All Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Barbara Payne Jessup
May 1, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Payne Jessup, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 1, 2026, at her care facility. She was born on April 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Beauford Lee Payne and Ruth McCraw Payne. Barbara loved spending time with her family, fishing at Emerald Isle, reading, drinking her Mountain Dew, spending time at the beach and sitting by...
Ralph Thomas "Tom" White Jr.
May 1, 2026
Ralph Thomas “Tom” White Jr. passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 83, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 23, 1942, in Kinston, NC. Tom grew up on a 200-acre tobacco farm in Kinston, NC. He loved sharing memories of riding his horse, building model airplanes, driving a school bus, and helping on...
Guillermina Gardea Watts
May 1, 2026
Guillermina Watts Gardea, 86, of Winston‑Salem, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on February 10, 1940, in San Francisco del Oro, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Jovita Torres and Antonio Gardea. Guillermina grew up in a close‑knit family with her four sisters, Leonor, Manuela, Teresa, and Magdalena Gardea, forming bonds that remained strong...
Ellen Simpson Phillips
Apr 30, 2026
Ellen “Jean” Simpson Phillips, 96, passed away on April 30, 2026, after several years of declining health. Mrs. Phillips was born on August 31, 1929, in Winston-Salem to the late Mark B. and Lillie Bunn Simpson.
Mrs. Phillips graduated from James A. Gray High School in 1947. She was the owner/operator of the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios in the Winston-Salem area...
Virginia "Jenny" Burge Blakley
Apr 29, 2026
Virginia “Jenny” Burge Blakley, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living. Jenny was born on November 13, 1932 in Guilford County to Charles Burge and Alma Pell Sink. Jenny was a lady of strong faith and was a devoted follower of Christ. She was a longtime member of Oaklawn Baptist Church, serving in many...
Mary Godfrey Riddle
Apr 29, 2026
Mrs. Mary Godfrey Riddle, 86, of Advance, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mary was born August 23, 1939, in Harnett County, NC to Earnest Howard Godfrey and Mammie Morrison Godfrey. Mary was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church and the Women’s Fellowship. She retired in 2002 from Lexington Home Brands Furniture....
Mildred Mae Lane Hodges
Apr 29, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Mae Lane Hodges, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on April 20, 1932, in Davie County, NC, to the late Esters Augmin Lane and Mittie Bell James Lane. Mildred retired from B&G Pie Company after many years of service. She was a born-again Christian of the Baptist faith....
Gary Brent Hedrick
Apr 29, 2026
Gary Brent Hedrick, born March 20, 1946, in Lexington, North Carolina, passed away leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, dedication, and deep love for his family, friends and the natural world.
Gary was a skilled builder who, alongside his family, helped shape communities by constructing homes throughout the Sedge Garden area, Lake Norman, and Kernersville. He took immense pride in his...
Frederick Louis Smith
Apr 29, 2026
Frederick Louis Smith, 74, of Kernersville, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
Mr. Smith was born March 11, 1952, in Forsyth County, to Frederick Rangell Smith and Willie Lee Stancill Smith Burrow. Frederick retired from Varco Pruden as a Senior Estimator after 43 years of service. In his retirement, he remained a very talented woodworker...
Dennis Lynn Barnes
Apr 29, 2026
Kernersville – Dennis Lynn Barnes, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on December 10, 1951, in Iredell County, NC to the late Bliff and Sarah Weston Barnes. Dennis was a hard worker; once working as a night club bouncer for many years, driver and dispatcher...
Judy Elaine Nichols Tayloe
Apr 29, 2026
The family of Judy N. Tayloe of Rural Hall, NC is deeply saddened to announce her passing. Judy entered the more immediate presence of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with her family at her side. Judy was born September 22,1947 in Greensboro, NC, the second daughter of John Burtus Nichols and Mary Elaine Bird Nichols. She graduated...
Bruce Darrell Miller
Apr 28, 2026
Bruce Darrell Miller, 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with his wife, Sue Ella, by his side.
He was born on September 21, 1951, at City Hospital in Winston-Salem to Ernest C. Miller and Drusilla G. Miller. Bruce graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1969 and was later drafted in 1971 to serve in...
Elizabeth "Ann" Frye
Apr 28, 2026
Elizabeth “Ann” Frye, 73, of Lewisville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born on August 29, 1952, to the late Joseph Allen Frye and Marjorie Elizabeth Jones Frye in Winston-Salem, NC.
Ann graduated from West Forsyth High School before continuing her education at Forsyth Technical Community College.
Those left to cherish her memory include her...
Rebecca A. Sapp Mickey
Apr 27, 2026
Lieutenant Colonel, Rebecca A. Sapp Mickey, US Army, Retired, 89, of Hobbsville, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Rebecca was born on May 5, 1936, in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the daughter of Fred Wilburn Sapp and Annie Lee Carter Sapp, both deceased. Rebecca graduated from Old Town High School and from the City Memorial Hospital School of...
Paul Lee "Pete" Jones Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Paul Lee “Pete” Jones Jr., 84, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Willow Valley Nursing and Rehab in Winston-Salem, NC.
Pete was born on February 5, 1942, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Paul Lee Jones Sr. and Arvesta Smith Jones. He graduated from high school in Lenoir, NC. Pete retired from Josten Printing, where he worked as a printer.
Pete loved traveling...
Gail Marie Cockerham Ketner
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Gail Marie Cockerham Ketner, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026, due to complications related to leukemia.
Gail was born in Forsyth County on December 12, 1936, the oldest child of Jack Q. Cockerham and Annie Laura Tesh. She spent her formative years growing up just off South Main Street, behind the Cockerham Furniture Store.
She...
Kandis Marie Bauguess Fox
Apr 25, 2026
Kandis Marie Bauguess Fox, 69, of Pfafftown, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Fox was born July 15, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Early Reece Bauguess and Ann Marie Mitchell Bauguess. She was a member of New Hope Global Methodist Church. In her free time, Kandis loved creating beaded jewelry and greatly enjoyed her time at...
Loretta Dawn Carter
Apr 24, 2026
Loretta “Dawnie” Dawn Sugg Carter, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who the lord has called home on April 24, 2026. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87. Born on March 24, 1939, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Loretta was loved and raised by Jap and Callie Sugg. Loretta worked at Royal Cakes for 20 years.
Loretta...
Betty Sue Bovender Fulton
Apr 23, 2026
Betty Sue Bovender Fulton, 98, of Clemmons, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Mrs. Fulton was born August 16, 1927, in Winston-Salem to James Arthur Bovender and Sarah Ellen Sale Bovender. In Betty’s early years, she worked for Winston-Salem staples Dewey’s, Hanes Hosiery, and RJR Tobacco before working full time in the home after starting their family....
Francis "Frannie" Jenness Brannan
Apr 23, 2026
Francis “Frannie” Jenness Brannan, Sr., 90, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born in Washington, DC, on September 11, 1935, to the late Charles Thomas Brannan and Anna Jenness Brannan.
Frannie began his career at the young age of nine delivering newspapers with his brothers for The Washington Star newspaper....
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