Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Mar 9, 2020

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Linda Stewart Stillie, 75, went to be with her Lord on March 9, 2020 at her residence.  Surviving her is a special angel daughter, Robin Lopez and her family; a wonderful son-in-law, Fermin Lopez; a caring granddaughter, Holly Coe; a grandson Kevin Coe (Hannah) and great granddaughters, Aubrey and Kaylee Coe; her daughter, Debbie Zeiglar (Mark) and granddaughters, Kellie and Kristie Zeiglar. ...

Mar 9, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Sink Forcum, 89, of Kernersville, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Forcum was born as Nancy Vaun Sink on July 26, 1930 in Winston Salem, NC to Ryan Alexander and Pauline Hedgecock Sink. She graduated from Griffith High School and was awarded a scholarship to attend nursing school at Norfolk General...

Mar 9, 2020

“Faith in God Gives Meaning and Purpose to Life”

Daniel J. DeLuca, 90, passed away peacefully on March 9th at Trinity Elms Health & Rehab in Clemmons, North Carolina.  Named Donato at birth, he was born to the late Carmine and Maria (Verna) DeLuca on January 19, 1930 in Peekskill, NY, where he was raised.

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Mar 9, 2020

Mrs. Jewel “Judy” Willard Drane, 90, of Clemmons, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 19, 1929 in Davidson County, NC to Maude Lee Weavil Willard and Luther Moses Willard. Mrs. Drane was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church where she enjoyed being part of the Quilting Ministry there and loved...

Mar 9, 2020

Mrs. Marjorie Sparks Angell, 88, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2020.

Marjorie was born May 3, 1931 in Caswell County to Thomas and Vertie Sparks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her precious husband of 50 blessed years, Floyd Everette Angell. She was a longtime member...

Mar 9, 2020

Carl Franklin Parrish, 70, passed away unexpectedly at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on March 9, 2020.  Carl was born on August 28, 1949, in Oak Hill, WV, the son of Charles L. Todd and Mary Frances Thurbon Todd. Carl and his sister, Melodie, were later adopted by their step-father, Max Parrish.  He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 8, 2020

Kelly Nelson Hauser, 55, of Lewisville, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 after a courageous three year battle with cancer.

“The meek shall inherit the earth” – Matthew 5:5. To those who knew Kelly, it would be difficult to find someone meeker than my wonderful wife.

“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thy self”...

Mar 8, 2020

Mrs. Alice Margaret Daly Buthmann, 80, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born January 8, 1940 to the late Daniel Edward Daly and Alice Margaret McGovern Daly.  Alice was of the Catholic Faith. She was a proud homemaker, who loved raising her family.  In addition to her parents, Alice was...

Mar 8, 2020

On Sunday, March 8th, 2020, the Lord called his angel, Jeremy Cole Westmoreland, to come home.

Jeremy arrived on November 4, 1981 into the loving arms of his mama, Rhonda Rene Davis Westmoreland and daddy James Calvin Westmoreland, and immediately taught them unconditional love. He quickly became the love of his grandmother, Helen Cockerham Davis' life, who...

Mar 8, 2020

Betty Ellington Chappell, age 91, of East Bend, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  Heaven has gained a new angel.

Betty was born November 1, 1928, in Danville, VA, to Frank T. Ellington, Sr and Bernice Lee Ellington.    She graduated from Leaksville High School, Leaksville...

Mar 7, 2020

On March 7th, 2020, Ronald Franklin Kale, father of five children, was called home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 4th, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC.  He graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1973 and went on to join the United States Navy.

Ron took fashion cues from no one. His signature look...

Mar 7, 2020

Donnie Jean Phibbs, 81, passed away at her residence on March 7, 2020. Donnie was born on August 1, 1938 to William Daniel and Sarah Francis in Caples, WV. She married Woodrow F. Phibbs on Dec. 29, 1956 and he preceded her in death in 2010. Donnie was also preceded by her parents and a sister, Norma Hamilton. Surviving...

Mar 6, 2020

Mr. Darrell Connette Venable, 83, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.  He was born to the late Ida Simmons Venable and Samuel Harvel Venable in Stokes County on November 11, 1936. He was a very loving man that would always do anything for anyone, no matter what it was.  He was a great husband to his wife and father...

Mar 6, 2020

Dora Lee Moore Shouse went home to her Lord and Savior Friday March 6, 2020. Dora Lee was born April 13, 1927 in Stokes County, NC. She was the daughter of James Henry Moore and Mary Madeline Boles. She had a large family with 15 siblings.  Dora Lee was a dedicated and active member of Kingswood United Methodist Church. She...

Mar 6, 2020

Raymond Pritchard, 94, died peacefully at the Katie B. Reynolds Hospice Home on March 6, 2020, following a period of declining health.

A son of Willard Jackson Pritchard and Emma Maltba Pritchard, Raymond Jackson Pritchard was born at home August 15, 1925 in Avery county NC.  He was a WWII and Korean War veteran who earned a...

Mar 5, 2020

Mr. James “Benny” Davis, Sr., 77, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born in Yadkin County on October 21, 1942 to the late Guy and Katherine Welch Davis.  Mr. Davis retired from Amp Inc. as a machinist.  He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and camping.  Mr. Davis loved to play in the...

Mar 4, 2020

Mr. Jackie “Jack” Charles Chambers, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 04, 2020.  He was born November 8, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas and Leona Chambers.  Jack was of the Baptist Faith.  He was a graduate of Mineral Springs High School in 1956 where he played basketball and was voted all-county, team MVP, and Journal Sentinel Player...

Mar 4, 2020

Mrs. Marian Koontz Hampton, 96, of Winston-Salem, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.  Marian was born in Forsyth County on May 26, 1923, to the late Webster Otis Koontz and Lonnie Ree Sink Koontz.  She worked in the retail sales and personnel departments at Sears for 40 years.  Following retirement, she was the Secretary of Sears Retirees.  Marian was...

Mar 3, 2020

Mrs. Ima “Ruth” Lunsford Clements, 68, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Brewton, Alabama on April 6, 1951 to Herman Lunsford and Claudia Lunsford. Ruth was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and she loved her church dearly. She taught kindergarten for many years. Children were the joy of her life. Ruth loved to...

Mar 2, 2020

Mrs. Lougenia “Genie” Thompson Gaines, 79, of Winston-Salem went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020. Genie was born March 29, 1940 in Draper, NC to Rev. N.A. Thompson Jr. and Mollie Harris Thompson. She attended Tennessee Temple College and Memphis State University, receiving B.A. and M.Ed. degrees. Her life was given in ministry to...