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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Paige Leann Rice Frazier
Mar 10, 2026
Paige Leann Rice Frazier of King, NC, went home to the arms of Jesus at the age of 33 on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, while vacationing abroad in Jamaica. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on November 10, 1992, to Joel and Penny Rice.
Paige was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend and most of all, a Christian. At the...
David "Dave" John Kempf
Mar 25, 2026
David John Kempf, of Birmingham, passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born on August 31, 1961, in Clawson, Michigan, to Wilma and Eugene Kempf.
David dedicated his life to his children, his work, and his community. He spent many years in management with several department stores, including Burlington Coat Factory, Rugged Warehouse, and Ollie’s...
Raymer Galen Dilworth
Mar 25, 2026
R. Galen Dilworth of Winston Salem, of Kernersville, of Korea, of Thailand, of the Philippines, and of the famed Intramural Badminton Team of NC State University, concluded his adventures in this life at his home on March 25, 2026. The only son of Raymer and Queenie Dilworth, Galen was a proud mechanical engineer who traveled the world, yet always carried...
Dale Edward Traxler, Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Walkertown- Mr. Dale Edward Traxler, Jr., 87, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 6, 1939, in Barberton, OH, the son of Dale and Helen Brasko Traxler. He was a graduate of Barberton High School Class of 1956. He spent his early married life and raised his family in Canal Fulton, OH. A...
Renee Ward Harvey
Mar 27, 2026
Renee Ward Harvey, 64, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 16, 1961, in Forsyth County to the late Carl William Ward and Pauline Francis Ward.
Renee had a deep love for cooking, especially when it meant bringing family together. She embodied true Southern hospitality, always ensuring there was...
Irma Jean Shelton
Mar 27, 2026
Irma Jean Shelton, 92, of Bermuda Run, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Irma Jean was born to Paul and Annie Jones in Davie County.
She was a graduate of Mocksville High School. Mrs. Shelton was employed by Hunt Manufacturing in Statesville. She was an active member of the American Business Women’s Association, the Iredell...
Frieda Mae Bowman Pilcher
Mar 26, 2026
Mrs. Frieda Bowman Pilcher, 98, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on March 26, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Frieda was born in Forsyth County on May 4, 1927, to the late Mr. Fred Franklin Bowman and Mrs. Daisy Swim Bowman.
Frieda enjoyed buying, collecting and reselling antiques. She was the owner of Frieda’s Antique and used furniture for over...
Pierce Lloyd Swing, Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Mr. Pierce Lloyd Swing, Jr., 82, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born February 21, 1944, in Caldwell County, NC to the late Pierce Lloyd Swing, Sr. and Edith Mae Hoffman Swing.
Mr. Swing is survived by his wife, Robin Swing, sons, Pierce (“Dusty”) L. Swing III (wife Mitzi Swing), Derrick Swing (wife...
Leonard Avery Creson
Mar 25, 2026
Leonard Avery Creson, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Leonard was born on January 25, 1954, in Forsyth County to the late Irvin and Betty Ann Creson. He dedicated 40 years of faithful service as a shipping supervisor with Hanes Dye and Finishing Company before retiring.
Leonard...
Elizabeth Milton Griffin
Mar 24, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” Milton Griffin, of Kernersville, NC went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, after a lengthy but courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on November 15, 1939, in Horse Pasture, VA.
Liz is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 67 years, George Griffin; son, Keith Griffin (Rebecca); daughter, Linda Murphy (Jim);...
Allie Clayton "Buck" Darnell
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Allie Clayton “Buck” Darnell, 92, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home.
Buck was born in Forsyth County on August 22, 1933, to the late Mr. Roney Roosevelt Darnell and Mrs. Laura DeEtte Vanhoy Darnell James. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, who always enjoyed spending time with his family.
He graduated from...
Jerry Wayne Lewis
Mar 23, 2026
Mr. Jerry Wayne Lewis, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1952, in Forsyth County to the late Harold and Georgia Lewis.
Affectionately known as “Pa,” Jerry had a deep love for his family and treasured every moment spent with them. He especially enjoyed trips to the beach,...
James Taylor Blake
Mar 23, 2026
James Taylor Blake, known to many as Jimmy, passed away on March 23, 2026. Born on April 18, 1947, Jim lived a life marked by devotion to his family, a strong work ethic, and a deep love for adventure.
Jim was the devoted and loving husband of 33 years to Lillian Ione Blake. Their marriage was built on love, partnership, and...
Alonzo James Latimore
Mar 23, 2026
Alonzo James Latimore (Latt) passed away at the age of 75 at his home Monday, March 23, 2026 in Winston-Salem North Carolina.
He was born August 25, 1950 in Uniontown, Alabama. He moved to Buffalo, New York for job opportunities. He worked several jobs until he became employed by the NFTA Metro where he worked for 30 years. Alonzo enjoyed playing...
Rachel Denise Irby
Mar 23, 2026
Rachel Denise Irby, 38, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, while surrounded by those she loved most. Born on March 22, 1988, in Virginia Beach, VA to Patrick Irby and Patricia Mumford Irby, Rachel lived a life defined not by its length, but by the depth in which she loved, connected, and truly saw the people around her.
From a...
Ricky Lee Cornatzer
Mar 23, 2026
Mr. Ricky Lee Cornatzer, 64, passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born February 20, 1962, to the late Roy Lee Cornatzer, Jr. and Jo Ann Speaks Cornatzer. Ricky worked for many years as a self-employed contractor who took pride in his work in drywall, landscaping, and residential construction. He enjoyed tending to his flowers,...
John Waddell Hancock Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
John Waddell Hancock Jr., 89, of Clemmons, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living.
Mr. Hancock was born November 19, 1936, in Forsyth County, to John Waddell Hancock Sr. and Naoma Beck Hancock. He was a member of Mocks Church in Advance. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay...
Martha Nichols Swing
Mar 23, 2026
The world lost an indomitable spirit when Martha Faye Nichols Swing, 85, of King, NC, passed away on March 23, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Martha was born August 17, 1940, to Louis Aubrey Nichols and Kathleen Meadows Nichols (later Kathleen Maxcy) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; the family lived in a much-loved home on Anderson Drive. Martha...
Donna Mae RuLon
Mar 22, 2026
Donna Mae RuLon, 83, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Clemmons, NC.
Donna was born on May 31, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, to Edwin Rose Finegan and Maxine Annette Dowling Finegan, along with her brother Eddie Finegan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Evelyn Finegan, and her stepbrother, Dug Deans.
Left to cherish her...
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