Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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....

Jul 1, 2019

Mrs. Donna Marie Jones, 63, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born in Forsyth County on February 17, 1956. Mrs. Jones was a lover of family, accomplished wife, had a warm and vibrant sense of humor, and was a steward of animals. Preceding her in death are her mother, Carol Jean Stewart, and her husband,...

Jul 1, 2019

Mr. David L. Bodenhamer Jr. passed away in Winston-Salem on July 1, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born in Winston Salem, NC to David L. Bodenhamer Sr. and Peggy Lewis Bodenhamer on February 12, 1958. Dave was a member of the Class of 1976 of Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville, NC.  He went on to college...

Jun 30, 2019

Mrs. Mamie Iona Joyce Mitchell, 86, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Stokes Co. on July 23, 1932 the daughter of the late Osborne Joyce and Maxie Lee Lynch Joyce. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Volunteer Primitive Baptist Church. She had a servants heart, working many years as...

Jun 30, 2019

Mrs. Ethel Winfield Spainhour Nail died on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home.  She was 106 years old.  She was born on June 29, 1913, the daughter of the late, Charlie W. and Lula Ellen Bodsford Spainhour.  Mrs. Nail retired from Hanes Knitting Company with over 35 years of service.  She was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian...

Jun 30, 2019

Mrs. Hazel Mildred White Young, 89, went to be with the Lord June 30, 2019.  She was born September 4, 1929 in Stokes County to the late Joseph Carson White and Mary Lou Ligon White.  Hazel was a long time member of Leake Memorial Baptist Church which exemplified her love for her church and the Lord.  She was a...

Jun 29, 2019

Carol “Sue” Hayes of Winston Salem, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 29, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Jones. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Hayes; grandson, Michael Fine; brother Paul Jones Jr.; and niece, Ashley Jones.  Ms. Hayes is survived...