Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Scott Bradley Cecile, 42, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Forsyth County on October 29, 1977 to Reece David and Diana Hege Cecile.  Scott worked for his uncle Jerry, at Jerry Cecile Grading and was a known staple in the grading business.  He loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter...

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Terry Odell Beeson, 78, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Forsyth County on September 7, 1941 to the late Raymond and Sadie Fulp Beeson.  Mr. Beeson was of the Moravian faith and was retired from AT&T with 30 years of service.  He enjoyed playing softball, basketball, going fishing and most...

Nov 8, 2019

Van L. Julian, 86, was born in Winston-Salem to William Alexander Julian, Sr. and Novella Kirkman Julian. He graduated from Reynolds High School where he excelled in track and football. He attended Davidson and Guilford College where he played sports and was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He served in the Army and played football at...

Nov 8, 2019

Helen Marie Lyerly Messer, 83, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Brighton Gardens in Winston-Salem. Helen was born to James Robert Lyerly and Helen Rose Roberson and on May 16, 1936 in Forsyth County.  She attended Lewisville High School and graduated in 1955.  She met her husband William “Bill” Howard Messer during this time, and they were...

Nov 7, 2019

KERNERSVILLE - Dorothy Emogene Yerby Joyner, 89, died at the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida on November 7, 2019. She was born on October 2, 1930 in Tampa, FL to Abbie and Addie Jenkins. Emogene was a school teacher in Forsyth County for many years.

In addition to her parents, Emogene was predeceased by husbands,...

Nov 7, 2019

Mrs. Evelyn Hendrix Fishel, 94, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. She was born November 6, 1925 in Davie County to Annie Sidden Hendrix and Eddie N. Hendrix. Evelyn was a faithful member of Advent Moravian Church and retired from Hanes Knitting Company after 45 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50...

Nov 7, 2019

WALKERTOWN – Neva Lankford Mabe, 101, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Hospice of the Piedmont. Neva was born on February 26, 1918 in Stokes County to James Monroe and Champie Mae Lankford. Neva was the last sibling of the Lankford Family. She was a very fashionable woman, never leaving the house without being well-dressed and neatly presented....

Nov 6, 2019

We are saddened to report that Arlene Somer, age 79, died suddenly and unexpectedly at home in Advance, NC, on November 6, 2019. She is survived by her brother, David Kullen; her children, Nora and Shubert Somer; her son-in-law, Kevin Bogdanow; her grandson, Gus Bogdanow; her cats, Koko and Ming; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Nov 6, 2019

Mrs. Mescal Kay “Pete” Williams, 87, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 8, 1932 in Forsyth County to the late Dempsey McGee Loggins, Sr. and Natalie Alma Renegar Loggins.  Mrs. Williams was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, sister,...

Nov 5, 2019

King- Allen Wayne Kight, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Hospice of Randolph County.  He was born July 23, 1955 in Forsyth County and was a graduate of Central High School.  Mr. Kight was a retired mechanic from R.J. Reynolds after 42 years of service.  He enjoyed Harley-Davidson motorcycles, loved the beach, enjoyed movies and was an...

Nov 4, 2019

Service will be held at a later date, in Pennsylvania.

Nov 4, 2019

George Hrenko, 99, died peacefully on November 4, 2019.  He was born February 5, 1920 in Newark, NJ, the son of George Hrenko and Anna Dzuno. From 1946 until 1948, George served in the U.S. Army. During that time, he married the love of his life, Genevieve Ciemniecki. After his honorable discharge, he began his long career as an...

Nov 4, 2019

Graveside service only

Nov 4, 2019

Mr. James Ronald Wagner, 73, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Mr. Wagner was born in Forsyth County to Guy Hancock and Mildred Whitaker Wagner on March 17, 1946. He was a lifelong member of Oaklawn Baptist Church. James was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country in the...

Nov 4, 2019

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Long, 79, of King, NC, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019.  Tommy was born in Forsyth County on July 3, 1940, to the late Jack Hamilton Long and Jean Jordan Long.  He graduated from Gray High School in Winston-Salem and worked at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.  Tommy was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed hunting,...

Nov 3, 2019

Mr. Carlos Odell “Bud” Goins, 77, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.  He was born April 18, 1942 in Stokes County to the late Franklin and Gladys Goins.  Bud was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy with two tours in Vietnam.  Bud was one of the...

Nov 3, 2019

Doris Elizabeth Brittain Hall passed away at her home in Rural Hall on November 3, 2019 from a brief illness.  Her time with us was extended gratefully and peacefully due to the care of her nurses/CNA’s, Lori Gyke, her sister Cynthia Dobbs, Donna Gajewski, Renee Hogue and Mountain Valley Hospice. Mrs. Hall was born in Henderson County on January 23,...

Nov 3, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Caroline Anne Gentleman announce her passing.  Caroline, age 75 died peacefully at her home in Winston Salem, NC surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her daughter Courtney Gentleman Schill and son-in-law Randy Schill, in addition to her numerous cousins, friends, nieces and nephews whose lives she touched...

Nov 2, 2019

CARY – William “Bill” Eugene Seastrum, Jr., 45, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. William was born on April 1, 1974 in Jamestown, New York to William Eugene and Marolyn Farley Seastrum. He had deep love for God and his family. Bill had an incredible artistic talent in carpentry, had a love for farming...

Nov 2, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Larry Arlin Pless, 74, passed away November 2, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Larry was born on August 4, 1945 in Forsyth County to Clyde Arlin and Vallie Lovett Pless.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Becky Pless.

Surviving are two brothers, Lewis Pless...