Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 22, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jean Mays, 77, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Surry Co. on March 17, 1942 the daughter of the late Elmer Stewart and Mary Viola George Stewart. Betty loved the Lord and was faithful to her church. She loved others dearly and always put others before herself....

Apr 21, 2019

Mrs. Marion Elizabeth James Durbin, 92, of Clemmons,  N.C., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born March 27, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Grace Wells James.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Robert Durbin.  Surviving are a son, Patrick Eley-Durbin (Carolyn)  of Clemmons and a daughter, Jean Svet (Frank) of Florida,...

Apr 21, 2019

Marie Edwards Sirohman, 82, of King, NC passed away April 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born July 2, 1936 in Davie County to the late Eugene and Ethel Priddy.  Mrs. Sirohman was preceded in death by her late husband of 37 years, John E. Sirohman; first husband of 26 years, Coy H. Edwards; and...

Apr 21, 2019

Mr. Kendall Anthony Butcher (Tuttle), 18, of Winston-Salem, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, April 21, 2019. Kendall was born on February 15, 2001 in Winston-Salem. He was fun-loving, hardworking, and dedicated to living his life to the fullest. Kendall enjoyed longboarding, playing basketball and guitar, and was very passionate about music.  He was a loving son...

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Jack Doub, 87, of Advance passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home.  He was born June 4, 1931 in Forsyth County to John Fletcher and Alma Tate Doub.  Mr. Doub was a member of Advance First Baptist Church and a follower of Jesus Christ.  He retired from AT&T with 37 years of service.  He was preceded...

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Byron Lee Jones, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born in West Virginia on January 15, 1931 to Charles and Lillie Jones. Byron retired from being a long-distance truck driver. He enjoyed his time meeting with his retiree groups and he was a Yokefellow with the Forsyth County Jail Prison Ministry. In addition to...

Apr 20, 2019

Lena Mae Ward Presnell, 88, passed away Friday, April 20, 2019.  She was born June 6, 1930 in Watauga County to the late Ronald Ward and Rosa Hagaman Ward.  Lena was a dedicated member of Northwoods Baptist Church, where she did many things including working at the food bank for several years.  She was also a volunteer for the...

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Luther Duane Akers Jr., 60, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. Mr. Akers was born in Wythe County, Virginia to Luther Duane Akers Sr. and Mamie Jackson Akers on August 5, 1958. He was a veteran of The United States Army and in the National Guard. He enjoyed the beach and going...

Apr 20, 2019

Mrs. Ellen “Jeanette” Panichello, 82, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Florida. She was born February 3, 1937 the loving daughter to the late John Ralph Cooke, and Ellen Louise Ragland. Jeanette was a loving mother to her sons, Chris and John, as well as a devoted wife to her husband, Joe of 58 years. She leaves behind...

Apr 19, 2019

Clarence "Melvin" Hooker, 90, met his Heavenly Father on April 19, 2019.

Melvin was born in Surry County on October 16, 1928 to loving parents, Robert Lester Hooker and Rosa Ella Hooker. He was the oldest of nine siblings, two of whom still live nearby: Leon Hooker (Geraldine) of Mt. Airy, NC and Don Hooker (Carolyn) of...

Apr 19, 2019

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Cynthia “Tweet” Mabe, 67, of Charleston, TN passed away on “Good” Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home in Charleston, TN.  She loved reading scripture every morning, to go shopping, working in her flowers, gardening and taking care of her dogs, but she especially loved her children, grandchildren...

Apr 19, 2019

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Taylor Myers, 86, of Lexington passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her residence. Mary was born in Surry County to the late Wiley and Mamie Taylor on August 14, 1932. Mary was an exceptional homemaker and loved that job title. She also loved gardening, feeding the birds, squirrels and chipmunks that would come up on...

Apr 19, 2019

Mr. Joseph Blaine Teague, 89, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on November 13, 1929 in Forsyth County to Martin and Connie Teague. Joseph was a lifetime member of Bunker Hill Primitive Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Joseph loved to be outdoors...

Apr 19, 2019

Mr. Edwin Orlando Vega Rivera, 70, passed away on April 19, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Edwin was born on November 10, 1948, in Puerto Rico to the late Alberto Luis Vega and Josefina Rivera. While working at his family’s coffee shop he met Susie, the love of his life and future wife. Susie’s family owned the grocery...

Apr 18, 2019

Billy Gray Troutman, a faithful member of Pine Chapel Moravian Church, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 18, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born March 1, 1937 to the late Raymond T. Troutman, Sr. and Edith Reich Troutman.  Over the years, he served on the Board of Elders, Trustee and Usher...

Apr 18, 2019

Mrs. Prudence Huneycutt McGinnis, 90, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Greensboro passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Winston-Salem Nursing and Rehab.  She was born May 17, 1928 in Stanley County, the daughter of the late George Alexander and Esther Kimrey Huneycutt.  Mrs. McGinnis was a member of Magnolia Street Baptist Church and was retired from Piedmont Financial Co.  In...

Apr 18, 2019

Mr. Harold Wayne Tilley, 75, of Winston-Salem passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Tilley was born on July 13, 1943 in Forsyth County to Floyd and Bert Cox Tilley. Mr. Tilley retired from Piedmont/US Airways and was currently employed at North State Aviation. He was preceded in death by his parents; five...

Apr 17, 2019

Mrs. Mary Henri Newman Needham, age 86, went to be with the Lord on her birthday April 17, 2019.  She was born April 17, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Clarence Newman and Myrtle Newman.  Mary Henri was a lifetime member at Mineral Springs Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, member of the hand...

Apr 17, 2019

Jean “Jeannie” Taylor, 77, of Mocksville passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home.  She was born July 28, 1941 in Washington to Frank Eugene and Margaret Riley Kruger.  She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Taylor; a brother, Dave; a sister, Doris and two dear friends, Doris Cumbo and Alice Spillman.  Surviving is her husband,...

Apr 17, 2019

Mrs. Hazel Belcher Vance, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born August 3, 1933 in West Virginia to the late Robert Lee Belcher and Thelma Chapman. Hazel married the love of her life, the late Henry H. Vance in 1950. She was a devoted, loving wife to Henry for...