Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 11, 2020

Stephanie Nicole Abel, 30, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020.  She was born May 19, 1989 in Forsyth County to Allan Nyseth and Tammie Downs.  Stephanie enjoyed all matters of life filling every situation with her contagious laugh that caught on to anyone that heard it.  She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Elmo Galyean and Uncle, Tony...

May 10, 2020

Diane Parks Gray, 69, of Clemmons passed away unexpectedly May 10, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Diane was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Edward W. Parks and the late Loretta Hester Montgomery.  Diane was blessed to have four wonderful siblings to share life’s experiences growing up in Winston-Salem and Germanton.  In addition to her parents Diane was...

May 10, 2020

Donna Marie “Gracie” Irvin, 68, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020.

Donna was born February 12, 1952 in Surry County to Elbert and Elnora Irvin.  She lived most of her life in High Point.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Elizbeth Ann Souther.

Donna is survived by sister,...

May 10, 2020

Ruby Lee Alphin Lineback was born May 17, 1939 in Cumberland County, NC to Vernon T. Alphin and Mrytle Watson Alphin. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Mother’s Day (May 10, 2020). She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a stepmother, a grandmother, and a beloved friend to many. She will be deeply missed...

May 9, 2020

Mr. Andrew “Andy” Kenneth Reed, 81, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church; retired from General Electric in Reston, Va. and was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam.  Affectionately known as “Pappy” to his grandchildren; Andy enjoyed woodworking, golf, traveling and could fix anything.  He volunteered...

May 9, 2020

Kernersville – Mr. Louis Roy Hart, Sr., 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born on October 14, 1964 in Danbury, CT.Louis was a veteran of the United States Navy. He loved his country and his family. His passion was music, especially 80’s rock. Louis was also an avid fan...

May 9, 2020

Mr. William Carl Dotson, age 81, passed away May 9, 2020 at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy.  He was born December 25, 1938 in Rainelle, WV, to the late William Theodore Dotson and Grace Walkup Dotson.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserve.  Carl was a longtime member of Woodland Baptist Church.  He retired...

May 9, 2020

Mr. John Edward “Ed” Walker, 83, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Wilkes Co. on January 30, 1937, the son of the late William Norman Walker and Frances Bertha Royal Walker. Ed retired from N.C. Department of Transportation and loved working in his garden. He was a faithful member of Woodland...

May 9, 2020

John “Wayne” McInnis of Lewisville passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro.  The family was not allowed to visit in person, but their love surrounded him until the end.  His wife Shirley; daughter, Dawn Spease and son-in-law Tony; son, Mitchell McInnis and daughter-in-law Melissa, and a very devoted and much-loved grandson Clinton Wayne...

May 9, 2020

Kernersville – Mr. Larry Richard Linville, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Trinity Glen Assisted Living. Larry was born on October 18, 1948 in Forsyth County to Tommy and Doris Linville. He was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kernersville. During his work career, he was an auctioneer. Larry was also a...

May 8, 2020

Mr. Wallace “Buddy” Stevens, 77, of Atlantic Beach passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. He was born in Forsyth County on April 10, 1943 to John “Jack” Stevens and Helen O’Brien Stevens. Buddy was an avid fisher and had lived at the beach for the last 30 years. He loved watching his son-in-law and grandchildren race. Buddy was...

May 8, 2020

Mrs. Olga Morris Karahalios, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away on May 8, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1924 in Salisbury, NC to Garfield George and Maria Chamoundalis Morris. In addition to her parents, Olga was preceded in death by her husband John Demetrios Karahalios and her siblings and their spouses, Pauline and John Crist, George...

May 8, 2020

Brett Alan Jones, 58, departed this life on May 8, 2020.  A Winston-Salem native, he was a 1979 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School but lived and worked for many years in Myrtle Beach, SC, under his chosen name, William Henry Montgomery. He was a dreamer who loved to travel and enjoyed living a simple life. He is survived...

May 8, 2020

Lisa leaves behind the legacy of strength in character and a powerful moral compass with which she used to quickly correct anyone for there own good. She fiercely defended her loved ones. Lisa loved Jesus and prayed constantly as the Holy Bible instructs us to do.  Since August of 2019, many loved ones, friends and family have prayed for...

May 7, 2020

Hans Peter Jensen, II, 71, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his home. He was born in California on June 28, 1948. Mr. Jensen served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was retired from Philip Morris Tobacco Co.   His nickname “Pig Pickin Pete” came from where he loved cooking barbeque for...

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Rachel Arrington Wilmoth, 80, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at her home. She was born in Surry Co. on May 4, 1940 the daughter of the late Aldie Roscoe Arrington and Myrtes Flippin Arrington. Mrs. Wilmoth was a member of Pfafftown Baptist Church and she had retired from Rural Hall Elementary School as a teacher assistant. She...

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Virginia “Lucille” Trent Johnson, 101, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Alabama on August 8, 1918 the daughter of the late Samuel Trent and Lula Stack Trent. Mrs. Johnson graduated from Kernersville High School and attended Draughn’s Business College in Winston-Salem. She was a member of First Baptist Church of...

May 7, 2020

Mamie Johnson Mixon lived to be 101 years old. She died peacefully on a beautiful spring day, Thursday, May 7, 2020. To know her was to be in the presence of laughter and peace.  Mamie Mixon knew many people and each one would attest to her special positive brand of kindness and sincerity—and she spread it around like confetti,...

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Norma Lee Orrell, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away on May 7, 2020.  She was born on December 1, 1930 in Winston-Salem to Simon and Bertha Walker. She retired from Colonial Grocery. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed working in the nursery. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters; one brother; and...

May 7, 2020

Mr. Avery Lee Cheek, 87, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Yadkin Co. on April 11, 1933 the son of the late James Walter Cheek and Dessie Mae Scott Cheek. Mr. Cheek proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...