Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Sep 21, 2019

Mary Louise Vitez of Winston-Salem, NC passed away at her home on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  She was born on March 5th in Summerhill, PA to the late Elmer F. and Matilda Conrad Berschneider.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elaine Winder and brother, Joseph Berschneider. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Andrew G. Vitez;...

Sep 20, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes Hopkins Klinkosum, 80, of Purlear, NC passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Buncombe County to the late Julian Setzer Hopkins and Elizabeth Daniel Hopkins on November 16, 1939. Elizabeth enjoyed cooking and gardening. But more than anything, she loved playing with her grandson, Asher. Elizabeth was an avid...

Sep 20, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Nighat Perveen Riaz, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 4, 1933 in India to Khalil-ur-Rehman and Khadija Begum.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Dr. Riaz Ahmed Lalah; as well as an infant child.

Nighat is...

Sep 19, 2019

Mr. Franklin “Frank” Ray West, 81, died on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Health after a 10-month battle with cancer. Frank was born in Altavista, VA, on January 30, 1938, to John Willard and Ada Elizabeth Arthur West. He grew up in Virginia, and furthered his education by obtaining his Associates Degree in Business from Emmanuel...

Sep 19, 2019

KERNERSVILLE - Doris N. Neaves, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living.  She was born on January 25, 1936, the daughter of the late Walter & Goldie Neaves of Grassy Creek, NC. Doris graduated from Healing Springs High School in 1953, and married her high school sweetheart, Bill. They lived in Winston-Salem and...

Sep 19, 2019

Elaine Messick Myers passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Abernethy Laurels, Newton, NC.  Elaine was born August 15, 1933 to the late Margaret Harbin Messick and William M. Messick.  She was married to the late Robert S. (Bobby) Myers, Sr.  In addition to her parents and husband, Elaine was preceded in death by her son, Robert...

Sep 18, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Gayle Loftis McCraw, 81, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019 at her residence. Gayle was born on November 2, 1937 in Cherokee County, South Carolina to Lewis and Mary Loftis. She always cared for others as the Great Commandant told us in Matthew 22:39 to “love your neighbor as yourself.”  Gayle was a loving wife,...

Sep 18, 2019

Mrs. Anne Ford Scales entered her eternal home following several months of declining health on September 18, 2019 early in the morning at her home with her husband and daughter at her side.  She was born March 16, 1930 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to Clifton and Maye Ford who both preceded her in death. She was an active member at...

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Carroll Newton Carpenter, 83, of Advance passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home.  He was born July 5, 1936 in Caldwell County to Burl C. Carpenter and Zora Plemmons.  He graduated from Collettsville High School and attended Appalachian State University.  After serving two years in the US Army, he began his career as a policeman...

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Jessie Lee White, 32, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was born in Guilford County on December 9, 1986 to Joseph Randall, Sr. and Rhonda Gay Jackson White. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle. He will be missed.

Surviving are; two sisters Christy White (Walter) of Lexington and Amy White of Walkertown, three...

Sep 17, 2019

Vernon Darin Dew, 57, of Bermuda Run, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Trellis Supportive Care after an extended battle with ALS.  He was born August 2, 1962 in New Hanover County. Darin lived a life of gratitude and was adored and loved by all who knew him. He spent many summer days enjoying...

Sep 17, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Messick Sneed Lindley, after a period of declining health, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Bermuda Commons in Advance, NC at the age of 96.  She was born on December 11, 1922 to the late Glenn C. and Ethel McCann Messick.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Sep 17, 2019

Mrs. Peggy Tally McKnight, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born in Forsyth County on February 20, 1930 to the late Shelton Odell and Golda Moser Tally.  Mrs. McKnight was a member of Ketner’s Church of Christ and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was an excellent seamstress, cook, and loved...

Sep 16, 2019

COLFAX – Harry Lee Haynes, 87, died September 16, 2019 at his home. Harry was born August 1, 1932 in Carroll County, VA to James Everette and Elsie Boley Haynes. Harry was a veteran of the US Army and retired builder. He attended Smith Grove Baptist Church.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, and a...

Sep 16, 2019

Nona Elizabeth Mullin, 69, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Twin City Bible Church in...

Sep 16, 2019

Mr. Apostolos “Paul” Skordas, 85, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Amarantos, Greece, on February 14, 1934, to Demetrios and Soteroula Kiamou Skordas. He was a Tailor for 25 years in New York City and eventually moved to Winston-Salem, where he opened Paul’s Tailor Shop. Paul enjoyed watching sports and loved everyone....

Sep 16, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Justin Matthew Miner, 23, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. Justin was born on November 8, 1995 in New York. He was a 2014 graduate of East Forsyth High School and was employed with Charles Carter Plumbing.

Justin is survived by his parents, Kevin and Darla Miner and Laura Tompkins; sister, Christina Miner; brothers, Brenden...

Sep 15, 2019

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Felicitas Ernestina Rios, 88, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her residence.  She was born May 30, 1931 in Arequipa, Peru the daughter of Teofilo Rios Pena and Cristina Sotomayor.  She was a member of El Aposento Alto Wesleyan Church and was a retired nurse from Edgardo Rebagliati Hospital with over 30 years of...

Sep 15, 2019

Mr. Robert Ray Flynt, Jr., 97, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Village Care of King. He was born in Forsyth Co. on September 12, 1922 the son of the late Robert Ray Flynt, Sr. and Beulah Hill Flynt. Mr. Flynt was of the Baptist faith and was a former pastor of Union Tabernacle Church in Winston-Salem. He...

Sep 15, 2019

Mr. James Edward “Ed” Landers, Jr., 91, of Winston-Salem, died on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  Ed was born on October 3, 1927, in Camden, N.J., the son of the late James Edward Landers, Sr. and Mildred McElroy Landers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Woodfin Landers and a sister, Llewellyn Smith.  Ed...