All Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Toni Lynn Destefano Balas

Toni Lynn Destefano Balas

Sep 6, 2013

Mrs. Toni Lynn Destefano Balas, 59, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at her home. She was born March 18, 1954 in Salisbury, MD to Dusty Destefano and Norma Lou Hall Destefano. Mrs. Balas retired from U.S. Airways with 37 years of service. She was preceded in death by her mother. Surviving is her husband of 25 years, John Balas;...

Mr.  Richard  Lee Stafford

Mr. Richard Lee Stafford

Sep 6, 2013

High Point - Mr. Richard Lee Stafford, 86, passed away September 6, 2013 at High Point Regional. 'Dick' was born November 19, 1926 to the late Effie Smith Stafford and F.C. 'Ham' Stafford. Mr. Stafford was an avid sports fan and vegetable gardener, and a longtime member of Kernersville Moravian Church. Surviving are: his wife Molly; a daughter, Jeannine Buffey...

Sandra  James Albert

Sandra James Albert

Sep 6, 2013

Mrs. Sandra James Albert of Clemmons, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 21, 1953 in Alexander County to Joe and Doris Fortner James. Mrs. Albert was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church, sang in the church choir and was a teacher with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and Forsyth Country Day School. She...

Jimmie  Ross Blalock

Jimmie Ross Blalock

Sep 6, 2013

Mr. Jimmie Ross Blalock, Sr., 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. Jimmie was born November 27, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late Lee Roy Blalock, Sr. and Frances Barringer Blalock. He was of the Hanes High School Class of 1958 and was Co-Owner of Blalock Brothers Produce Company. Jimmie loved his family, Wake Forest Basketball, NASCAR...

Wanda  Sue Harrell

Wanda Sue Harrell

Sep 5, 2013

Wanda Sue Harrell, 54, of Kernersville, NC, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, as the result of a traffic accident. Wanda was born in Chowan County, NC and was the daughter of Carl Douglas Harrell of Edenton, and the late Margaret Ambrose Harrell. An accountant, she was an avid motorcyclist, and enjoyed many trips with her fellow riding enthusiasts. She had...

William  Francis Quigley

William Francis Quigley

Sep 5, 2013

Mr. William Francis Quigley, 81, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1932 in The Bronx, NY, the son of the late, James Edward and Catherine McCann Quigley. Mr. Quigley was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and was a member of the Hibernian Society of Winston-Salem. He...

Dolphus Alfred 'D.A.' Jenkins

Dolphus Alfred 'D.A.' Jenkins

Sep 5, 2013

Mr. Dolphus Alfred Jenkins, aka D. A. Jenkins, 97, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at his home. He was born November 19, 1915 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late, Daniel Arron and Lavada Armstrong Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins served on the Locust town Council and was a Deacon at The Locust Baptist Church. After moving to Winston-Salem,...

Patricia Ann Terrell Welborn

Patricia Ann Terrell Welborn

Sep 5, 2013

Mrs. Patricia Ann Terrell Welborn, 64, of Lewisville, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 18, 1949 in Wichita Falls, TX to Gerald and Marie Terrell. Mrs. Welborn worked 43 years at Bell-Davis-Pitt Attorneys at Law, who she considered as her second family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who also...

Betty  Tillman Davis

Betty Tillman Davis

Sep 5, 2013

Mrs. Betty Tillman Davis, age 79 of Advance, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born July 14, 1934 in Forsyth County to the late William and Treva Sells Tillman. She is survived by her husband, Howell S. Davis of the home; one daughter, Karla Griffin of Greensboro; two sons, Brian Davis...

Lucille  Sowers Young

Lucille Sowers Young

Sep 4, 2013

Young Mrs. Lucille Sowers Young, 89, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with her daughter by her side. She was born June 12, 1924 in Forsyth County to Thomas Bracket Sowers and Lula Edwards. Mrs. Young was a member of Glory Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William...

Mr.  Gary  Cole Willis,  Sr.

