Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 19, 2020

Mrs. Jennie Pardue Cornatzer, 73, of Clemmons passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at her home.  She was born November 21, 1946 in Surry Co. to James Allen and Ruth Hayes Pardue.  Mrs. Cornatzer was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church and retired in 2006 from the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services with 28 years of service. ...

Feb 19, 2020

Mr. Ronald Lee Lunsford, 73, passed away at his home on February 19, 2020. He was born in Forsyth County on March 25, 1946 the son of the late Lemley Jones Lunsford and Ola Permelia Stultz Lunsford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Cox Lunsford; a daughter, Melissa Lunsford Casey; two...

Feb 19, 2020

Kernersville- Lisa Marie Isenhour, 39, went home to be with The Lord Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born September 5, 1980 in Forsyth County to Charles Alvin Isenhour and Nelda Terry Isenhour.

Lisa was known for her kind and sweet personality. She was a faithful and active member of Kerwin Baptist Church. She loved singing in...

Feb 18, 2020

Mr. Keith Edward Freitag, 68, of Clemmons, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Trellis Supportive Care. He was born in Forsyth County on November 9, 1951, to the late Edward Louis and Dorothy Alexander Freitag.

Keith graduated from Parkland High School in 1970. After high school, he began working as the manager of Stanley’s Shoes at...

Feb 18, 2020

Mr. Jay Duer Ranlett, 94, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born on October 2, 1925 in Houston, Texas to the late Albert Sidney Ranlett Jr., and Kathryn Walsh Ranlett. The family later relocated to New York City, where Jay lived until early adulthood. Jay served in the United States Army during World...

Feb 18, 2020

Mrs. Delorus Jean Dobson May passed away on February 18, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Cancer, at the Trellis Hospice Care (KBR) home.

Born May 9, 1935, at Coe, WV to the late Charles and Edna Dobson. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Larry May; and sons Larry Jr...

Feb 18, 2020

George Dull, 76, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his home. George was born to Clarence Dull, and Mary Dull, February 10, 1944 in Kernersville, North Carolina.

George graduated from Kernersville High School . He was married to Candi Dull. George worked at United Parcel Service for 33 years where he served primarily...

Feb 18, 2020

Mrs. Sarah Gardner Oliver, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Cypress Creek Rehab. in Cypress, TX.   She was born November 17, 1927 in Forsyth County, NC., the daughter of Henry and Curly Milam Gardner.  She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Winston-Salem.  After moving to Wisconsin in 1999, she became a member of the Salvation...

Feb 18, 2020

Christopher Lee Mabe, age 37, passed away unexpectedly February 18, 2020.  He was born February 8, 1983 in Forsyth County to Ricky Lee Mabe, and the late Brenda Dowell Mabe.  Christopher was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed working on cars.  He had a personality that drew people to like him and he could make anybody laugh.  Chris loved...

Feb 18, 2020

Mr. Lonnie Wilburt Jessup, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Woltz Hospice Home.  He was born October 13, 1940 in Surry County to the late Adam Reid Jessup and Martha Lee Anderson Jessup.  Mr. Jessup proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he achieved the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class.  He then attended...

Feb 17, 2020

Kernersville – Mr. John Robert Reidy left us to be reunited with God his Holy Father on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born on April 2, 1950 in Tulsa, OK to Jim and Margaret Reidy, who preceded him in death. John was raised and educated in Tulsa. He married Margaret Moore of Tulsa and raised their two children,...

Feb 16, 2020

Walkertown – Mr. Wilson “Sonny” Shuler, Jr. went to be with his Lord Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was born March 25, 1936 in Davidson County to the late Wilson and Ruby Hilliard Shuler. Mr. Shuler was a long-standing member of the Stokesdale and Walkertown communities. Mr. Shuler attended Pilot High School in Thomasville, and later graduated from Greensboro...

Feb 16, 2020

Oak Ridge - Mr. Bobby Charles Harrell, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Salisbury National Cemetery. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.

Feb 15, 2020

Mr. Robert “Bob” Eugene Joyce, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born July 31, 1928 in Forsyth County. Mr. Joyce was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a faithful member of Fairview Moravian Church and was the last surviving brother of the Joyce Brothers Company. Mr....

Feb 15, 2020

Mr. Donald Joseph Szczepanowski, 70, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born June 10, 1949, in Wyoming County, NY., the son of Donald Thomas and Mary Landowski Szczepanowski.  He was of the Catholic Faith, was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Vietnam Era and specialized in all aspects of computer technology...

Feb 14, 2020

Mrs. Louella Livengood Davis, 101, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born April 7, 1918 in Forsyth County to Annie Wood Livengood and Walter Lee Livengood. Mrs. Davis was a charter member of Messiah Moravian and later moved her membership to New Philadelphia Moravian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Feb 13, 2020

Mr. Clarence Steve Beauchamp, age 90 of Lewisville, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born June 10, 1929 in Forsyth County to the late John and Sally Phelps Beauchamp.  Mr. Beauchamp served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and had retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.  He is...

Feb 13, 2020

Mr. Gerald Grant Henley, age 73 of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Henley was born August 12, 1946 in Forsyth County to Ova Dexter Henley and Rachel Louise Walton Henley.  Mr. Henley served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was a member of New Union United Methodist Church in Mocksville,...

Feb 13, 2020

Norma Jean Reed, 70, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13th, 2020. She was born in Winston Salem, NC on August 28, 1949. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Annie Reed and brother, John Wayne Melton.  Norma attended Fraternity Church of the Brethren for many years. In her free time, she...

Feb 13, 2020

John Joseph (Jack) Gillespie, age 98, of Winston-Salem passed away at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was born November 1, 1921 in Girardville, PA to the late Lawrence and Sylvania Meredith Gillespie. He graduated from St. Michael's High School in Girardville before joining the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He worked several years in the CCC helping...