Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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...

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. Marshall Stevens, 87, passed away March 29, 2019.  He was born December 15, 1931 to the late Nick Stevens and Hildred Young Stevens.  Mr. Stevens was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville.  Throughout his entire career, he was a used car dealer and he was always willing to take care of one’s need. He enjoyed...

Mar 29, 2019

Mrs. Rebecca Rhue Teague, 87, passed away March 29, 2019 at Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation. She was born April 30, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Zennie Rhue and Lillian Hinsdale Rhue. She was a lifetime member of Bunker Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Kernersville. Mrs. Teague was an avid gardener and nature enthusiast as her health permitted....

Mar 28, 2019

Mr. Larry Richard Spease, 59, of Winston Salem, N.C. passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was born in Davie County on November 10, 1959 to the late Richard Gray Spease and Faye Naylor Spease. Larry retired from Forsyth Medical Center with 18 years of service as an anesthesia assistant. He enjoyed tinkering with mechanical parts and...

Mar 28, 2019

Joseph Orene Kiser, 84, a loving husband passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born April 29, 1934 in Stokes Co. to the late Joseph Wiley and Mattie Era Sheppard Kiser. Mr. Kiser retired from Western Electric after 34 years of service.  He enjoyed his retirement along with his hobbies of tractors...

Mar 28, 2019

Mrs. Kathryn Brown Mahaffey, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away on March 28, 2019 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Alex C. and Ila Spear Brown. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She retired from the National Labor Relations Board. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mar 28, 2019

Raleigh- Mrs. Rose “Nanny” Brown Vance, 94, passed away surrounded by her family peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. She was born on January 18, 1925 in Yadkin County to Albert and Derotha Brown. Rose enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing, and flower arranging. She loved all holidays and especially loved to decorate for them....

Mar 27, 2019

Addie Young, 94, passed into the more immediate presence of the Lord on March 27, 2019.  Addie was born on September 18, 1924, to Lee and Lida Turlington of Coats, NC.  She grew up on the family farm and, upon graduating from high school, married her sweetheart, Joe Young, who passed away in 1989.  Addie and Joe had one...