Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 2, 2017

Francine Withers Scott, 70, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Virgil and Frances Withers. Francine enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and traveling. Preceding her in death was a son, Philemon D'herckers and a daughter-in-law, Stephanie Kloes. Surviving are her husband of 27 years,...

Oct 2, 2017

Mr. Michael Christopher Oler, 56, of Winston Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2017. He was born on April 9, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by his parents, Art and Judy Oler and Sharlene George. In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his children, Stephanie Oler and David Oler; two grandchildren;...

Oct 2, 2017

Winston-Salem-Mr. Larry Odell McAlpine, 74, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 5, 1943 in Forsyth County, the son of Rev. Ransom and Lema Arleva Yokeley McAlpine. He was a member of Christ Wesleyan Church, where he taught Sunday School and was on the local board of administration...

Oct 2, 2017

A good man died today. Not many people knew him. He spent much of his time alone. He wasn't a prideful man, nor was he unkind or unapproachable. He spent most every day fighting the battle that most people with schizophrenia fight. A war against delusions so believable, he could often not discern the real from the...

Oct 2, 2017

Mrs. Diana Lynn Stuebinger Lodding, 59, of Winston-Salem, was called away on Monday, October 2, 2017. She was a best friend, sister, aunt, and cousin that will be greatly missed. Diana was born in Aurora, Illinois and graduated from West Aurora High School in 1976. She was married on April 25, 1981 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church...

Oct 2, 2017

Mr. David Lee Katzer, 81, entered his Savior's more immediate presence on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 5, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963. He earned his undergraduate degree in Math from the University of...

Oct 2, 2017

Mrs. Mildred Jeanne Bené Dotson, 81, of Winston-Salem, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 2, 2017. Mildred was born August 13, 1936 to John Richard Bené and Esther Reid Bené. She was a longtime member of Berean Baptist Church, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and was a retired school teacher that taught...

Oct 2, 2017

Mrs. Lenola "Diddy" Elizabeth Cromer Rynn, 93, of Winston-Salem passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born on November 17, 1923 in Forsyth County to Irvin and Reba Tuttle Cromer. Mrs. Rynn was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church and retired from Western Electric with 35 years of service. She...

Oct 1, 2017

Floyd Charles "Bink" O'Brien passed away peacefully at his home on October 1st, 2017, in Pfafftown, North Carolina at the age of 86. Floyd was born on February 16th, 1931 in Independence, Iowa to T.E. and Leila O'Brien. He moved to North Carolina in 1986. Floyd touched many people over the years with his warm smile, loving...

Oct 1, 2017

Greensboro - Britt Donald Colley, 57, passed away Sunday October 1, 2017 at his home. Britt was born on November 30, 1959 in Richmond, Virginia to Donald Eubank and Helen Wilder Colley. He was the most amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend, who was the rock of his family. Britt was President / COO of EPES Transport,...

Oct 1, 2017

Mr. Hugh Sherrill Redding, 82, of Winston-Salem passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He is survived by his brother, James Darwin Redding and wife Jean; two nieces, Leigh (Jay) Moore, Ivy (Suk) Kim; two adored great niece and nephew, Emily and Aiden. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00...

Oct 1, 2017

Sep 30, 2017

Buzz died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife, after 2 years in declining health. Born in Baird, Texas, to Cleo and Claude Funk, where his father was in the oil field business. Surviving is his loving wife of 62 years, Kate Zimmerman Funk (who was faithfully beside him throughout his sickness), daughters Katrina Sapp (Lewis)...

Sep 30, 2017

William Edwin ("Bill") Hildreth, Sr., 87, passed away at Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem from dementia-related illnesses on September 30, 2017. He was born and raised in the Waughtown neighborhood of Winston-Salem and was the son of William Franklin and Ruby Lucille Creson Hildreth. Surviving are his wife, Evva Jean Perryman Hildreth of Winston-Salem, and two children, Deborah...

Sep 30, 2017

Kernersville - Mr. Ephraim E. "Butch" Grubbs, Jr., 75, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Spring Hills Assisted Living in Lake Mary, Florida. Butch was born on February 23, 1942 in Forsyth County to Ephraim Sr. and Edna Harold Grubbs and was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Butch was a graduate of Oakridge...

Sep 30, 2017

Mrs. Rosa Lee Slate, 88, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at her home. She was born July 4, 1929 in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Pitts H. and Rosa Simpson Satterwhite. Mrs. Slate graduated from Catawba College and started her teaching career in 1951. She taught school in Mt. Airy and Winston-Salem....

Sep 30, 2017

Mr. Douglas Lee Saunders, Sr., 63, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Doug was born May 20, 1954 in Mercer County, WV to the late Arthur and Ruby Saunders. He was a member of Winston-Salem First Seventh-day Adventist Church. In his free time, Doug was an antique dealer and enjoyed selling his items at different...

Sep 30, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Ann Campbell Garr, 79, passed away on September 30, 2017, at her residence. Barbara was born on May 6, 1938, in Jefferson County, KY, to James and Elva Hardesty Campbell and graduated from Southern High School. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, a long-time member of the Moose Lodge, and...

Sep 29, 2017

Winston-Salem-Mr. Shane Daniel Hensley, 41, passed away Friday September 29, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1975 in Chapel Hill; was a 1993 graduate of Cummings High School; a 1997 graduate of NC Central University with a degree in criminal justice and was also trained in law enforcement. Shane had a passion for...

Sep 29, 2017

Mr. Ausby Moran, 91, of Kernersville passed away September 29, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1926 in Stokes County to the late Samuel Jackson Moran and Sudie Taylor Moran. Mr. Moran retired with 30 years of service with the W. G. (Bill) Hefner V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury and proudly worked 25...