Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 18, 2020

Vonnie Sue Evans Smith, a long-time resident of Pageland, SC and Winston-Salem, NC passed away with dignity and grace at the age of 84, surrounded by her children, on Thursday evening, June 18, 2020, in Winston-Salem, NC. She's left us to feel the grace of God in Heaven.

Born in Pageland, SC in...

Jun 17, 2020

Mr. Philip Ray West, Sr. passed away June 17 ,2020. He was born in Forsyth Co. July 18, 1947 to the late Ray William West and Marilyn Myers West. Philip’s favorite past times were hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Trudy.

He is survived by his loving...

Jun 17, 2020

Robert Allen Morris (88) of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Louisville, KY passed away June 17, 2020 at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. Robert was born in Cordele, Georgia to Gilbert and Viola Morris and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth VA. He enlisted in the US Army in 1949 and served three years with the 101st...

Jun 17, 2020

Mary McCarrick Holahan passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2020 at the age of 84, after having endured two courageous battles against cancer. Mary was born in Rochester, NY and graduated from Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Mary pursued her passion for writing and creativity during a fruitful career in the advertising industry, which spanned several decades. She loved...

Jun 16, 2020

Mrs. Brenda McCuiston Viars, 75, of Advance, NC transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Brenda was born on August 11, 1944 in Winston Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Fronia McCuiston; daughter, Sabrina Dawn Barker; and siblings, Mickey Hind, Jerry McCuiston, Dot Connor, Dennis McCuiston, and Evalena Schmidt. Brenda is...

Jun 16, 2020

John Joel Grenier, 54 of Salisbury, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 after a brief illness. John was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 29, 1965. John was a graduate of Venice High School (Florida) and was employed in various capacities after high school but then In 1989 he decided to join the US Navy. After completing basic training John was...

Jun 14, 2020

Jerry Cole Selph, 75, passed away in his sleep on the morning of Sunday, June 14, 2020.  He was retired from Fed Ex Freight trucking company.  Prior to Fed Ex, he worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Western Electric. Jerry was born in Cowan, Tennessee and lived there until he was six years old, moving with his family...

Jun 14, 2020

Scott David Lichtenhan, of Lewisville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 14th, 2020 at the age of 59. Scott was born November 7th, 1960 in Topeka, KS to Vera Ann and Robert Lichtenhan. After moving to Winston-Salem in his teenage years, he graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1979 and attended Forsyth Technical Community College, graduating...

Jun 14, 2020

Jean W. Culler, 90, died peacefully at Arbor Acres on June 14, 2020.  Jean was born in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 1929, where her first job after high school was working as a secretary for two FBI agents.  She had many careers over the course of her lifetime, including retail sales at Belk and dental assistant in Rural...

Jun 14, 2020

Ms. Shirley Gentry Melvin passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Shirley was born and educated in the Winston-Salem schools and UNCG in Greensboro where she spent her life.  She was retired from Lucent Technologies where she was employed for 37 plus years.  She was a cheerleader and majorette at James A. Gray High...

Jun 14, 2020

All God’s creatures in the beautiful little community of Mount Tabor, North Carolina, are quiet today. It is early morning on June 14, 2020, and their good friend, Larry Haywood Lineback, 79 years, entered Heaven, rejoining his mother, father, and ancestors.  Surely a wonderful family reunion is nigh. While on the mortal planet Earth, blessed by the Good Lord with...

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. John William Russell, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born on December 8, 1930, at the height of the Great Depression, to John N. and Gussie C. Russell in Comer, GA.

At the age of 9, he and his family moved to Kannapolis, NC, where he attended public school and graduated...

Jun 13, 2020

Teresa Ann Shore Richards, 72, of Clemmons passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at her residence. Teresa was born in Forsyth County to the late George G. Shore and Frances Hailey Shore on September 2, 1947. Teresa was outspoken and strong in her beliefs. She had great friends that she would travel with and they all would get together...

Jun 13, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Margaret Lucille Temples Robbins, 102, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Margaret was born in Forsyth County on May 28, 1918 to the late Felix M. and Agnes Pinnix Temples.  Margaret was a homemaker and very independent woman. She loved people and everyone loved her back. She loved her westerns...

Jun 12, 2020

God called home Susan Dian Branch on Friday, June 12, 2020.  Susan was born October 12, 1951 to M.B. Branch and Mary Elizabeth Branch in Winston-Salem.  She graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1969 and worked as a respiratory therapist at Wake Forest for over 25 years. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by...

Jun 12, 2020

Winston-Salem- Ruby Hester Newsom, 97 passed away, June 12, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family. Ruby was born in Forsyth county to the late John B Hester and Sally S Hester on August 8, 1922. Ruby was a Christian lady who loved her church, flowers, gardening, cooking, and quilting.

She was preceded in...

Jun 11, 2020

Michael Fredrick Rose, 63, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Arizona after a brief illness.  He was born in Forsyth County on March 6, 1957.  Mr. Rose graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a Music Education Degree and later High Point College with a B.S. degree in Computer Science.  He worked for Novant Health for 40 years, currently...

Jun 11, 2020

Mr. Jerry Gray Pilcher, 80, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born May 2, 1940, in Forsyth County. Jerry was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed traveling and old car shows. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and adoring grandfather, who...

Jun 10, 2020

Archie Gray Foltz was born in Forsyth County to Eula Hunter Fultz and Wiley E. Fultz on July 14, 1926. He died June 10, 2020 after several months of declining health and multiple strokes. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gwyn Lee Fultz and a brother, Wiley R. Fultz. He is survived by his wife of 70...

Jun 10, 2020

Mrs. Janet Kiger Cook, age 80, passed away June 10, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born September 26, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Davis and Gladys Westmoreland Davis.  She worked for many years at R.J. Reynolds and Davis Department Store.  Janet was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she...