Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jean Idol

Apr 23, 2019

Jean Moore Idol, 96, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Jean was born in Charlotte, NC on January 18, 1923 to Roscoe and Lillie Bodenheimer Moore. She moved to Kernersville at age 12. Jean graduated from Wallburg High School and was a charter member of Union Cross Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and loved...

Martha Mabe

Apr 23, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Martha Solomon Mabe, 75, passed away April 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth Co. March 5, 1944 to the late Cleo Emily Davis, and William Alexander Solomon. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved planting and working in her flowers. Martha loved to care for...

Patricia Furr

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann Deese “Pat” Furr, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born on December 8, 1946 in Stanley Co. the daughter of the late Harvey and Cleola Deese. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville in Winston-Salem. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved spending...

Josephine Gregory

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Josephine Claunette Smith Gregory, age 75 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home.  She was born October 26, 1943 in Davie County to the late Joseph and Geneva Howell Smith.  Mrs. Gregory was a home maker and she enjoyed camping and loved her dog, Bucky.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her...

Walter Wardlaw

Apr 22, 2019

Mr. Walter Aaron Wardlaw, 88, of Winston-Salem went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Nicholson, GA to Homer and Gaynelle Hardman Wardlaw. Mr. Wardlaw was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a...

Avoline Atkins

Apr 22, 2019

The 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd,

I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside still waters.

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Betty Mays

Apr 22, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jean Mays, 77, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Surry Co. on March 17, 1942 the daughter of the late Elmer Stewart and Mary Viola George Stewart. Betty loved the Lord and was faithful to her church. She loved others dearly and always put others before herself....

Marion Durbin

Apr 21, 2019

Mrs. Marion Elizabeth James Durbin, 92, of Clemmons,  N.C., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born March 27, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Grace Wells James.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Robert Durbin.  Surviving are a son, Patrick Eley-Durbin (Carolyn)  of Clemmons and a daughter, Jean Svet (Frank) of Florida,...

Marie Sirohman

Apr 21, 2019

Marie Edwards Sirohman, 82, of King, NC passed away April 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born July 2, 1936 in Davie County to the late Eugene and Ethel Priddy.  Mrs. Sirohman was preceded in death by her late husband of 37 years, John E. Sirohman; first husband of 26 years, Coy H. Edwards; and...

Kendall Butcher

Apr 21, 2019

Mr. Kendall Anthony Butcher (Tuttle), 18, of Winston-Salem, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, April 21, 2019. Kendall was born on February 15, 2001 in Winston-Salem. He was fun-loving, hardworking, and dedicated to living his life to the fullest. Kendall enjoyed longboarding, playing basketball and guitar, and was very passionate about music.  He was a loving son...

Jack Doub

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Jack Doub, 87, of Advance passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home.  He was born June 4, 1931 in Forsyth County to John Fletcher and Alma Tate Doub.  Mr. Doub was a member of Advance First Baptist Church and a follower of Jesus Christ.  He retired from AT&T with 37 years of service.  He was preceded...

Byron Jones

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Byron Lee Jones, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born in West Virginia on January 15, 1931 to Charles and Lillie Jones. Byron retired from being a long-distance truck driver. He enjoyed his time meeting with his retiree groups and he was a Yokefellow with the Forsyth County Jail Prison Ministry. In addition to...

Lena Presnell

Apr 20, 2019

Lena Mae Ward Presnell, 88, passed away Friday, April 20, 2019.  She was born June 6, 1930 in Watauga County to the late Ronald Ward and Rosa Hagaman Ward.  Lena was a dedicated member of Northwoods Baptist Church, where she did many things including working at the food bank for several years.  She was also a volunteer for the...

Luther Akers, Jr.

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Luther Duane Akers Jr., 60, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. Mr. Akers was born in Wythe County, Virginia to Luther Duane Akers Sr. and Mamie Jackson Akers on August 5, 1958. He was a veteran of The United States Army and in the National Guard. He enjoyed the beach and going...

Ellen Panichello

Apr 20, 2019

Mrs. Ellen “Jeanette” Panichello, 82, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Florida. She was born February 3, 1937 the loving daughter to the late John Ralph Cooke, and Ellen Louise Ragland. Jeanette was a loving mother to her sons, Chris and John, as well as a devoted wife to her husband, Joe of 58 years. She leaves behind...

Clarence "Melvin" Hooker

Apr 19, 2019

Clarence "Melvin" Hooker, 90, met his Heavenly Father on April 19, 2019.

Melvin was born in Surry County on October 16, 1928 to loving parents, Robert Lester Hooker and Rosa Ella Hooker. He was the oldest of nine siblings, two of whom still live nearby: Leon Hooker (Geraldine) of Mt. Airy, NC and Don Hooker (Carolyn) of...

Cynthia "Tweet" Mabe

Apr 19, 2019

Kernersville News

Thursday Edition 4/25

Cynthia “Tweet” Mabe, 67, of Charleston, TN passed away on “Good” Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home in Charleston, TN.  She loved reading scripture every morning, to go shopping, working in her flowers, gardening and taking care of her dogs, but she especially loved her children, grandchildren...

Mary Myers

Apr 19, 2019

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Taylor Myers, 86, of Lexington passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her residence. Mary was born in Surry County to the late Wiley and Mamie Taylor on August 14, 1932. Mary was an exceptional homemaker and loved that job title. She also loved gardening, feeding the birds, squirrels and chipmunks that would come up on...

Joseph Teague

Apr 19, 2019

Mr. Joseph Blaine Teague, 89, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on November 13, 1929 in Forsyth County to Martin and Connie Teague. Joseph was a lifetime member of Bunker Hill Primitive Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Joseph loved to be outdoors...

Edwin Vega Rivera

Apr 19, 2019

Mr. Edwin Orlando Vega Rivera, 70, passed away on April 19, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Edwin was born on November 10, 1948, in Puerto Rico to the late Alberto Luis Vega and Josefina Rivera. While working at his family’s coffee shop he met Susie, the love of his life and future wife. Susie’s family owned the grocery...