Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 18, 2018

Mr. William “Billy” James Whittington, 57, of Winston-Salem passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Fancy Gap, VA. He was born in Abbington, PA on December 2, 1960 to James and Shelva Rose Whittington. Mr. Whittington was a devoted Christian and a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was a precious son, brother, uncle, and friend. Mr....

Oct 17, 2018

Mr. William Lee Russell, 97, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center in Yadkinville. He was born on August 31, 1921 to the late Oscar Leo Russell and Lula Phillips Russell. Mr. Russell served our country proudly in the United States Army during World War II and retired from Pilot Freight Carriers with 36 years...

Oct 17, 2018

Mrs. Doris Anne Walker Miller, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Arbor Acres Retirement Community.  Mrs. Miller was born August 1, 1927 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the only child of the late Ernest Larken Walker and Martha Anne Moore Walker.  She attended school in Lynchburg and Concord, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High...

Oct 17, 2018

Mr. Horace Everett McRae, 87, of Winston-Salem, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  Horace was born on December 2, 1930, in Memphis, TN, to the late Dr. L.J. McRae and Heelene McRae.  After starting school his family moved to Bells, TN where he graduated from Bells High School.  At the start of the Korean War he dropped out of...

Oct 17, 2018

Mr. Leighton Reece McGill, 87 of Bermuda Run, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  He was born January 18, 1931 in Cumberland County to the late Walter and Estelle Buie McGill.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo McGill; and two daughters, Kathryn A. McGill of Boise Idaho, and Karin Caskey (Brad Windle) of Richmond, VA.  Leighton graduated...

Oct 16, 2018

Lloyd Layton “Cuz” Golding, II, 87, passed away in the presence of our Lord on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Lloyd was born March 19, 1931 in Carroll County, Virginia to Loyd Estes and Ruby Carlan Golding. He grew up in Mt. Airy, NC. In addition to his parents, Mr. Golding was preceded in death by...

Oct 16, 2018

Mrs. Faye Ammons Needham, 90, formerly of Pilot Mountain and Dobson, entered eternal life on October 16, 2018, at her residence in Mt. Airy, NC.  The eldest of five children, she was born in the gorgeous Smoky Mountains to Ralph and Edith Ammons.  After graduating high school, Mrs. Needham moved to Winston-Salem for employment as a secretary at Hanes...

Oct 16, 2018

Mr. James Edward Hartness, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  He was born June 18, 1936 In Iredell County to the late Jeff and Annie Hartness.  Loving Husband, Father, and PawPaw. Our hearts are so sad at losing you here on earth, but we know you are in Heaven with our Lord and we will see you again....

Oct 15, 2018

Mr. Donald Dewayne Boles, 79, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born September 10, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late Coy and Ruth Dorsett Boles.  Mr. Boles retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years of service.  He was a member of Temple Baptist Church.  He was a...

Oct 14, 2018

Mrs. Jeanette Moss Newsome, 85, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018.  She was born January 4, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Walter Jefferson Moss, Sr. and Sadie Aldridge Moss.  Jeanette graduated from Rural Hall High School.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Employment included Western Electric, Hanes Hosiery, Carolina Star and Old Belt Warehouses, and L’Vira’s clothing...

Oct 14, 2018

OAK RIDGE – Paul Lewis Willard, 67, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Paul was born on July 22, 1951 to the late Lucian and Mintora Williard.

Paul was employed at Mayer Textile for 38 years.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill...

Oct 13, 2018

KERNERSVILLE –Mary Haneline Stewart, 74, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mary was born on September 25, 1944 in Forsyth County to Charlie Eugene and Lorine Whitt Haneline. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired after 34 years of service as Church Secretary of Waughtown Baptist Church.

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Oct 13, 2018

Patrick (Pat) Lee Showalter was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 13, 2018.  Pat was born November 13, 1957 in Kingsport, TN to the late Nick and Stella Showalter.  He graduated from Appalachian State University and retired after 20 years in transportation management.  Pat was a member of the Generations Church family in...

Oct 13, 2018

Mrs. Leota Bell Green, 91, of Ronda, NC passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Novant Forsyth Hospital.  She was born May 11, 1927 in Wilkes County to Charles W. and Pearl B. Bell.  Mrs. Green was a long-time Hanes Knitting employee and housewife.  She was an active member in the Clingman community and with the Wilkes Cooperative Extension...

Oct 12, 2018

Mrs. Christine Mintz Williams, 49, of Boonville, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at her home. She was born May 29, 1969 in Raleigh, NC to Judy Shepherd and Earl Mintz. Christine was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church and was a faithful member of their bus ministry. She was known for her delicious desserts and her love...

Oct 12, 2018

Lucille “Lucy” Stinson Coats, 89, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center following a brief illness. She is now joining her grandson, Jason Rudisill, nine brothers and sisters, and several nephews in heaven. We can only imagine the joyous reception she was given. She was born in Enterprise, Alabama, to Daniel...

Oct 12, 2018

Mr. Wilburn Eugene Long passed away Friday afternoon October 12, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. He was born in Forsyth County on December 25, 1931 to the late Frank Long and Ida Sink Long. Wilburn had over 60 years of experience in the grading business, as owner of Wilburn Long Grading company. He loved horses, cows,...

Oct 12, 2018

Grace Sarahann Cleary Taylor, 101, was called home to be with her Lord on October 12, 2018. She was born in Wilkes County to the late Malcolm and Fannie Cleary and graduated from Traphill High School. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will leave many cherished memories, but a vacancy that can never be...

Oct 11, 2018

Susan Elizabeth Elliott Hammon, 75, passed away peacefully at home in Winston Salem, NC on October 11, 2018. She was surrounded by lots of love and family after battling a six-month illness. She is survived by her husband, Ritz Ray; sons Ian, Dudley and Daniel; grandsons, Gabriel and Logan. Born in Houston, TX, to Card and Jane Elliott on...

Oct 10, 2018

KERNERSVILLE – Bertha Lee Siler McLain, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center with her family at her side. Bertha was born October 5, 1931 in Guilford County to Eugene and Mary Johnson Siler.  She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, retired from Adams Millis, and resided at her Piney Grove Road residence...