Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 25, 2019

Ms. Kay Yvonne Wrenn, 71, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born in Forsyth County on July 30, 1947, to the late Charles Thomas Wrenn and Lucille Ivy Freedle Wrenn. Ms. Wrenn was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching baseball games and Nascar races. She was an excellent cook. More importantly, she was a sweet...

May 24, 2019

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Bailey Hinrichs age 66, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday, May 24, 2019. Judy is survived by her husband of 40 years Scott Hinrichs of Mocksville, NC; her daughters Erin Ragan (Joseph) of Statesville, NC and Sarah Guck(Brian) of Midland, TX; her six grandchildren Evelyn, Piper, Poppy, Anna, Peyton, and Charlie;...

May 24, 2019

High Point – Camilla Dianne “Kit” Hall , 70, passed away May 24, 2019 at her sister’s home in High Point, NC . She was born in Wilkes County on November 11, 1948 to the late Edison and Willa Dean Hall. Camilla was an artist. She loved to paint, and write poetry. She had a very interesting and exciting...

May 24, 2019

Mrs. Linda Mathis Baity, 72, of Winston-Salem, entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1946, in Forsyth County to Irene Smith Mathis and Roy F. Mathis. Linda was a member of Berean Baptist Church where, for many years, she held numerous positions such as choir...

May 24, 2019

Mrs. Volree Richardson Johnston, 70, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home. She was born January 20, 1949 to the late Buster and Pauline Richardson. Volree loved her family more than anything. She loved to tend to them, and thoroughly enjoyed being with them, and doing for them. Surviving are her loving husband of 49 years, Richard...

May 24, 2019

Mrs. Theresa Wilhelm Davis, 87, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Theresa was born October 28, 1931 in Florida.  She retired from JCPenney after many years of service and was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Davis. She will be fondly remembered as a loving mother and grandmother....

May 23, 2019

Mickey Charles “Bubba” Bishop, 60, of Pinnacle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Mickey was born on July 16, 1958 to the late Charles W. Bishop and Ruby Lane Bishop. He was a graduate of NC State in 1983 receiving a BS degree in computer science. He later began teaching for Forsyth Tech...

May 23, 2019

Belews Creek – Mr. Joe Ray Lunsford, 79, passed away May 23, 2019 at his home. Joe was born on December 12, 1939 in Davidson County to the late Thurmond and Mary Lunsford. He grew up in Davidson and Forsyth Counties, and was a graduate of Gray High School. Joe later attended and graduated from Piedmont Aerospace Institute and...

May 22, 2019

Nicholle Emily Surratt passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2019 at her home.  She was passionate about painting and music; and above all, she loved her daughter. Nicholle was preceded in death by her grandfather, Fredrick Stout; surviving are her mother, Susan Stout Phend; father, Michael Surratt (Lisa); daughter, Maya Jewel Reaves; brothers, Philip Surratt (Shannon) and Derek Phend;...

May 21, 2019

Alan Clay Lackey, 21, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born in Forsyth Co. on March 3, 1998 the son of Tommy Lee Lackey and Sandra Elizabeth Martin. Alan was a kind soul who loved his family, friends and animals. He never met a stranger and will be missed deeply by all who knew him. Alan...

May 21, 2019

Mrs. Vickie South Baity, 63, of Advance passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born August 28, 1955 in Winston-Salem to Charles South and Katherine Matthews.  She grew up in Davie County and graduated from Davie County High School and Davidson County Community College.  She worked at Piedmont Airlines, which subsequently became US Airways,...

May 20, 2019

Mrs. Nancy Alexander Boyles passed away on May 20, 2019, at her residence. She was born on January 25, 1932, in Greensboro to Norman and Miriam Spoon Alexander. She grew up in Alamance County most of it at her beloved Meadowlawn Farm. She graduated from NC Baptist School of Nursing and attended Salem College. She worked at NC Memorial...

May 20, 2019

Marie Brewer Nifong passed away on May 20, 2019.  She was born on June 21, 1928 to Sarah Foltz and James A. Brewer Sr. in Forsyth County. Marie spent her childhood on a dairy farm in Forsyth county and worshiped at Advent Moravian Church. She graduated from Griffith High School and Graham-Thomas Technical College in Richmond, Va. with a...

May 20, 2019

*** UPDATE....MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE MAUSOLEUM CHAPEL DUE TO WEATHER*** Larry Simmons of Winston-Salem and Mooresville, NC passed on May 20, 2019.  He was born in Lake View, SC to Forrest and Irene Simmons.  Larry attended Appalachian State University prior to joining the US Marine Corp.  He graduated from Guilford College and began his career at...

May 20, 2019

Mr. Richard James Swaim, “Ricky”, 60, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Ricky was born in Forsyth County to James Richard Swaim and Barbara Tilley Swaim on February 14, 1959. He was a very kind and loving person and had a great personality. He was a good father that loved his children...

May 20, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Mixon Clinkscale, 79, of Clemmons, NC, left this earthly life on Monday, May 20, 2019. She was born July 2, 1939, in Cleveland, OH, where she lived for many years until moving to Winston-Salem, NC and resided for the past 40 years. Mrs. Clinkscale was retired from American Airlines and a member of Center Grove Baptist Church....

May 19, 2019

Mr. Larry Cletus Morgan passed away May 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1945 in Guilford County to the late Henry Cletus and Pauline Campbell Morgan.

Surviving are: his loving wife, Bonnie Gossett Morgan, two daughters, Julie Morgan Kimsey (Ed) and Jill Morgan Samuelson (Bart) both of High Point, one grandson, Benjamin Kimsey...

May 19, 2019

Winston-Salem – Mr. Billy Ray Woosley, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on August 11, 1942 in Forsyth County to Thomas Avery and Ruth Aleen Woosley. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he was an Embassy Guard in Switzerland. Billy was a Sr. Police Officer...

May 19, 2019

“Precious Jesus…” Mr. Brion “Trent” Miller, 89, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born May 22, 1929 in Ashe County, to the late Daniel Miller and Janie Brown Miller.  Trent was a faithful member of Woodland Baptist Church and the Ambassador’s Sunday School Class for 63 years where he was saved December 4, 1956.  He was an...

May 19, 2019

Mr. Homer Bernard Hicks, 87, passed away May 19, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born June 20, 1931 to the late Will Hicks and Flora Ann Cox Hicks.  Homer’s first job was with Northwest Vending Co. working on jukeboxes and cigarette machines. He then worked for the hardware store in King and the Town of...