Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Ollie Hancock, Jr.

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. Ollie Odell Hancock, Jr., 80, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 26, 1939 in Virginia to Ollie Odell and Elsie Warren Hancock. Ollie loved to be outdoors, especially working in his garden. He was retired after many years as a tobacco buyer. He was a loving husband,...

Thomas Kiger

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. Thomas Wayne Kiger, age 73, passed away August 7, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 20, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Rufus Kiger and Doris Ella Owen Kiger.  Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  After serving, he spent the rest of his career running a sawmill.  He was a...

Austin Arrington

Aug 6, 2020

Austin Reid Arrington, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 6, 2020. Austin was born on May 30, 1997 in Cabarrus Co. the son of Oceanus Christine Arrington. He graduated from East Forsyth High School in 2016 and received his HVAC certificate from Forsyth Tech. Austin was a very spiritual person, who loved his Lord and Savior. He loved...

Carol Brown

Aug 6, 2020

Miss Carol Jane Brown, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was born in Forsyth County on October 16, 1951 to Vaughn William Brown and Ruth Allgood Brown. Carol was a miracle, she was born with Cerebral Palsy and the doctors did not think that she would live very long, well, she proved them wrong. Carol was...

Barbara Sams

Aug 6, 2020

Barbara Nell Bobbitt Sams, age 80 of Siloam, passed from here to eternity with her Lord and Savior on August 6. Barbara worked at Surry Drug and CVS Pharmacy in Pilot Mountain before retiring and was beloved by all who knew her. She will be remembered for her timeless beauty and endearing personality. Barbara’s surviving children and grandchildren will...

Clyde Hinsdale

Aug 5, 2020

Mr. Clyde Kelly Hinsdale, 77, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, August 05, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Forsyth County to the late Dallas E. Hinsdale and Ruth Bailey Hinsdale on July 12, 1943. Kelly retired from Winn Dixie Grocery with over 35 years of service as a Meat Market Manager/Butcher. He enjoyed going to flea markets,...

Linda Smith

Aug 5, 2020

Linda Weavil Smith, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home. Linda was born on November 24, 1942 in Forsyth County to Raymond Weavil and Thelma Flinchum Weavil Duggins. She grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from Reynolds High School. Linda worked for Integon Insurance for most of her career. She was a member of Advance...

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...