Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Mar 12, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Dawn Cox Hobson, 65, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born in Forsyth Co. on July 7, 1953 the daughter of the late Raymond and Verlie Cox. Mrs. Hobson was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church. She worked her entire life serving others, working in childcare at First Baptist...

Mar 12, 2019

Mrs. Martha Thelma Martin Stevens, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2019.  She was born in Stokes County on February 22, 1936 to the late Thomas Augustus Martin and Emma Smith Martin.  Mrs. Stevens was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville.  She enjoyed attending all of her “Grands” sporting events, where she was their #1 fan. ...

Mar 12, 2019

Jean Clack Saunders of Advance, NC, passed in peace Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at the age of 76. Jean was born in Rockingham, NC to Richard and Helen Clack and was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Charles William Saunders. She is survived by three siblings, Richard and Marcus Clack and Linda Clack Skelley of Pinehurst,...

Mar 11, 2019

Mr. Henry Hicks Lewis, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem after a battle with cancer.  He was born February 10, 1940 in Winston-Salem, the son of the late, J. Harold and Elsie Hicks Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear wife...

Mar 11, 2019

Linney Ray Willard, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Palm City, Florida.  He was born June 18, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Joseph Franklin Willard and Mary Victoria Willard.  He was preceded in death by Peggy Jean Galliher Willard, his loving wife of 54 years, his sister, Geraldine Willard Granger and brother, Albert...

Mar 11, 2019

Winston Salem – Ms. Connie Hodges Myers, 76, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home. Connie was born May 23, 1942 to the late David Lee and Beulah Faw Hodges. Connie was thought of as the “Wise Wonder Woman” of the family, and lovingly referred to as “Mimi”. She loved crafting and working in her flower garden....

Mar 11, 2019

Mr. Alan John Scardina, 74, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He died at home with his family by his side.  Al was born on September 11, 1944, in Sharon, PA, to Dominic and Mary Scardina.  Al, affectionately referred to as “Big Al”, was dearly loved and will be deeply...

Mar 10, 2019

Jean Snead Belton, 85, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Jean dedicated her life to family and the service of others.  Born to Charlie and Vallie Snead in 1933 and raised on the family farm in Madison, NC, Jean enjoyed a nursing career after receiving her R.N. at City Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem....

Mar 10, 2019

Mr. Gary Steven Vanhoy, 65, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Forsyth County on February 14, 1954 to the late Johnnie and Maybell Vanhoy.  Mr. Vanhoy retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 39 years of service.  He was a member of the Church of Christ at Ketner’s and had a passion...

Mar 10, 2019

No services to be held.

Mar 10, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Lois Marie Hamlin White, 61, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1958 to the late Woodrow Wilson and Mary Collins Hamlin. Lois worked for A Cleaner World for over 20 years and is of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded...

Mar 9, 2019

Mrs. Margie Hartley Markland, age 97 of Advance, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her home.  She was born September 17, 1921 in Forsyth County to the late Ira Vance Hartley and George Lippard Hartley.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Milton Markland.  Surviving are one daughter, Janice Jackson and husband Robert of Advance; two...

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Herman Wilburn Leamon, 90, passed away at his residence on March 9, 2019. He was born on September 9, 1928 to Myrtle Hartness Leamon and James Hillery Leamon in Yadkin County. Herman served in the National Guard Reserves and retired from R.J. Reynolds. A member of First Baptist Church in King, he loved the Lord, served in prison...

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Dennis Keith Merritt, 67 went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 9, 2019.  He was born June 14, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Dennis Vernon Merritt and Mabel Campbell Merritt.  Keith was president of Merritt Plumbing Company for 48 years.  He was a dedicated volunteer with Stokes county Mental Health and a lifelong...

Mar 9, 2019

Winston-Salem – Mr. Grady Amos Smith, 92, went to be with his Savior on March 9, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 4, 1926 in Forsyth County, he was the son of Amos “Gilmer” Smith and Eva McGee Smith. Mr. Smith was retired from Bahnson Company as a Supervisor with 45 years of service....

Mar 9, 2019

Winston-Salem- Mr. D. David Keene, 71, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his residence.  He was born June 28, 1947 in Buchanan County, Virginia, the son of Perry and Helen Wampler Keen.  A graduate of East Tennessee State University, he proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force in Spain.  For many years, David worked as a...

Mar 9, 2019

Kernersville- Mr. James “Jim” Louis Marion, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on June 10, 1926 in Dobson, NC to James Manuel and Josephine Simpson Marion. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served post World War II. He loved electronics and was a very comical man....

Mar 8, 2019

Mrs. Annie Mecum Beamon, 96, passed away at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville, Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born August 13, 1922 to Cora Baker Mecum and Shade Morris Mecum in Forsyth County, and grew up in the Children’s Home in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Beamon was a charter member of Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church, serving as...

Mar 8, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Mann Jones, 72, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born in Forsyth County on December 7, 1946 to Chester Mann and Mary Fearrington Mann. Brenda was a member of Clemmons Moravian Church for many years and was part of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was a high school English teacher for Forsyth County...

Mar 8, 2019

Kernersville - Sara “Kathryn” Hampton Boyles, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019 at her residence. Kathryn was born on November 3, 1942 in Forsyth County to Clyde Franklin and Opal George Hampton. She loved her church family and was a faithful member of Union Cross Moravian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many...