Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Dec 2, 2018

Richard Lyle Van Auken of Pinnacle, NC and recently Advance, NC, known to friends as “Dick,” passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 after a brave battle with COPD. Richard was born September 18, 1938 in Newton, NJ. As a boy, he attended school and worked on his parents’ dairy farm. Upon finishing high school, he was awarded a scholarship...

Dec 2, 2018

Mr. Dana Donald Otto, 88, passed away on Sunday December 2, 2018 at his residence. Dana was born on September 2, 1930 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Fred and Katherine Otto. He retired from Walmart after 17 years of service. Dana was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

In addition to his parents, Dana was preceded in...

Dec 2, 2018

Richard B Edwards (Dick) peacefully passed away at home with family at his side on December 2, 2018. Dick was born July 24, 1948 in Warsaw, NY.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Bonnie Edwards (nee Hale); a son Jeffrey Edwards, daughter Jennifer (Frank) Muscarella, daughter Jill (Brad) Smith and son, Jeremy. Dick was...

Dec 2, 2018

Mr. Zane Eugene Walker, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born on November 21, 1924 in Guilford County to Neuma Carl Walker and Carrie McGee Walker. Zane was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Zane loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening....

Dec 2, 2018

Mr. Charles Olin Polk, 77, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born April 19, 1941 in Forsyth County, the son of the late William Claude and Elma Polk.  Mr. Polk was retired from Wilco-Hess.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers. Survivors include his wife,...

Dec 1, 2018

Infant James Hutson Smith passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was born in Forsyth County to James and Lauren Smith. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Eleanor Smith. The family will hold a private memorial service. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Dec 1, 2018

Edith Smith Renfroe, 96, of Rochelle, VA, and formerly of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. She was born Oct. 1, 1922 in North Carolina and was the daughter of Ira Edwin and Una Belle Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Renfroe, and is survived by her children Philip L. Renfroe,...

Dec 1, 2018

Tyler Andrew Allen passed away suddenly on Saturday December 1, 2018. He was born in Forsyth County on February 9, 1992. Tyler enjoyed gaming on his Xbox, hunting, and fishing. He was most happy spending time with his family and taking care of his best friend and beloved dog Whelan. He loved people and would give the shirt off...

Nov 30, 2018

Dr. Lacy Morgan “Tom” Venable, 91, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Kernersville Medical Center.  He was born in Surry County to the late Grady Samuel Venable and Bessie Susan Wall Venable.  Tom was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.  In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by three brothers: Bill, Romey, and...

Nov 30, 2018

Mrs. Edna Stanley Cude, 87, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 16, 1931 in Forsyth County to Fred and Lizzie Stanley. Mrs. Cude was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was an assistant teacher for Churchland Elementary School and retired with 18 years of service. She was preceded in...

Nov 30, 2018

Mrs. Alice Marie Davis Weaver, age 81 of Lexington, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at The Oaks at Forsyth.  Mrs. Weaver was born December 23, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Basil Reginald Davis and Frances Ledford Davis.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lloyd Weaver and two grandchildren, Stephen and Laura. Surviving are...

Nov 29, 2018

Mrs. Nina Mae Bailey Owens, 100, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018, surrounded by her family.   She was born in Stanton, VA on October 28, 1918.  Mrs. Owens was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and pianist.  She loved and cherished her church family.  Mrs. Owens’ children and grandchildren...

Nov 29, 2018

Mrs. Teresa Kim Hendrix Kakouras, 59, of Advance passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born March 30, 1959 in Maryland to Gordon and Judith Higgins Hendrix.  She was preceded in death by her mother in 2007.  Surviving are her son Drew Kakouras; father Gordon Hendrix; brother Craig Hendrix and wife Anita; Niece,...

Nov 28, 2018

Major General Kenneth E. Dohleman, U.S. Army, Ret., 92, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was born on September 16, 1926 to Elsie (Baughman) and Robert Dohleman and grew up on a farm near Cayuga, IL. He graduated from Pontiac, IL Township High School in 1944 as Valedictorian of...

Nov 28, 2018

Mr. Allen Max Bowers, age 71, went to be with the Lord, November 28, 2018.  He was born December 21, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Richard Van Bowers and Ruby Minton Bowers.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Military Police officer.  He faithfully attended Freedom Baptist Church for many years. ...

Nov 27, 2018

Mrs. Glenda Ann Barker Gantt, 73, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Surry County on July 8, 1945 to the late William James Barker and Ona McMillian Barker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gantt was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Gantt.  She is survived by her daughter, Teresa...

Nov 27, 2018

Mr. Theo Wake Burke, 89, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Trinity Elms Health and Rehab.  He was born October 9, 1929 in Forsyth County to the late Aaron David and Lela Fulk Burke.  Mr. Burke was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of Boyer's Chapel Church of Christ where he...

Nov 27, 2018

Mr. Robert Lee Smith, 73, passed away at his home on November 27, 2018 and finally found rest with his Savior after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 22, 1945 to Margaret Irene Binkley Smith and Melvard Albert Smith in Forsyth County. Robert faithfully served our country as a Reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later...

Nov 26, 2018

Kathleen Mae Roos, 91, died Monday, November 26, 2018, in Greensboro.

She was born September 5, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

She married Richard Roos on October 7, 1950 in Pittsburgh. They lived in the city's northern suburbs for...

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. Carl Larue Spell, Age 80, passed away November 25, 2918 at his residence.  He was born August 28, 1938 in Horry County, South Carolina to the late Gilliam Corie Spell and Lena Inez Spell.  He served in the United States Navy after which He joined the team at WXII and retired with 43 years of service.  Carl was...