Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 13, 2019

William Curtis “Bill” Smitherman, from Pilot Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.  He was preceded in death by a step-son, Scotty Jester; parents, Mack Smitherman and Dorothy (Smitherman) Rife; maternal grandparents who raised him, Curt and Esther Grubbs; and paternal grandparents, Clarence and Effie Smitherman.  Bill served his country for nine and a half years (1965-1974) in...

Jul 12, 2019

Kernersville - Mrs. Zora Evelyn Pegram Hemrick, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Salemtowne Retirement Community. She was born on April 24, 1934 in Stokes County to Clinton Odell and Annie Perdew Pegram. After 38 years of service, she retired from AT&T where she was in the Advance Technical Division. Zora faithfully attended First Baptist...

Jul 12, 2019

Marlo Dean, 93, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2019 at Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There will be a private interment and memorial service for family at Forsyth Memorial Park. Marlo was born on May 18, 1926 in Princeton, Illinois. Her parents were George Staples & Ida Underwood. She was the youngest of eight children –...

Jul 12, 2019

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Michael Groves Sr. passed away Friday, July 12, 2019.  He was born September 5, 1948 to Leanell Cook Groves and the late Brooks Jackson Groves.  Chuck retired with 20 years of service from the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country with a tour in Vietnam.  Following his years in the service he...

Jul 11, 2019

Mr. Romie Marvine Voss II, 66, passed away at his home, Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born July 23, 1952 in Forsyth Co. to the late Romie Marvine Voss and Virginia Kathryn Craver Voss. As an autobody specialist he had a passion for working on automobiles, especially his 1965 C10 Chevy Pickup, and loved sharing this knowledge with...

Jul 10, 2019

Mrs. Stella Mae Blankenship Hicks, 93, of Germanton passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Village Care of King.  She was born August 27, 1925 in Iredell County, the daughter of the late George Dewey and Sarah Reid Blankenship.  Mrs. Hicks was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir.  She was a member...

Jul 10, 2019

Mr. James Melvin Lowery, Jr., 53, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his residence. James was born in Forsyth County, on September 11, 1965, to Mildred Louise Craig and James Melvin Lowery, Sr. James enjoyed fishing, drag racing, and NASCAR. Above all he adored his daughter, was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed. In addition to...

Jul 10, 2019

Mr. Edgar Joseph Wall, 78 of Siloam, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home. He was born in Surry Co. on October 27, 1940 the son of the late Charlie and Annie Mae Wall. Mr. Wall was a member of Woodland Baptist Church and a member of the Auditorium Sunday School Class. He retired from C&M Bailing...

Jul 10, 2019

Infant Semaj Ermias Nichols passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was born Wednesday, July 10, 2019 to James Watkins and Malayasia Nichols. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lavasia Bynum. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandpa, Omarr Nichols and numerous aunts and uncles. There will be no formal services....

Jul 9, 2019

Mr. Ronnie Rogers Conley, 77, known by his family and friends as “Scott” was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, July 9th, 2019. Scott was born in Mitchell County to the late Jack Conley and Lillian Sparks Conley on October 27, 1941, and was raised by his mother Lillian and step-father, Coyet Wyatt. Scott grew up in Statesville, NC...

Jul 9, 2019

Donald Dale Milligan, 77, of Clemmons, passed away on July 9, 2019 at his home. Don was born January 19, 1942 in Davies County, Missouri to Ralph and Esther (Babbitt) Milligan. Until his illness prevented doing so, Don attended Center Grove Baptist Church faithfully since 1989. Welcoming him home are his parents; a brother, Verl Milligan; sister, Wanda (Milligan)...

Jul 9, 2019

Mr. Albert Tesh Sink, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Albert was born April 14, 1947 in Forsyth County to Clyde Edward Sink, Jr. and Clara Tesh Sink.  He retired as an accountant with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church.  Albert loved sports and...

Jul 9, 2019

Mrs. Rheumelle Flippin Tuttle, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  She was born June 27, 1926 in Stokes County to the late James Arthur Flippin and Bertha Bennett Flippin.  Mrs. Tuttle was a long-time member of Rural Hall Baptist Church where she held positions as the church treasurer and historian.  More recently, she became a member of United...

Jul 8, 2019

Mr. Bruce Albert Spaugh, 91, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Forsyth County on May 4, 1928 to the late Walter and Pearl Conrad Spaugh.  Mr. Spaugh was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church.  He was a retired dairy farmer who also enjoyed going to the mountains, fishing, gardening, and spending...

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,...