Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Mar 13, 2019

Ms. Patti Jo Lawson Mabe, 56, of Kernersville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  Patti was born in Forsyth County on March 6, 1963, to James William Lawson and Patricia Shouse Lawson.  Patti was a graduate of Woodland Baptist Christian School.  She enjoyed spending time with her loving “fur baby” Tinker.  Patti was preceded in death by...

Mar 13, 2019

Mr. James Alexander Sappenfield, III, 66, of Bermuda Run and formerly of Troutman, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home.  Born March 4, 1953 in Concord, he grew up in Forest City.  He attended Staunton Military Academy in Virginia and graduated from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta where he was president of his...

Mar 13, 2019

Mr. John Ray Stonestreet, 71, passed away March 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Forsyth County to Violet Bostian Stonestreet and Ashley Dwigins Stonestreet on April 10, 1947. John was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving 4 years in Texas and was retired from Wachovia Bank. He loved music and was an avid comic...

Mar 13, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Carter Kyle, 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was born August 14, 1932 in Surry County to Della Pruitt Carter and John Edgar Carter. Mrs. Kyle graduated from Franklin High School in Mt. Airy. She was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church. Margaret was a homemaker and entrepreneur owning several businesses with a...

Mar 13, 2019

Mr. Bernie Edward Jackson, 77, went to be with the lord on Wednesday March 13, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on May 2, 1941 to the late Franklin Eugene Jackson and Maude Ziglar Jackson. Bernie Retired from RJ Reynolds and was an avid duke fan that enjoyed playing golf with his buddies and taking his grandchildren to...

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Robert James "June" Couch, Jr., 72, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 16, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to Robert James and Ruby Dowell Couch, Sr. Robert was a graduate of Gray High School and service his country in the United States Army.

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Mar 12, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Lankford Ingram, 92, passed away March 12, 2019 at Summerstone Nursing and Rehab. She was born March 25, 1926 to the late William Luther and Luna Dell Alley Lankford. Ruth was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. She retired from Western Electric after 30 plus years of service and was a big supporter of the...

Mar 12, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Dawn Cox Hobson, 65, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born in Forsyth Co. on July 7, 1953 the daughter of the late Raymond and Verlie Cox. Mrs. Hobson was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church. She worked her entire life serving others, working in childcare at First Baptist...

Mar 12, 2019

Mrs. Martha Thelma Martin Stevens, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2019.  She was born in Stokes County on February 22, 1936 to the late Thomas Augustus Martin and Emma Smith Martin.  Mrs. Stevens was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville.  She enjoyed attending all of her “Grands” sporting events, where she was their #1 fan. ...

Mar 12, 2019

Jean Clack Saunders of Advance, NC, passed in peace Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at the age of 76. Jean was born in Rockingham, NC to Richard and Helen Clack and was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Charles William Saunders. She is survived by three siblings, Richard and Marcus Clack and Linda Clack Skelley of Pinehurst,...

Mar 11, 2019

Mr. Henry Hicks Lewis, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem after a battle with cancer.  He was born February 10, 1940 in Winston-Salem, the son of the late, J. Harold and Elsie Hicks Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear wife...

Mar 11, 2019

Linney Ray Willard, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Palm City, Florida.  He was born June 18, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Joseph Franklin Willard and Mary Victoria Willard.  He was preceded in death by Peggy Jean Galliher Willard, his loving wife of 54 years, his sister, Geraldine Willard Granger and brother, Albert...

Mar 11, 2019

Winston Salem – Ms. Connie Hodges Myers, 76, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home. Connie was born May 23, 1942 to the late David Lee and Beulah Faw Hodges. Connie was thought of as the “Wise Wonder Woman” of the family, and lovingly referred to as “Mimi”. She loved crafting and working in her flower garden....

Mar 11, 2019

Mr. Alan John Scardina, 74, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He died at home with his family by his side.  Al was born on September 11, 1944, in Sharon, PA, to Dominic and Mary Scardina.  Al, affectionately referred to as “Big Al”, was dearly loved and will be deeply...

Mar 10, 2019

Jean Snead Belton, 85, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Jean dedicated her life to family and the service of others.  Born to Charlie and Vallie Snead in 1933 and raised on the family farm in Madison, NC, Jean enjoyed a nursing career after receiving her R.N. at City Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem....

Mar 10, 2019

Mr. Gary Steven Vanhoy, 65, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Forsyth County on February 14, 1954 to the late Johnnie and Maybell Vanhoy.  Mr. Vanhoy retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 39 years of service.  He was a member of the Church of Christ at Ketner’s and had a passion...

Mar 10, 2019

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Mar 10, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Lois Marie Hamlin White, 61, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1958 to the late Woodrow Wilson and Mary Collins Hamlin. Lois worked for A Cleaner World for over 20 years and is of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded...

Mar 9, 2019

Mrs. Margie Hartley Markland, age 97 of Advance, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her home.  She was born September 17, 1921 in Forsyth County to the late Ira Vance Hartley and George Lippard Hartley.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Milton Markland.  Surviving are one daughter, Janice Jackson and husband Robert of Advance; two...

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Herman Wilburn Leamon, 90, passed away at his residence on March 9, 2019. He was born on September 9, 1928 to Myrtle Hartness Leamon and James Hillery Leamon in Yadkin County. Herman served in the National Guard Reserves and retired from R.J. Reynolds. A member of First Baptist Church in King, he loved the Lord, served in prison...