Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 22, 2019

Mr. Andrew Edward Bell, 93, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019.  Andrew was born on June 24, 1926, in Townville, South Carolina to the late George Eugene Bell and Annie Bargoil Bell.  Andrew served in the United States Navy during World War II.  Andrew along with his brother James founded Bell Brothers Cafeteria in Winston-Salem and...

Nov 22, 2019

Rebecca “Becky” Barrier Yelton, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 22, 2019.  Becky was born August 22, 1942 in Guilford County to Bob and Hattie Barrier.  After graduating from Greensboro Women’s College, Becky went on to become one of the first female managers at IBM.  Becky had a zest for life and...

Nov 22, 2019

Mr. Donald Lee Motter, 83, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. He was born May 21, 1936 in Warren, OH to the late Frank and Dorothy Shaffer Motter. Mr. Motter was a proud of veteran whom served his country in the United States Army. He was a loving husband and loved to help people. While living in...

Nov 22, 2019

Winston-Salem- Mr. Leon David Pruitt, 84, went to sleep in the Lord, Friday, November 22, 2019 at his residence.  He was born April 29, 1935 in Surry County, the son of Thomas Bryant and Bessie Hodge Pruitt.  He was a 1954 graduate of Reynolds High School and retired from AT&T after 35 years of service.  After retiring he owned L & B Painting and also did Lawn...

Nov 20, 2019

Kernersville –Linnie Idol Clinard, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Hospice Home of High Point. Born on March 30, 1931 in Forsyth County to Delos Edgar and Lesta Stafford Idol. Linnie was a faithful member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Linnie was...

Nov 20, 2019

Mr. Bassett “Terry” Johnson, 67, of Winston-Salem, passed away on November 20, 2019, at his residence. Terry was born on July 3, 1952, in Pulaski, VA to Bassett Thornhill and Gertrude Aileen Jackson Johnson.  He was of the Baptist faith. Terry enjoyed watching Perry Mason, Gunsmoke and Star Trek. He also enjoyed putting models together, but mostly loved his...

Nov 20, 2019

Tori Nicole Stewart, 38, passed away after a brief illness, Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  She was born April 2, 1981 in Forsyth County to Dennis and Mary Stewart Sr.  Tori graduated from South Stokes High School in 2000.  She had a passion for music and life in general.  Tori never met a stranger and always saw the best in...

Nov 19, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Alton Hampton Goode, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on October 30, 1952 in Forsyth County to Folger Hampton and Anna Belle Lynch Goode. He was the owner and operator of Goode’s Tree, LLC. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Alton was also...

Nov 19, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Mary Eaton Martin, 99, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Summerstone Nursing and Rehab. Mary was born on November 1, 1920 in Giles County, VA to John and Mae Johnson Eaton. She was a WWII Veteran of the US Womens Army Air Corps, serving in the Philippines under General Macarthur. Mary had a kindred spirit,...

Nov 19, 2019

Debra Ann Easter passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born on October 16, 1953, and graduated from Mt. Tabor High School in 1971. She earned her undergraduate degree from UNC – Chapel Hill in 1975, and remained a fervent UNC fan for life. She worked for R.J. Reynolds for...

Nov 19, 2019

Winston-Salem- Ms. Cherryl “Pete” Jo Dozier, 58, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born May 19, 1961 in California, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Stambaugh Dozier.  She was a life-long member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and was a graduate of Gospel Light Christian School....

Nov 19, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Misere, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem. He was born on July 29, 1932 in Wayne County, Ohio to Gerald Eugene and Marie Mitchell Misere, Sr. Jerry was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church where he thoroughly enjoyed working with the Bus...

Nov 18, 2019

Mrs. Lorene Welch Bowen, 79, Passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. She was born September 23, 1940 to the late John Lindsay Welch and Grace Irene Welch. Mrs. Bowen retired from Hanes Hosiery, had a love of fishing and could always be seen having a good time and laughing with friends and family.  Mrs. Bowen...

Nov 18, 2019

Margie Jean Yates died Monday morning, November 18, 2019 from complications following a recent fall. She retired from the Forsyth County school system and spent many years as a homemaker. Margie Jean loved spending time with family, friends, and her feline companion at her place on Belews Lake. Most of that time was spent with her loving husband of...

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. James William “Bill” Overby, 80, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 in his home. He was born in Stokes County on November 11, 1939 to the late Deroy Claude Overby and Bertha Mae Dunkley Overby. Bill was the owner and operator of Coliseum Shell where he retired after 34 years, and his love of automobiles could be seen...

Nov 18, 2019

Mrs. Doris Joyner Fulbright, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Monday, November 18, 2019, after a battle with colon cancer.  She was born on July 25, 1927 in Forsyth County to the late Gurney Eugene Joyner and Zola Baity Joyner. Doris worked for the telephone company after graduating from Gray High School and...

Nov 18, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Thomas Dewitt Brown, 72, passed away November 18, 2019 at his home. Thomas was born in Wake County on November 12, 1947 to the late Loyd and Hilda Yeargan Brown. Tom was a dedicated and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a great provider for his family. Tom was a follower of Jesus...

Nov 17, 2019

Mr. Jerry Wayne Stroud, Sr, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2019.  He was born July 9, 1948 in Iredell County to Wade B. and Beulah York Stroud.  Mr. Stroud worked for Sara Lee for 38 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Shuler Stroud and a granddaughter, Brittany. ...

Nov 17, 2019

Ms. Mary Jane Brooks Nyswonger, 62, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 7, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Martin Luther Brooks; a brother, Dr. Michael Lee Brooks; a niece, Nicolette Brooks and two nephews, Peyton Strickland and Logan Brooks. Mary...

Nov 16, 2019

Jan Lemons Rector, 60, passed away on November 16, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Jan was born on January 1, 1959 to Charles Dempsey Lemons and Hazel Yvonne Rich Lemons in Winston-Salem. Following graduation from Parkland High School, Jan earned an Art Degree from Salem College. She had a passion for horses and loved to ride at...