Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 9, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Burns Gentry, 83, of Winston-Salem passed away on Wednesday, January 09, 2019 at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living. She was born on October 3, 1935 in Guilford County to John and Ella Dixon Burns. Mrs. Gentry was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church in Kernersville and retired from the Department of Veteran Affairs with 31 years...

Jan 9, 2019

Mrs. Edna Harrold Grubbs, 95, passed away January 9, 2019 at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community. She was born February 4, 1923 in Forsyth County to the late Finley Harrold and Ruth Long Harrold. Mrs. Grubbs was preceded in death by her husband Ephraim Edward Grubbs, Sr.; her son, Ephraim Edward “Butch” Grubbs, Jr.; her grandson, David Harold...

Jan 9, 2019

Ms. Mary Rose James Snyder, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  Mary was born in Forsyth County on April 16, 1927, to the late Joseph Franklin James and Sadie Phelps James.  She was an active member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church as long as her health permitted.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 8, 2019

Frederick “Fred” Franklin Mann, Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Hospice Care of Yadkin. Fred was born on October 20, 1954 in West Virginia to Frederick F. Mann, Sr. and Carrie Eileen Smith Mann. He graduated from Shady Spring High School in West Virginia. Fred went on to proudly serve as a detention officer with...

Jan 8, 2019

Mr. James Howard Flynt, Sr., 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born in Forsyth County on June 16, 1941 to Robert Ray Flynt and Beulah Hill Flynt. Howard was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church. He loved his church and church family. Howard was especially involved in missions and mission projects with the church....

Jan 7, 2019

Mr. Paul Wesley Sechrest, 92, died on January 7, 2019, after a long, full life. He was born in Winston-Salem on August 5, 1926 to Arthur Lee and Lucy Buckner Sechrest. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. Paul graduated from Gray High School and Draughon’s Business College. He served in the US Navy 1945-1947....

Jan 7, 2019

Christopher Michael Muse, 39, of Winston Salem left us peacefully on January 7 2019.  Chris, as we called him, was loved by many. He was an amazing chef and loved to cook for his family and friends. Chris had a infectious grin and some awesome one liners. He made us laugh, he made us smile, and he made us...

Jan 7, 2019

Alexander Jefferson White, passed on Monday, Jan. 7th.  He was born May 4th, 1931 in Stokes County to the late J. Harley and Mary Boles White.  He was a loving husband for 51 years to Barbara Grubbs White.  He was a kind and peaceful man.  He was wise and lived his faith, where he was a member of Hickory...

Jan 7, 2019

Shirley Jean Miller (née Scott), 93, of Kernersville, passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2019 and awoke in the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior.

Shirley was born in Piper, KS on September 27, 1925 to the late Walter and Minnie Scott. She studied Home Economics at Kansas State and went on to...

Jan 6, 2019

Ms. Peggy Colleen Foster Burke, 84, of Clemmons passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born September 6, 1934 in Iredell Co. to Jake Green Foster Sr. and Hazel Summers Foster.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Jake Green Foster, Jr.  Surviving is her son, Barry Burke of Clemmons. ...

Jan 6, 2019

KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Rita Marie Morgan Jessie, 77, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Kernersville Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 17, 1941 in Guyan, West Virginia to the late Harrison David and Ruby Parton Morgan. Rita was the best wife and mother anyone could ever have. She loved to take care of...

Jan 5, 2019

In Loving Memory

James Llauder

Please join us in celebrating the life and love of

our dear friend and family member whom has

joined our Heavenly Father

Friday, January 11, 2019 @ 10:30 am

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Jan 5, 2019

Mr. Ned Banner, 94, entered his heavenly home Saturday, January 05, 2019.  He was born December 5, 1924 in Forsyth County to the late Clarence and Pearl Banner.  Mr. Banner proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps in the Asian Theater during WWII.  He later retired from Frank L. Blum.  Mr. Banner enjoyed tending his...

Jan 5, 2019

Martha Lee Cave Bodford died peacefully at her home at the age of 85 on January 5, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born September 30, 1933, Mrs. Bodford was the eldest of ten siblings and grew up on a tobacco farm in Surry County, moving to work in Winston-Salem after graduating high school. While raising three daughters,...

Jan 4, 2019

Ruby Jean Smith Martin, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at Rose Tara Plantation in King, NC.  Ruby was born on January 17, 1935, in Laurel Fork, Virginia to the late John Alfred and Maude Dickens Smith.  She was preceeded in death by a sister, Sarah Smith and a brother...

Jan 4, 2019

Mr. Buddy Lewis Jones, 84, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born March 16, 1934, in Forsyth County to the late Lewie Johnson Jones and Velda Mae Conard Jones.  Mr. Jones proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of Konnoak Baptist Church.  He was...

Jan 3, 2019

Mr. Istvan “Steve” Gava, 79, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Nopkor, Hungary on April 19, 1939 to the late Istvan Gava and Magdalana Lekli Gava.  Steve proudly became a citizen of the United States in 1982.  He later retired as a mechanic from R. J. Reynolds.  He was an avid...

Jan 3, 2019

Mr. Bobby Ray Young, Sr., 86, of Winston Salem passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Trellis Supportive Care. He was born May 29, 1932 in Angier, N.C. to the late Troy and Lois Watkins Young. Bobby Ray Young was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a successful entrepreneur that lived a full life, having served in...

Jan 3, 2019

Kernersville – David Michael Jackson, 60, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home, after a short battle with cancer.

David was born on June 10, 1958 in Mercer County, Bluefield, WV to the late George Franklin and Stella Smothers Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; Joseph...

Jan 3, 2019

Mr. Walter Harrison Stewart, 75, of Belews Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at his home. Born in Chester, SC, he was the son of the late Woodrow B. Stewart and Vera Parker Stewart of Rock Hill, SC. Walter was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

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