Mr. Gary Cole Willis, Sr.

Sep 4, 2013

Mr. Gary Cole Willis, Sr.,68, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Wednesday, September 04, 2013. Gary was the son of the late Russell Cole Willis and Oma Rowe Lewis Willis. He was born September 6, 1944 in Carteret County. Gary was retired as a Forsyth County Magistrate and was a family man, who loved his children and grandchildren. He was a...

Ronald  Lynn Berrier,  Sr.

Ronald Lynn Berrier, Sr.

Sep 4, 2013

Mr. Ronald Lynn Berrier, Sr., 66, of East Bend died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, September 4, 2014 after a year of illness and declining health. He was born September 13, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Russell Ervin Berrier, Sr. and Frances Coleman Berrier. Ron resided in Davidson County for most of his life until recently...

Violet  B. Lorenz

Violet B. Lorenz

Sep 4, 2013

Mrs. Violet B. Lorenz, 83, of Clemmons passed away Wednesday September 4, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, she was born June 29, 1930 in Worms, Germany to the late Michael and Anna Obenauer Bertrum. She was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church for the past forty-seven years. She retired from Bi-Lo Grocery with many years of service, and...

Linda  Louise Tilley

Linda Louise Tilley

Sep 3, 2013

Mrs. Linda Louise Tilley, 65, of Pfafftown, NC passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Tilley was born April 6, 1948 in Durham Co., NC to Pat and Betty Proctor Olds. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Karen Shaw. Surviving are her husband, Max Tilley, of the home; a son, Max...

Alda  Mae Johnson

Alda Mae Johnson

Sep 3, 2013

Alda Mae Johnson, 91, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Brighton Gardens in Charlotte. She was born November 17, 1921 in Forsyth County to Lonnie Lee and Bertha Mae Wright Johnson. Alda was a beloved sister, and a loving aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. She was retired from Hanes Knitting and was known for her...

Betty  Smith Shelton

Betty Smith Shelton

Sep 3, 2013

Mrs. Betty Lou Smith Shelton, age 86, widow of Mr. Cicero Thomas Shelton of the (Francisco Community) passed away Tuesday evening at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Shelton was born in Stokes County February 9, 1927 to the late James Ernest and Lois Meadows Smith. Mrs. Shelton graduated from King High School with the class of...

Lewis  Wilton Donavant

Lewis Wilton Donavant

Sep 3, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Lewis Wilton Donavant, 78, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Lewis was born on July 24, 1935 in Henry County, VA to the late Hobert and Mary Hodges Donavant. He was a supervisor at Hooker Furniture for many years and retired from Unique Furniture Makers. Lewis was a member of Glenn View Baptist...

Edgar  Lassiter Baugham,  III

Edgar Lassiter Baugham, III

Sep 3, 2013

SALISBURY - Edgar Lassiter Baugham, III, 42, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at his home. Edgar was born on March 22, 1971, in Alamance County to Edgar Lassiter Baugham, Jr. and Evelyn Johnson Baugham. In addition to his parents, Edgar is survived by his sister, Shelee (Eddie) Taylor of Kernersville; and two nieces, Alicia and Darris Taylor. The family will...

Mildred "Snook" Perdue Echols

Mildred "Snook" Perdue Echols

Sep 3, 2013

KERNERSVILLE - Mildred 'Snook' Perdue Echols, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was born on May 17, 1923 in Forsyth County to the late Clay and Hallie Bull Perdue. 'Snook' had a servant's heart and her spiritual gift was the gift of 'helps'. She spent much of her life serving others in...

Inez  Shouse Armstrong

Inez Shouse Armstrong

Sep 3, 2013

Mrs. Inez Shouse Armstrong, 75, of Clemmons died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born August 14, 1938 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late, Charles Clinton and Beulah Mae Kiger Shouse. Mrs. Armstrong was a graduate of Hanes High School and was retired from Salem Company ""Lucia"" and Lowes Home Improvements. In addition to...