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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Nicholas "Nick" Richard Peluso
Apr 10, 2026
Nicholas Richard “Nick” Peluso, 49, passed away on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, resilience, and unwavering love for his family. Nick was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 15, 1976, but spent most of his life in Kernersville where he built deep roots and even deeper relationships.
He is survived by his...
Eunice Robinson Roberts
Apr 18, 2026
Eunice R. Roberts,101, of Kernersville, NC passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 30, 1924, in Bakersville, NC to the late Mallie and Hettie Robinson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Roberts.
Eunice was a member of Triad Baptist Church.
She is survived by...
Janice Marie Gordon Bowen
Apr 17, 2026
Mrs. Janice Marie Gordon Bowen, 88, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born on June 9, 1937, in Stokes County, the daughter of the late Samuel Lee Gordon and Evelyn Ayers Gordon. Mrs. Bowen worked as a cafeteria manager for the Stokes County School System and was a member...
Melrose Ingram Johnson
Apr 17, 2026
Kernersville – Mrs. Melrose Ingram Johnson, 99, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17. 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Melrose was born on October 16, 1926, to the late Rosa Barrow Ingram and Henry Gordon Ingram. Melrose loved her family. She was a very encouraging and supportive mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to talk and sit...
Jerry Vernon Marshall, Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Jerry “Jay” Vernon Marshall, Jr., 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to Jerry Vernon Marshall, Sr. and Georgia Woody Thomas on August 10, 1961, in Forsyth County.
Jay graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1979. While attending school he played football and was a member of the track team. Jay...
JoAnn Williams Cromer
Apr 16, 2026
"Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband, also, and he praises her: "Many have done excellently, but you surpass them all." Proverbs:31.
Mrs. JoAnn Williams Cromer, 92, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, April 16, 2026 following a long and blessed life. Her faith is now sight as she lives with the God who she worshipped and adored. Mrs. Cromer...
Sara Elizabeth Graves Shore
Apr 15, 2026
Sara Elizabeth Graves Shore, 102, of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mrs. Shore was born March 14, 1924, in Forsyth County, to Ray McCollum Graves and Mattie Snyder Graves. She was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. Sara enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her greatest joy was sharing the Lord...
Ernest "Ernie" Wayne Tompkins
Apr 14, 2026
The lungs of Ernie Tompkins–lungs that sang loudly and spoke life-giving words to countless people–finally breathed their last. Dr. Ernest Wayne “Ernie” Tompkins, 80, passed peacefully of respiratory failure while sleeping at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
He was born May 23, 1945, in Jacksonville, Alabama to the late Samuel Patterson and Mattie Bell Doss...
Edith Sites Jennings
Apr 13, 2026
Mrs. Edith Virginia Sites Jennings, 96, passed away April 13, 2026, at her home. She was born in Hardy County, W. VA on January 17, 1930, to the late Mose Sites and Elizabeth Rohbaugh Sites. Mrs. Jennings worked at Hanes Hosiery and retired from AT&T. She loved any kind of gardening and enjoyed ballroom dancing with her husband after retirement....
Sharon Hegwood Cockerham
Apr 13, 2026
Mrs. Sharon Hegwood Cockerham, 66, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born on January 24, 1960, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Billy Gray Hegwood and Linda Gail Wooten Hegwood. Sharon loved her children. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling to the beach and watching the Walking Dead. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Byrd William "Bill" White
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Byrd William “Bill”,91, heard the Heavenly Father’s call on April 13,2026. Well done thy good and faithful servant. Come and rest.
Bill was born during the depression era on August 27, 1934, in Surry Co. to the late William Carl White and Sallie Money White. He learned self-reliance and ingenuity and excelled at fixing and building almost anything. He remodeled...
George Terrill "Terry" Whitlatch
Apr 13, 2026
George Terrill “Terry” Whitlatch, 79, of Clemmons, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born on August 31, 1946 in Nashville, TN to George Isaac and Evvie Plummer Whitlatch.
Survivors include his children, Mary Foster and her husband, Mike, of Pfafftown; Katie Hamlin and her husband, Brent,...
William Larry Farrington
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. William Larry Farrington, 83, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Monday, April 13, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston Salem, NC. He was born on October 20, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late David William and Helen Elizabeth Tate Farrington.
Larry married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Nancy Bowman, on April 14, 1963. They...
Vernon George Gambill
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Vernon George Gambill, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his home on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Vernon was born in Wilkes County, NC on October 16, 1940, to the late Millard Filmore Gambill and Anna Lou Bowers Gambill.
Vernon graduated from Appalachian Teachers College with a degree in science and mathematics. Following graduation, he was...
Steven Clinard Flynt
Apr 12, 2026
Steven Clinard Flynt, 57, of Lake Alfred, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2026, at AdventHealth Orlando. He was born on July 12, 1968, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Henry Clay Flynt Jr. and Rebecca Davis Flynt. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School of Kernersville, NC, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Catawba College. Steven...
Gail Reed Perdue
Apr 12, 2026
Gail Reed Perdue, 84, passed away on April 12, 2026, at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC.
Gail was born on September 8, 1941, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Milton Bailey Reed and Laura Money Reed. Gail earned her high school diploma and worked as a collector at DataMax Collections Agency in Winston-Salem, NC.
She was a faithful member of the...
James Lloyd Mabe
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. James Lloyd Mabe, 85, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Village Care in King, NC. He was born on November 5, 1940, in Stokes County, NC to the late Emory Mabe and Martha Ephegene Tucker Mabe. Lloyd grew up on a farm as a kid. On the weekends, you would find him at the racetrack. Lloyd retired from...
Carol Ann Ellis Corlett
Apr 11, 2026
Carol Ann Ellis Corlett, 83, passed away at home on April 11, 2026. Carol was born on March 16, 1943, to Martha Drabinski Ellis and Wilbur Eugene Ellis in Rochester, NY. Carol was known as a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who never missed sending a card on birthdays, holidays or special occasions.
Carol worked for many years at Bausch...
Joyce "Faye" Yarbrough Norman
Apr 11, 2026
Mrs. Joyce “Faye” Yarbrough Norman, 78, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center.
Faye was born on November 27, 1947, to the late Fred Hall Yarbrough and Betty “Mozelle” Murphy Yarbrough in Forsyth County, NC.
Faye leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family and community. Born...
Randy Gerald Johnson
Apr 11, 2026
Randy Gerald Johnson ran into the arms of his Saviour on Saturday April 11th, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1950, to Frank and Nannie Swaim Johnson.
He graduated from John Wesley College in Greensboro and received a master’s degree from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Randy's life from age 23 was spent devoted to serving Jesus Christ through spoken...
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