Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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...

Feb 2, 2020

Karla Bernice (Reed) O’Maille, 48, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident that also took the life of her son, Adam Tuathal O’Maille.

She was born on February 24, 1971, in Bangor, Maine to William and Karolyn (Wagner) Reed. Karla grew up in a military family, and...

Feb 2, 2020

Estelle Johnson Tucker, 92, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2020. She was born on April 9, 1927 to Dillard Isaac Johnson and Mallie Jane White Johnson in Surry County. Estelle was employed as an Inspector at Hanes Hosiery, retiring with 38 years of dedicated service.  She was also a hard-working homemaker whose many interests included flower...

Feb 1, 2020

Mr. James Alfred Crooks, Sr., 78, of Thomasville, NC, reunited with his loving family members whom entered eternal rest before him on Saturday, February 1, 2020.  James was born in Kinzua, PA on June 25, 1941, to the late Boyd Crooks and Edna Bennett Crooks.  He enjoyed raising rabbits, canaries, parakeets, and hunting.  James loved spending time with his...

Feb 1, 2020

KERNERSVILLE - Ralph Julian McHone passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2020 at the age of 72. Ralph was a caring husband and father, to his wife Carolyn, and daughters, Sheila and Rhonda. Ralph had two son-in-laws, Tony and Scott and two grandchildren, Aaron and Amber. He also had four sisters and two brothers, all of...

Feb 1, 2020

Mrs. Betty DeBusk Wall, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was born in Smyth County, VA on December 16, 1935, to the late David Preston and Ency Rochelle Widener DeBusk. Mrs. Wall was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, but currently attended Berean Baptist Church. She was retired from Kmart with thirteen...

Feb 1, 2020

Mrs. Margaret “Maggie” Burger Laudien, 67, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s surrounded by her family.  Maggie was born May 6, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Roy Burger Sr. and May Nixon Burger.  She was a faithful Christian and loved life.  She loved growing up with six siblings and dogs.  Her talents...

Feb 1, 2020

Robert Frank Harrison passed away at Brenner Children’s Hospital on February 1, 2020, after losing his battle with Osteosarcoma. Robbie is survived by his mother Dawn Harrison Slater, stepfather Samuel Slater and sister Isabella Slater. He was also survived by his father Anthony Snyder, as well by his grandparents Rae and Tom Fox, Kathy Slater and Great-Grandmother Joan Price....

Feb 1, 2020

Adam Tuathal O’Maille, 18, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident that also took the life of his mother, Karla O’Maille.

He was born on July 17, 2001, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Brian O’Maille and Karla (Reed) O’Maille. He attended Atkins High School Magnet Program in...

Jan 31, 2020

RURAL HALL – Rev. James Ray Jarrell, 67, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. James was born on December 1, 1952 in Guilford County to the late Oscar and Geneva Dotson Jarrell.  James’ heart was in his church. He was a member of True Love Church in High Point, where he served as...

Jan 31, 2020

Arlie Mae Boone was born on December 20, 1932, in Suffolk, VA, to Richard and Nancy Boone. Arlie was the youngest girl of nine siblings. Arlie was educated in the Virginia school system and worked in a medical office in Suffolk just after high school. Her life of service and dedication to God started after she received Christ at...