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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Edward Franklin Myers
Feb 7, 2026
Reidsville, NC - Edward Franklin Myers, 93, passed away Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital after a brief illness. Edward was born on December 30, 1932, in Winston Salem. He was the first of two children born to the late Edith Smith Myers and Neil Franklin Myers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Frances McGee Chaney
Feb 5, 2026
Kernersville – Mrs. Frances McGee Chaney, 92, daughter of the late David Foster McGee and Ruby Deal McGee, died peacefully February 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Chaney, one daughter, Cathy Chaney Maracic, two brothers, Ed and Johnny McGee.
Left to Cherish her memory are one daughter Susan Chaney Canter, one son Robert Lawrence Chaney...
Norma Lee Gill
Feb 5, 2026
Norma Lee Gill, 81, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Norma was preceded in death by her children, Terry Holmes, Tonya “Marie” Holmes, and Samantha Holmes; and grandchildren, Mario Gutierrez, Kenneth “Boo” Holmes, and Ronald “Runt” Holmes.
She is survived by her children, A.V. Holmes, Angelica Hutchens, Susan Stevenson, and Michael Holmes; grandchildren, A.V. Holmes...
Harvey "Ray" Tuttle
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Harvey “Ray” Tuttle, 78, of Clemmons, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Ray was born in Forsyth County on May 2, 1947, to the late Harvey McKinley Tuttle and Ruby Victoria Hauser Tuttle. He graduated from UNC Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree and immediately went to work with the Winston-Salem Police Department....
John Anthony "Andy" Slater
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. John Anthony “Andy” Slater, 68, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 20, 1957, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Bruce Slater and Betty Caudle Slater. Andy was faithful to the Lord and his family, which he enjoyed spending time with, especially his wife and grandchildren. He retired from the NCDA...
Daniel Gray Dowell, Sr.
Feb 4, 2026
Mr. Daniel Gray Dowell, Sr. 91, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to his family. He was born May 13, 1934, in Forsyth County to the late Homer Columbus Dowell and Pansy Estelle Pardue Dowell. Daniel retired from Merita Bakery after 30 years of service. He also owned and operated...
Betty Rose Tuttle Sheets
Feb 4, 2026
Betty Rose Tuttle Sheets, a faithful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2026, at the age of 97.
Betty was born on June 2, 1928, in Davidson County to the late Gurnie and Willie Tuttle. She was a 1946 graduate of Griffith High School. Betty retired from Western Electric (Southern Bell,...
Larry Ray Brewer
Feb 4, 2026
Larry Ray Brewer, 79, of Kernersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 22, 1947, in Forsyth County.
Larry worked as a forklift driver at Taylor Brothers Tobacco for 45 years before retiring. He enjoyed many vacations to both Carolina and Kure Beach. Larry had a huge collection of t-shirts but...
Gladys McClamroch Hudson
Feb 4, 2026
Advance – Mrs. Gladys McClamroch Hudson, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 1, 1929, in Davie County to Albert Maurice and Flossie Rights McClamroch. Gladys was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother who will be deeply missed.
In...
Nancy Mason Spencer
Feb 4, 2026
Nancy Mason Spencer, age 68, passed away on February 4, 2026, surrounded by those she loved most, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family. She was born on October 14, 1957, in Covington, Virginia, and lived a life marked by service to others and deep love for those around her.
Nancy was preceded in death by her...
Donald Charles Rayfield
Feb 4, 2026
Donald Charles Rayfield lived his life with purpose, determination, and faith. Like a runner focused on the finish line, he ran his race with endurance and he FINISHED STRONG! His journey on this earth is complete, and he now rests in eternal peace, having heard the words, “well done, good and faithful servant.”
Don was born on January 31, 1939, in...
Bryan Staley
Feb 3, 2026
KERNERSVILLE - Wilson Bryan Staley, II, 77, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with ALS on February 3, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1949 in Guilford County to Wilson and Margaret (Barringer) Staley. In his early years, he learned many skills from his parents, such as woodworking, gardening, cooking, finances, and how to reduce,...
Vicky Shore Hicks
Feb 3, 2026
Kernersville-It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vicky Shore Hicks, 70, who departed this life peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Born on August 2, 1955, to the late Henry Soloman Shore and Lucille Golding Shore. She was a devoted wife, cherished mother, loving “Nana,” and...
Donald "Don" West
Feb 2, 2026
Donald (Don) Richard West…Always in our hearts, forever loved and missed!
Don, 95 years young, passed into the peace of Heaven February 2, 2026, reconnecting with Cricket, his forever love, and wife of 65 yrs, who preceded him in death in 2016.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Conrad West and F. Nat West; brother, Robert (Bob) West;...
Bobby James Hackler
Feb 2, 2026
Bobby James Hackler, 74, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to the late Elmer Richard Hackler and Nannie Blackburn Hackler on January 7, 1952, in Grayson County, Virginia.
Bobby graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1971. He enjoyed many hobbies including fishing at Emerald Isle and gardening in...
Larry Wayne Marsh
Feb 1, 2026
Mr. Larry “Wayne” Marsh, 76, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away at Forsyth Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
He was born on December 20, 1949, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to the late Emory Poindexter Marsh and Edythe Knight McDowell Marsh.
Wayne enjoyed spending time at the Outer Banks fishing and being with his family. He also had a deep...
Dr. Tatum Simon Johnson
Feb 1, 2026
Dr. Tatum Simon Johnson, 52, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her home from complications caused by the coronavirus. She was born on September 27, 1973, in New Orleans, LA to her parents, Joe and Lucienne Simon, who survive.
Tatum accomplished much in her life. She won the Arkansas cross-country state championship in 1989 and the state track championship in...
Colleen Moxley Hunnicutt
Feb 1, 2026
On Sunday, February 1, Colleen Moxley Hunnicutt (93) died peacefully at the home of her daughter and son in law in Raleigh, NC. Colleen was born on May 19, 1932, to John Henry Moxley and his wife, Myrtle Caudle Moxley near Boonville in Yadkin County, North Carolina. She was the seventh of nine children, growing up on her family farm....
Michael Wayne Jones
Feb 1, 2026
Michael Wayne Jones, 68, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Michael was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, on July 28, 1957. He graduated from Perry Meridan High School in 1976. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1983. Michael worked as a truck driver for...
Mary Carrigan Miller
Feb 1, 2026
Mrs. Mary Carrigan Miller, 92, of Advance, NC passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 22, 1933 in Iredell County, NC to Garland Odell Carrigan and Maggie Grant Carrigan. Mrs. Miller was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church and retired from Hanes Hosiery. She was preceded in death by...
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