Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Ronald Heath

Apr 28, 2019

WINSTON SALEM – Ronald L. Heath, 78, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Forsyth County on February 9, 1941 to Leon Madison and Evelyn Yokely Heath.

He was a member of Friedland Moravian Church, graduated from Robert B. Glenn High School – Class of 1959,...

Ellen Vest

Apr 28, 2019

Ellen Roberta “Roby” Snapp Vest passed peacefully into the more immediate presence of her Savior on Sunday, April 28th.  Roby was born in Limestone, TN to Hawkins and Willie Snapp.  In her senior year of high school, Roby met Jack Douglas Vest, who soon became her husband.  They were married on February 3rd, 1945.  Roby graduated from East Tennessee...

Betty Jenkins

Apr 28, 2019

Mrs. Betty Gaddy Jenkins, age 83 of Advance, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born February 8, 1936 in Chesterfield, S.C. to the late Henry Lee Gaddy and Mary Freeman Gaddy.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Jenkins.  Surviving are one son, Greg Brannock of Advance.  A graveside service...

Ernest "Ernie" Parry

Apr 27, 2019

Ernest “Ernie” Robert Parry, 98, passed away on April 27. He leaves behind his daughter, Carol Cross; granddaughter, Marie Daniel (Lee Daniel); and two cherished great-grandchildren, Carlie and Ivy Daniel.  He has numerous nieces and nephews and an extended Cross family who loved and admired him. Born and raised in Hinton, West Virginia, the son of John and Grace...

Leighton Blanchette

Apr 26, 2019

Mr. Leighton Andrew Blanchette, 60, of Winston-Salem passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born December 9, 1958 in Forsyth County to Coretta Henson Blanchette and William Calvin Blanchette, who preceded him in death. Leighton was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was as assistant Sunday School teacher for the hard of...

Aubrey Bullington

Apr 26, 2019

Mr. Aubrey Lee Bullington, 81, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Surry Co. on August 10, 1937 the son of the late John Wesley Bullington and Beulah Alice Dezern Bullington. Aubrey worked in parts and service in the trucking industry most of his life. He also owned and...

Eileen Mclaughlin

Apr 25, 2019

Ms. Eileen M. McLaughlin passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was born on April 8, 1921 in Decatur, Alabama.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and son Michael Lee McLaughlin. She is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Hawks (husband David), Jonnie Miller (husband Ralph) and grandsons Jarred and James Miller. A private family burial...

Melba Davis

Apr 25, 2019

Mrs. Melba Hardy Davis, 95, of Clemmons, passed into the loving hands of her God and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Melba was born on June 10, 1923 in Winston-Salem as the first child of Myrtle Key Hardy and Garlie C. Hardy. She was educated in the Forsyth County School System and Winston-Salem Business College. In addition to...

Patsy Hanes

Apr 25, 2019

Mrs. Patsy Ann Bates Hanes, 82, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her home in Advance.  She was born November 3, 1936 in Forsyth County to Marvin Woodrow and Mildred Allen Bates.  She graduated from Mocksville High School in 1954 and was a life long member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Hanes retired from Integon/GMAC Insurance Co....

Sandra "Nana" Faye Butler

Apr 24, 2019

Sandra “Nana” Faye Key Butler, age 71, passed away on April 24, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC due to complications from an automobile accident.

Sandra is survived by her daughter Kim Mabe (David) of Walkertown, NC, her brother Tommy Key (Kitty) of Myrtle Beach, SC, and two grandsons, Steven and Joshua Mabe....

Don Mcanulty

Apr 24, 2019

Don Michael “Mike” McAnulty, of Oak Ridge, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2019.  He was born on October 13, 1948 and was raised in Raeford, NC.  He was the son of Martha Joy (Tiny) and John Howard (Mac) McAnulty.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Patrick Looper McAnulty and his sister Nycee Stancil.

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John Morgan, Sr.

Apr 24, 2019

Mr. John Philip Morgan, Sr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Moore County, North Carolina on February 22, 1937 to Benjamin Cleveland Morgan and Mary “Mamie” Smith Morgan. Philip loved his job as a truck driver. He enjoyed photography, nature, and animals. Philip made many friends and he always knew someone anywhere he...

Bee Gwynn, M.D.

Apr 24, 2019

Mrs. Bee Gatling Gwynn, M.D., 88, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  Born September 1, 1930 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Willard I. Gatling.  Dr. Gwynn graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1960.  She served her internship at the University of Colorado Medical Center...

Infant Daniel Chatman

Apr 23, 2019

Infant Daniel Avery Chatman was born into the kingdom of heaven Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  He is survived by his parents, Abbigail Love and Tim Chatman; maternal grandparents, Danielle Marion, O’Shea Marion, and Bradley Love; paternal grandparents, John and Susan Chatman; great-grandparents, Cathy Edwards, Billy Marshall, and Gene and Marilyn Love; great-great-grandparents, Alton and Shelby Coble; and a host...

Jean Idol

Apr 23, 2019

Jean Moore Idol, 96, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Jean was born in Charlotte, NC on January 18, 1923 to Roscoe and Lillie Bodenheimer Moore. She moved to Kernersville at age 12. Jean graduated from Wallburg High School and was a charter member of Union Cross Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and loved...

Martha Mabe

Apr 23, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Martha Solomon Mabe, 75, passed away April 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth Co. March 5, 1944 to the late Cleo Emily Davis, and William Alexander Solomon. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved planting and working in her flowers. Martha loved to care for...

Patricia Furr

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann Deese “Pat” Furr, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born on December 8, 1946 in Stanley Co. the daughter of the late Harvey and Cleola Deese. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville in Winston-Salem. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved spending...

Josephine Gregory

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Josephine Claunette Smith Gregory, age 75 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home.  She was born October 26, 1943 in Davie County to the late Joseph and Geneva Howell Smith.  Mrs. Gregory was a home maker and she enjoyed camping and loved her dog, Bucky.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her...

Walter Wardlaw

Apr 22, 2019

Mr. Walter Aaron Wardlaw, 88, of Winston-Salem went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Nicholson, GA to Homer and Gaynelle Hardman Wardlaw. Mr. Wardlaw was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a...

Avoline Atkins

Apr 22, 2019

The 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd,

I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside still waters.

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