Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 4, 2019

Marilyn Ruth Eggersmann Sagehorn, 88, of Bermuda Run, NC, was born June 3, 1930 and passed away on April 4, 2019 at her home in Greystone Cottage, at Bermuda Village Retirement Center.   Originally from Illinois, Marilyn was called to be a teacher and church worker serving the Lord and others with joy and enthusiasm in the Lutheran Church -...

Apr 4, 2019

Mrs. Louise Sheets Ballard, 80, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Davie County on March 4, 1939 to the late Warren and Bernice Cornatzer Sheets.  Mrs. Ballard was a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.  Louise struggled with medical...

Apr 3, 2019

Mrs. Jean Long Whitley, 80, died on April 3, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Jean was born on May 6, 1938, in Hertford, NC, to Shelton McMullen and Marine Elliott Long. She graduated from Perquimans High School and obtained her Associates Degree in Music from Chowan College. After graduation she furthered her education at Meredith College and the University...

Apr 3, 2019

Flora “Flo” Ball Bassett, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at St. David’s Hospital in Round Rock, TX. She was born on March 30, 1931 to Eva Mae Whitman and Dumont Henry Ball in Forsyth County, NC. Flo was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem before moving to Georgetown, TX in 2016. She was a graduate of Gray...

Apr 2, 2019

Walkertown- Mr. Stewart Lee Isom, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. He was born on November 19, 1930 in Galax, Virginia to Lonnie and Mae Isom. He served for two years in the United States Army in Korea. Stewart retired from RJ Reynolds after 28 years of service.

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Apr 2, 2019

Mr. Boyce “Skip” Allen Grubbs, Sr., 70, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born November 19, 1948 in Forsyth County, the son of William Allen and Mary Alice Faircloth Grubbs.  He was the owner/operator of Quality Towing and a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in Vietnam.  Skip was an accomplished Martial Artist...

Apr 2, 2019

Mr. Richard Tamer, 61 of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1957 in Winston-Salem to Jimmie and Grace Long Tamer. Mr. Tamer was a member of Old Town Baptist Church. He was a devout Christian who loved Jesus. Mr. Tamer was a partner at Cannon and Company L.L.P. He was...

Apr 2, 2019

Doris Rothrock Holder, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Winston-Salem. She was the loving wife of the late R. Frank Holder who passed away on June 2, 2009. Doris was born on July 22, 1934 in Forsyth County to the late Reuben and Vivian Campbell Rothrock. She retired from Twin City Lumber...

Apr 2, 2019

Alison Kay Rohl-Roemer 49 passed away Tuesday, 2nd April 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Alison was born in Pontiac, Michigan and spent most of her life in Florida. Graduating from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Recreation. Alison and her immediate family moved to Kernersville in July of 2018, enjoying her short time...

Apr 2, 2019

David “Kyle” Gravely, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home.

He was born on February 14, 1988 in Forsyth County to David and Martha Avila Gravely.

Kyle had a great sense of humor and an infectious smile. He was greatly loved by his friends and family and will be deeply...

Apr 2, 2019

Devin Trey-Paul Swaim, 25, of Kernersville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born December 9, 1993 in Forsyth County. Trey was a strong young man that overcame many obstacles in his short life. He was quite the jokester who made everyone around him laugh. Trey was preceded in death by his mother, Angelan Scarlette Swaim;...

Apr 1, 2019

Mrs. Ellen Harrell Binkley, 69, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. She was born in Forsyth County on October 6, 1949 to Louise Miller Harrell. Ellen was a member of Trinity Moravian Church for 69 years. She was known to be like a mother to all the children at her church. Ellen worked as a CT Tech at...

Mar 31, 2019

Vallie Gertrude Rachel Moorefield: April 8, 1922 – March 31, 2019.  Two dates, and between them, a short dash.  But it was not so for Vallie “Nannie” Moorefield, lately of 5024 Mountain View Road in Winston-Salem, NC.  She was born to John and Maggie Rachel of Pinnacle NC and graduated from Pinnacle High School in 1939.

She...

Mar 31, 2019

Gloria Sizemore Long, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. This would have been her late husband's 94th birthday. They were married in 1956, after meeting on a blind date, and enjoyed their many happy years together until her husband passed in 2008. Mrs. Long was born April 25, 1933 in Forsyth County. Following graduation from Hanes High School...

Mar 31, 2019

Keith Joseph Sexton, 42, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Christine Sexton.

Keith was born on September 24, 1976 in Elkton, Maryland to Larrie and Carol Fultz Sexton.

The family invites you to join them for fellowship, refreshments and to celebrate Keith's...

Mar 31, 2019

Mr. Robert Earl Rhinehart, 62, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Winston-Salem, NC. Robert was born on January 24, 1957, in Buncombe County, NC, to Glenn and Mary Staton Rhinehart. He grew up in Asheville, NC, where he met the love of his life, Deborah, they married on June 20th, 1975. After marriage, Robert attended AB Tech...

Mar 31, 2019

Mr. Joel A. Cantrell, 77, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his home. He was born February 8, 1942 to Ola Butler Cantrell and Joe Cantrell. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He always supported his daughters playing softball and attended every practice and games. Joel loved his German...

Mar 30, 2019

Betsy was born to Louis and Ella Allen in Mebane, NC. All of her siblings, Dorothy, Frances,  Aurelia, Mary, Elmer, Howard, Herbert and Thomas preceded her in death. She was married to Fred Parsley for 59 years. She is survived by her daughters Cynthia Karonis and husband Paul and Lynn Parsley and wife Kathy Ausen. Betsy dearly loved her...

Mar 30, 2019

Ms. Betty Jo Dalton, 90, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on December 23, 1928, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Joseph Taft and Ruth Sink Stout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by one brother, Dwight Stout; and special friend, Harold Holland. Surviving are one niece, Kathy Southern (Lloyd);...

Mar 29, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Floyd Edward Smith, 93, passed away, Friday, March 29, 2019 at his home. He was born April 24, 1925 to the late Isaac Seldon and Bessie Marie Weaser Smith. Mr. Smith was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a WWII Vet and retired from the Datona Beach Florida Fire Department after many years...