Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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...

Sep 14, 2019

Mr. James Benson Holland, Age 81 passed away September 14, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born November 12, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late James Claude Holland and Elva Jane Holland.  Jm retired from Hanes Brands with 30 plus years of service.  After retiring, he spent most of his time outside on his tractor and taking...

Sep 14, 2019

Mr. Donald Wayne Ashburn, age 58, passed away September 14, 2019 at his residence.  He was born November 19, 1960 in Stokes County to the late Gordon Freeman Ashburn, Sr. and Barbara Heath Ashburn.  Donald was a loving family man and will be dearly missed by his friends and loved ones.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Sep 14, 2019

Elijah Darian Lahey, 19, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 14, 2019.  He was born November 14, 1999 in Forsyth County.  Darian was an outgoing young man who loved life.  He enjoyed dirt bikes and the outdoors.  Darian was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Louise Ervin Yates; maternal great-uncle, Ted Yates; and paternal grandmother, Barbara Shamblin.  He is...

Sep 14, 2019

Mr. Richard R. Lukes, age 70 of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.  He was born November 20, 1948 in Chicago, IL. to Raymond W. Lukes and Marie J. Lukes.  Mr. Lukes was a Roman Catholic and attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  While growing up in Chicago...

Sep 13, 2019

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Nancy Lynn McDuffie Quel, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 13, 2019. She was born November 29, 1946 in Lumberton, NC, the daughter of Wayland Rudolph McDuffie and Thetis Catherine Bayles McDuffie.  Lynn attended Red Springs High School and was a graduate of Meredith College. She retired from Levin, Spinnett & Co. and was...

Sep 13, 2019

Mrs. Bessie Mae Hall Cress, age 83, passed away September 13, 2019 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice Home in Salisbury, NC.  She was born May 25, 1936 in Stanley County to the late John Frank Hall and Mamie Hutchins Hall.  Bessie was a longtime member of Providence Moravian Church.  She retired from RJ Reynolds with 18 years of service. ...

Sep 12, 2019

Mrs. Betty Hudson Norman, age 86, formerly of Kernersville, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in the presence of family.  Known as MawMaw to her grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and known as Miss Betty to her loving husband of over 60 years.  She had an infectious personality and smile and was deeply loved by all...

Sep 12, 2019

Belews Creek – Mr. Billy “Bill” Gray Moore, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on November 22, 1934 in Surry County to Walter Lee and Elizabeth Bowman Moore. Bill served our country in United States Army. He worked for and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco...