Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 1, 2020

Winston-Salem – Joyce Smith Gabard, 87, passed away peacefully at Hospice Home of High Point, Friday, May 1, 2020. She went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband, Wade Gabard, Jr. and son, Timothy Gabard. She was born in Forsyth county on August 23, 1932 to the late Chester Monroe and Ida Faye...

May 1, 2020

Evva Jean Perryman Hildreth passed peacefully at the age of 91 on May 1, 2020 in her home at Heritage Woods in Winston-Salem, NC.  Jean was born on October 27, 1928 in Reedy Creek and is survived by her daughter, Deborah Hildreth Craven of Winston-Salem and her son, William Edwin Hildreth, Jr., of SneadsFerry. Jean lived a full and energetic life,...

Apr 30, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Hallawell Vogel, 101, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 in Winston-Salem. She was born on January 29, 1919 in Osgood, IN to Mary and Walter Hallawell. She graduated from Oberlin College and worked at Lubrizol Corp. in Cleveland, OH where she met her husband of 56 years, Paul. Mary is survived by their son, William Vogel and his wife Judith...

Apr 30, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Carol Chatman Parks, 66, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born August 25, 1953 in Rockingham County, the daughter of James and Lavalla Flynt Chatman.  Brenda worked for many years in administrative work doing various forms of accounting from payables to receivables, however, her favorite jobs were being a...

Apr 30, 2020

Mr. Ernest “Ray” Caudle, Sr. age 83, passed away in the early morning hours of April 30, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children.  After graduating Gray High School, Ray worked for National Linen and Uniform Service as Garment Manager and retired after 32 years of service and then worked as Superintendent of Maintenance for Grace Baptist Church and...

Apr 30, 2020

Mrs. Betty Lou Clayton Doss, 90, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020.  She was born February 9, 1930 in Wayne County to the late Reuben William Clayton and Eva Grubbs Clayton.  Mrs. Doss was a charter member of Northside Baptist Church.  She loved to garden, especially with her grandchildren who she taught everything she knew about flowers.  In addition...

Apr 30, 2020

Andrea Renee Freeman, 43, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Walnut Cove Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Forsyth Co. on May 16, 1976 the daughter of Carolyn Edwards Parker and the late James Leo Freeman, Jr. Andrea is survived by two sons, Preston Odell Epperson and Aaron James Epperson; three grandchildren, Ivan, Jackson and Arizona; her...

Apr 29, 2020

Rufus Daniel (Dan) Joyce Sr., aka “Papaw”, of Rural Hall was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Letha Love Joyce and Charles Martin Joyce on August 3, 1934.  He peacefully passed away at Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care in Yadkinville on April 29, 2020 after years of declining health.  Dan loved spending time with his family and...

Apr 29, 2020

Ms. Debbie Ann Leonard, (affectionately known to many as Ma)  65, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 29, 2020. Debbie was born on January 3, 1955 to Gwendolyn B Mitchell and Jesse J. Leonard. Debbie was a member of Brooks Temple United Methodist Church, and she attended school in Davidson County. Debbie was a very nurturing and loving...

Apr 29, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Jettie Kathleen Hutchens Davis, 97, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1922 to the late Eli Herman Hutchens, and Dicey Emmaline Wall Hutchens. Jettie loved to knit, make quilts and dish clothes that she gave away and sold to so many. She loved to feed her family...

Apr 29, 2020

Philip Chad Stoltz, 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in King.  He was born in Forsyth Co. the son of Cathy Fallin and the late Phillip Wayne Stoltz. Chad was a welder by trade and of the Baptist faith.  He loved all sports and especially enjoyed fishing and golfing.  His children were his world and he loved them...

Apr 29, 2020

Mrs. Linda Morse Gordon, 71, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s.  She passed peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family.  Linda was born on May 16, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Francis and Marjorie Morse.  She grew up in the Outer Banks area.

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Apr 28, 2020

Mr. Thomas Henry Lowe, age 90, passed away April 28, 2020 at Village Care of King.  He was born May 26, 1929 in Virginia to the late William Robert Lowe and Ida Mae Hohn Lowe.  Thomas proudly served in the United States Air Force.  In addition, he retired with 30 years’ service from RJ Reynolds as an engineer.  He...

Apr 28, 2020

Mrs. Eleanor Bailey Weaver, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Davie Nursing and Rehab.  She was born in California on October 7, 1923 to the late Elmer and Vera Canevascini Bailey.  Mrs. Weaver was an avid flower and vegetable gardener.  She was a member of the Orchid Society and was one who enjoyed genealogy.  Preceding her...

Apr 27, 2020

Duncan Fordyce was known for his long, entertaining stories, which he loved to repeat often and you could be sure that possibly 50% of the story was true.  He lived 1000 years in the 77 calendar years that he was on this earth and had plenty of things to say about each year.  It’s good thing he isn’t writing...

Apr 27, 2020

Mr. Avery “Wayne” Moore, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020.  Wayne was born in New Hanover County, NC on January 9, 1943, to the late Avery Amon Moore and Lillian Johnson Moore.  Wayne served in the Army National Guard and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 35 years of service.  Wayne was an avid...

Apr 27, 2020

Ms. Gereline “Gerry” Dyson Goodwin was called home to her heavenly rest on April 27, 2020. She was born July 29, 1933 in Forsyth County to Sherman and Edna Dyson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Hugh Dyson (Dot) and James Dyson (Nina). She is survived by three children, K.W. Goodwin (Linda), Forrest Goodwin...

Apr 27, 2020

Oak Ridge – Mr. James Leroy Fields, 85, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at his residence. James was born April 30, 1934 to the late Howard James Fields and Ruth Elizabeth Ackerman. He married the love of his life, Shirley Finney on July 18, 1955. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Fields.

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Apr 27, 2020

Alice Faye White, 58, of Clemmons passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2020 at 2:00 A.M. to go be with her Lord and Savior following a lengthy illness.  Her mother, Mildred White and her Uncle Clint Ellis were by her side at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Alice was born December 17, 1961 and spent most of her...

Apr 27, 2020

Mrs. Mary Ann Duggins Noah, 77, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020.  She was born February 8, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Joe Edward Duggins and Lucille Throckmorton Duggins.  Mary Ann was of the Baptist Faith and carried out faith by sending gospel tracks to anyone that she sent mail to.  She was also an avid UNC...