Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 4, 2018

Billy Carson (Pete) Shelton passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2018. Bill was born Sept. 12, 1947, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Hardy Ellington Shelton and Rosietta McNeil Shelton and spent his early childhood years on the family farm in Yadkinville.  In 1965, Bill graduated from Gray High School in Winston-Salem, where he played basketball and ran track. After graduating from...

Oct 4, 2018

Mary Kathleen “Kat” Hackett, 71, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2018. Kat was a very loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother and friend and a genuine kind soul. She had an infectious smile and laughter that could brighten any ones day. Kat truly loved everyone and you could not help but to love her right back. She touched...

Oct 4, 2018

Ms. Tyna Jnell Burgess Hunter, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Trellis Supportive Care. Tyna was born in Forsyth County to the late Rufus “Root” Gray Burgess and Tyna Lauvetta Bowers Burgess on June 28, 1945. She grew up in Winston-Salem, attended Mineral Springs High School, and earned her associate degree in Early Childhood Development...

Oct 3, 2018

Mr. Michael Harold “Mike” Palmer, 51, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 10, 1967 in Surry Co. the son of Jack and Nancy Palmer. He was a member of Jessup Grove Baptist Church. Michael started his career in law enforcement with the Pilot Mountain Police Department in 1988....

Oct 3, 2018

Mr. Carol Dean Cox, 79, was Heaven Bound on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018at Forsyth Medical Center. Carol was born on June 28, 1939 in Carroll County, VA to Ellis Lee and Ocea Cockerham Cox. Carol graduated from Mineral Springs High School in 1957 and worked for R.J. Reynolds with 30 years of service. He was talented in many areas...

Oct 2, 2018

Mrs. Lisa Davis Bailey, 56, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  She was born February 21, 1962 in Forsyth County to Joe Davis and the late Mary Hall Davis. She was their precious 10-year miracle. In addition to her father, Lisa is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 20 years, Warren...

Oct 1, 2018

Mrs. Reiko S. Poplin, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. She was born November 4, 1932 in Nagoya, Japan, to the late Hirose and Tatsuta Shimizu. Mrs. Poplin was a dedicated military wife and was a strong-willed and independent woman that always put her family first. Before her illness, she enjoyed gardening and knitting. Mrs. Poplin...

Oct 1, 2018

Winston-Salem – Miss. Andrea Denise Lashmit, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 1, 2018. She born on April 11, 1987 to the late Henry T. Lashmit and Frances Martie Embler. Andrea was a loving mother, daughter, and sister.

In addition to her father, Andrea was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Alice Lashmit as well...

Sep 30, 2018

Kendall Dean Sprinkle, 30, of Wallburg, NC, passed away September 30, 2018, in Pearson, GA. Kendall was a graduate of Ledford Sr. High school, class of 2006. Kendall was currently living in Pearson, GA, where he and his brother worked on a cattle farm. Kendall especially loved tending to the new born calves. Kendall had a love for rare...

Sep 30, 2018

Mr. James Thomas Turner, 73, died on September 30, 2018, at Trellis Supportive Care. James was born in Forsyth County on October 27, 1945, to Russell and Katherine Holden Turner. James retired from HFCS Transportation with 20 years of service. He adored his grandchildren and loved NASCAR racing and football. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed....

Sep 30, 2018

Clemmons- Mrs. Wanda Hayes Brown, 92, passed Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1926 in Forsyth County, the daughter of Tory and Myrtle Utt Hayes.   She was a member of Vernon Forest Baptist Church and had retired from J.C. Penney.  Wanda was a sweet loving person who was devoted to her Lord.  She...

Sep 30, 2018

Mr. James Bernard Slate, 90, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Salemtowne. Mr. Slate was born in Patrick County Virginia to the late Melvin W. Slate and Nina E. Collins Slate on December 25, 1927. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. James served in The United States Marines 1946-1947 and The...

Sep 30, 2018

Marlene Gail Bruno passed from this earth into Heaven peacefully at home with her family at her side.  She had a long battle with MSA, Multiple System Atrophy, an illness much like Parkinson's disease.  Marlene was born on May 15, 1943 in Hartford CT to Josephine and Samuel Gigliotti.  Marlene moved with her husband and children to Winston Salem in...

Sep 30, 2018

Kernersville - Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Blackwell Stewart, 84, Fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, September 30, 2018 at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1934 to the late Cleo Blackwell and Kate Freeman Blackwell. Helen was a very loving hospitable, generous, and feisty lady. She would always say “Dynamite comes in small packages”. She loved her...

Sep 30, 2018

LOWGAP- Joseph Eugene “Gene” Lineberry, 58, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was born September 28, 1960 in Forsyth County to the late Hoover and Lorene Lineberry. He was a painter by trade and was loved by many friends, cousins and relatives.  He was kind hearted and willing to help anyone...

Sep 30, 2018

KERNERSVILLE – Christina ‘CJ’ Reynolds Jackson, 36, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Hospice Home of High Point. Christina was born on December 7, 1981 in Forsyth County to Pat and Tina Eller Reynolds. She was employed at Varco Pruden.

Christina is survived by her daughter, Jenna Ashley Jackson; her parents, Pat and Tina Reynolds; one...

Sep 30, 2018

Mr. Charles Melvin Farmer, Sr., 99, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was born July 13, 1919 in Pulaski County, VA to Ethel Owens Farmer and Haven Howell Farmer. Mr. Farmer was a veteran of the United States Navy who served during World War II. Melvin came to the Winston-Salem area to work for Kroger. He...

Sep 29, 2018

Madison - Mr. Robert Larry Smith, better known as “Snuffy”, 71, passed away September 29, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1947 to the late George Robert Smith and Ovalee Hale Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend, Cynthia Lynn Smith, one daughter, Roxanne...

Sep 29, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Cranford Howell, 75, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born January 6, 1943 in Anson County to the late Preston and Lilly Cranford.  Mrs. Howell retired with 30 years of service from Medical Park Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist.  She was loving wife, mother, and Nana, who was an avid...

Sep 29, 2018

Graveside Service - Wednesday 10/03/2018 @ 1:00 PM at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown