Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Mason Hunter

Mar 4, 2018

Mason Hiram Hunter, 17, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born December 13, 2000 in Birmingham, AL. A junior at West Forsyth High School, Mason was charismatic and tender-hearted with a personality and spirit as big as his smile and eyes. He was affectionate and funny, as quick with a hug as he...

Kayla Dudley

Mar 4, 2018

Ms. Kayla Marie Dudley, 27, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born June 30, 1990 in Forsyth County to Mr. Ronald Lewis Dudley and Rebecca Renee Dudley. Kayla was an avid writer and especially loved to write poems. She was an honor roll student and the 1st...

Debbie Blackburn

Mar 4, 2018

The world lost a ray of sunshine on March 4th, 2018, as Debbie Goodman Blackburn, 57, of Oak Ridge, NC, left her physical body to rejoice, celebrate and dance with our Heavenly Father, her mother, brother and friends. A day she has looked forward to for many years. Cherished Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister and Friend to many,...

Betty Jackson

Mar 3, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jule Mathis Jackson, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1930 in Henry County, AL to the late Rance and Ludie Whitehead Mathis. She is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Benny Eugene Jackson. She...

Hersey Birch, Jr.

Mar 3, 2018

Walkertown - Hersey Preston Birch, Jr., 71, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Hersey was born July 11, 1946 in Cabell County, West Virginia, to Hersey, Sr. and Essie Maxine Chapman Birch. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a Vietnam Vet. Hersey loved growing tobacco, "he had a green thumb."...

Shirley Proctor

Mar 2, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Branch Proctor, 70, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 2, 2018. Shirley was born May 7, 1947 in West Virginia. She worked in banking for most of her life, retiring after 44 years of service, lastly with Suntrust Bank. She was a member of Griffith Baptist Church and...

Jackie Phillips

Mar 2, 2018

Jackie passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 2nd, 2018 at the age of 81. He was born on January 29, 1937 in Danville, Virginia to Jack and Kathleen Phillips and was an only child. Jackie grew up in Danville where he met the love of his life, Barbara Ellen White. They married in 1956. He...

Paul Douglas, Sr.

Mar 1, 2018

Mr. Paul Christopher Douglas, Sr., 58, of Rural Hall, NC, a most courageous man, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Even though the ALS ravaged his body, it never dwindled his tenacious spirit and will to live. He was born in Forsyth County on February 7, 1960, to Everette...

Angela Lamphear

Mar 1, 2018

Ms. Angela Hamby Lamphear passed away suddenly Thursday evening March 1, 2018. She was born in Forsyth County on July 23, 1981. Angela enjoyed the outdoors, especially visiting rivers and mountains. She loved spending time with her children. Angela was preceded in death by two grandmothers Dorothy Dimmette and Barbara Cooper Todd. She is survived by three...

Bennett Barksdale

Mar 1, 2018

Bennett Mattoon Barksdale, 87, died on March 1, 2018. He served in the US Airforce and is survived by his wife, Nina Martin; and step-children, Teresa and Barry. He was a joyful, fun-loving, person who was loved by all who knew him.

Previous Events Graveside Monday, March 5, 2018 2:00 PM Woodland Cemetery

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Joyce Johnson

Feb 28, 2018

Joyce Bryan Johnson was born April 22, 1922 in Whitney, Texas to John and Nora Bryan. She had one sibling Ima jean Prescott, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her 3 children: Sherry Dechert, Julie Groth and Paul Groth. 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Byrne, Jeff Jessing, Paul Groth, Taylor Groth and favorite grandson-in-law: Austin Byrne,...

Joseph Willoughby

Feb 28, 2018

Mr. Joseph Michael Willoughby, 67, of Advance passed away peacefully in his sleep February 28, 2018 at his home. He was born February 24, 1951 in Rockingham County to Dewey and Louise Shankle Willoughby. He is survived by his wife, Belinda; a daughter, Christina "Tini" Marie Pruitt and husband Josh; a son, Michael Perez Willoughby and two...

Geraldine Conner

Feb 28, 2018

Mrs. Geraldine "Gerry" Wood Conner, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. She was born April 2, 1926 in Lee County to the late Isaac Jackson and Ora Carter Wood. She and her husband faithfully taught Sunday school for a combined number of at least 100 years. She was a member...

Vickie Rich

Feb 28, 2018

Vickie Atkinson Rich, 65, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 at her residence. Vickie was born March 11th, 1952 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Daniel and Mabel Lewis Atkinson. She worked for AT&T for many years and thoroughly enjoyed music and movies. Vickie was married to the late Ronald "Bubba" Steven Rich who...

Athleen Lockhart

Feb 27, 2018

Mrs. Athleen Morgan Lockhart, 87, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was born January 4, 1931 in West Virginia to Lee Roy and Eva Jane Lester Morgan. Mrs. Lockhart was a respected elementary teacher and retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County school system. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother. Grammy especially...

Christopher Boughman

Feb 27, 2018

Christopher Marlin Boughman, 44, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Christopher was born on February 5, 1974 in Forsyth County to Bob Boughman and Sandi Marlin Godfrey. He loved to play golf, go fishing and play his banjo. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Bill Godfrey. Surviving family includes his...

Randy Lane

Feb 27, 2018

Randle "Randy" Stewart Lane, 67, of Lewisville, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 4, 1950 to the late Dallas Gray and Ellen Stewart Lane. Randy graduated from Parkland High School in 1969 and in his early years he traveled professionally...

Carolyn Hicks

Feb 27, 2018

KERNERSVILLE - Carolyn Ann Hicks, 70, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ann was born on April 15, 1947 in Rockingham County to Zack James and Nora Lee Bullins Chaney. She loved to crochet, read, do Word Searches and puzzles. She was an outstanding and loving person. She was outspoken, funny, and would...

June Clore

Feb 27, 2018

Mrs. June Jarvis Clore, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at her home. June was born on June 4, 1930, in Mars Hill, NC, to Robert Glenn and Carrie Riddle Jarvis. After she graduated with honors from Walkertown High School in 1948, she married her first love, James O. Johnson. June retired from what was...

Wilma Culler

Feb 27, 2018

Mrs. Wilma Pope Culler passed away Tuesday evening, February 27, 2018 at her home. She was born in Forsyth County on May 28, 1928 to the late Clyde Ernest Pope and Glennie Myers Pope. Wilma loved flowers and working in her garden. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her late husband James Milton Culler. Wilma was a...