Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 26, 2024

Mrs. Jessie Pardue Cromer, 87, of Winston-Salem, NC, made her way to heaven on April 26, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Jessie was born in Yadkin County on September 8, 1936 to the late John D. Pardue and Cornelia Messick Pardue. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Cromer of 56...

Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 25, 2024

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Nancy Linville Watkins Carmichael, 84, went to be with Her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born March 25, 1940, in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late James Hubbard and Ollie Neal Linville. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Avery Thomas Watkins, Jr. and her infant niece Kelly Neal Pierce....

Apr 25, 2024

Mr. Lavon Andrew Newberry, 83, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home. He was born June 1, 1940, in Alleghany County, NC to the late John Andrew Newberry and Zenna Bell Phipps Newberry. Lavon retired from Vulcan Materials after 50 years of service. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is...

Apr 24, 2024

KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Peggy Stafford Holder, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Trinity Glen Nursing and Rehab. Peggy was born on February 20, 1930 in Forsyth County to Oscar and Myrtle Phipps Stafford. She was a longtime member at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, where she was involved in the United Methodist Women and the Walker Sunday School...

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

Richard “Landon” Kiang, 19, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by love and family. He was born on October 22, 2004, to parents Kimberly Kiang Lewis and Adam Lewis. Landon will be remembered for his lightheartedness and joyful spirit. There was never a dull moment with Landon, he loved to make everyone laugh. He will be greatly missed...

Apr 23, 2024

Thomas “Wade” Willard, 91, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 

A graveside service will be held 11 AM Monday, April 29, 2024, at New Philadelphia Moravian Church Graveyard with Rev. Sam Gray officiating. 

Mr. Willard was born July 23, 1932, in Surry County, to George Franklin Willard and Virginia Lawson Willard. He was a...

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

Paula Joanne Wyrick, 77, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home in Raleigh, NC. 

Paula was born April 28, 1946, to Jasper Paul Wyrick and Josephine Brinson Wyrick in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1964, then later studied at UNC- Greensboro. After graduating, she worked for Wachovia Bank. She was involved in the “Young...

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...