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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Trudy Gayle Miller Sizemore
May 15, 2026
Mrs. Trudy Gayle Miller Sizemore, 74, passed away on Friday May 15, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on December 26, 1951, in Lexington, Virginia to the late Bobby Franklin Miller and Lelia Mae Hayslett Lloyd. Trudy was a homemaker while raising her children, then worked as an accountant/office manager for Winston-Salem Engraving for over 30...
Sherry Wilson Thompson
May 8, 2026
Sherry Wilson Thompson, age 71, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away on May 8, 2026. A woman of immense kindness and a selfless spirit, Sherry spent her life making sure those around her were cared for, loved, and heard. Born in Charlotte, NC, on May 29, 1954, to the late Felix and Margaret Wilson, Sherry grew up with a deep appreciation...
Randy Blaine Christley
May 28, 2026
Randy Blaine Christley, 74, a resident of Lexington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Randy was born on August 7, 1951, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to the late Carl “Curly” Sylvester Christley, Sr. and Grace Howell Christley.
A graduate of Lexington Senior High School, Randy played football during his school years and remained a lifelong...
Samuel "Sam" Lewis Chriscoe
May 13, 2026
Samuel “Sam” Lewis Chriscoe passed away on May 13, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. He was born on November 23, 1943, in Asheboro, North Carolina to Lewis and Mary Chriscoe. Sam left high school to become a diesel mechanic before joining the Navy Seabees where he did a tour of duty in Vietnam. Sam loved NASCAR, country music, animals of...
Barbara Ellen Crotts Stone
May 30, 2026
Barbara Ellen Crotts Stone, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Richland Square Assisted Living in Greensboro.
Barbara was born on October 7, 1948, in Forsyth County to the late William Vonduran Crotts and Mary Minifee Carter Crotts and grew up in the Winston-Salem area where she lived most of her life.
Barbara was employed in the accounting field as...
Jack Douglas Cardwell
May 29, 2026
Mr. Jack Douglas Cardwell, 93, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home in Winston-Salem. He was born on March 11, 1933, in Westfield to the late Arthur Cardwell and Verda Smith Cardwell. Jack served in the United States Army for three years. He retired from his maintenance position at RJ Reynolds after 33 years. Jack enjoyed golfing,...
Carol Lee Wilson Vaden
May 29, 2026
Kernersville – Mrs. Carol Lee Wilson Vaden, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born in Surry County on April 24, 1938, to the late James Raymond Wilson and Alverta Snow Wilson. Carol retired from RJR Tobacco Company. She loved to sing in the choir and with her brothers. She...
David Donald Pierce
May 29, 2026
David Donald Pierce passed on May 29th, 2026, at the age of 96.
Dave graduated from Statesville High in1947 as a three-sport letterman. He earned his Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees at Appalachian State University, where he played football, and baseball. He later became head baseball coach at Appalachian.
Dave played professional baseball on the minor league teams owned by the Washington Senators...
Delrena "Della" Jean Jones
May 27, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Delrena "Della" Jean Jones, 54, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Della was a remarkable woman, an impassioned Certified Nursing Assistant and beloved family member.
She was born in Evansville, Indiana, on July 23, 1971, to the late Darrel Truman Bruce and Patricia Lois Adcock.
Della's dedication to her career and...
Linda Jeanne LaRock
May 26, 2026
Linda Jeanne Rose LaRock, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Linda was born August 27, 1941, in Buffalo, New York, to Dr. Wilber Stewart Rose and Florence Clark Rose, their first child.
At the completion of Wilber’s residency, the young family was stationed in Savannah, Georgia, during his military service.
After the war, the...
Betty Rose Holcomb Richardson
May 26, 2026
Mrs. Betty Rose Holcomb Richardson, 76, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on June 9, 1949, to the late John Robert Holcomb and Helen Elizabeth Smith Holcomb.
Betty was a faithful, longtime member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, where her faith remained strong throughout her life. She deeply loved...
Arthur James Johnson, III
May 25, 2026
On Saturday evening, May 23rd, around 8:00 pm, Art Johnson went to the grocery store to buy coconut-cream cake. When he got back home, he had a slice, changed into his pajamas, and went to bed. Sometime between then and the next morning, he passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Arthur was raised in Roselle, New Jersey, the son of Arthur...
Billy Douglas Puryear Sr.
May 25, 2026
Billy Douglas Puryear Sr., 72, passed away May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 25, 1953, in Forsyth County, Billy lived a life centered around hard work, family, laughter, and the simple joys that meant the most.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Wanda Puryear. He leaves behind his loving wife,...
Nancy Miller Culp
May 25, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Miller Culp, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Arbor Acres. Born October 25, 1941, in Albemarle, NC, Nancy was the only child of the late Odessa Pickler and Harvey Jones Miller of Misenheimer, NC. In June of 1962, she married Dan Culp whom she had learned through a long-standing friendship between their fathers...
Querrendar "Mike" Lawrence Carmichael
May 25, 2026
Querrendar Lawrence “Mike” Carmichael passed away May 25, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1932, in Forsyth County, North Carolina to E. Raymond and Miriam Tate Carmichael. Mike graduated from Old Richmond High School in 1951. He worked for Western Electric (AT&T) for 38 years. Mike married the love of his life Nancy Watkins (better known as the boss)...
Matthew Gus Gallins
May 23, 2026
Matthew Gus Gallins was born on February 14, 1956, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a Valentine’s Day gift to his parents, Gus George Gallins and Athena Pappas Gallins, and to his three older sisters. He entered eternal rest on May 23, 2026. Matthew passed away peacefully at his home in Ocean Isle Beach, surrounded by his family.
Matthew will be remembered for...
Elvert Eugene Beamon
May 23, 2026
Elvert Eugene Beamon, 67, of Advance, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
Mr. Beamon was born February 16, 1959, in Forsyth County, to the late Houston Eugene Beamon and Frances Helen Haneline Beamon.
Elvert was a part of the 1977 graduating class at Parkland High School. He went on to work for Husqvarna as a Product...
Christine Leah Wanner
May 23, 2026
Christine Leah Wanner, 54, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her husband and three children. She was born on December 23, 1971, in Washington, D.C. to her parents, John and Kathy O’Neal. Christine studied elementary education at Cedarville University where she made sweet memories with many friends. She then began her teaching career at Grace...
Pamela "Kay" Simmons Reynolds
May 23, 2026
Pamela “Kay” Simmons Reynolds, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Stokes County on March 26, 1961. Kay was of Christian faith. She loved to sew, quilt and crochet. Kay loved riding around in her side by side and always enjoyed a good meal and a shopping trip, with...
Walter Anderson Brown, Jr.
May 22, 2026
Walter “Walt” Anderson Brown, Jr., 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026.
Born Walter Anderson Brown, Jr., though known to most as Walt, he was a man remembered for his love of music, his dedication to hard work, and the friendships he built throughout his life. For more than 20 years, Walt worked for Advance Auto Parts on...
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