Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. Thomas Wayne Palmer, 66, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019.  Thomas was born in Forsyth County on February 22, 1953, to Donald Alexander Palmer and Betty Sowers Palmer.  He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church.  Thomas was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Eddie Palmer.  In addition to his father, Thomas...

Jun 14, 2019

Ms. Peggy Lou Dunevant, 87, of Winston-Salem, entered the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born on January 31, 1932 in Burke County, NC to Johnsie and Glenn Abernathy. Peggy was married to James Dunevant for 25 years and they raised their son Dana. She went to beauty school in...

Jun 14, 2019

Mrs. Mary Lou Williams Fishel, 89, of Clemmons, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.

Mary was born September 28, 1929 in Yadkin County to Earlie and Ruby Williams.  She graduated from Gray High School in 1947 and married Hobart “Joe” Fishel on April 9, 1955.  They were married for 25 years and he preceded her...

Jun 14, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Williams Newsome, 79, of Clemmons, completed her journey on earth on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, and is now in the arms of her heavenly father. She leaves her precious family, to join her daughter, Robin Hanes; brother, Gary Williams; and great-grandson, Eli Carter, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her...

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. Melvin Rudolph Crafford, 80, of Winston-Salem peacefully went to be with his heavenly father lord and savior Jesus Christ on June 14, 2019. Melvin was born in Forsyth County to the late Edmond Francis Crafford and Mattie Brewer Crafford on November 28, 1938. He graduated in 1957 from Hanes High School, he devoted his life to Christ as...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Bernice Wackerhagen Lockwood, 104, of Greensboro passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Brighton Gardens of Greensboro. Bernice was born in Kansas City, MO., to the late Ralph H. Wackerhagen and Stella Smith Wackerhagen on October 17, 1914. She was a member of Brookstown United Methodist Church, and also a member of The Order of the White Shrine....

Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Shumate, 64, passed away on June 13, 2019. He was born on Nov. 9, 1954 to Thelma Jean Bates Shumate and Douglas Eugene Shumate in Forsyth County. Ronnie served as an elder at Christ Family Church. He was active in a variety of ministries including Forsyth jail and prison ministry, and yoke fellows. A talented...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Frances Louise Hauser Boyer, 88. passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her residence.  She was born February 21, 1931 in Davie County, the daughter of Reid and Lillian Sheek Hauser.  She was a homemaker and a member of Green Meadows Baptist Church.  Frances loved to cook and work in her garden.  She was preceded in death by...

Jun 12, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Lee Young Butner Hensley, 85, of King passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Universal Healthcare. Ruth was born in Stokes County to the late Albert Thomas Young and Martha Etta Green Young on June 15, 1933. She was of the Methodist faith, and was a very caring and loving person to all she came in contact...

Jun 12, 2019

Mrs. Brigitte Sofie Egold Barton, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born in Hessen, Germany on August 28, 1946 to the late Elsa and Ernest Egold.  Ms. Barton became a United States Citizen on June 24, 1999.  She was involved with the American Legion and King Outreach Ministries.  In addition...

Jun 12, 2019

Miss Vera Yvonne Spach, 75, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Trellis Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Floyd Philbert Spach and Vera Morefield Spach on February 2, 1944. Miss Spach, was known as “Yvonne” by her family and friends and was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She...

Jun 12, 2019

Mrs. Rachael Elizabeth Casolari Parker, 83, of Clemmons, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born in Harlan County, KY on July 6, 1935, to the late Michael Angelo Casolari and Anna Mae Rae Casolari. Mrs. Parker was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was retired from Western Electric with thiry-nine years...

Jun 11, 2019

Mr. Clarence Lanier Gobble, 96, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born November 10, 1922 in Davie County to Willis Vestal and Flossie Lanier Gobble.  Mr. Gobble was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII.  He participated in the European Theater serving on the beaches of Normandy tending...

Jun 11, 2019

Mrs. Julia Diane Williams Moser, 67, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born September 20, 1951 in Loudon County, VA to Ruth Lee Fletcher Williams and Henry Jackson Williams. Mrs. Moser attended Faith Missionary Alliance. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, J.W. Sidden and a sister, Terry Jane Williams. Surviving are...

Jun 11, 2019

Mr. Matthew Wilson Faircloth, 51, of Lewisville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Matthew was born in Forsyth County on October 24, 1967, to Horace Michael Faircloth and Terrie Brown Faircloth.  He graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1986 and received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Matt...

Jun 11, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Dodson Porter, 93, passed away on June 11, 2019 at Trinity Elms Health and Rehab. She was born on April 17, 1926 to Warner Dodson and Bertha Cox Dodson in Rockingham County. Ruby was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed her bridge club for over 50 years. She was also an avid PGA fan, having...

Jun 11, 2019

Mr. Chester “Dean” Ashby, 75, went to Heaven on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Stokes Co. on March 25, 1944, son of the late Chester Monroe Ashby and Lena Agnes Cromer Ashby. Dean was a member of Woodland Baptist Church and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with over 30 years...

Jun 11, 2019

Kernersville – Ms. Faye Marshall Smith, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. She was born in Forsyth County, March 9, 1932 to the late Raymond and Helen Farrington Marshall. Faye was a member of Kernersville Friends Meeting and loved to sing in the choir at church, she also loved to help decorate the...

Jun 11, 2019

Colfax – Mr. Danny Clay Bolen, Jr., 46, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born January 30, 1973 in Guilford County to Danny Clay Bolen, Sr. and Cheryl Elizabeth Lowery Bolen. Danny was a caring, loving man, well known for his sense of humor. He never met a stranger and loved spending time with his family and...

Jun 10, 2019

Mrs. Martha Dash Artz, 90, of Lewisville, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Quality Care Homes in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Artz was born on April 29, 1929 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Michael and Mary Dash and preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ira H. Artz, and six of...