Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 30, 2019

Mr. Linville “Wennie” Ray Todd, 80, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Forsyth County on May 31, 1939 to the late Claude William and Ophelia Luper Todd.  Mr. Todd retired from Piedmont Airlines as a mechanic with several years of service.  Most of all he was a family man.  He was...

Dec 30, 2019

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Allison Ruth Walker Whitlatch, 48, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on  Monday, December 30, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born March 28, 1971 in Durham, NC, the daughter of Gary Joe and Julie MacLeod Walker.  Allison was a 1989 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School, a graduate of Meredith College,...

Dec 30, 2019

Mr. Keith Vernon Bess, 63, of Lewisville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 11, 1956 to Vernon Thomas Bess and Alice Hixt Bess. Keith loved fishing, classic cars, airshows, and spending time with his family, especially his three grandsons. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro...

Dec 30, 2019

Mr. Jack Andrew Davis, 88 of Clemmons passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 9, 1931 in Forsyth County to Allen Y. and Katherine Frankenfield Davis.  Mr. Davis was a graduate of Gray High School and Wake Forest University.  He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Tingey.  He was a member...

Dec 29, 2019

Arthur “Leroy” Hackett, 74, passed away on December 29, 2019. Leroy was a loving father and grandfather. He was proud of his children and always bragging on his four grandchildren. He will be missed by many of the lives he touched through his years of trucking and fire service. Leroy enjoyed hours of fishing and playing cards with friends and family....

Dec 28, 2019

Johnathan Seth Brooks, 21, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home. He was born in Davidson Co. on September 29, 1998 the son of Amber Nicole Alford and Johnathan Michael Brooks. Seth graduated from Meadowbrook School and was working for Harry’s Electric in King. He was a lady’s man and a free spirit. Seth was unique,...

Dec 28, 2019

Mrs. Doraden “Deanie” Robertson Dixon, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born October 30, 1927 in Stokes County to Vergie Spencer Robertson and William Walter Robertson. Mrs. Dixon was a member of Friedland Moravian Church and was a member of the Airstream Trailer Club Carolina Unit. She retired from Western Electric after 26 years of service and was a summer...

Dec 28, 2019

Mr. Julio Alonso Perez Cabrera, 44, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. He was born in Guatemala to Roman Perez Monterroso and Angela Cabrera Herrera. Julio was of the Christian faith and loved going to church and Bible study. He was employed by Hayward Industries for over nine years. He loved to play...

Dec 28, 2019

Mr. Eugene “Gene” Sink Hill, Sr., 87, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Davidson County on March 10, 1932 to the late Joe Allen Hill, Jr. and Edna Sink Hill.  Mr. Hill was a faithful member of Augsburg Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem for 64 years.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason and...

Dec 28, 2019

Ms. Connie Jordan Speaks, 79, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born September 1, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late Roy Lee “Jack” Jordan and Effie Dorse Jordan.  Ms. Speaks was a member of Beck’s Baptist Church and the Dorcas Class.  She loved quilting, sewing, and her porcelain dolls collection.  She also...

Dec 28, 2019

Peter Henry DeVries, 70, died unexpectedly December 28, 2019 at his home in Kernersville, NC.

Born on August 16, 1949 in Hyannis, Massachusetts to Robert and Ruth DeVries, Peter is survived by his wife Delia C. DeVries (Dede), his father Robert C. DeVries, Burnt Hills NY, siblings David DeVries, Ballston Spa, NY; Charles...

Dec 27, 2019

Betty Marie Spach, 78, died on December 27, 2019. She was born May 10, 1941, and was the daughter of Fred David Spach and Margaret Snyder Spach.  Betty was a lifetime member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. She was a member of the choir and formerly the choir director. Betty loved gathering with her family to celebrate birthdays...

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Daniel Joseph Dunne, III, 71, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on January 7, 1948 the son of the late Daniel Joseph Dunne, Jr. and Mary Jenest Dunne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Hamilton Dunne. He is survived by his...

Dec 27, 2019

Mary Reavis Nifong, age 98, passed away peacefully Friday, December 27, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. She was born in Davie County on August 29, 1921 to the late Floyd Calvin Reavis and Marguart Lucille Boose. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Monroe Nifong; a son, Jerry Wayne Nifong and  a brother, Ollie Thomas...

Dec 27, 2019

Elizabeth Chappell Gordon, 58, of Clemmons, NC, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 27, 2019.  Elizabeth was born February 28, 1961, to William and Dortha Chappell in Clemmons, NC. She graduated from West Forsyth High School and then continued schooling at UNC-Charlotte and Wake Forest University for her Bachelors and Masters degrees.  Elizabeth was a...

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Jack Adams, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019. We are sad that he is no longer with us but rejoice that he has a new body and is back to being the Jack that we all knew and loved. He was born in Forsyth County on December 27, 1934 to W.R. Adams,...

Dec 26, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Roland Lynch, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her residence. Virginia was born on March 15, 1935 to Ida Elliott Roland and Eugene Roland of Jefferson, NC. She was a sister to Howard, Flake, Oren, Villa, Carrie, and Jody Roland. She was a wife of 62 years to Warner Doran Lynch. Virginia was...

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Robert Lee Crosier, 61, passed away Thursday, December 26, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born April 29, 1958 in WV the son of Naomi Crosier and the late Billy Joe Crosier.  Robert loved woodworking and flowers.  He also enjoyed fishing.  In addition to his mother, Naomi, Robert is survived by his sister, Joyce Robertson...

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Victor Marler, 53, of Kernersville, left his earthly home and body peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019. His body and spirit fought hard but he was just too tired and too spent to go on. Vic was a shining light in his mother’s life as well as many other close family and friends. Vic was employed with Renn...

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Jerry Martin Evans, Sr., 85, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on March 18, 1934, to Richard and Catherine Mullis Evans. Jerry was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He was...