Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Sep 23, 2018

Giles Cowan Floyd, M.D. passed at age 82.  Predeceased by his parents Giles Pittman Floyd and Ethel Cowan.  Giles was an only child.  His family with sadness announces his passing after a brief illness.  Giles will be lovingly remembered by his life partner of 54 years, Dr. Kistler Osborne.  He will also be fondly remembered by all his 1st...

Sep 23, 2018

KERNERSVILLE – Nancy Marie Griffin, 80, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her home. Nancy was born May 3, 1938 in Forsyth County to Curtis and Stella Crews Griffin. She worked for Hanes Hosiery and later retired from AT & T. Nancy was a member of the Telephone Pioneers at AT & T and the CWA Retiree Club...

Sep 22, 2018

Winston-Salem- Mr. Ray Lemar Stafford, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born on October 5, 1933 in Forsyth County to Charles Allen and Odessa Lemar Stafford. Growing up, he lived in the Children’s Home in Winston-Salem. Ray served for 19 years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, the...

Sep 22, 2018

Mrs. Betty Skipper Towe, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Betty was born on May 27, 1940, in Columbus County, NC to the late Ralph Skipper and Belle Carlyle Skipper. She retired from AT&T with 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Luther Towe;...

Sep 22, 2018

Infant Oscar Layton Escobar Garcia, Jr. was called home by the Lord Jesus as His special little child Saturday, September 22, 2018 after his short journey here on this earth.  He was born in Forsyth County August 29, 2018 to his loving parents, Tina Trinidad-Candela and Oscar Jose Escobar Garcia.  Oscar was a special gift from God.  While he had just a...

Sep 21, 2018

Kernersville – Mollie Anne Richardson, 80, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at Kernersville Medical Center. Anne was born December 11, 1937 in Davie County to Gilmer and Clara Mae Parks Richardson. As a child, she attended New Union United Methodist Church in Sheffield. Once coming to Winston-Salem, Anne became a faithful member of Edgewood Baptist Church where she...

Sep 21, 2018

Kernersville – Mrs. Mary Ruth Stanley Shields, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab. She was born on July 5, 1926 in Forsyth County to Joseph Byron and Kitty Mays Stanley. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church in Kernersville. After many years of service, she retired from Berry Water...

Sep 21, 2018

Kernersville- Mr. Ricky Wayne Ballard, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ricky was born on March 31, 1962 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Lee Ballard, Jr and Joan McCuiston Pearson. He was a hard worker who started working when he was just 15 ½ years old. Ricky loved his family...

Sep 21, 2018

Mr. Larry Elwood Foltz, 75, of Lexington, passed from his earthly home to enter his Heavenly home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, on Friday, September 21, 2018. He joins his loved ones: father, Elwood A. Foltz; mother, Lorraine Terrell Foltz; and brother, Monty Lew Foltz. Larry was a devoted and loving husband, and a wonderful...

Sep 20, 2018

High Point - James “Jim” Ray Lain, 83, passed away while surrounded by his family on Thursday September 20, 2018 at Beacon Place Hospice of Greensboro NC.

Jim was born on May 30, 1935 in High Point, NC to The Reverend Carl A. Lain and Ruby Ballard Lain.  Jim was married to the love of his life,...

Sep 20, 2018

WINSTON-SALEM – Mary Ruth Taylor Small, 75, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mary was born on May 21, 1943 in Swain County to Ottis and Arizona Styles Taylor. She was a member of Amity Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence...

Sep 20, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Culler Knight, 92, passed away Thursday September 20, 2018.  She was born June 8, 1926 in Forsyth County to the late Joseph Culler and Sallie Butner Culler.  Dorothy was a faithful member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Allen Knight; sister, Larue Merritt; and...

Sep 20, 2018

Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Hauser, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born in Guilford County on October 16, 1936 to Rev. Olemon Elmer Snow and Mary Walker Snow. Jackie was a member of Hopewell Moravian Church and she had a very strong faith. She was an avid Carolina Tarheels and Atlanta Braves fan. Jackie had quick...

Sep 19, 2018

Donald Wayne Holston, 72, of Mocksville, passed away on September 19, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem. Donald was born in Winston-Salem on May 6, 1946 to Raymond E. Holston and Helen Yates Holston.  Don graduated North Forsyth high school in 1964 and went on to graduate Gaston College with a degree in Production and Manufacturing Technology. Don...

Sep 19, 2018

Mr. Fred Kozee, Jr. 67, of Lexington passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.  He was born October 13, 1950 in Mingo County, West Virginia to Irene Lee and Fred Kozee.  He is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Kozee; a son, Fred Kozee III and wife Gina; a daughter, Tricia Prevette and husband David;...

Sep 18, 2018

Mr. Frank Garland Fox, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Frank was born on April 4, 1948 to Garland O. and Ruth Boggs Fox in Iredell County, NC. He grew up in Statesville, NC and graduated from Statesville High School. After which he was drafted to the Army and he...

Sep 18, 2018

Life of Pong Anders (BJ)

Her life began on July 22, 1950 in South Korea.  She grew up with her mother and father, along with two brothers and three sisters.  As as adult, she worked as a newspaper journalist and a banker.    One special night, her friend introduced her to...

Sep 17, 2018

Mr. Thurman Lee Hinson, 86, passed away September 17, 2018 at Brookstone Retirement Home in Lexington. He was born November 10, 1931 in Columbus Co. to the late Seth Hinson and Annie Jane Cartret Hinson. Mr. Hinson was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Elbert Hinson, Harrell Hinson, Geneva Davis, and Thelma Hinson. He is...

Sep 17, 2018

Carlos Aguilar Marquez, 16, of Clemmons passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at his home. He was born February 2, 2002 in Michoacan, Mexico to Roberto Aguilar and Rocio Marquez. Carlos was a sophomore at West Forsyth High School and played on the soccer team. He is survived by his parents; a brother, Hugo Aguilar; a sister,...

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. Sam Easley, 82, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Forsyth County on December 20, 1935 to the late James Samuel Easley, Jr. and Minnie Satterthwaite Easley. Sam graduated from N.C. State University in 1958 and later served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Forsyth...