Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 6, 2019

WINSTON SALEM - Curtis Ray Holder, age 83, passed away on June 6, 2019 at The Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born July 27, 1935 in Pinnacle, lived most of his adult life in Stanleyville, and his later years in Winston-Salem.

Curtis was preceded...

Jun 6, 2019

Michael Jakim Holly’s birth may have appeared to be premature at first, but his short life has left an echo of testimony for all who knew and love him. He not only touched the lives of his parents and loved ones but the medical professionals who treated him and his mother along the way. He fought a good fight...

Jun 6, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth “Chris” Ann Swaim Watts, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born in Forsyth County on May 13, 1932, to the late Olin Franklin Swaim, Sr. and Martha Raper Swaim. Mrs. Watts was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church until her health prevented her from being able to regularly attend. She retired...

Jun 6, 2019

Mrs. Mary Burns Shoemaker, 79, entered rest on June 6, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on August 9, 1939 to the late Raymond Lee, and Myrtle Fansler Burns.  Mrs. Shoemaker enjoyed playing bingo and was an excellent cook. She had a heart for children and loved both her kids and grandkids very much....

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Charles Thomas “Tommy” Goforth, Sr., 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  Tommy was born in Forsyth County on August 7, 1933, to the late Claude Otis Goforth and Modean Smith Goforth.  He graduated from Gray High School and served in the United States Army Airborne Unit in Korea.  Tommy retired from the Forsyth County...

Jun 5, 2019

Mrs. Sandra Stafford Riddle, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born in Forsyth County on December 5, 1943 to the late Kermit and Virginia Whicker Stafford.  Mrs. Riddle attended Huntsville Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, caring for animals, and being outdoors.  Mrs. Riddle was a very loving wife, mother, and...

Jun 4, 2019

Daniel “Danny” Wilson Tuttle, 77, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Danny was born on March 18, 1942 in Forsyth County to Woodrow and Hazel Chandler Tuttle. He graduated from King High School. Danny was President of the North Carolina Senior Living Association for 8 years and was owner/operator of multiple assisted...

Jun 4, 2019

“Since I knew this was coming, I’m writing this myself.  I passed away from ALS.  While the last year and a half has been difficult, I had a great life! The greatest joy was helping raise my three children - Mack, Madeline and Charlotte.  I’m so proud of them!  I’m also real proud of Piedmont Disposal and Recycling, a...

Jun 3, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Jamie Gail Coe, 19, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Jamie was born on September 9, 1999 in Forsyth County to Nathaniel and Deborah Sealey Coe. She was a 2017 graduate of East Forsyth High School. Jamie was a bright young woman whose love for water allowed her the opportunity to join the East Forsyth Swim Team....

Jun 3, 2019

Mr. William “Billy” George Price, 37, of Tobaccoville passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Billy was born in Forsyth County to Georganne Mackaronis on November 9, 1981. He was a long time member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Winston-Salem, where he was an altar boy for many years. Billy enjoyed fishing and tubing down the Yadkin River....

Jun 3, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Keith Arlen Smith, 63, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 3, 2019. Keith was born on September 3, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Kenneth Arlen and Estelle Smith.  Keith was a veteran of the US Army. He was a smart, humble, Southern gentleman with a great sense of humor and had...

Jun 3, 2019

Mr. Charles Clayton Banner, Jr., 51, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born on September 20, 1967, in Forsyth County to Charles Clayton Banner, Sr. and Millie Styers Banner.  Mr. Banner was a member of South Fork Baptist Church.  He was a graduate of West Forsyth High School, and Catawba...

Jun 2, 2019

WINSTON SALEM – L.C. “Clinton” Bobbitt, 79, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. L.C. was born on February 26, 1940 in Grayson County, VA to Carl Eugene and Katie Pole Bobbitt. He loved his family and his church. L.C. retired from Vulcan Materials as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He also loved working in...

Jun 2, 2019

HIGH POINT – Rev. David P. Robertson, 86, went to rest in his heavenly home on Sunday, June 2, 2019. David was born on November 10, 1932 in Forsyth County to Howard and Vallie Robertson. He graduated from John Wesley High School and attended college there. He was married to Jean Frazier in 1951. David was a veteran of...

Jun 1, 2019

Elizabeth “Bette” Feeney Young, formally of New Rochelle, NY, recently of Winston-Salem and the Brookridge Community, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was born April 20, 1930 in New Rochelle, NY to John and Anne Feeney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Warren J. Young, who passed...

Jun 1, 2019

Paul L. Burton, 93, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019.  He was born to the late Raymond and Ada Burton.  Paul was a faithful member of Beck’s Baptist Church for 60 years.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII in England, France, and Germany.  Paul retired from Quality Oil with 45 years...

May 31, 2019

Mrs. Theresa Helen Ridge Huddleston, 88, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born June 8, 1930 in Forsyth County to the late Calvin and Maggie Lorene Trantham Ridge.  Theresa graduated from Gray High School in 1948, where she played soccer for three years. She retired from W-S/FCS in 1990...

May 31, 2019

Ruth Wilcox Anderson, 90, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 21, 1928 in Ashe County to the late Floyd Wilcox and Bessie Grogan Wilcox.  Ruth was a long-standing member at Woodland Baptist Church.  She was known for keeping her yard in pristine condition, mowing up until just a few weeks before her...

May 31, 2019

On August 18, 2016 Syd (bluu_eyez92) posted on Social Media the following quote: “I am homesick for a place I am not sure even exists. One where my heart is full. My body loved. And my soul understood.” ~Melissa Cox~ Her search is over.

Sydney Jane Fearrington, left this world at the young age of 27 on...

May 31, 2019

Mr. Larry Robert Jackson, loving husband and father, 75, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home.  He was born August 1, 1943 in Scotland County to the late Scheuble Austin Jackson and Lala Whitt Jackson.  Larry was of the Presbyterian Faith.  He was a truck driver for all his life and retired from Surry Chemicals.  In addition...