Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 28, 2020

Mrs. Catherine West Fry, 90 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Danby House Assisted Living in Winston-Salem, NC where she was a resident since January 2015. Catherine was born January 2, 1930 in Davie County to the late John Asbury West and Mattie Lola McBride West.  Catherine graduated from Farmington High School in 1948 and...

Jul 28, 2020

In the evening of July 28, 2020, Robert Edwards Moore of Winston-Salem passed away at the age of 74.

Born August 20, 1945 in Marquette, on the shore of Lake Superior in the Michigan upper peninsula, Bob was the only child of Myrna and Archie Moore. In 1963, he graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and enrolled at the...

Jul 27, 2020

Mr. W. Larry Sowers, Sr., 76, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Southfork Assisted Living. He was born March 1, 1944 in Winston-Salem to the late Walter Lindsay Sowers and Ruth Thompson Sowers. Larry was a lifelong resident of Lewisville and a faithful, attending church member of Calvary Baptist Church until the decline of his health. Larry had...

Jul 27, 2020

Richard Allen Fulp, Jr., 62, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Richard was born in Forsyth County on August 24, 1957 to Richard Allen Fulp, Sr. and Shelby Stills Fulp. He grew up in the Cityview area of Winston-Salem. Richard enjoyed fishing, trips to the beach and spending time with his grandchildren....

Jul 27, 2020

Bobby Leroy Doss, 86, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born on April 24, 1934, in Surry County, to Jetta Wright and Williard V. Doss. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the City of Winston-Salem as Superintendent in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Bobby...

Jul 26, 2020

Mr. Cory Ray Mabe, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his home. He was born in Forsyth Co. on January 24, 1989 the son of Dana Mabe Schatz and the late Tony Ray Mabe. First and foremost, Cory loved his son dearly! They enjoyed playing sports together and just hanging out and having fun. He...

Jul 26, 2020

On Sunday, July 26th, Vickie Martin Priddy of Clemmons, loving wife, mother and sister passed away at the age of 56. She was born in Winston-Salem NC on December 13th, 1963 to Joan and Lonnie Martin, Jr. She was employed by Simply Southern Cuisine as kitchen manager at the time of her death. She cherished the friendships she made...

Jul 26, 2020

Mr. Gerald Harris Robertson, 80, of Germanton, entered the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Davie County on May 6, 1940, to the late Harmon Glenn and Ruth Dunn Robertson. Gerald was retired from Piedmont Concrete with thirty years of dedicated service. He loved to travel the classic...

Jul 26, 2020

Kernersville – Mrs. Sharon “Kay” Sellers passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Mercer County West Virginia June 7, 1957 to the late Martha Thompson Anders and Earl Elbert Anders. Kay loved the beach, mountains and fishing, and her dogs, but most of all she loved her family. She...

Jul 25, 2020

Ms. Kelly Denise Burick Taylor passed away unexpectedly July 25, 2020.  She was born in Forsyth County to Miles Michael Burick and Karen Sue Saunders Burick.  She was one who loved animals and had two furry friends, “Gypsy and Sammy.”  She loved family and was a good mom to her daughter Haley.  She always would make her laugh.  Kelly...

Jul 25, 2020

Mr. John Louis “Ped” Mikles, 80, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, July 25, 2020.  He was born in Surry County December 22, 1939, to the late John Henry Mikels and Minerva Elizabeth Scott Mikels.  Ped was retired from Famco, where was a phenominal welder and taught many others during his tenure.  He was of the Baptist faith. ...

Jul 25, 2020

Mr. Virgil Glenn Phelps, 85, Of Winston-Salem passed away July 25, 2020. Known as “Sonny” to his family and friends he was born in Forsyth County to the late Elgin Phelps and Versie James Phelps on July 7, 1935. Sonny was a loving family man that enjoyed golfing and going to the beach on fishing trips. He was a...

Jul 24, 2020

Mr. Wayne Stephen Cartwright, 72, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020, at his residence. Wayne was born on December 5, 1947 in Oak Park, Illinois, to Florence Clara Jahp and Lester Herbert Cartwright. After graduating from Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, he attended the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his bachelor’s...

Jul 24, 2020

Mr. Donald “Don” Gray Jones, 83, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2020 at Alston Brook Nursing Facility.  He was born in Winston Salem, NC on April 6, 1937 to the late Griffith and Esther Jones. He was a member of the National Guard. Don worked for over 32 years at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and retired in 1987.  He...

Jul 23, 2020

Taylor Eugene Welch, 25, of Advance, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born January 23, 1995 in Forsyth County. In 2014, Taylor accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. He loved life and always lit up a room with his smile. Taylor always had a passion for fitness as well. He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 23, 2020

Mr. Ricky Alystne Young, 66, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020.  He was born April 28, 1954 in Forsyth County to the late Bill Sigmon Young and Iris Hines Kluttz Young.  Ricky was an avid motorcycle rider and loved his Harley Davidson.  He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and was known by his friends there...

Jul 23, 2020

Mrs. Rebecca Sue Lawson “Nanny Becky” McCreary, 76, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her home. She was born in Surry County on July 9, 1944 the daughter of the late Canie Weldon Lawson and Ella Frances Wood Lawson. Nanny Becky was of the Baptist faith and a true woman of God. She was an in-home childcare provider,...

Jul 22, 2020

Mr. Timothy Eugene Boles, Jr., age 31, passed away unexpectedly July 22, 2020.  He was born February 14, 1989 in Forsyth County to Timothy Eugene Boles, Sr. and Gail Lynn Oldson Boles. Timothy graduated from West Stokes High School.  He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church.  Timothy was in construction and he enjoyed working with his hands.  His...

Jul 22, 2020

Mr. David Lynn Dixon, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  He was born June 26, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Hubert and Yeteve Dixon.  He had many nicknames, but to his family he was known as Papaw, Old Man, and Daddy Dave.

David attended Ball State University, where he completed his master’s degree...

Jul 21, 2020

Mr. William “Bill” Marshall Blair, 91, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Bill was born in Gretna, VA to Roy and Hannah Blair.  He graduated from Gretna High School in May 1946.  He served in the Navy from 1946 – 1948.  After moving to NC, Bill had a long career in insurance.  He is a member of...