Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 7, 2020

Mr. Theodore “Ted” Apostole Dentiste, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 7, 2020.

He was born on April 18, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Apostole and Frances Pauline Spencer Dentiste.

Growing up, Ted was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox...

Feb 6, 2020

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Powell Beshears, 60, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Debbie was born in Forsyth County on February 24, 1959, to the late James Clayton Powell and Gayle Bumgardner Powell.  In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her son, Danny Ray Lynch and one...

Feb 6, 2020

Sara Anne Eley Parker, 98, of Germanton, passed peacefully from death to life eternal on Thursday, February 6, 2020.  She was born in Heard County, Georgia on September 18, 1921 to William Elem Eley and Carrie Prince Eley.  She was their fourth and youngest child, born on the 10th birthday of her sister, Ila.  She was married for 42...

Feb 6, 2020

Vicki Lynn Mabe Hudson, 69, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior, Thursday, February 6, 2020.  She was born September 6, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late R.L. Mabe and Virginia Newsome Mabe.  Vicki worked for 30 plus years for Amp Industries now known as Tyco Industries.  She was a very vibrant, eccentric, fun loving...

Feb 6, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Michelle Lynn Lester Brady, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her residence. She was born on January 19, 1977 in Forsyth County to Michael Dean and Susan Weavil Lester. Michelle was a member of Parkview Primitive Baptist Church. She loved being with her husband and her family, especially going to church and...

Feb 6, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Walter Nienow, 85, passed away on February 6, 2020.  He was born April 19, 1934, in West Allis, Wisconsin to Walter Nienow and Leona Bottler Nienow. He is survived by his wife, Esther Tesh, and a daughter, Diane Nienow of Ridgeland, Mississippi; a sister, Carolyn (Allen) of Packwaukee, WI; nephews Jeff Rosenthal (Rochelle) of London, WI and...

Feb 5, 2020

Mr. James Lyle “Jim” Perdue, 64, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 24, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Julius Perdue and Margie Faye Blackburn Perdue.  Mr. Perdue proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps. and the United States Army.  He was awarded the Bronze Star medal...

Feb 5, 2020

Mr. Michael Moore Hendrix, age 73, passed away February 5, 2020.  He was born November 1, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late William Clifton Hendrix and Mary Louise Moore Hendrix.  Michael was a life time member of Jefferson Christian Church.  He enjoyed participating in church activities and spent four years in Haiti serving with the Cookson Hills orphanage. ...

Feb 5, 2020

Enrique Romero Medina, 21, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1998 in Forsyth County. Surviving are his parents, Maribel Medina Almaguer and Enrique Romero; two sisters, Addison Romero Medina (fiance’ Jesus Perales) and Melani Romero Medina and grandparents, Consuelo Almaguer, Javier Medina, Juan Romero and Maria Refugio Avalos....

Feb 4, 2020

Winston-Salem- Dr. Cheryl Susanne Bartell Nadeau, Au.D, 61, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at her residence.  She was born February 20, 1958 in Kern County, CA., the daughter of Clarence and Fern Bassham Bartell.  She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and received her Doctorate of Audiology from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.  Cheryl was employed by Workplace...

Feb 4, 2020

Patsy Ruth Hughes of Walkertown passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2020, at the age of 65. Patsy was born November 12, 1954, in Forsyth County to the late Mr. David Charles Hughes and Mrs. Ethel Griggs Hughes. Patsy was known by many as selfless, genuine and caring to all those she encountered. Patsy retired from the William G....

Feb 4, 2020

Mr. William Luther “Bill” Boyd, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born May 20, 1932 in Forsyth County to the late Jesse Franklin Boyd and Eliza Cromer Boyd.  William was of the Baptist Faith.  He proudly served his Country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.  While stationed in Germany, he...

Feb 4, 2020

WINSTON-SALEM – Rex Lanier Peddycord, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Forest Heights Senior Living. Rex was born on July 21, 1932 in Forsyth County to Raymond and Vera Vance Peddycord. Rex had a strong work ethic that he passed down to his children and grandchildren. He retired from AT&T with 38 years of service. He also...

Feb 3, 2020

Mrs. Melissa Ann Burnett, 49, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020.  She was born September 27, 1970 in Rotterdam, NY to Francis and JoAnn Burnett.  Melissa was an avid Yahtzee player and had a fondness for dolphins which showed in her vast collection that was displayed around her home. She was Garfield’s biggest fan, which resonated in the love...

Feb 3, 2020

Kernersville – Mr. Ralph Lee Dorsett, 92, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab. He was born on October 31, 1927, in Guilford County, North Carolina.

His family moved from High Point to Kernersville when he was teenager and he never moved away from the community.   After attending Southern Pilgrim High...

Feb 3, 2020

William “Bill” Buford Welch, 90, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. Bill was born on April 14, 1929 in Forsyth County to Hobert Andrew Welch and Amanda Sue Nifong Welch. Bill was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church and a current member of Pinedale Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. James “Jim” Carlton Hardwick, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born on September 11, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James Carlton Hardwick, Sr. and Agnes Kelley Hardwick. Jim grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina but lived in Winston-Salem for most of his life. He was an Eagle Scout and...

Feb 2, 2020

Mrs. Betty Sue White Blansett, 85, died on February 2, 2020, at her residence. Betty was born in Coalwood, WV, on March 5, 1934, to Ruby Marshall and Howard White.  She owned Blansett Jewelers with her late husband and was an active member of Spirit and Truth Worship Center. Betty was a faithful Christian, devoted wife, loving mother, and...

Feb 2, 2020

Kernersville – Ms. Donna Kay Walker Crook, passed away February 2, 2020 at her home. She was born May 14, 1947 in Winston Salem to the late Virgil O. Walker and Hazel Watkins Walker. Donna was a graduate of Reynolds High School in 1965 and Forsyth Tech. in 1977 with an associate’s degree in nursing. She retired from WFUBMC...

Feb 2, 2020

Mr. Robert Gray Long Sr. passed away on February 2, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born May 14, 1935 to the late Arnold and Minnie Jane Long in Forsyth County. Mr. Long proudly served his country in the Army National Guard, was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and a Freemason. Robert embodied...