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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Lawrence Lee Mock, Sr.
Mar 17, 2025
Lawrence Lee Mock, Sr., 94, of Advance, went to his heavenly home on March 17, 2025, after a short period of declining health. He was born to George Washington Mock and Eliza Essex Mock in Davie County on December 28, 1930. He was a lifetime member of Mocks Church in Advance. Mr. Mock was a veteran serving in the United...
Ray Barry Davis
Mar 16, 2025
We announce the loss of our dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ray Barry Davis. Ray passed on the early morning of March 16th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born on July 3rd, 1938, to Jesse and Ethel Davis of Mt Airy. Ray is preceded in death by his siblings, Jesse, Blann, Hal, & Cleve.
Ray graduated from Mineral...
Joseph Patrick Reaf, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Joseph Patrick Reaf Jr was born June 16, 1930, in Pt Pleasant NJ. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and lived and worked most of his life in Colwyn (Delaware County PA), where he was a hardworking "tree surgeon". Joe was a self-educated man, who loved to read and study. He loved the Lord and taught Sunday School for years...
Marcella "Marcie" Pennington Thompson
Mar 16, 2025
Mrs. Marcella Ann Pennigton Thompson, 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born in Raleigh Co., West Virginia on November 27, 1953, the daughter of the late Ernest Earl Pennigton and Ethel Elizabeth Taylor Pennigton. Marcie worked for Sears for several years, but she retired from NC Public Schools as...
Laura "Jo" Josephine Brown
Mar 16, 2025
Laura Josephine Hoffman Brown (known to most as ‘Jo’), who turned 94 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, passed into the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
She was born on March 12, 1931 in Winston-Salem, the 3rd child of Claude McKinley Hoffman and Mary Elizabeth Hanes Hoffman. She was preceded in death...
Clifton Lee Barber
Mar 16, 2025
Mr. Clifton Lee Barber Sr. “pawpaw”, 86, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Tobaccoville. He was born on June 2, 1938, in Guilford County to the late Harmon Barber and Clarice Williams Barber. Clifton enjoyed cutting wood, splitting wood, and pulling nails. He was a longtime faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. He served...
Melba Arey Reagan
Mar 15, 2025
"Melba Lynn Arey Reagan, 80, of High Point, passed away on March 15, 2025, at Cedar Hills Center in Clemmons, North Carolina. Melba was born in High Point, North Carolina, on February 26, 1945, to James Arey and Ora Howard Arey. She married Steven Reagan Sr. on December 1, 1962. Together, they raised two sons, Steven Reagan Jr. and Zachary...
James Scott Walls
Mar 15, 2025
James “Scott” Walls, 54, passed away at home on March 15, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Scott was born on July 20, 1970, in Charlotte, NC, to Terry Gilliam Walls and Ollie Ruth Walls. He attended West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, NC, and worked as a carpenter on construction sites. In later years, he worked as a self-employed carpenter.
Scott was a...
Judith "Judy" Ann Chilton Melton
Mar 15, 2025
Judy Chilton Melton was born on March 22, 1944, in Pilot Mountain, NC, to Dewey Elbert Chilton and Bertha Jessup Chilton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James “Jim” Melton, and her grandson, Austin Eli Melton. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Judy dedicated her life to family and the simple joys of home. She retired...
Hobert "Chris" Christy Mounce
Mar 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Chris Mounce or lovingly known as “Pops”. Born in Winston Salem, NC to Nancy “Geraldine” Mounce. He unexpectedly passed away on March 14th at the age of 62. Chris was raised in Summerfield NC and spent most of his life in Browns Summit, NC before moving to...
Ellen Kay (Ballard) Brown
Mar 14, 2025
Mrs. Ellen Kay Ballard Brown, 85, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late Odell and Myrtle Whicker Ballard. Mrs. Brown was a faithful member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church. She loved fishing, baking, and was an avid Tar Heel fan. She was a kind person...
Roger Dale Gordon
Mar 14, 2025
Mr. Roger Dale Gordon, 79, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away on March 14, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born July 9, 1945 in Forsyth county to Carson William "Jack" and Ruth Brendle Gordon. He retired from Piedmont/U.S. Airways as a mechanic and machinist after 29 years of service. He was a member of the I.A.M...
Jerry Wayne Miller
Mar 12, 2025
Jerry Wayne Miller, 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born January 17, 1945 in Davie County. Mr. Miller loved fishing and sports but most of all his family. He was a devoted father and grandfather and was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Carter Miller. Mr. Miller was a veteran who served in the U.S....
Phillip Wayne Johnson
Mar 12, 2025
Mr. Phillip Wayne Johnson, 73, of Rural Hall, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home. Wayne was born July 28, 1951, to the late Numi and Mattie Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Darinda Johnson, and two brothers Bud Johnson and Terry Johnson. Wayne was a member...
Omer Nicholas "O.N." Pope, Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
Kernersville – Mr. Omer Nicholas “O.N.” Pope, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1932, in Guilford County to Omer Nicholas Pope, Sr. and Alma Reeves Pope. O.N. was strong in his faith and very involved with Gideons International. He was currently a member of Triad Baptist Church. Until his retirement, O.N. was...
Martha Jean Easter (Bull)
Mar 11, 2025
COLFAX – Mrs. Martha Jean Bull Easter, 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 11, 2025. Martha was born to Mr. Bayron Bull and Mrs. Allie Mae Potts Bull on May 4, 1938, in Guilford County. She was a charter member of Colfax Baptist Church and was also a member of Main Street Baptist Church. Martha retired...
Herbert Eugene Boyd, Jr
Mar 11, 2025
On March 11, 2025, Herbert Eugene Boyd, Jr. passed away of natural causes. Herb lived heartily on this earth for 88 years. He was born to Herbert Eugene Boyd, Sr. and Artis Kidd Boyd in Asheville, NC. Following his service in the US Navy, Herb enjoyed a rewarding career as a computer scientist with IBM and USAir among others. He...
Donald Gray Fulk
Mar 10, 2025
Mr. Donald Gray Fulk, 89, of Shoals, passed away on March 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24, 1935, to the late Carl and Mabel Fulk. Donald lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and love for his family and community.
Donald was a long-time member of Fairview Church of Shoals and enjoyed gardening and...
Irene Brewer Freeman
Mar 9, 2025
Mrs. Irene Brewer Freeman, 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, joined the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Irene was born in Forsyth County on July 29, 1942, to the late Mr. James Edward Brewer and Mrs. Nannie Pearl Phelps Brewer.
She graduated from Griffith High School in 1960 and went on to work for Wachovia Bank as...
Deloris "Lois" Collins Davis
Mar 9, 2025
Mrs. Deloris Agnes Collins “Lois” Davis, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Forsyth County on May 14, 1937, the daughter of the late William Brady Collins, Sr. and Lillie Belle Pinnix Collins. Lois was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and...
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