Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 27, 2019

Mrs. Christine Eads Styers, 93, formerly of Walkertown for 64 years, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully, Friday, July 27 in her home, surrounded by family and friends.  She was born November 27, 1925 in Siloam, NC, to the late Robert McKinnley Eads and Katie Wood Eads.  Christine was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Jul 27, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Douglas Burgess Sr., 68, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019.  He was born April 7, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Heggie Bishop Burgess and Thelma Jean Hamm Burgess.  Jimmy was a faithful member of Union Tabernacle Church.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathryn Burgess and brother,...

Jul 27, 2019

Mrs. Arline Urban, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home on Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born on April 26th, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Arline worked as a secretary for various companies throughout her career. She was active in church work, loved bowling, tennis, swimming and travel. After her and her husband Lyle retired,...

Jul 27, 2019

Mr. Donald Moore Wooten, 79, was born May 2, 1940 in Pitt County, NC and died Saturday, July 27, 2019.  Mr. Wooten was of the Baptist faith.  He loved participating in sports, especially church softball at Knollwood Baptist Church, bowling with his buddies, and fishing trips to the Outer Banks with a group of friends.  He graduated from East...

Jul 27, 2019

Mrs. Judy Lynn Charles Gregory, 73, died on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Forsyth County on May 15, 1946, to Nell Watt Nissen and Arnold Dumont Charles. Judy was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was also an excellent homemaker who enjoyed cooking and gardening. In addition to homemaking she was an...

Jul 27, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Jay Legrande Vance, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Hospice of the Piedmont.  He was born in Kernersville on September 26, 1933 to the late Crews and Elsie Smith Vance.   Jay married Doris Elizabeth Joyce in 1953 and they shared 65 years together. He graduated from Kernersville High School in 1952...

Jul 26, 2019

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Jul 26, 2019

Mary Lou Norman of Winston Salem, NC died on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Brookridge Retirement Community. She was born in Forsyth County to Winnie Edgar and Demy Pearl Norman on July 29, 1930. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Betty Sink, and brothers, John and Albert Norman. She is survived...

Jul 26, 2019

Susan Clapp, 72, passed away at home on July 26, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1947 to Jasper “Jack” Woodrow Clapp and Nell Frances Loy Clapp in Greensboro, NC. Susan was retired from a life-long career at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, where she served as Vice President of Human Resources in R&D. She was passionate about Diversity &...

Jul 26, 2019

Richard “Whitey” Kyle Masten, Sr., 88 of Advance, NC received his heavenly wings on Friday, July 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 1, 1930 in Winston-Salem, NC the son of the late John Henry and Ola Knouse Masten.  He was also preceded in death by the love of his life of 54...

Jul 26, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Carl Monroe Holt, 84, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab. Carl was born on May 11, 1935 in Guilford County to the late Monroe and Laura Joyce Holt. He was a member of Kernersville Wesleyan Church. Carl served as Military Police in the United States Army in Fort Lee,...

Jul 25, 2019

Mrs. Ina Lois Gordon Smith went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 26, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Janet Griffin.  She was born March 7, 1925 in Stokes County to the late Ira Cebron Gordon and Elizabeth Owen Gordon.  Mrs. Smith was born and raised in Pinnacle, living on the family farm on Gordon...

Jul 25, 2019

Mrs. Valerie Weber, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 25, 2019, at her current residence at Homestead Hills in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1934, she is the daughter of Edward and Frances Lusczcewski.

Valerie is a graduate of Notre Dame High School, and shortly thereafter started working for...

Jul 24, 2019

Frances Brewer Gentry Sealey, 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Frances was born on October 25, 1927 in Forsyth County to the late Walter Dewitt Brewer and Grace Walker Brewer. She retired from R.J. Reynolds after 35 years of service. Frances enjoyed walking and socializing during her time at Creekside Terrace...

Jul 23, 2019

Mrs. Maxine Curry Hunter Everhart, 77, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2019. She was born on April 14, 1942 in Wilkes County to Talmadge and Daisy Curry. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by two husbands, Robert Hunter and David Everhart, and brother, Clarence Curry. Surviving are; four stepchildren, Sherry Hunter, Michelle Kiger (Aaron),...

Jul 23, 2019

Mr. Richard Yates, 89, formerly of Washington, D.C. passed away July 23, 2019. Dick was born June 3, 1930 in the southwest section of Washington, DC to the late Miller O. and Blanche T. Yates. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patsy Jo and his son, Richard Joseph Yates. Also surviving are two sisters, Grace...

Jul 23, 2019

Lt. Steve Abraham Monk, 91, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Steve was born in Vernon Parish, LA, on February 20, 1928, to Minnie Mae McLeod and Dixon Monk. Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. While in service, he traveled to North Carolina where he met the love of his...

Jul 23, 2019

Ms. Pamela Sue Adams Pope, 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born on December 8, 1958 in Forsyth County to Lee Roy and Peggy Adams. Pamela was a member of Forsyth Friends Meeting. She retired from the Forsyth County School System and additionally was a lifeguard and diving coach at Old Town Pool. Pamela loved watching her...

Jul 23, 2019

Mrs. Rachel Amelia Beale Hill, 82, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.  Rachel was born in Forsyth County on June 23, 1937, to the late George and Blanche Hartle Beale.  She was employed with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System in the food service department for more than twenty years.  Rachel was a member of New Friendship Baptist...

Jul 23, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Don Wallace Holder, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Forsyth County on May 26, 1932 to Ben Andrew and Cassie Wilson Holder. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as Corporal in France and Germany during 1953-1955. Don retired from AT&T/Western...