Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 29, 2020

Philip Chad Stoltz, 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in King.  He was born in Forsyth Co. the son of Cathy Fallin and the late Phillip Wayne Stoltz. Chad was a welder by trade and of the Baptist faith.  He loved all sports and especially enjoyed fishing and golfing.  His children were his world and he loved them...

Apr 29, 2020

Mrs. Linda Morse Gordon, 71, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s.  She passed peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family.  Linda was born on May 16, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Francis and Marjorie Morse.  She grew up in the Outer Banks area.

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Apr 28, 2020

Mr. Thomas Henry Lowe, age 90, passed away April 28, 2020 at Village Care of King.  He was born May 26, 1929 in Virginia to the late William Robert Lowe and Ida Mae Hohn Lowe.  Thomas proudly served in the United States Air Force.  In addition, he retired with 30 years’ service from RJ Reynolds as an engineer.  He...

Apr 28, 2020

Mrs. Eleanor Bailey Weaver, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Davie Nursing and Rehab.  She was born in California on October 7, 1923 to the late Elmer and Vera Canevascini Bailey.  Mrs. Weaver was an avid flower and vegetable gardener.  She was a member of the Orchid Society and was one who enjoyed genealogy.  Preceding her...

Apr 27, 2020

Duncan Fordyce was known for his long, entertaining stories, which he loved to repeat often and you could be sure that possibly 50% of the story was true.  He lived 1000 years in the 77 calendar years that he was on this earth and had plenty of things to say about each year.  It’s good thing he isn’t writing...

Apr 27, 2020

Mr. Avery “Wayne” Moore, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020.  Wayne was born in New Hanover County, NC on January 9, 1943, to the late Avery Amon Moore and Lillian Johnson Moore.  Wayne served in the Army National Guard and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 35 years of service.  Wayne was an avid...

Apr 27, 2020

Ms. Gereline “Gerry” Dyson Goodwin was called home to her heavenly rest on April 27, 2020. She was born July 29, 1933 in Forsyth County to Sherman and Edna Dyson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Hugh Dyson (Dot) and James Dyson (Nina). She is survived by three children, K.W. Goodwin (Linda), Forrest Goodwin...

Apr 27, 2020

Oak Ridge – Mr. James Leroy Fields, 85, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at his residence. James was born April 30, 1934 to the late Howard James Fields and Ruth Elizabeth Ackerman. He married the love of his life, Shirley Finney on July 18, 1955. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Fields.

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Apr 27, 2020

Alice Faye White, 58, of Clemmons passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2020 at 2:00 A.M. to go be with her Lord and Savior following a lengthy illness.  Her mother, Mildred White and her Uncle Clint Ellis were by her side at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Alice was born December 17, 1961 and spent most of her...

Apr 27, 2020

Mrs. Mary Ann Duggins Noah, 77, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020.  She was born February 8, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Joe Edward Duggins and Lucille Throckmorton Duggins.  Mary Ann was of the Baptist Faith and carried out faith by sending gospel tracks to anyone that she sent mail to.  She was also an avid UNC...

Apr 26, 2020

Phyllis Karola Foster, 97, died April 26, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC after a sudden illness at the conclusion of a long, blessed life. Mrs. Foster was born as Phyllis Bernice Reidy on June 26, 1922 in Jersey City, NJ to John Reidy and Helen Hopper Reidy. She graduated in 1940 from North Arlington High School...

Apr 26, 2020

Mr. Ernest Franklin Parker, Sr., 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Mr. Parker was born on March 8, 1925 in Forsyth County to Curtis and Sadie Parker.  He grew up in Winston-Salem, attending Mineral Springs and Hanes High Schools.  Mr. Parker served in the US Army Air Corps during World...

Apr 25, 2020

Mrs. Haley Nicole Parham Donley, 28, of Marietta, GA, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on June 16, 1991. Haley was a member of Crews United Methodist Church and was self-employed as the owner of H.D. Branding Communications. She was a 2012 graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of...

Apr 25, 2020

Mr. Spencer Theodore Craft, Jr., 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at The Oaks at Forsyth. He was born in Forsyth County on May 7, 1934 to the late Spencer Theodore Craft, Sr. and Edith Goins Craft Pierce. Mr. Craft was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed carpentry work, restoring...

Apr 25, 2020

Mrs. Martha Edwina Groves, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was born in Clinton, Ohio on April 11, 1941 to the late Edwin and Martha Spargur. She was a retiree of Wake Forest University. Edwina loved spending time with and taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed her daily...

Apr 24, 2020

Mr. James Henry Capps, Jr., 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020.

Henry was born November 18, 1931 in Moore County to James Henry Capps, Sr. and Martha Clanton Capps.  He was preceded in death by his beloved older sister, Grace Blue, and his younger brothers, Otis, Bobby, and David.  He proudly served...

Apr 24, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Shore Kiser, 94, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Priddy Manor in King. She was born in Forsyth Co. on December 5, 1925 the daughter of the late Hugh Wiley Shore, Sr. and Lucy Doub Shore. Mrs. Kiser was a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church in Rural Hall. She started her work career at R.J....

Apr 24, 2020

Phillip Christian Davis, 21, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 24, 2020, in a tragic accident.  He was born June 2, 1998 in Forsyth County.  Phillip was fearless and loved and lived life to the fullest, accomplishing more than most people do in a lifetime.  He absolutely loved his family unconditionally.  Phillip will be dearly missed by all who knew...

Apr 23, 2020

Colfax – Mrs. Etta “Jodie” Louise Seawell Smith, 86, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1933 in Guilford County to John Robson and Julia Holder Seawell. Jodie was affectionately known as “Mama” to her 4 boys. She was always sacrificing herself for others, especially for her family...

Apr 23, 2020

Mr. Henry Elbert Baucom Sr., 92, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his residence. Henry was born in Union County to the late Henry Alexander Baucom and Eunice Holmes Baucom on May 16, 1927. He was of the Baptist faith and loved going to church when he was able. Henry loved to watch Nascar Racing. He...