Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 13, 2018

Mr. William Jackson Dixon, 82, gained his wings in Heaven on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family, after a wonderful life of love and marriage. He was born in Franklin Co., VA on August 25, 1936 the son of the late Kermit and Elsie Dixon.  He worked 18 years at Hanes Hosiery and then...

Dec 13, 2018

Wilson N. Long, 77 of Kernersville, N. C., entered his heavenly home on December 13th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born August 26, 1941 to John and Margie Smith Long. Wilson was a graduate of Robert B. Glenn High School class of 1959. He was employed with RJR in Winston-Salem for 10 years before venturing out on...

Dec 13, 2018

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Leslie C. Anderson, 90, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Leslie was born in Premier, West Virginia on February 6, 1928 to the late Bill and Dora Anderson. He was a member of Marshall Baptist Church, where he was a teacher, van driver, choir member, and speaker at Knollwood Nursing...

Dec 13, 2018

Mr. S.R. “Buddy” Kimel, Jr., 81, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Buddy was born on December 27, 1936 in Forsyth County to Simeon Rufus Kimel, Sr. and Mary Crater Kimel. He retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve after 21 years of service to his country. Buddy worked for R.J....

Dec 12, 2018

Mr. David Lever Manson, 67, of Courtney, NC passed away on 12 December after a courageous year and half long battle with cancer.   David moved with his family to Winston-Salem in 1955 and grew up in Ardmore. He was son of the late Earle L and Louise Lever Manson. David is survived by brother, Lowry, and sister-in-law, Donna, of...

Dec 12, 2018

Thomas Denver “Chunk” Everhart, Jr., 67, passed away at his home on December 12, 2018.  Chunk was born on January 29, 1951 to Faye Mabel Robinson Everhart and Thomas Denver Everhart, Sr.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, during the Vietnam War.  Following his military service he was employed as a Mechanical Specialist by RJR...

Dec 11, 2018

Mrs. Betty Redding Dull, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Forsyth County on November 2, 1929 to the late Floyd and Ellen Bean Redding.  Mrs. Dull was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church and former member of the Lewisville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  She retired from the W-S Forsyth County Schools...

Dec 10, 2018

Mr. Richard Brian Wells, 50, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 10, 2018.  He was born in Charlottesville, VA on January 18, 1968.  Richard was a very loving husband and father whose eye lit up when talking of his family.  He enjoyed watching the VA Cavaliers and following sports. He had an incredible ability to recall trivia and many facts...

Dec 10, 2018

Mrs. Peggy Ann Martin, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 10, 2018 at her residence. Peggy was born in Stokes County, NC to Raymond and Oberia (Bea) Martin. She was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church and worked for Piedmont Airlines as an Executive Secretary. Peggy loved her family, the beach and reading....

Dec 10, 2018

Mrs. Janie Sue Haynes Phillips, 60, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born on October 19, 1958 to Reuben Wayne and Mary Swift Haynes.  Janie was a life-long resident of Forsyth County.  She grew up as a member of Woodland Baptist Church, where she gave her life to Jesus Christ...

Dec 10, 2018

Brian Joseph Murphy died Monday, December 10, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was 71. Brian was born in Buffalo, NY on June 3, 1947 to Paul and Margaret (Sands) Murphy. He is survived by his wife Peggy (Margaret Burke) Murphy, his son, Keith (Amanda Wallace) Murphy, and two daughters, Tara (Adam) Weitz and Meghan (Steven)...

Dec 10, 2018

Infant Gage Weston Hassler passed away Monday, December 10, 2018.  He was the son of Blake Hassler and Allison Calloway Hassler.  Gage was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother, Cheryl Newell, maternal great-grandmother, Faye Calloway, and maternal great-grandfather, Jerry Childress.  In addition to his parents, Gage is survived by his sister, Lily Hassler; maternal grandparents, Denise and Alan...

Dec 9, 2018

Mr. Harry Gayle Grubbs, age 80, passed away December 9, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born July 10, 1938 in Forsyth County to Oscar Lee and Ethel Finney Grubbs.  Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, David Banta.  He is...

Dec 9, 2018

Mrs. Melva Dean Adams, 85, of Winston-Salem passed away on December 9, 2018 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. She was born on February 18, 1933 in Davidson County to Melvin and Clara Hester Davis. Mrs. Adams was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church and her favorite past time was finding great bargains. Mrs. Adams was preceded...

Dec 8, 2018

Ms. Judy Ann Stanley Hooker, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Beacon Place in Greensboro. Judy was born on February 4, 1947 in Guilford County to Allen and Rachel Stanley. She enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. Judy was also very crafty, she loved flowers and crocheting. She was a loving mother, granny, sister, and friend....

Dec 8, 2018

Joan Gilley Pearson, age 88, entered Heaven’s gates on December 8th, 2018 in Winston Salem, NC.   Joan had an unwavering faith in God which showed through her kind and gentle spirit and great devotion to her family and to her faith.

A caring and compassionate person, Joan was beloved by many.  Her true devotion in life was...

Dec 8, 2018

John “Jack” Harry Fordham, 79, entered the arms of his friend and Savior on December 8, 2018 in Palliative Care at Novant Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.  Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on July 23, 1939 to Harry and Betty Fordham (née Host), Jack grew up in Rogers Park on the north side of Chicago,...

Dec 8, 2018

Brent Thomas Phillips, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 8, 2018 and went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 36.  He was born August 27, 1982 in Forsyth County to David Phillips (Robin) and Beverly Scott (Keith).  In addition to his parents he is survived by his son, Blake; a daughter, Sterling; his brother...

Dec 7, 2018

Barbara (Barb) Inez VanVranken Wolfe, 85, passed away peacefully at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on December 7th surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 28,1933 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late John Frederick VanVranken & Inez Pascual VanVranken. She graduated from Friends Academy in Locust Valley, NY and Bradford College in Haverhill, MA. In 1955,...

Dec 6, 2018

Services are private.