Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Samson (Sam) Prysiazniuk Jr., aged 56, who died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 24, 2024. Sam’s unique spirit and authenticity made him a loved figure among all who knew him.  Born to Samson Prysiazniuk Sr. and Dorothy Babela Prysiazniuk in Saline, Michigan on March 24,...

Apr 24, 2024

Forrest Marshall Browning, Jr. passed away on April 24, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Marshall was born on December 28, 1939, to Forrest Marshall Browning, Sr. and Beatrice Ackison Browning in Logan, WV. He carried on the family business, Stollings Auto Parts in Logan. He also traveled the world as an avid marksman...

Apr 24, 2024

Bernice Regina McGovern Meyer, 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Pine Ridge Health and Rehab. 

Mrs. Meyer was born October 15, 1929, in Queens, New York, to Bernard McGovern and Regina Bestenheider McGovern. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and “Gigi” and will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death...

Apr 23, 2024

Mr. Donald Lee Chapman passed away April 23, while in the care of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Donnie was born June 15, 1939. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents Daddy Don Porter and Moma Mae Tipton Brannock; two children David Chapman and Donna Mullis. Surviving...

Apr 23, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Lewis Lawson, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born in the town of Walnut, in Madison County, on December 14, 1932, to the late Lloyd Lewis and Alpha Gosnell Lewis. Helen was a creative and free spirit. She had many hobbies, most of which were spent enjoying the outdoors....

Apr 22, 2024

Mr. Thomas Tice Phillips, 78, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away at his home on April 22, 2024. Mr. Phillips was born to the late Mr. Charles Thomas Phillips and Mrs. Sue Phillips on April 9th, 1946, in Archdale North Carolina. Thomas was a simple man, and an avid dog breeder; he loved all animals. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Apr 22, 2024

Mrs. Josephine Julia O’Gallagher Maxwell Golen, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 22, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Edward Oswald O’Gallagher and Genevieve Sledzeski O’Gallagher. Josephine graduated High School from St. Thomas Aquinas.  She got her bachelor’s in education from Barry University and later went on to get her master’s degree...

Apr 22, 2024

Rosa “Rosie” Enid Nazario, 60, passed away on April 22, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Rosie was born on February 19, 1964 in Brooklyn, NY, eventually moving to Winston-Salem where she spent the rest of her life.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel....

Apr 21, 2024

Mrs. Ann Pratt Hartle, 86, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Atrium Health in Pineville, NC. She was born in Forsyth County on December 27, 1937, to the late James Albert and Mary Ellen Marshall Pratt. Mrs. Hartle retired as a nurse with 20 years of service and later attained her master’s degree in nursing and taught at Forsyth...

Apr 21, 2024

William Frank Pellegrini, 76, experienced his spiritual resurrection on April 21, 2024, as the arms of angels carried him to his heavenly home and into the arms of Jesus.  Frank’s family celebrates his spiritual resurrection as a devoted Christian.  He was born to Frank William and Annie Fulcher Pellegrini in Wilmington, NC.  Frank attended North Forsyth High School and received his...

Apr 21, 2024

Kernersville - John Kevin Lowe, 54, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by a multitude of friends and family. Kevin was born on January 26, 1970, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to John Urban and Bettie Gard Lowe. His family later moved to Pilot Mountain where he graduated from East Surry...

Apr 21, 2024

Mr. John Simpson Slate, Jr., 82, passed away on Sunday April 21, 2024, at his home. He was born in Stokes County on March 26, 1942, the son of the late John Simpson Slate, Sr., and Nell Hunter Slate. John enjoyed playing golf, spending time at Lake Norman and messing with cars. He worked as past president of the Stokes...

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Ruth Earleen Rierson, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born on August 26, 1936, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Horace Early Rierson and Mary Russell Rierson.

Earleen developed a love of music early in life, and in her teens, she enjoyed singing in a trio formed with her sister, Betty, and...

Apr 20, 2024

R. Wayne Smith passed away April 20, 2024, at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1929, to Elwood W. Smith and Eva Mae Hunt Smith in Stokes County. He graduated from Pinnacle High School as valedictorian and Appalachian State Teachers College (now Appalachian State University). While at Appalachian, he met the love of his life, Dorothy...

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Ivadess Kimsey Dixon, age 90, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20, 2024. Ivadess was born on November 11, 1933, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Von Roscoe and Vera Smith Kimsey.  She was preceded in death by her husband David Wilson Dixon, Sr., bother Carroll Kimsey, sister Jean Kimsey Carroll, stepsons David Wilson Dixon, Jr. and...

Apr 20, 2024

With hearts full of love and gratitude we celebrate the life of Ms. Shelby Jean Donathan, age 77, who peacefully transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Shelby was born December 28, 1946 in Wilkes county.  She leaves behind a legacy of  love and faith, survived by one sister Jane...

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Stacy Berrier Harpe-Hall, 50, of Lexington, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1974, in Forsyth County, NC, to Jackson “Jack” Mock and Sylvia Hege Berrier. Stacy graduated from North Davidson High School in 1992, and received her Nursing Degree from Forsyth Technical Community College in 1996....

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Snyder Miller, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20, 2024, at Trinity Elms Health and Rehab. She was born on March 7, 1931, to the late Clyde and Esther Jones Snyder in Forsyth County, NC. 

Ann was a lifelong member of Bethel Methodist Church. She worked as a licensed practical nurse at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for...

Apr 20, 2024

Billy Joe Phelps, 75, passed away peacefully in his home on April 20, 2024. Billy was born on August 29, 1948, in Forsyth County to Robert Roland Phelps and Margaret Gough Phelps. Billy was a retired farmer. He loved farming, gardening, fishing, carpentry, raising pigs, making sausage, listening to bluegrass music, watching NASCAR, lending a helping hand to friends and...