Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 8, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Johnsie Fish Hubbard, 87, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home.  Johnsie was born on August 31, 1931 in Haywood County to Issac and Agnes Fish. She was a member of Kernersville Wesleyan Church. She was a loving wife and mother. Johnsie loved her flowers and plants at her home. She enjoyed shopping...

Jul 8, 2019

Mr. Walter Lee Cope, Jr., 94, of Clemmons passed away Monday, July 08, 2019 at Brookstone of Clemmons.  He was born May 16, 1925 in Davie County to Walter L. Cope Sr. and Hattie Rosetta Smith Cope.  Mr. Cope was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He retired from Royal Cake...

Jul 8, 2019

Mr. John “Nat” Nathaniel Railey, 73, of Winston-Salem passed away on July 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1946 in Wilmington to John Railey and Mary Long Railey. Mr. Railey was a kind and giving person who took care of everyone around him. He was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed building and creating things....

Jul 7, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Thomas R. Hayward, 70, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 after a long battle with numerous health issues. He was a Combat Veteran, serving two tours, USMC, 1st Amphibian Company in Vietnam. He also served in the US Army and the US Army National Guard (MA). He retired from the United States Postal...

Jul 7, 2019

Mrs. Lucy Gray Manuel Medlock, 92, passed away Sunday, July 07, 2019 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on April 24, 1927 the daughter of the late William Walter Manuel and Wilda Beatrice Sechrist Manuel. Lucy was a lifelong volunteer. She volunteered at Forsyth Medical Center for many years with her special friends, Dot and Shirley....

Jul 6, 2019

Walnut Cove- Mrs. Jeanette Rathbone Farmer, 80, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born May 21, 1939 in Haywood County, the daughter of William and Maude Green Rathbone.  She was a member of Heritage Hills Baptist Church and was retired from both Dewey’s Bakery and Woolworth Dept. Store.  A loving grandmother,...

Jul 6, 2019

Mr. Ricky Lee Flynn, 72, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born April 27, 1947 in Yadkin County, the son of the late Albert Thad and Rachel White Flynn.  Mr. Flynn was a Deputy with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department.  He is survived by one son, Tommy Flynn;...

Jul 6, 2019

Mrs. Nancy Reavis Dumont, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  Nancy was born in Forsyth County on December 2, 1935, to the late Joel and Virginia Reavis.  She was a graduate of Gray High School.  In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by one son, Monty Francis Dumont; and four brothers, Paul...

Jul 6, 2019

Teddy Lamar Ellis, 68, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Teddy was born on January 12, 1951 in Saltville, Virginia to the late William and Almida Robbins Ellis. He lived in Winston-Salem most of his life and retired from Stratford Metal Finishing. He was a loving father and husband and will...

Jul 5, 2019

Mr. William Garvis “Whitey” Norman, 94, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2019 at his home. He was born in Yadkin Co. on April 14, 1925 the son of the late John Norman and Jenny Wooten Norman. Whitey was a pioneer in the world of NASCAR, racing on the beach course at Daytona and was a 9-time winner at Bowman...

Jul 5, 2019

Mr. Henry Lowell Yarbrough, 82, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Forsyth County on August 15, 1936 to the late Russell and Blanche Ziglar Yarbrough.  Mr. Yarbrough was a member of Robinhood Road Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.  He enjoyed farming, gardening, history, music, traveling,...

Jul 4, 2019

On July 4th our Lord called home His daughter Mary Cassidy Furrow, who peacefully lay surrounded by family in the midst of prayer to God for mercy, to our Lady for intercession, and to St. Joseph for a peaceful death, as they too gave glory to God through song and praise.  Cassidy was born on October 31st, 1990 at...

Jul 4, 2019

Mr. Michael Durand Fuller, 64, of Lewisville, NC passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was born June 28, 1955 in LaGrange, GA, the son of the late Otis and Nonnie Brown Fuller.  He was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem and retired from Sara Lee/Hanes Brand, Inc....

Jul 4, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Barnhill Murray, age 87, passed from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Thursday, July 4, 2019.  She was born on January 6, 1932 to the late Jesse & Ruth Bland Barnhill in Rocky Mount, NC and was a 1950 graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School. She was married to Rev. Horace Murray for 59...

Jul 3, 2019

Infant son of Amila and Grace Wijeratne.

Jul 3, 2019

Mrs. Earnestine B. Wood, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Earnestine was born January 9, 1929 in Virginia to Richard and Nancy Boone. She worked for many years assisting patients in home health care. She was a strong free-spirited individual and a lifelong learner, she loved to grow.  She had very strong and outgoing personality and commanded respect....

Jul 3, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Charlie Frank Linville, 70, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 3rd, 2019.  He was born December 26, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late David “Frank” and Sally Linville.  He loved hunting, fishing, and all kinds of sports.  He enjoyed gardening, watching birds, and spending time with friends at Buggs...

Jul 3, 2019

Mr. Leo Franklin Forester, Jr., 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on November 16, 1954 to Leo Franklin Forester, Sr. and Betty Bowman Forester. Leo graduated from North Forsyth High School. He was a loving son and father and will be dearly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jul 2, 2019

Mr. Lamar Duane Smith, 64, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Hospice Home of High Point. Duane was born on June 26, 1955, in Fulton County, GA, to Charles Franklin and Jacqueline Carder Smith. While living in Georgia, he met the love of his life and future wife, Ann. They married on November 30, 1974, and eventually moved...

Jul 1, 2019

Ms. Bobbie Jo Goodman, 60, died on Monday, July 1, 2019, at her residence. Bobbie was born in Forsyth County on April 19, 1959, to Theodore Franklin and Martha Davis Goodman. In her early years she enjoyed traveling to the beach, lake, and mountains. Later, she appreciated genealogy, coloring, true-crime television series, reading, and spending quiet time at home....