Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Sep 26, 2019

Mr. James Ray Mabe, 78, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. He was born in Rockingham Co. on May 27, 1941 the son of the late Coy Ray Mabe and Laura Nelson Mabe. James was of the Baptist faith. He worked various jobs before retiring from Thomasville Furniture. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Sep 26, 2019

Mrs. Peggy Elizabeth Overstreet Scales, 84, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Trellis Support Care. She was born to the late Lawrence and Bertha Overstreet on June 26, 1935. Peggy was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Buds Security with 15 years of loyal service. Along with her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by...

Sep 26, 2019

Miss Kaylee Morgan Hayes, 27, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.  Kaylee was born January 20, 1992 in Forsyth County to Charles and Lisa Hayes.  She had a big personality and a loving heart.  She also kept a strong faith in God, despite her struggles in life.  Kaylee loved to spend time with her “Mamaw and Papaw” who preceded...

Sep 25, 2019

Mrs. Rosa Viola Pruitt Vestal, 95, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  She was born July 14, 1924 in Surry County to the late Thomas B. Pruitt and Bessie Hodges Pruitt.  Mrs. Vestal retired from Hanes Hosiery with 30+ years of service.  She was a member of Rural Hall Christian Church and loved the Lord.  Mrs. Vestal loved her...

Sep 24, 2019

Mrs. Judy Ann Hall Tucker, 73, of Advance, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home after a courageous ten-year battle with cancer.  Her spirit and love will live on through many.  She was born in Mecklenburg County on October 26, 1945 to Ernest Transil Hall and Thelma Dare Mauldin Hall.  Judy was preceded in death by her...

Sep 24, 2019

Walkertown, NC - Albert Ephraim Dillon, Jr. 67, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his residence. Albert Jr. was born on January 8, 1952 in Forsyth County and raised in the Walkertown area to the most loving parents God could have gifted a child, Albert Ephraim Sr., and Violet...

Sep 23, 2019

Mr. Allen Wilson Craver, Jr., 74, of Lewisville, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at his home. He was born January 12, 1945 in Forsyth County to Catherine Redding Craver and Allen Wilson Craver, Sr. Mr. Craver was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church and retired after 30 years from the IBEW Electrical Workers Union. He loved fishing, gardening,...

Sep 23, 2019

Ms. Renae Ann Davenport Morrow, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 13, 1957 in Hampton Roads County, Virginia to Robert Lee and Libby Beaman Davenport. Renae worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She will be greatly missed....

Sep 23, 2019

Mr. Robert “Bob” Michael Stroyek, 64, passed away at his home.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas and Catherine Sharp Stroyek.  Bob volunteered at Forsyth Medical Center and the Salvation Army.  He was a member at Pine Grove United Methodist Church.  Bob loved to play his guitar and listen to music.  Preceding him in death...

Sep 22, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Alexander Alley, 99, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Piney Grove Health and Rehab. Alexander was born in Stokes Co. January 29, 1920 to the late Alexander Martin Alley and Mary Alice Martin. Alexander loved farming. He was very proud of his garden and tobacco fields. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Sep 22, 2019

Mrs. Mollie Ruth Plank Ball, 86, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was born August 29, 1933 in Sullivan County, TN, to John Edward Plank and Virgie Lee Hicks Plank. Mrs. Ball was a member of Cross Road Baptist Church. She loved cooking and helping other people. Mrs. Ball was a lifetime member of the volunteer...

Sep 21, 2019

Alvin Grant Church died early on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the age of 95. He was born May 20, 1924 in Clemmons, NC to Doctor and Beatrice Rash Church. Alvin married Juanita Thomas of Floyd, VA and they were married for 64 years. As a young man Alvin served in the Army in Occupied Japan and was a...

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...