Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jul 3, 2019

Infant son of Amila and Grace Wijeratne.

Jul 3, 2019

Mrs. Earnestine B. Wood, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Earnestine was born January 9, 1929 in Virginia to Richard and Nancy Boone. She worked for many years assisting patients in home health care. She was a strong free-spirited individual and a lifelong learner, she loved to grow.  She had very strong and outgoing personality and commanded respect....

Jul 3, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Charlie Frank Linville, 70, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 3rd, 2019.  He was born December 26, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late David “Frank” and Sally Linville.  He loved hunting, fishing, and all kinds of sports.  He enjoyed gardening, watching birds, and spending time with friends at Buggs...

Jul 3, 2019

Mr. Leo Franklin Forester, Jr., 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on November 16, 1954 to Leo Franklin Forester, Sr. and Betty Bowman Forester. Leo graduated from North Forsyth High School. He was a loving son and father and will be dearly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jul 2, 2019

Mr. Lamar Duane Smith, 64, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Hospice Home of High Point. Duane was born on June 26, 1955, in Fulton County, GA, to Charles Franklin and Jacqueline Carder Smith. While living in Georgia, he met the love of his life and future wife, Ann. They married on November 30, 1974, and eventually moved...

Jul 1, 2019

Ms. Bobbie Jo Goodman, 60, died on Monday, July 1, 2019, at her residence. Bobbie was born in Forsyth County on April 19, 1959, to Theodore Franklin and Martha Davis Goodman. In her early years she enjoyed traveling to the beach, lake, and mountains. Later, she appreciated genealogy, coloring, true-crime television series, reading, and spending quiet time at home....

Jul 1, 2019

Mrs. Donna Marie Jones, 63, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born in Forsyth County on February 17, 1956. Mrs. Jones was a lover of family, accomplished wife, had a warm and vibrant sense of humor, and was a steward of animals. Preceding her in death are her mother, Carol Jean Stewart, and her husband,...

Jul 1, 2019

Mr. David L. Bodenhamer Jr. passed away in Winston-Salem on July 1, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born in Winston Salem, NC to David L. Bodenhamer Sr. and Peggy Lewis Bodenhamer on February 12, 1958. Dave was a member of the Class of 1976 of Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville, NC.  He went on to college...

Jun 30, 2019

Mrs. Mamie Iona Joyce Mitchell, 86, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Stokes Co. on July 23, 1932 the daughter of the late Osborne Joyce and Maxie Lee Lynch Joyce. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Volunteer Primitive Baptist Church. She had a servants heart, working many years as...

Jun 30, 2019

Mrs. Ethel Winfield Spainhour Nail died on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home.  She was 106 years old.  She was born on June 29, 1913, the daughter of the late, Charlie W. and Lula Ellen Bodsford Spainhour.  Mrs. Nail retired from Hanes Knitting Company with over 35 years of service.  She was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian...

Jun 30, 2019

Mrs. Hazel Mildred White Young, 89, went to be with the Lord June 30, 2019.  She was born September 4, 1929 in Stokes County to the late Joseph Carson White and Mary Lou Ligon White.  Hazel was a long time member of Leake Memorial Baptist Church which exemplified her love for her church and the Lord.  She was a...

Jun 29, 2019

Carol “Sue” Hayes of Winston Salem, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 29, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Jones. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Hayes; grandson, Michael Fine; brother Paul Jones Jr.; and niece, Ashley Jones.  Ms. Hayes is survived...

Jun 29, 2019

Saturday, June 29, 2019, Dwight Lee Welborn, 84, entered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and reunited with his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Welborn; daughter, Scarlett Welborn and great-granddaughter, Zeata Leah Jackson.  He was also preceded in death by parents, Mattie & Charles Welborn; brothers, Blaine, Ralph, & Harold Welborn; sisters, Kathleen Wells, Hallie...

Jun 29, 2019

Ada Elizabeth Threatt Dill, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Carolina Healthcare of Lincolnton. Ada was born on February 10, 1935 in Union County to the late Remus Threatt and Carrie Price Threatt. She was a member of Robinhood Road Baptist Church where she was a part of the Primetimers. Ada enjoyed gardening, loved flowers and...

Jun 28, 2019

Mr. Brooks Jackson Groves, 96, went home to be with the lord Friday June 28, 2019. He was born June 11, 1923 in Kester, West Virginia to the late William Hansford Groves and Mary Curtis Groves. Mr. Groves was a true hero serving his country during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. In addition to...

Jun 27, 2019

Mrs. Mary “Bernice” Sells Mendenhall passed away June 27, 2019, with loving care being provided by Hospice/Trellis Care of Winston-Salem. Bernice was born in Forsyth County to the late George Sells and Flora Hines Sells on February 26, 1928. On November 1, 1947, she was married to Cleo “Pete” Mendenhall who preceded her in death on December 26, 2012....

Jun 27, 2019

Mr. John Reese Drew, 85 of Winston-Salem, NC passed away at his home on June 27, 2019.  He was born to Evelyn Blight Drew and Harry Mark Drew on October 23, 1933 in Johnstown, PA.  John proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for many years and eventually retired from AMP Inc. John was...

Jun 27, 2019

Mrs. Brigitta Maselli, 93, passed away in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

She was born in Plauen, Germany on February 8, 1926, and came to this country with her family at the age of 4, arriving through Ellis Island.

Brigs, as she was known to her friends, grew up in Queens,...

Jun 26, 2019

Mrs. Ethel Virginia Anderson Ranlett, 86, of Winston-Salem, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Brookdale Winston-Salem on Peace Haven Road. Virginia was born in Winston-Salem on May 17, 1933 to the late Owen Clifton Anderson and Lucy Ella Rogers. After graduating from Mineral Springs High School, she was employed by Western Electric, now Nokia, and retired from...

Jun 24, 2019

Mr. Jerry Milton Vaughn, 77 of Advance, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.  He was born February 28, 1942 in Henry County VA to the late Bishop Russell Vaughn and Mary Frances Wirtz Vaughn.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Williard Vaughn; one son, Jeff Vaughn (Lisa) of Farmington; one daughter; Jennifer Cecile (Scott) of...