Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 23, 2020

Mr. Robert G. “Sonny” Joyce, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2020. He was born in the Stokes Co. community of Asbury on August 31, 1931 the son of the late Simon Peter Joyce and Angie Lawson Joyce. Robert served his country proudly in the United States Army during the...

Apr 23, 2020

Mrs. Ann Stanfield, 67, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was born on April 26, 1952 to Lindsay Culler and Elizabeth Adams Culler in Winston-Salem. Ann retired from AT&T where she worked in customer service and repairs. While her health permitted she enjoyed sports, especially bowling and golf. The Cubs were her favorite...

Apr 23, 2020

Sonia M. Ferraiolo, 60, went to be with her lord and savior on April 23, 2020. She had a heart of gold and would give any one the shirt off her back, she loved her family with all her heart. She was born on March 31, 1960 to Shirley Mae Cardwell and James Wallace Cardwell. She is survived by...

Apr 22, 2020

Mr. Micheal David Kestner, 52, of Winston-Salem passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Health following a tragic automobile accident. Micheal was born in Forsyth County to Brenda Tharpe Hagemann on December 25, 1967. As manager of Outback Steak House for over 25 years, he thought of his co-workers as his extended family. Micheal enjoyed life to the fullest. He...

Apr 21, 2020

Kernersville – Mr. Fred Wilson Justice, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born on September 18, 1940 in Gaston County to Fred Taft and Lena Mathis Justice. He was a graduate of Lincolnton High School and Gaston Tech (now Gaston College), and retired from Lucent Technologies, formerly AT&T. He was a faithful...

Apr 21, 2020

Carloyn Bates Estes, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She was born January 4, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Grover and Minnie Bates. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Lena Chance; brother-in-law, Ronnie Chance and niece, Robin Ragsdale. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Susan Hodges (Timothy); grandson, Darrell...

Apr 21, 2020

Howard Ray Wooten, 91, passed away on April 21, 2020 at Forest Heights Senior Living. He was born on February 2, 1929 to Luther Ralford Wooten and Sarah Baity Wooten in Yadkin County. Howard worked as a Mill Operator for RJR Archer, retiring in 1983 with 33 years of service. He was a long-time member of Old Town Baptist...

Apr 21, 2020

Eric Eugene Summers of Mt. Vernon Church Rd, Winston-Salem, died April 21, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Eric was born September 2, 1971 in Rowan County and was the son of the late Joseph and Kittie Summers of Rowan County. He was a graduate of West Rowan High School in Mt. Ulla, where he made...

Apr 20, 2020

Ms. Wilma “Joyce” Hillegaart, 88, of Lewisville, NC, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at her home.  She was born on December 18, 1931 to Lewis and Thelma Brown in Texas.  Until retirement, she lived in southern California where she worked as an RN at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital.  Upon retirement, she moved to Lewisville, NC, to be close...

Apr 20, 2020

Mr. Marvin Conrad Lipe, 94, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living. He was born in Forsyth County, the son of the late Marvin E. and Lillie Mae Lipe. Mr. Lipe graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School and Lenior-Rhyne College. He was a retired Accountant and a proud member of Salem Baptist Church. He...

Apr 20, 2020

Mrs. Judy Ann Yountz Boles, age 71 passed away April 20, 2020 at her residence.  She was born June 4, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late William Ace Griffin and Mary Elizabeth Hill Griffin. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 18, 2020

Mrs. Jeannette Walker Pilcher, 79, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. She was born January 29, 1941 in Forsyth County to Robert and Ora Walker. Jeannette was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and The Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling and street rod car shows. Jeannette will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Apr 18, 2020

Mrs. Doris Riddle Faulk Combs, 86, of Clemmons, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020.  Doris was born in Yancey County, NC, on January 30, 1934, to the late Oscar Robert Riddle and Chloe Bailey Riddle.  Doris retired from Belk after eighteen years of service.  She loved spending time in the mountains, especially Asheville, NC, Mount Mitchell, and Burnsville,...

Apr 18, 2020

Mr. Michael Steven Parks, Sr., 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. He was born in Forsyth County on April 15, 1955 to William and Betty Parks. Michael was a “Vietnam Era Veteran” that served in the Ceremonial Guard, after which he served as a Yeoman (YN2) to the Secretary of the Navy at the Department of...

Apr 18, 2020

East Bend – Mrs. Barbara Litaker Moser, 73, formerly of Kernersville, passed away April 18, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1946 to the late Mattie Sue Nelson and Dennis Ulmer Litaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Annie Culler, and five brothers; Henry, J.C. Richard, Billy, Preston....

Apr 17, 2020

Mr. James “Hassell” Warden, 62, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born June 11, 1957 in Forsyth County to Jane Hodge and the late Roy Warden.  In addition to his mother, Hassell is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Faye Warden; daughter, Brenda Kemp; brother, Harvey Boyles (Anna); three step-brothers; numerous step-children, grandchildren, and...

Apr 17, 2020

Mr. William “Stan” Stanley Dunn, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born in Forsyth County on August 24, 1936, to the late Wiley Stanton and Helen Peddycord Dunn. Stan loved to ride his lawnmower and go fishing with his son. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. Stan was a loving husband...

Apr 16, 2020

Mr. Philip Ray Shelton, 76, of Winston-Salem, passed away with his loving daughters by his side on Thursday, April 16, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth County, VA on May 26, 1943, to the late Walter Roland and Rachel Louise Willard Shelton. Mr. Shelton was a member of Salem Baptist Church. In 1981 he retired from the US Army with twenty-one years of service...

Apr 15, 2020

Mr. Marlowe George Rohde, 101, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his daughter’s home.  He was born in Minnesota on February 22, 1919 to the late Hugo and Alma Drusch Rohde.  Mr. Rohde was a plumber all of his working life.  He enjoyed making quilts over the past several years with his wife.  Surviving is his wife of...

Apr 15, 2020

Mrs. Arlene Stanley Heiser, 91, of Mocksville, NC went to her eternal home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. She was born August 23, 1928 in Madison Heights, VA, she was the daughter of John and Grace Stanley. After graduation from EC Glass High School, she worked for Bell South until she married the love of her life, Stanley A....