Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 28, 2020

Lura Holland Hoots, 93, of Lewisville, NC, daughter of Blanche Tutterrow Holland and Quince T. Holland, passed from this life on February 28, 2020 following a brief illness  She was born September 13, 1926 in Union Grove, NC, one of 7 sisters, (one of whom was her twin), and 8 brothers, all of whom predeceased her.  She and Corbett Hoots,...

Feb 28, 2020

Born May 17, 1941 in Vance County, North Carolina

Died February 28, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC

Shelby's growing up years were spent in Greensboro, NC with summers in Henderson, NC “happily” working in tobacco.  The part about working in tobacco may explain why she never smoked a day in...

Feb 27, 2020

KERNERSVILLE – Martha Ann Smith Osborne, 97, passed from her earthly home to be with Jesus and the love of her life, John Calvin Osborne, on February 27, 2020. Martha was born to Ezra and Ella Smith on November 30, 1922 in Stokes County. She graduated from Nancy Reynolds High School. She worked at South Silk Mill for 18...

Feb 26, 2020

Patsy Marilla Pitts White, 86, passed peacefully February 26,2020.  Born February 11,1934 to John Denny and Ollie Mae Wall Pitts.   In the days before her passing, she was surrounded in a circle of love and prayer with her loving son and family, brother, sisters and friends.  She attended Rural Hall School, where she played basketball 8th through 12th grades. ...

Feb 26, 2020

Fran Canary, 80, of Advance, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 26, 2020. I was blessed to call her my Mom and my best friend – but she was so much more than that. Born November 20, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was a loving Mom, Sister, Aunt, Mother-in-Law, Grandma and Friend to so many people. Her energetic spirit...

Feb 26, 2020

Mrs. Jane Cox Mock, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on March 25, 1935, to the late Henry Richard Cox and Margaret Irene Bodsford Cox. Jane was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. She was a very Christian lady who loved to watch all the preachers...

Feb 26, 2020

Randy Dale Hayes, a career accountant and loving husband and father, died unexpectantly on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and devoted daughter.  Randy was born September 26, 1953, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He grew up in the historic Hanestown neighborhood, creating lifelong bonds and memories with his community.  Randy loved spending time with his...

Feb 26, 2020

Judy Charbonnet Hixon Dwyer, of Advance, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 29, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late William Hayden Hixon and Lucille Charbonnet Hixon.  Judy graduated from The Academy of the Sacred Heart and attended Sophie Newcomb College. She was affiliated...

Feb 25, 2020

Mr. James Larry Alexander, age 77, passed away February 25, 2020 at Village Care of King.  He was born October 21, 1942 in Virginia to the late Cline Alexander and Grace Hass Alexander.  Larry retired from RJ Reynolds and developed a unique nickname.  They called him “Hubcap” because he used to pick up hubcaps off the side of the...

Feb 24, 2020

Mrs. Harriet A. Joyce, 76, passed away after a brief illness at Forsyth Medical Center on February 24, 2020. Harriet was born in Forsyth County on April 14, 1943, to Harry Lee Arnold and Gladys Whitaker Arnold. In 1963 she married the love of her life, Graham Joyce. The couple were blessed with three children and through the years...

Feb 24, 2020

SOPHIA – Rev. Grayson Crews Lorenz, 24, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Hospice Home of High Point. Grayson was born on November 10, 1995 in Forsyth County to Mark and Annette Rothrock Lorenz. He graduated from Southern Wesleyan University with a degree in Youth and Christian Ministries. Grayson competed in Track and Field and enjoyed the outdoors....

Feb 23, 2020

Mary Jean Shaffer McCoy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Mary Jean, the daughter of John and Mary Preston Shaffer, was born in Max Meadows, Virginia on February 19, 1941.

After graduating from George Wythe High School, Mary Jean earned her degree in nursing, and later when on...

Feb 23, 2020

Kernersville – Mr. Robert E. "Hoppy" Smith, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on December 1, 1934 in Forsyth County to Arnold “Chub” and Vesta Johnson Smith, who preceded him in death. At the time of his birth, he weighed just 2 pounds and due to the T.L.C. of...

Feb 23, 2020

Monna Vanna Buckman Mann passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020.  She was born November 14, 1925 in CA to the late Harold and Lois (Whiteside) Buckman.  She was a Gold Star Mother and member of The Order of the Eastern Star.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mann was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Mann and her...

Feb 23, 2020

Mrs. Claribeth “Beth” Smith, 84, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born in Denver, Colorado on July 30, 1935 to Clarence Harvey and Bertha Shop Harvey. Beth was very athletic and enjoyed playing many types of sports. She worked at Forsyth Country Day School but later retired from MX-Com. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Feb 23, 2020

Mrs. Beverly Wicker Davis of Bermuda Run West N C passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on February 23, 2020 following a brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Beverly was born on March 13, 1939 in Raleigh, N C to the late Ruth Braswell Wicker and Raymond Spencer Wicker.  Beverly was educated at Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC,...

Feb 23, 2020

Mr. Hal Edward Essick, Sr., age 91, of Winston-Salem, passed into the immediate presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Davidson County to the late Elmer Ray and Mildred M. Miller Essick on April 23, 1928.   He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret...

Feb 23, 2020

Mr. Terry Michael Sapp, 57, of Colfax, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 23, 2020, after a short battle with lung cancer at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 29, 1962 in Forsyth County to Henry Howard and Jessie Parrish Sapp. Terry was formally employed with Star Electric for many years,...

Feb 23, 2020

Mrs. June Dillon Warden, 73, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born June 27, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Paul Howard Dillon and Roxie Ann Renegar Dillon.  Mrs. Warden retired from R.J. Reynolds with 32 years of service.  She was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord.  Mrs. Warden was...

Feb 23, 2020

Ruby June Wilson Woodruff of Lewisville, NC passed away Sunday, February 23rd at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and entered her heavenly home.  She was born July 15, 1936 in Union, WV.  Ruby graduated from Blue Field College with a major in business.  While in school she met the love of her life, Adron "Woody" Woodruff, on a...