Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 25, 2026

John Jerry Hayes Jr, 58, passed away unexpectedly from illness on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home in Winston-Salem. He was the son of John Jerry Hayes, Sr. and Patricia Branscomb Wheeling. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Alma and Earl Branscomb. He was known to his family as JJ or Jay, and as...

Jul 16, 2026

William Teddy Chapman of King, NC, and most recently Greensboro, NC, passed away peacefully on July 16 at the age of 87 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Ted resided in King, NC, for nearly 70 years before moving to Greensboro in 2024 to be closer to family, who lovingly cared for him and helped keep him comfortable...

Jul 15, 2026

Jul 14, 2026

Christine Beaver Mitchell (Chris) entered into her eternal home on Tuesday July 14, 2026, in Lexington, NC at the age of 83 after a gallant fight with cancer and was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior, Jesus Christ and her beloved husband, Tommy.

Chris was born November 18,1942 in Caldwell County NC, the 9th child of James and Emma Beaver. She...

Jul 14, 2026

Nathan Richard Weavil, 77, of Kernervsille, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born to the late Richard Hayworth Weavil and Elizabeth Davis Weavil on November 16, 1948, in Forsyth County.

Nathan earned his master’s degree at East Carolina University where he was a proud pirate. He went...

Jul 12, 2026

Joann “Jo” Steinmetz Barr, 90, passed away on July 12, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Jo was born on September 25, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Bill and Laura Steinmetz. She worked as an administrative assistant for many years for AMF Major League Lanes in Winston-Salem, NC. Later, she worked as an administrative assistant for Fairview Moravian Church...

Jul 12, 2026

Darrell Reese Tesh, 55, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born to the late Charles Reese Tesh and Brenda Shelton Tesh on January 20, 1971, in Forsyth County.

Darrell was a kind and caring man. He enjoyed being able to joke around with others and always had a...

Jul 12, 2026

Bobbie Joyce Hine Keene, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 27, 1940, to the late Colon Eli Hine Sr. and Elizabeth Reed Hine. From a young age, Bobbie loved music, particularly gospel music. She played the flute and enjoyed listening to the Moravian Band when...

Jul 11, 2026

Pamela "Pam" Felton Lanier was born April 24, 1948, to the late Holland and Louise Felton in Key West, Florida. Pam graduated from Key West High School in 1966. Pam married George "Wayne" Lanier on March 24, 1973. Following the wedding Pam moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she would live for seven years.

In September 1980 Pam moved to Winston-Salem, NC....

Jul 10, 2026

Carol Ann Clancy Lukes, 85, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. 

She was born December 16, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to the late Bernard and Gabriella Clancy.

Mrs. Lukes was a graduate of Loretto Academy of the Immaculate Conception and Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Il. She was a dedicated Catholic school teacher at the Church of the Nativity in Brandon,...

Jul 10, 2026

Mary Cecil McKee Mallett, 81, passed away on July 10, 2026, at her residence in Clemmons, NC.

Mary was born on December 15, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Loy and Mary Catherine McKee. She worked in financial investments with Smith Barney and Stephens Inc. For over thirty years, she was a great mentor and friend at Our Lady of Mercy...

Jul 9, 2026

Eugene Raymond Hill, 87, of Colfax, NC passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.

Eugene was a gentle soul, a devoted Christian, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He lived a life guided by faith, hard work, humility, integrity, and kindness, always willing to help others and serving as a positive example to his family and community.

Eugene was born...

Jul 8, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dolores Hartlage Hoilman, 95, of Clemmons on July 8, 2026. Dolores was born January 31, 1931, in Forsyth County, to Albert Hartlage and Gaynelle Grimes Hartlage. She was a faithful member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. She took pride in everything she did, from her work as...

Jul 8, 2026

Dr. James “Jim” David May, 89, of Winston-Salem, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Jim was born November 6, 1936, in Liverpool, England to the late Alfred and Eileen May. He served in the Royal Air Force for 3 years, and then he worked in business until he felt the call of...

Jul 7, 2026

Patrick Lee Smith, 76, of Winston-Salem, passed away July 7, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Smith was born July 12, 1949, in Buchanan County, VA, to Frederick Robinson Smith and Rosa Lee Hagy Smith. Patrick was a member of the Ponies of the Piedmont Mustang Club and also enjoyed cruises. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 7, 2026

Mrs. Juanita Lambert Holland, 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation in Mt. Airy. She was born on September 22, 1935, in Stanley Co., the daughter of the late Howard Lemuel Lambert and Ada Ann Huneycutt Lambert. Mrs. Holland retired from Sara Lee Hosiery, as the district manager of the outlet stores. Juanita...

Jul 6, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Philip Frisina, born February 26, 1940, in Allegany, New York, died peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC.

He attended General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) and graduated from Syracuse University. He worked for General Motors for many years and later worked for (what was then) Wachovia Bank in Winston-Salem, following his marriage to Anne Herndon.

He particularly enjoyed...

Jul 5, 2026

On July 5, 2026, A.C. Larrimore departed on a journey to join Bonnie, his parents, brother, Don, and the many friends and relatives who have gone on before him.

A.C. was born on November 24, 1931, to A.C. Larrimore Sr. and Josephine Larrimore. He attended public school in Forsyth County, graduating from Mineral Springs High School in 1950. He entered Appalachian...

Jul 5, 2026

Robin Beverly Brown, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Ms. Brown was born February 19, 1952, in Wake County, to Arthur William Brown and Evelyn “Tip” Poole Brown. Robin was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Todd Perryman and Ricky Perryman; two daughters, Angela Perryman...

Jul 5, 2026

WALNUT COVE — Loretta Watts Bowen, 91, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson following long battles with diabetes and congestive heart failure.

Born March 3, 1935, in Stokes County, she was the only daughter of the late Ila Young and Colonel Grant Watts and grew up...