Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 11, 2019

Mr. Henry “Graham” Walser, 84, of Lexington, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in a lawn mower accident.  Graham was born in Lexington on October 3, 1934, to the late Claude Graham Walser and Ethel Frances Slaydon Walser.  Graham enjoyed fishing in his early years and playing golf at Wilshire...

Apr 11, 2019

Mr. Travis Lee Black, 52, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019.  He was born in Forsyth County on March 8, 1967 to Bobby Black and Glenda Morgan Black.  Travis was a firefighter and a paramedic in Yadkin County for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved them dearly.  Travis was preceded in death by...

Apr 10, 2019

Mr. Calvin “Cal” Lee Neumann, 80, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.  Cal was born on September 13, 1938, to the late George and Helen Harder Neumann in Coldwater, Michigan, the second of four sons.  He graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, Michigan and earned a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry under Professor N.L....

Apr 10, 2019

Alton “Sandy” Mills, 91, passed away on April 10, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Sandy was born December 22, 1927 in Winston-Salem, NC to Allen Louie Mills and Eva Chapman Mills. He grew up in the Waughtown community and attended local schools. He was an Army veteran of WWII serving in Guam and the Philippines. After leaving...

Apr 10, 2019

Mrs. Marletta M. Laabs Loper, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living Memory Care. She was born in Stanley County, Chippewa, WI. She was the daughter of the late Alfred W. Laabs and Ina Mae Seibold. Mrs. Loper was a faithful and active worshiper at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Winston-Salem, for...

Apr 9, 2019

Clemmons- Mr. James “Jim” Colon Weavil, 97, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at his residence.  He was born July 21, 1921 in Davidson County, the son of Ernest Edgar Weavil and Vada Bell Hastings Weavil.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from May 1942 to October 1945 and again from October 1950 to November...

Apr 9, 2019

María Guadalupe Marin López passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 she was born on December 11, 1967 (51). Lupe, as her friends and family called her, was a loving mother of 3, she did everything to make sure her children would be well raised after she was widowed in 2008. Her pride and joy was her granddaughter (Gaby...

Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Harry Howard Hicks, Jr., 91, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 15, 1927 in Tampa, FL to the late Harry Howard Hicks, Sr. and Alice Stuckey Hicks.  Mr. Hicks proudly served in the United States Army during WWII, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam and retired with 30 years of dedicated...

Apr 8, 2019

Mr. Claude Matthews McBride, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born June 24, 1941 in Forsyth County, to the late Alfred Anderson and Lora York McBride. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. McBride was the owner of McBride’s Painting, until his retirement. Preceding him in death were his parents and son, Timothy Allen McBride. Surviving...

Apr 7, 2019

Mr. Robert Alexander Stutts, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019.  He was born in Iredell County on December 3, 1926 to the late Hugh Thomas and Margaret McNeeley Stutts.  Mr. Stutts was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany during WWII.  He retired from Wachovia Bank with 33 years of service and was a...

Apr 7, 2019

G. Houston Lawson, 77, of Winston-Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County to Juanita Thomas Lawson and Theodle Houston Lawson. Houston attended Hope Baptist Tabernacle in Mocksville and was self employed as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his daughter, Cheryl...

Apr 7, 2019

Kernersville - Mrs. Betty Maxine Hutchins Moore, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born on June 21, 1930 in Rowan County, North Carolina to Hilary and Bertha Mae Taylor Hutchins. She was Valedictorian of her Senior Class at Spencer High School. She retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system. She was a member of Oaklawn...

Apr 7, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – William Henry Coleman, 88, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. William was born on September 1, 1930 in Person County to John Henry and Mamie Carver Coleman. He retired from Sara Lee Corporation in High Point with 30 years of service.

Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Grace F. Coleman;...

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...