Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 4, 2020

James P. Mills, 92, of Winston-Salem, died on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Arbor Acres.  Jim, as his friends all knew him, was born November 23, 1927, in New York City and had resided in Winston-Salem since June 1980. He had lived in Turkey and Greece for 25 years, buying oriental leaf tobacco for Liggett & Myers and the...

Jan 4, 2020

Dr. John A. Maselli, 91, passed away in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Saturday, January 4, 2020, after a life lived fully.

He was born at home in the Bronx, NY on February 18, 1928, to Livia and Anthony Maselli. His parents were born in Italy and came to this country as teenagers with their families, arriving...

Jan 3, 2020

Winston-Salem- Marion Louise Wall Stevens went home to be with her Savior on Thursday morning, January 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born February 28, 1939 to David P. And Osie H. Wall who preceded her in death.  She also was predeceased by a brother, Delmer P Wall.  She is survived by two daughters, Lisa S. Shutt (Ray), and Annette...

Jan 3, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Smith Grubbs, 75, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice Home in Salisbury. She was born on August 22, 1944 in Stokes Co. the daughter of the late Roy Hunter Smith and Myrtle Wilson Smith. Mrs. Grubbs was a member of Baux Mountain Baptist Church and loved to read and listen to the...

Jan 3, 2020

Mrs. Carol Lee Hull Chipman, 80, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born the oldest of her 11 siblings on May 7, 1939 the daughter of the late Ralph Dillon Hull and Louise Frances Chatham Hull. Mrs. Chipman retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co and was a member of Calvary...

Jan 3, 2020

Reverend Jackson Bernice Moore went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 3,2020. He was best known for his gentle, soft-spoken spirit, twinkle in his eye & resilience. He was born February 25, 1931, in Columbus County, NC to the late John Bernice & Edna Lennon Moore. He graduated high school at age 17 & attended Wilmington...

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Marjorie Smallwood Summerson, 85, passed away Thursday, January 02, 2020 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born February 17, 1934 in Montross, VA to the late Rosser Flynn and Thelma Fones Smallwood.  Mrs. Summerson was a dedicated Christian and an active member of Burkhead United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed walking, yoga, gardening, bird watching and...

Jan 2, 2020

WINSTON-SALEM William J. Golightly (Bill) transitioned on January 2, 2020 after an extended illness. Bill was born on October 2, 1953 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Nell (Laycock) and John Frederick Golightly. After graduating from Tuscaloosa High School in 1971. Bill attended and graduated from The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa with a BA in English and Psychology....

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Drucilla Clay Powell, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born in Altavista, VA to the late Leslie and Ollie Clay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Reaves Powell; four brothers, Raymond, Ernest, Roger and Aaron and her three sisters, Mable, Viola and Isadora.  She is survived by her son, Van Powell and wife Robin and two granddaughters, Jessica and Victoria. She has...

Jan 2, 2020

Mala Sebastian, 71, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem on January 2, 2020 after a 3 year battle with ALS. She was born in Sri Lanka where she spent her childhood. After marriage she moved to England with her husband where their son was born. In 1985 she relocated to USA after her husband accepted...

Jan 2, 2020

Oak Ridge – Mr. James Carroll “JC” Roberts, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1931 in Galax, VA to James A. and Eva Bowers Roberts. He had a 50-year plus career in auto sales which he turned into a hobby after his retirement.

In addition...

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Dorris Cranfill Comer, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born in Forsyth County on June 3, 1931, to the late Alfred Thomas Cranfill and Clara Elliot Cranfill. Dorris was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and an active member at Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a member of the American Business...

Jan 1, 2020

Mr. George Howard Byars, 88, passed away on January 1, 2020. He was born on February 6, 1931, in Lowrys, SC, to William Alvin Byars, Sr. and Mary Mildred Mendenhall Byars.

He was an active member of Ardmore Baptist Church for the past 58 years where he served in many positions. Howard graduated from Clemson University with...

Jan 1, 2020

Howard Fishel, 58, born on June 23rd, 1961, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Charles E. and Hazel Robertson Fishel, passed away January 1st, 2020, due to complications of liver cancer. Howard was a 1980 graduate of West Forsyth High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. He was an expert archer and received many awards and trophies for his achievements. Howard worked...

Jan 1, 2020

Mrs. Martha Ann Box, 66, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in her home.  She was born September 26, 1953 in Forsyth County to the late Paul “Fuzzy” Ayers and Nancy Freeman.  Martha was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all.  She especially loved her friends from Northside Lanes Bowling Alley, who in her mind had become...

Jan 1, 2020

Samuel “Sammy” Caudill, 66, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1953 in Forsyth County to the late Chooler Tilden Caudill and Esther Hampton Caudill. Sammy was a humble man with a big heart and was loved by all that knew him. Sammy worked at Caudill Electric...

Jan 1, 2020

Pansey Smith Johnson of Winston-Salem, age 95, entered the more immediate presence of the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Trinity Elms Assisted Living.  She was born to James and Minnie Smith in Julian, NC on April 15, 1925.  She had seven siblings.  Pansey married Robert Johnson of Winston-Salem on June 3, 1950 and Bob passed away in 1973.  They...

Jan 1, 2020

Kernersville- Leon Tuttle age 93 gained a new body in glory as he fulfilled his life’s purpose on December 14, 2020. His walk on earth left an unforgettable impact in the hearts of those whose life he touched.

His legacy leaves behind four family generations; his faithful wife of 71 years, Frances, three blessed daughters, Brenda, Bonnie...

Jan 1, 2020

Reshma Vishnu Gangwani passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Reshma was born in Anchorage, Alaska to the late Vishnu “Victor” and Peggy Shelton Gangwani. At the age of two, Reshma left Alaska with her parents and brother Raj to establish a new life and family business in Winston-Salem,...

Jan 1, 2020

Mrs. Pearlie Joann Hulvey, 82, passed on to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 1, 2020. She was born Pearlie Joann Friesen on November 13, 1937 in Twin Falls, Idaho, to the late Herman and Dora Friesen. Pearlie was a graduate of Twin Falls High School. She married Airman Robert Lee Hulvey on November 25, 1956, in Twin Falls while...