Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 22, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – James Thomas “Tom” Hastings, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2019, at Hospice of the Piedmont. Tom was born on December 15, 1931 in Forsyth County to Henry Lake and Carline Money Hastings. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Western Electric (AT&T) with over 36 years of service.

Tom...

Feb 22, 2019

Mrs. Fern McConnell Wilson, 88, died on Friday, February 22, 2019, at her residence. Fern was born in Cherokee County, NC, on October 3, 1930, to Lawrence and Norma Bradley McConnell. She was a member of Waughtown Baptist Church and a loving wife and homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Feb 22, 2019

Mrs. Ruth S. Gaddy, 83, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019.  She was born in Wilkes County to the late Rom Alonzo Shumate and Inez Mae Shumate.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Boyce M. Gaddy, brother, Jack G. Shumate, and sister, Betty S. King.  Surviving are one sister, Belva (Beverly)...

Feb 22, 2019

Iva Alberty Stinson, 82, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. Iva was the daughter of Viola and Warren Alberty, and she was born on June 12, 1936. She grew up in Dobson, NC and graduated from Dobson High School. Iva attended East Carolina University and graduated from Salem College. She married Dr. Harold Stinson on September 4, 1954....

Feb 22, 2019

Martha Hackett White, 76, went to meet her Lord on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home.

Martha was born on September 2, 1942 in Forsyth County to Quincy and Alice Hackett.

She enjoyed cross stitching and spending time in her yard gardening. Martha also enjoyed trips to the mountains with her family.

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Feb 21, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Lorene Willard, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on June 2, 1941 in Yadkin County to Ellis and Bessie Ring. Lorene was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She was such a fine example of what a true Christian lady is. She enjoyed baking and...

Feb 21, 2019

Roger Gray Hinsdale, 95, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Forsyth County to Julius H. Hinsdale and Ellen Griffin Hinsdale. He loved watching Duke basketball, the Chicago Cubs baseball, and eating all flavors of ice cream. He also loved gardening, raising tobacco, and driving...

Feb 20, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Gail Schaile Tennant, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.  Phyllis was born on February 1, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Oscar Schaile and Hazel Brooks Schaile.  She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Winston-Salem for 20 years. Phyllis enjoyed gardening and traveling to folk festivals in...

Feb 20, 2019

David Arden Amundson, 58, passed away at his home on Feb. 20, 2019. He was born Dec. 29, 1960 to Floyd and Idabob Amundson in Indianapolis, IN. With the start of his company, Superieur Photographics, David had a very successful photography career spanning over 20 years. His specialties included dance studios, headshots, media personalities, family portraits and stunning bridal...

Feb 20, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – James Francis McBride, 95, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, February 20, 2019, joining the love of his life, Helen. James was born on February 15, 1924 in Iva, South Carolina to Samuel Andrew and Ada Burton McBride. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy and was a faithful member of Cherry Street United Methodist...

Feb 19, 2019

One of the kindest, most generous persons on this earth, our mom, Darlene Georgia Workman, 95, passed away peacefully February 19, 2019 at Trinity Elms in Clemmons.  She was born July 4, 1923 in Nebraska to George and Freda Sporleder Malzahn.  Although sweet, she was a strong woman having been married to 1st Sargent Charles M. Workman for 62...

Feb 19, 2019

Mr. “Jack” John D. Douros III, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a four year battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 15, 1959 to John Douros and Anna Skidmore Douros and raised in Littleton, CO. Jack was a loving and caring husband and...

Feb 18, 2019

Henry Lee Shermer, 83, passed away peacefully at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville, NC on Monday, February 18, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Henry was born August 27, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Arthur and Sallie Spillman Shermer.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Frederick Shermer and three sisters, Harriett Martin, Blanche Allen, and Ruby...

Feb 18, 2019

Mrs. Eunice Katherine “Kathy” Fowler Gray, 94, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born March 17, 1924 in Cabarrus County to the late George Fowler and Lucille Bullington Fowler.  Mrs. Gray was an active member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church in Greensboro.  She had a beautiful voice and loved to...

Feb 18, 2019

High Point - Mr. James “Jimmy” Russell Stewart, 71, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Hospice of the Piedmont. He was born in Forsyth County on July 13, 1947 to Coy Russell and Annie Lemar Stewart. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed watching NASCAR and going camping. Jimmy always...

Feb 18, 2019

HIGH POINT – Joel “Joey” Barry Noble, 62, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at High Point Regional Hospital. Joey was born on December 16, 1956 in Guilford County to James Basul and LoElla Stroud Noble. Joey was an avid golfer, enjoyed Beach Music and loved spending time with friends. He especially enjoyed his walks on the beach at...

Feb 18, 2019

Oak Ridge – Mrs. Betty “Frances” Bowman Gravley, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on August 11, 1935 in Guilford County to Roy Lee and Irma Sechrest Bowman. She was a resident of Oak Ridge for her entire life.  Frances was a lifelong member of Union Grove Baptist Church....

Feb 18, 2019

Ronald Boyd Creasy, Sr., 83, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 after a long illness.  He was born in Roanoke, VA on April 29, 1935 to the late Walter White and Elsie Epperly Creasy.  Preceding him in death were three sisters, Thelma, Walda, and Corrine; brother, Clay, and a granddaughter, Dayna.  Mr. Creasy began his career in the insurance...

Feb 17, 2019

Doris Lucille Wheeling Hansley, age 85, entered the immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, February 17, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care’s Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC.

Doris was born on July 6, 1933 to Ernest McCoy and Mildred Magdalene Hicks Wheeling in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She graduated from Gray High...

Feb 17, 2019

Margaret Ann Jones Merrell, 84, passed away on Feb. 17, 2018 at Trellis Supportive Care. Margaret was born on Dec. 6, 1934 to Margaret Brumbaugh Jones and William Norman Jones in Indiana, PA. Margaret retired from Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools with 25 years of dedicated service as a school teacher. She enjoyed reading, attending theater performances, the YMCA...