Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 7, 2019

Melanie suddenly and unexpectedly died from a heart attack while on a Caribbean cruise vacation with her husband of 38 years, Craig. Melanie and Craig were the very best friends and absolutely adored each other. They cherished every moment of being together, whether it was a quiet evening at home reading or watching Netflix, enjoying area restaurants, traveling to...

Apr 6, 2019

Mr. Donald “Don” Thurston Thomas, 46, of Winston Salem passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Wake Forest Medical Center.  He was born Dec.20, 1972 in Tampa, Florida to the late Charles Otis and Marsha Deal Thomas.  He was a member of Konnoak Hills Moravian Church where he was a Diener.  Mr. Thomas graduated from North Forsyth High School...

Apr 6, 2019

Vernon Donald “Don” McCroskey, 83, passed away on April 6, 2019 at Arbor Acres. He was born on June 24, 1935 to Vernon McCroskey and Ethel Goodman McCroskey in Bristol, VA. Don first worked as a CPA with Mead Corporation in Ohio and Wisconsin before relocating to Stanleytown, VA, holding multiple leadership positions at Stanley Furniture. He then moved to...

Apr 6, 2019

Mrs. Peggy Marie Callahan Brendle, 75, of Winston-Salem, passed away at her home Saturday, April 6, 2019. She was born November 10, 1943 in Forsyth County, to the late Hoyt David Callahan and Sadie McDaniel Callahan. Mrs. Brendle was a charter member of the Easton Neighborhood Association where she loved taking care of the gardens at the entrance of...

Apr 6, 2019

Mrs. Flossie Curry Stone, 98, went to Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Forsyth Memorial Medical Center.  She was born August 14, 1920 in Wilkes County to the late Samuel Thomas and Cora Blevens Curry. Flossie was a caregiver all of her life.  She took care of many family members through the years.  She “raised” many children that...

Apr 5, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald "Ron" Gene Alberter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 5, 2019

Mrs. Audrey E. Drouillard, 90, passed away peacefully at her residence at Brighton Gardens on Friday, April 5, 2019.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 1, 1928, to the late Ernest and Esther Kutassy.  Audrey and her late husband, Norman, were members of Augsburg Lutheran Church.  Audrey had achieved many accomplishments in her lifetime.  She was a...

Apr 5, 2019

Mr. James “Randy” Cottrell, 58, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 27, 1960 in Forsyth County to James Harold Cottrell and Avalee Cottrell. Mr. Cottrell was a loving husband and father. He was a hard worker and was respected by all his coworkers at the NC Department of Transportation where he...

Apr 5, 2019

Mr. Paul Richard “Dickie” Brandon, 73, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019.  He was born in Forsyth County on December 30, 1945 to the late Paul and Sadie Gough Brandon.  Dickie was a member of First Baptist Church of Yadkinville.  He loved traveling and meeting and talking with people.  Preceding him in death were a sister-in-law, Patricia Byrd Brandon...

Apr 5, 2019

Rev. James Wilson Harmon, 95, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at his residence.  He was born January 11, 1924 in Rutherford County, son of the late Hammie and Emma Parris Harmon.  Rev. Harmon was a graduate of Furman University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII as a chaplain...

Apr 5, 2019

Mrs. Rachel Ann Carter Gordon, 78, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at PruittHealth in High Point. She was born on January 9, 1941 in Rockingham County, North Carolina to Charlie Howard and Dovie Ruth Staples Carter. She loved her mother and father dearly, and enjoyed bowling, the beach and mountains, Bowman Gray racing, her job taking care...

Apr 4, 2019

Mary Fern Gravitt Jessup, originally of Pilot Mountain, died on April 4, 2019.  Mary Fern lived to a ripe old age of 95.  She spent her last years at Priddy Manor Assisted Living in King, NC.  Mary Fern was born to Alice Mooney and Robert Thomas Gravitt in Pilot Mountain, NC on June 21, 1923.  Mary Fern graduated from...

Apr 4, 2019

Annie Elizabeth Butner Hutchens, 87, of Lewisville NC went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Mrs. Hutchens was born October 10, 1931 to the late Leon Butner and Willie Stimpson Butner. She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Rural Hall, NC. Mrs. Hutchens was a homemaker the majority of her...

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...