Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 11, 2019

Mr. Jack Carter Felk, husband of Janet Elam of this city, passed away on January 11, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He and Mrs. Felk were married July 15, 1950. He was born in Winston Salem on June 22, 1926 to Hugh G. Fulk and Nina Carter Fulk Denny. He was educated in local schools and graduated from R.J.Reynolds...

Jan 11, 2019

Mrs. Lula Caudle Cox, 101, entered her heavenly home Friday, January 11, 2019.  She was born October 19, 1917 in Forsyth County to the late Charlie R. and Martha K. Caudle.  On October 28, 1936, she married the late Coy S. Cox.  Mrs. Cox had been a faithful member of Marshall Baptist Church since 1946, where she served in...

Jan 11, 2019

The pictures on the walls of her home tell the story of a life that was full. With joyful sorrow we announce that Marlana Leonard Clodfelter has passed away and is resting with the angels of God. Throughout her life Marlana has graced all of us with her love of life, love of family, and love of travel. She...

Jan 11, 2019

Brenda Gail Young Thompson, 72, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 11, 2019 at her residence. Brenda was born to the late Rev. Avery M. Young and Margaret Broadstreet Young on January 23, 1946. Brenda loved her family and her work family at Salem Towne. She was scheduled to retire from a company that she loved and...

Jan 10, 2019

Kernersville – Wilbur James Idol, 86, passed away January 10, 2019, at Hospice Home at High Point. Wilbur was born on January 17, 1932 in Forsyth County to Homer Eugene and Ethel Stafford Idol.  He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955. Wilbur was born and raised in Kernersville. He was a...

Jan 10, 2019

Cynthia Martin Freeman, 63, died on January 10, 2019, after several months battling an undiagnosed autoimmune disease.

Cyndi was a native of Clemson, SC, daughter of the late John Campbell Martin and Willie Chiles Martin. She received a BA from Furman University and an MBA from Western Carolina University. For the last 15 years Cyndi worked as...

Jan 10, 2019

Kernersville- Mr. William Franklin Payne, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence. William was born on January 30, 1947 in Rockingham County to William Franklin Payne, Sr. and Hessie Long Payne. He was a medic in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and had a lot of pride in his country....

Jan 10, 2019

Evelyn “Sis” Eddins Campbell, 94, of Rural Hall, NC, formally of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019 at her home.  Born in Chesterfield, SC on March 27, 1924, Sis was the daughter of Cull and Laura Eddins. Sis was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, David W. Campbell, her parents, her four brothers,...

Jan 10, 2019

Kernersville – Mr. Charles Gideon Clodfelter, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 10, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County to the late Dumont Beecher Clodfelter and Polly Motsinger Clodfelter on September 2, 1953.

Charles was a lifetime resident of Kernersville. He was a graduate of East Forsyth...

Jan 9, 2019

Marcia Peterson Weyel, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the Meridian Center in High Point, NC. Marcia was born in Warren, PA to Gilbert David Peterson and Helen Gebhardt Peterson. She graduated from Warren Area High School in 1967. Her early employment was spent as an executive secretary at Loranger’s Corporation in Warren, PA. In 1980, she...

Jan 9, 2019

Mrs. Clara Cecil Harris Godfrey, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Clara was born September 17, 1931 in Giles Co., VA to Joseph and Willie Harris.  She was a member of Way of the Cross Ministries and loved to attend church.  She enjoyed keeping children in...

Jan 9, 2019

Mr. Keith Charles Stanek, 52, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Keith was born on December 14, 1966, in Morris County, NJ, to Ronald Joseph and Sandra Hunt Stanek. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. He enjoyed music, cooking, coaching, and teaching. He was also an avid sports fan...

Jan 9, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jean Coe Woosley, Beloved mother and wife passed in the early hours of January 9, 2019. She was 81 years of age. Betty was born on October 4, 1937 in Surry County, NC and is survived by her husband Roger H. Woosley, their daughter Beth Woosley Bailey, her eldest sister, Fayrene Coe Doss, younger brother and sister,...

Jan 9, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Burns Gentry, 83, of Winston-Salem passed away on Wednesday, January 09, 2019 at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living. She was born on October 3, 1935 in Guilford County to John and Ella Dixon Burns. Mrs. Gentry was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church in Kernersville and retired from the Department of Veteran Affairs with 31 years...

Jan 9, 2019

Mrs. Edna Harrold Grubbs, 95, passed away January 9, 2019 at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community. She was born February 4, 1923 in Forsyth County to the late Finley Harrold and Ruth Long Harrold. Mrs. Grubbs was preceded in death by her husband Ephraim Edward Grubbs, Sr.; her son, Ephraim Edward “Butch” Grubbs, Jr.; her grandson, David Harold...

Jan 9, 2019

Ms. Mary Rose James Snyder, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  Mary was born in Forsyth County on April 16, 1927, to the late Joseph Franklin James and Sadie Phelps James.  She was an active member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church as long as her health permitted.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 8, 2019

Frederick “Fred” Franklin Mann, Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Hospice Care of Yadkin. Fred was born on October 20, 1954 in West Virginia to Frederick F. Mann, Sr. and Carrie Eileen Smith Mann. He graduated from Shady Spring High School in West Virginia. Fred went on to proudly serve as a detention officer with...

Jan 8, 2019

Mr. James Howard Flynt, Sr., 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on June 16, 1941 to Robert Ray Flynt and Beulah Hill Flynt. Howard was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church. He loved his church and church family. Howard was especially involved in missions and mission projects with the church....

Jan 7, 2019

Mr. Paul Wesley Sechrest, 92, died on January 7, 2019, after a long, full life. He was born in Winston-Salem on August 5, 1926 to Arthur Lee and Lucy Buckner Sechrest. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. Paul graduated from Gray High School and Draughon’s Business College. He served in the US Navy 1945-1947....

Jan 7, 2019

Christopher Michael Muse, 39, of Winston Salem left us peacefully on January 7 2019.  Chris, as we called him, was loved by many. He was an amazing chef and loved to cook for his family and friends. Chris had a infectious grin and some awesome one liners. He made us laugh, he made us smile, and he made us...