Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 4, 2019

Ronald (Ronnie) Lambeth passed away on Saturday May 4, 2019 at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents Minnie Fay Lambeth and John Henry Lambeth, his wife Tina Lambeth, and son Ronald Lambeth Jr. along with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Ronald lived with his niece Brandy (Nikki) Phelps (Randy Phelps) of...

May 4, 2019

Always in our hearts, our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, step-father and loyal friend has been received by his Heavenly Father as God has proven to us he takes the best. Richard passed away at home Saturday evening, May 4 with his family by his side. Richard was born to Edgar and Gene Clark Chiott in Burlington,...

May 3, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – On May 3, 2019 at 11:40 p.m., surrounded by her loving family, Shirley Scott Slate, 66, peacefully went home to be with our Lord and Savior. She was born on July 25, 1952 in Greensboro, NC to the late Waldo and Polly Scott. She was a 1971 graduate of Northwest High School and was the middle of...

May 3, 2019

Mr. Joseph Allen Marshall, 50, of High Point passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 9, 1968 in Santa Clara County, California to Walter “Ralph” Marshall, Jr. and Candace Hailey Marshall. Mr. Marshall worked as a professional electrician for many years. He enjoyed traveling to the beach to fish in the...

May 3, 2019

Mrs. Candace “Candy” R. Barnes, 47, of Rural Hall, NC, was tragically killed in a head on collision on May 3, 2019 on Highway 19 in Virginia.  Candy was born December 18, 1971 to Stephen Slone and Brenda Fields in Norton, VA.  She was the wife and soulmate of Brian Barnes, married on October 7, 1990.  Together they have...

May 3, 2019

Cathy Billups Stanley, 63, passed away on May 3, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on December 11, 1955 to Joan Blake Billups and John Wentworth Billups in Beckley, WV. Cathy was a member of Westside Baptist Church. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marshall University. She was a Nobelle at Winston-Salem Shrine Club, and a member...

May 3, 2019

Mr. Tony Stephen Adams, 63, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born August 9, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Guy Adams and Nancy George Adams.  Tony was a faithful member and deacon of Jefferson Christian Church.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and an avid golfer, fisherman, and UNC...

May 3, 2019

Mr. Gayle Burch, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born in Yadkin County on November 3, 1934 to Duella Shore Burch. Gayle was a Christian man and a true believer in the Bible. He graduated from Jonesville High School in 1952, where he played football. Gayle worked for Chatham Manufacturing Company for 13 years and...

May 3, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Rex A. Idol, 95, passed away on Friday evening, May 3, 2019, at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living in Kernersville. Rex was born on February 4, 1924, a son of the late Joseph Franklin Idol and Bessie Stafford Idol. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1943, then served during World War II in the Army Air...

May 2, 2019

James “Tommy” Adams, III, 67, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Tommy was born on March 6, 1952 in Winston-Salem to James T. Adams, Jr. and Marie Cody Adams. He graduated from Parkland High School and retired from Reynolds Tobacco Company, Tobaccoville plant, in 2009. Tommy loved to fish, especially fresh water...

May 2, 2019

David Lee Allen was born August 16, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Silas Harvey Allen and Ersie Newsome Allen. He had a kind, generous, and unassuming soul. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother; Jerry Silas Allen, one niece, and two nephews. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Moser...

Apr 30, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Clarence William “Bill” Angel, Jr., 69, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Bill was born on July 25, 1949 in Forsyth County to Clarence and Ilene Parker Angel.

Bill is survived by his wife, Gail; a son, Bill Angel (Crystal); two grandsons, Will Angel (Michaela) of Kernersville, and Brady Phillips of...

Apr 30, 2019

Mr. Robert Lee Marion, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  He was born May 22, 1931 in Surry County to the late Earnest Samuel Marion and Stella Mae Shelton Marion.  Robert was a lifelong member of Fairview United Methodist Church.  After retiring from the city of Winston-Salem, he enjoyed repairing small engines and fishing.  In addition to his...

Apr 30, 2019

Mrs. Margaret “Margie” Sandor Carter, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in East Chicago, Indiana on March 13, 1947 to the late Joseph and Margaret Kristek Sandor.  Surviving is her loving husband of 46 years, Charles Carter; brother, Dr. Joe Sandor (Sherilyn) of Scottsdale, Arizona; two nephews; one niece...

Apr 30, 2019

Mrs. Donna Stafford Locke, 56, entered into the kingdom of heaven on Tuesday, April 30 2019. She was born October 26, 1962 to the late Ray and Betty Stafford. Donna had a heart for people and enjoyed teaching those with special needs for many years. In addition to her love of teaching she had a strong passion for her...

Apr 29, 2019

Kernersville- Mr. Jerry Wayne Watson, 69, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on October 6, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Robah Cyrus Watson and Mary Knight Watson. Jerry was a Veteran of the United States Army. He loved farming, fishing and raising animals. Jerry always had a lot of...

Apr 29, 2019

Ms. Edith Meadows Evans, 79, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 9, 1939 to Claude Eston Meadows, Sr. and Ella Fisher Meadows. Edith was a member of Southfork Baptist Church. She was retired from Wake Forest University Physicians. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Apr 29, 2019

WINSTON SALEM – Shirley Cecelia Newcomb Sullivan, 91, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Shirley was born on March 11, 1928 in Suffolk County, MA to Edward Henry and Cecelia Ross Newcomb. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Shirley loved gardening and being outside, especially the beach. She was also a big...

Apr 29, 2019

Mrs. Lemmer Tuttle Brown, 93, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.  She was born September 14, 1925 in Stokes County to the late William Earnest Tuttle and Berlie Briggs Tuttle.  Mrs. Brown was a longtime member of Northwoods Baptist Church, where she was a proud member of the church choir.  She enjoyed canning, gardening, and cooking.  In addition to...

Apr 29, 2019

Mary Louise Ragsdale went to be with her Savior on April 29, 2019.  She joins her husband and sweetheart, David Welch Ragsdale.  “Mimi” was born on April 1, 1922, in Purcell, Oklahoma.  She was one of the greatest of the Greatest Generation.  She grew up during the depression, attended as much business college as she could afford, and married...