from Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC., and was employed by...

Nov 13, 2020

Eddie Hardy was born in NY in 1963 and even though he hadn't been back in over 30+ years, he still left the "r's" off of all the ends of his words and would puff out his chest whenever he mentioned to someone that he was from Queens. He also used that as an excuse for his poor driving...

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Marion Johnson Hodges, 81, of Clemmons, NC, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 13, 2020.  Marion was born in Richmond County, NC on February 26, 1939, to the late David William Hodges and Pearl Bowen Hodges.  He graduated from Sanford Senior High School.  Marion worked at J.W. Burress, Inc., retiring from...

Nov 13, 2020

Ms. Ashlee Marie Boger, age 31 of Advance, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born May 1, 1989 in Forsyth County to Jeff and Loretta Boger. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Jake Boger and her maternal grandmother, Glenda Boger.  She was preceded in death...

Nov 12, 2020

Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Elizabeth Sheek Parham, 93, passed away peacefully November 12, 2020 at her home. She was born September 9, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie Clinton and Mamie Holcomb Sheek. Geraldine was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Belews Creek Volunteer Fire Department. She loved to sew and crochet. Geraldine also loved being...

Nov 12, 2020

Winston-Salem – Ms. Clementine Vernon Lunsford, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House. Her passing reminds us that angels are watching over us. Clementine’s friends and family are comforted knowing that she has rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings. She was born on March 26, 1943 in Rockingham County...

Nov 12, 2020

Kathryn (Kay) Miller Mason, age 84, died on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at home in Winston-Salem, N.C., surrounded by her family. She grew up in Duplin County, NC, graduated from B.F. Grady High School and Draughon School of Business. Kay worked at DuPont, Western Electric and Forsyth Friends Meeting. She served as a volunteer with Crisis Control, Shepherd's Center, American...

Nov 12, 2020

Mr. George Otis Hellard, 88, of Winston-Salem passed away on  Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born July 28, 1932 to the late John Henry Hellard and Ora Black Hellard.

Mr. Hellard retired from RJ Reynolds Archer with 23 years of service. He enjoyed many family trips to Gatlinburg, TN especially when his grandchildren were with him....

Nov 12, 2020

Oak Ridge – Mrs. Betty Sue Tilley Smith, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 28, 1936 in Guilford County to the late William Valner Tilley and Mattie Geneva Tilley. Betty was a housewife and mother who touched so many people with her loving and caring personality....

Nov 11, 2020

Glenda "Sue" Williams Perkins, 73, of Kernersville, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020.  Sue was born July 19, 1947 in Lynchburg, VA to Edna M. Williams and Ernest H. Williams, who both preceded her in death. She is a graduate of The Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and proudly worked as a Registered Nurse for 42...

Nov 11, 2020

Mr. Thomas “Tom” William McKenzie, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Clemmons Medical Center.  He was born April 18, 1940 in Forsyth County, the son of Jefferson and Daisy McKenzie.  Tom was an active church member of Boyer’s Chapel Church of Christ, was retired from R.J. Reynolds and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was an avid...

Nov 10, 2020

Maura Shannon Thornton, 40, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born January 23, 1980 in New Jersey to Kenneth John and Jeannine Arnaud Thornton.  Maura is survived by her parents and two brothers, Rian and Kieran Thornton.  A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 16, 2020 at...

Nov 10, 2020

Larry Joe Cox, of Walkertown, entered into the immediate presence of his Lord on November 10, 2020.   He was born on February 29, 1948 in Winston Salem, NC to Rubert and Ruby Cox. After high school, Larry was prepared to join the Professional Bowlers Tour, but Uncle Sam called, and he spent the next two years serving his country...

Nov 10, 2020

Mr. Monty Darin Watkins, 55, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 while riding his bicycle at Salem lake with his friends. Monty was born April 17, 1965 in Forsyth County. He graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1983 and served five years in the U.S. Army. Monty was a member of Lexwin Baptist Church and asked...

Nov 9, 2020

Naomi Holder West transitioned from this world into paradise on Monday, November 9th, 2020. We praise God for His faithfulness to His beloved child!

Naomi was born February 3, 1930 to Anna and William Holder. Naomi was preceded into paradise by her beloved husband of 53 years, Carl West, beloved grandson Chad Duggins,...

Nov 9, 2020

Germanton - Mrs. Mamie Severt Turner, 86, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020.  She was born March 28, 1934 in Ashe County to the late John Gaither Severt and Saddie Nell Mash Severt. Mamie was a beautician for over 30 years. She loved her family and her neighbors, and genuinely cared for everyone. Mamie enjoyed knitting afghans, and cooking...

Nov 9, 2020

Mr. David Willis Timmons, 71, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020.

David was born June 5, 1949 in Kentucky to Harry and Janice Timmons.  He worked as an Engineer at Novant Health for 47 years and also ran his own business, Tim-Prox, for over 50 years.  He was a hard worker and mentor to...