Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 8, 2019

Mr. Thomas Glen Fleeman, Jr.  passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  He was loved by all of us and loved all of us well.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 24, 2019 at First Christian Church in Winston-Salem.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 2320 Country Club Rd.,...

Oct 8, 2019

Oak Ridge – Mr. James “Jim” Ray Parker, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born on October 31, 1943 in Guilford County to Jonah Crawford Parker, Jr. and Carleen Fulp Parker. Jim served in the Army Reserves for five years, from 1962 until 1967. He was a Texaco Retail Dealer and...

Oct 8, 2019

Mr. Jerry Harding Baity, age 72 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.He was born June 4, 1947 in Davie County to the late Roby Addison Baity and Annie Hutchens.Jerry had retired as a Truck Driver from Storopack . He is survived by his wife, Sandra Baity; two daughters, Mary Ann...

Oct 8, 2019

Mrs. Kathy Joy Avery, 69, passed away on October 8, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 2, 1949 to Nancy Beeson Whicker and Donald Richard Whicker in Forsyth County. Kathy was a well-respected member of the Novant Health Community, retiring after a successful career as Director of Employee Health. She was compassionate and creative. Her artistic...

Oct 8, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Verona King Hayes, 60, of Advance passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 after an eleven-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born February 20, 1959 in Davie County to Joe Harding King and Helen Pauline Michael King. Mrs. Hayes was a wife, mother, sister, and friend who lived life to the fullest. She loved traveling and along...

Oct 7, 2019

Frances Mae Mayle Swalenberg, 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Frances was born in Barbour County, West Virginia to the late Denver and Mary E. Fedro Mayle on October 17, 1937. Frances, better known as “Fran” or “Sissy” to family and friends made friends where ever she went. She was a great...

Oct 7, 2019

SUMMERFIELD – Russell Warren Godbee, 56, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home. Russell was born on September 16, 1963 in Fairbanks, Alaska to Frank Warren, III and Patricia Tuttle Godbee. Russell was a loving husband, father, son, and Papaw. He never met a stranger he couldn’t find something in common to talk about. Russell...

Oct 6, 2019

Mr. Steven Allen Hall, Sr., 60, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Stevie was born February 18, 1959 in Winston-Salem to Clarence Allen “C.A.” and Elizabeth Ann Hall.  Stevie was known for his larger-than-life and fun-loving personality.  Always cracking a joke, he kept his family laughing!  He loved music and would sing traditional country and...

Oct 6, 2019

Mr. Harold Jefferson Lane, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was born January 11, 1931 to Dallas Gray Lane and Ivy Edwards Lane. He was an active member of Center Grove Baptist Church and was employed with Sara Lee for over 40 years. Mr. Lane will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather....

Oct 5, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Nellie Gray Roberts Woods, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her home with the loving support of her family. Mrs. Woods was born in Alleghany County, North Carolina on March 24, 1929 to John Emmett and Delphia Caroline Cockerham Roberts. First and foremost, she was a faithful and spiritual mother;...

Oct 5, 2019

Greensboro – Ms. Shelia Neavon King, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Beacon Place Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. Ms. King was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on June 4, 1959 to Nathaniel, Jr. and Dorothy Threadgill King. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, a true angel on earth who...

Oct 5, 2019

Ava Dawn Troxler (nee Daves), 71, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on October 5, 2019 surrounded by her family after a battle with melanoma. She was born in Greensboro, NC on August 4, 1948 to Julius Henry Daves and Martha Elizabeth Daves (nee Williams), who both preceded her in death.

Ava was a devoted wife, mother and...

Oct 5, 2019

On October 5, 2019, God summoned one of his earthly angels home, after an extended period of illness. LaDonna M. Hickman was born May 30, 1959, to Helen M. Miller and Clarence J. Porter. She was a graduate of North Forsyth High School Class of 1978. After graduation, she was employed by the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system until...

Oct 4, 2019

Robert Larry Feimster, 74, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 peacefully with his wife, Margie and daughter, Missy at his side at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Iredell County on April 17, 1945 to the late Robert Ward and Grace Feimster.  In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jean...

Oct 4, 2019

Mrs. Judy Slate Brewer, 75, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born on December 29, 1943 in Forsyth County to Garland Everette Slate and Martha Hendrix Slate. Judy was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. She retired from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Judy volunteered at Forsyth Medical Center and Salemtowne. More than...

Oct 3, 2019

Doris Lee Sheets Bowen, 90, passed away on October 3, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.  She was born on June 25, 1929 to James Harrison Sheets and Dora Holder Sheets in Davie County. Doris grew up in the Hanes Town Community. She retired from Lovell Bit Company with over 20 years of service. She loved spending time at...

Oct 3, 2019

In honor of Lucille Elizabeth Davis, who graced us with her presence for almost a century and departed from this earth on October 3, 2019 – two months short of her 100th birthday.

Lucille was a truly beloved woman, aptly described as “just about as perfect a person as you could find.” Strength, wisdom, compassion and tolerance,...

Oct 3, 2019

God called one of his special angel’s home Thursday night, October 3, 2019.  He is now in Heaven with his Grandpa and Nana Smith, along with his Grandpa Herb Blankenship and Aunt Sue Baker.  Jeremy was a very loving son, father, nephew, friend and special man.  Anyone who had the honor of meeting him loved him instantly.  He could...

Oct 1, 2019

High Point – Marguerite Annofsky McGraw, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Westchester Manor. Marguerite was born on July 21, 1926 in California to Ernest and Alice Chinnock Annofsky. She spent a good portion of her childhood in China, with her parents who were missionaries. This resulted in a lifelong career of caring for others as a...

Oct 1, 2019

Winston Salem – Mr. Edward Lee Beard, 73, passed away October 1, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County on March 2, 1946 to the Late William Howard and Frances Hutchins Beard. He was a loving Father and Grandfather, and proud Eagle Scout. Edward had many things he loved, coaching Little League Football, drag racing,...