Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 26, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Roland Lynch, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her residence. Virginia was born on March 15, 1935 to Ida Elliott Roland and Eugene Roland of Jefferson, NC. She was a sister to Howard, Flake, Oren, Villa, Carrie, and Jody Roland. She was a wife of 62 years to Warner Doran Lynch. Virginia was...

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Robert Lee Crosier, 61, passed away Thursday, December 26, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born April 29, 1958 in WV the son of Naomi Crosier and the late Billy Joe Crosier.  Robert loved woodworking and flowers.  He also enjoyed fishing.  In addition to his mother, Naomi, Robert is survived by his sister, Joyce Robertson...

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Victor Marler, 53, of Kernersville, left his earthly home and body peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019. His body and spirit fought hard but he was just too tired and too spent to go on. Vic was a shining light in his mother’s life as well as many other close family and friends. Vic was employed with Renn...

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Jerry Martin Evans, Sr., 85, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on March 18, 1934, to Richard and Catherine Mullis Evans. Jerry was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He was...

Dec 26, 2019

Winston-Salem – Mrs. Diane Elizabeth Williard Gerrey, 66, loving wife, sister, and aunt, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1953 in Forsyth County to David C. and Maxine Pegram Williard. Diane served as a Paralegal for Renita Linville, Attorney At Law.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 25, 2019

Mr. Jackie Lynn Hinshaw, 72, passed away December 25, 2019 at Priddy Manor in King.  He was born September 23, 1947 in Surry County to Nancey Hinshaw Wortham. Jackie served in the United States Air Force from April 5, 1967 to May 5, 1971 earning the rank of sergeant. He lived most of his life in the Tobaccoville and...

Dec 25, 2019

Mr. Robert E. Lee Johnson, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away on December 25, 2019, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Robert was born on February 21, 1935, in Wilkes County, NC to Robert Louis and Esther Mathis Johnson.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Robert retired from Salem Co. – Lucia with 45 years of...

Dec 25, 2019

EDEN – Douglas Russell Knapp, 75, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Doug was born on February 16, 1944 in Highland Park. Michigan to Russell and Margaret Meinicke Knapp. Doug’s family was most important to him.

In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded by his wife, Valerie Ann Cook Knapp.

Surviving are one daughter,...

Dec 24, 2019

Mrs. Sarah Lynn Wooten Swaim, 79, of Winston-Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  She was born on December 30, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late Roy Lee Wooten and Pocahontas Thornton Wooten.  Sarah Lynn grew up in Winston-Salem and was on the cradle roll at Waughtown Baptist Church, where she...

Dec 24, 2019

Revelation 21:4 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.'"

David Hampton Fletcher a committed and loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He joined his Heavenly Father...

Dec 24, 2019

Nannie Ola (Nan) Bennett Carroll, 77 was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday December 24, 2019, after a courageous 10+ year battle with cancer.  Born on August 20, 1942 to Dennis W. and Mary Stewart Bennett, Nan resided in King, North Carolina for the duration of her life.  After graduating from King High School in 1960, she was...

Dec 24, 2019

Mr. Larry Don Owens, 82, of Advance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Larry was born February 4, 1937 in Ashe County to Paul and Marie Owens.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He retired as an Administrator from the City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Department.  In his free time, Larry...

Dec 24, 2019

KERNERSVILLE- Mr. Frederick Todd Weavil, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his home in Kernersville, North Carolina after a brief illness.  Born September 5, 1960 in Forsyth County, Todd was the son of his father, Emory Foster “EF” Weavil, and his mother, Paige Idol Weavil.

Todd was predeceased by his father and his...

Dec 23, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Connie “Dae Dae” McCollem Hess, 58, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at her home. Connie was born in Forsyth County on December 29, 1960 to Raymond Dallas and Myra Bowers McCollem. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend who never met a stranger. Connie loved the outdoors and working with her plants.  She was a...

Dec 23, 2019

Mrs. Frances Helen Domanski, 96, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a short illness. Frances was born on June 9, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose Giordano.  One of the last of 12 children. Frances...

Dec 23, 2019

Mrs. Shelby Jean Marsh Spainhour, 81, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019.  She was born July 18, 1938, in Carroll County, VA to the late Raleigh Franklin Marsh and Ila Mae Sumner Marsh.  Mrs. Spainhour was retired from R. J. Reynolds.  She was a faithful member of Woodland Baptist Church, where she was in the original start-up of the...

Dec 23, 2019

Walkertown – Dorothy “Dot” Isley Mabe, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 23, 2019. She was born on March 18, 1922 to William and Elizabeth Isley in Reidsville, North Carolina. The eldest of eight children, she loved her family very much. She valued family the most in life. Dot was married to her late...

Dec 23, 2019

Dorothy Mae “Dot” Essex McKnight died Monday, the 23rd of December, 2019 at Trinity Elms in Clemmons, NC.

Born in Davie County on March 2, 1929 to Charlie Jennings Essex and Martha O’Della “Della” Orrell Essex, Dot was a graduate of Shady Grove High School and attended Draughn’s Business College in Forsyth County. For many years she was the...

Dec 22, 2019

Walkertown – Mr. Jacob “JT” Lane, affectionately known as “Pap”, 83, was called home on December 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 23, 1936 (proudly sharing his birthday with two of his great grandchildren) to Alfred and Flora Lane of Happy Valley, Tennessee, where he grew up across the street from the love of his...

Dec 22, 2019

Mrs. Irma Maxine Padget, 98, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born November 3, 1921 in Wapello County, Iowa to Hazel Kitterman Andrews and Ted Andrews. Mrs. Padget was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church where she was a part of the Faith Life Group that she loved dearly. She loved gardening, camping, making...