Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 16, 2019

Patricia Ann Waggoner Mayes, of Winston Salem, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her home due to Respiratory complications.

She was born in Alameda County Naval Air Station, Oakland, CA on October 24, 1955, to William Charles and Mary Ann Waggoner.

Patricia graduated from C.W. Baker High School, Baldwinsville, NY in 1974,...

Oct 16, 2019

Kernersville – Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Berlene Jackson Brandon went home to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Mrs. Brandon was born June 22, 1926 in Sampson County to the late William Almon and Rosella Carroll Jackson.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ted Clanton Brandon.  She was...

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. B.E. “Mendy” Mendenhall, Jr., 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on July 6, 1920 to B.E. Mendenhall, Sr. and Ada Mae Mendenhall. B.E. cared greatly about education. He was on the Davidson County School Board and was a trustee of Davidson County Community College. B.E. was later appointed to the...

Oct 15, 2019

March 2, 1948- October 15, 2019

Rickey Earle “Rick” Everhart went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC and was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Everhart Jr. and Cora Louise Everhart, as well as his older brother, Michael Gene Everhart. Surviving him...

Oct 15, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Priscilla Jane Young Caudill, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1942 in Stokes County to Ralph Thomas and Dorothy Mounce Young. She was the owner and operator of Priscilla’s Salon for about 40 years.  She was one of the first female business owners...

Oct 15, 2019

Mr. John Wilson Yates, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born in Forsyth County on July 9, 1935 to the late John William and Katie Marshall Yates.  Mr. Yates retired from Piedmont Aviation and later worked part time for Mock Tire.  He was a member of Brookstown United Methodist...

Oct 15, 2019

Elfriede Friedrich Cardwell, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was born January 11, 1928 to Herr and Frau Peter Friedrich, growing up in Herborn, Germany, eventually immigrating to the United States and settling in Winston-Salem.

After raising her children, she had a long career with the Forsyth...

Oct 15, 2019

GREENSBORO – Joseph Franklin Pegg, 65, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his home. Joseph was born on December 4, 1953 in Guilford County to Charles and Mildred Bolen Pegg. He loved fishing, golfing and rabbit hunting, along with raising beagles. Joseph also enjoyed playing guitar and loved watching birds.

In addition to his parents, Joseph...

Oct 14, 2019

Captain Bill Talbert, Winston-Salem Fire Department, retired, answered his last call on October 14, 2019 to arrive in the arms of his savior, our Lord, Jesus Christ.  He was born November 23, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Owens Mattison Talbert and James Ruth Furches.  Bill retired with 30 years’ service in the department and afterward worked several...

Oct 14, 2019

Mr. James Gray Taylor Sr., 82, of Midway, NC, departed this life for his heavenly home at 10:58pm on Monday, October 14, 2019, following a short courageous battle with cancer. James was born in Edgecombe County, NC, on July 16, 1937, to the late James Alton and Carrie Estelle Bailey Taylor. He was a member of New Mount Vernon...

Oct 14, 2019

On October 14, 2019, James Kenneth Azmon, Sr., went home to the Lord at the age of 87.  “Ken” was born July 24, 1932, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Albert and Alma Azmon.  He worked from age 17 for Western Electric Company, beginning as a truck driver, and retiring as an electronics tester after completing certification from Devry Technical Institute....

Oct 14, 2019

Mr. Allan R. Miller, Sr., 79, died on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. Allan was born on November 4, 1939 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania to Wilbur and Kathryn Miller. He played football for Shamokin High School. Al attended Mitchell College where he met his wife, Ann Fleming. He also served in the U.S. Army for 3 years....

Oct 13, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Gray Vestal, Sr., 85, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home. He was born March 24, 1934 in Forsyth Co. the son of the late Robah Lee Vestal and Ruth Ann Miller Vestal. Mr. Vestal was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years...

Oct 13, 2019

Mr. Richard Monroe Grubbs, 78, went to be with Jesus Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 6, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Mike Grubbs and Ela Mae Grubbs.  Richard was a loving father and loved life to the fullest and especially loved to make people laugh.  In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 13, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Hice Barber, 84, passed away on October 13, 2019 at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center. Carolyn was born on June 23, 1935 in Guilford County. Her parents were Virgie Louise Moody Hice and George William Thomas Hice. She was a longtime member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church. She retired from the Wake Forest School of Medicine where she...

Oct 13, 2019

Mrs. Hazel Lambert Jackson, 79, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2019 at her home with her husband and family.  She fought very hard for a long time, never losing her beautiful smile and witty sense of humor.  Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Leroy Jackson; four children: Sheryl Jackson Nakama (George), Sandy Jackson...

Oct 12, 2019

Mr. Harry Gene Kinder, age 83 of Mocksville, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019.  He was born in Boone County, West Virginia to the late Lawrence and Ruby Eastep Kinder.  Mr. Kinder was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and spent most of his career as an accountant.  Harry, AKA Dad, Pops, Grandpa, and Papaw loved God and...

Oct 12, 2019

Mr. Bruce Wayne Brewer, 78, was reunited with Martha, on Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was born in Forsyth Co. on February 20, 1941 the son of the late Dwight Brewer and Bessie Lindon Brewer. Bruce was a lifelong member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Rural Hall. He could be considered by many to be the “Ambassador” of Rural...

Oct 12, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Richard Augustus Mickey, 92, passed away October 12, 2019 at Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Guilford County on September 21, 1927 to the late Claude and Eula Hayes Mickey. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kernersville, he loved his church where he was a deacon for many years, and he...

Oct 11, 2019

Mrs. Betty Sue Temples Cromer, 90, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth Co. on May 20, 1929 the daughter of the late Robah Douglas Temples and Polly Ann Brown Temples. Betty was of the Baptist faith and a loving and caring woman, who will be missed by all who knew...