Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 22, 2019

Mrs. Florence Parlier Cook, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home in Winston-Salem. She was born November 7, 1929 in beautiful Beech Mountain, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sarah Parlier; six brothers, Cluster, Finley, Spurgeon, Elliott, Sanford and twin Lawrence and a sister, Irene. Mrs. Cook was...

Oct 21, 2019

Mr. James Alexander Freeman, 80 years of age, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 21, 2019 at Accordius Nursing Facility. He was born November 16, 1938 in Forsyth County to Daisy Tesh Freeman and Edward Franklin Freeman. Mr. Freeman was a hardworking man and devoted to his faith. He met and married the love of his life, Maureen...

Oct 21, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Linda Ann Bowman Nelson, 72, passed away October 21, 2019 peacefully at her residence. She was born in Surry County on November 13, 1946 to the late James Chester and Gladys Simmons Bowman. Linda was the most loving, loyal, sweet and supportive person to the people around her, especially to her family. She always put her...

Oct 21, 2019

Paula Ann Cermak, age 91, passed away October 21, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.  She was born, Paula Sheppard, in the very small town of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics.  After graduation she married James Cermak and moved to the San...

Oct 20, 2019

James “Odie” Wiles, 77, went home to be with his Lord after a long illness on Sunday, October 20, 2019 and is now at peace. Odie was born on December 27, 1941, to the late Erastus Wiles and Mattie Harris Wiles. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Chellie C. Wiles; and one sister, Mildred Ann...

Oct 19, 2019

Our dear Betsy died peacefully in her home at Salemtowne on October 19th surrounded by her loving family and joined her husband Dero who went to heaven just two years ago.  She lived a full life after being born on November 20, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina to Ray Register and Elizabeth Brough Register and growing up in Charlotte,...

Oct 19, 2019

Mrs. Lois McDaniel Long, 93, died on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at her residence. Lois was born in Davie County on March 3, 1926, to Thomas Edward and Maudie Viola Beauchamp McDaniel. She was a member of Mocks United Methodist Church until she married Kenneth Long and joined Hebron United Church of Christ. She was an active church member...

Oct 19, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Judy Craver Sutphin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 19, 2019

On October 19th, 2019, the Hastings Hill Community lost a loving member of their community, Wade Wessley Smith, Jr., who was tough as nails throughout his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and heart disease.

Wade was born on June 15, 1942 in Forsyth County to Wade Wessley Smith, Sr. and Mildred Sell Smith. Wade graduated from Glenn...

Oct 18, 2019

Reverend Dr Henry E May Jr passed into the arms of his savior on Friday October 18, 2019. Henry was born in Forsyth County on April 29, 1932 to H.E. May Sr and Martha Todd May. He was preceded in death by his wife; Bobbie Jean May, his son; John May, and his grandson’s; John Henry May and Christopher...

Oct 18, 2019

Our hearts are breaking and with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beautiful Sierra. Sierra Holder passed away October 18th,2019. Sierra was born October 21,1996 to Chrystal Alspaugh and Timothy Holder. Sierra was creative and talented in arts. She loved to read her Bible and do her devotions every morning. She never met a stranger and everyone...

Oct 18, 2019

Walkertown – Ms. Evon Pinnix Payne Kemper, 78, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on February 16, 1941 in Wilkes County to Doris Shore Pinnix. Evon was an amazing woman with a heart of gold. She made sure that everyone around...

Oct 17, 2019

Clinton – Mrs. Mary Ruth Osborne, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born on June 23, 1922 in Forsyth County to Russell and Minnie Weavil Idol. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Woodrow Wilson Osborne; one son, Joel Osborne; and one daughter, Anne...

Oct 17, 2019

Mr. Joseph Glen Branch, 68, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth Co. on February 11, 1951 the son of the late Monroe Charles Branch and Allie Mozelle Moser Branch. Mr. Branch was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years of service....

Oct 16, 2019

Patricia Ann Waggoner Mayes, of Winston Salem, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her home due to Respiratory complications.

She was born in Alameda County Naval Air Station, Oakland, CA on October 24, 1955, to William Charles and Mary Ann Waggoner.

Patricia graduated from C.W. Baker High School, Baldwinsville, NY in 1974,...

Oct 16, 2019

Kernersville – Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Berlene Jackson Brandon went home to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Mrs. Brandon was born June 22, 1926 in Sampson County to the late William Almon and Rosella Carroll Jackson.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ted Clanton Brandon.  She was...

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. B.E. “Mendy” Mendenhall, Jr., 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on July 6, 1920 to B.E. Mendenhall, Sr. and Ada Mae Mendenhall. B.E. cared greatly about education. He was on the Davidson County School Board and was a trustee of Davidson County Community College. B.E. was later appointed to the...

Oct 15, 2019

March 2, 1948- October 15, 2019

Rickey Earle “Rick” Everhart went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC and was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Everhart Jr. and Cora Louise Everhart, as well as his older brother, Michael Gene Everhart. Surviving him...

Oct 15, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Priscilla Jane Young Caudill, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1942 in Stokes County to Ralph Thomas and Dorothy Mounce Young. She was the owner and operator of Priscilla’s Salon for about 40 years.  She was one of the first female business owners...

Oct 15, 2019

Mr. John Wilson Yates, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born in Forsyth County on July 9, 1935 to the late John William and Katie Marshall Yates.  Mr. Yates retired from Piedmont Aviation and later worked part time for Mock Tire.  He was a member of Brookstown United Methodist...