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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Martha Nichols Swing
Mar 23, 2026
The world lost an indomitable spirit when Martha Faye Nichols Swing, 85, of King, NC, passed away on March 23, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Martha was born August 17, 1940, to Louis Aubrey Nichols and Kathleen Meadows Nichols (later Kathleen Maxcy) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; the family lived in a much-loved home on Anderson Drive. Martha...
Robert Edward Foy, Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Robert Edward Foy, Jr. of Advance, NC. November 28, 1946 to February 25, 2026
He was well known as Robin. He was born in Charlotte, NC on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1946 to Robert Edward Foy and Virginia Keating Foy.
Raised in Mt. Airy, he played football at the position of Center for the Mt. Airy Bears, graduating in 1965. He played...
Bessie Disher Beauchamp
Apr 7, 2026
Bessie D. Beauchamp, 99, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at TerraBella in Southport, NC. She was born on December 13, 1926, in Forsyth County to the late Connie P. Disher and Connie Smith Disher.
Mrs. Beauchamp was a devoted and active member of Advent Moravian Church, where she loved serving her community. She worked for many years at...
Michael Curtis Wagoner
Apr 6, 2026
Kernersville – Michael Curtis Wagoner, 71, passed away at home on Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born February 10, 1955 in Elkin, NC to the late Junior and Mary Wagoner.
Michael Wagoner retired from RJR Tobacco Company after over 40 years of service.
Surviving him are his wife of 53 years, Sherry; his daughter, Laurie Johnson (Michael) of Pfafftown; his son,...
Dr. Don Gerhardt
Apr 6, 2026
Don John Gerhardt, 82, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026. Born in Evansville, Indiana, on October 30, 1943, to Virgil Gerhardt and Luella Feller Gerhardt, Don grew up on a century farm in Warrick County, which sparked a lifelong interest in designing and improving equipment. Raising and selling pigs through 4H while at...
Brenda Gay Browder Bennett
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Gay Browder Bennett, 85, went to celebrate eternity with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 6, 2026. Known to people who knew her as Brenda B., Mom, and Meme. She was born in Stokes County, NC, to the late Garlie and Mamie Browder on January 20, 1941. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Shirley...
Adelynn Renée Crawford
Apr 5, 2026
Ms. Adelynn Renée Crawford passed away, April 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on March 16, 2026, in Forsyth County, NC, to Sydney Hope Hester and Brittan David Crawford. In addition to her parents, Adelynn is survived by her grandparents, Bradley Hester and Tracy Hester and Richard Craddock and Renée Craddock; great grandparents, Jack Crawford and Rachel...
Mary "Bernice" Ledford Widener
Apr 5, 2026
Kernersville- Mrs. Bernice L. Widener, 87, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle and was retired from Lucia, Inc. She loved to quilt, work with her flowers and fish off the coast. Devoted to her family, she loved her church and her church family.
She is preceded in death...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ganelle Myers
Apr 4, 2026
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betsy” Ganelle Myers, Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1948, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Samuel Edward Myers and Wilma Ganelle Fogleman Myers.
Betsy was a graduate of Parkland High School and earned a Bachelor of Science from University of North Carolina Charlotte and Master...
Sylvia Speight Hunsucker
Apr 4, 2026
Mrs. Sylvia “Mimi” Ann Speight Hunsucker, 91, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1934, in Surry County to the late Claude Speight and Lina Hill Cooper Speight. Sylvia lived a long and meaningful life defined by her love for her family, quiet strength, and enduring kindness. Sylvia had a deep love for flowers...
RuJan "Jan" Hummel
Apr 4, 2026
RuJan “Jan” Hummel, 71, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, while surrounded by her family.
Jan was born on May 11, 1954, in Waco, Texas, to Rufus and Barbara Nutt. She grew up in Valley Mills, TX, and later attended Durham Business School in Waco. She spent the first part of her professional career working in human resources with the...
Rebecca Tuttle Snyder
Apr 4, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Tuttle Snyder, 89, went to celebrate eternity with her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2026.
“Prudy.” Mom. Mawmaw. Friend. Sister. Prayer warrior. No matter what you called her, you knew Becky was a special woman of faith. Her calm, thoughtful demeanor made you feel like everything was going to be okay. She never spoke ill of anyone. Becky...
Margaret Ann Rudolph Herrmann
Apr 3, 2026
Margaret Ann Rudolph Herrmann, 80 of Pinnacle, North Carolina passed from this life on April 3, 2026.
Margaret was born on January 18, 1946, in Fresno, California to Clarence and Janice Rudolph. She graduated from South Houston High School and was a graduate of WSSU majoring in childhood education. Margaret was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 373, Sweet Adelines and...
Nancy O'Hare Blue
Apr 3, 2026
KERNERSVILLE – Nancy O’Hare Blue, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. Nancy was born on January 21, 1946 in Lee County to Raymond and Fran McNeill O’Hare. She was a devoted member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church for over 45 years. Nancy served the church in many capacities but her love for...
Ruth Naomi Tucker
Apr 2, 2026
Ruth Naomi Tucker passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
She was born on June 14, 1923, in Kernersville, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman Tucker; her parents, Samuel Clinton Gray and Thelma Lee Snow Gray; and her two brothers, Richard Beeson Gray and William Lee Gray.
Ruth is survived...
Phillip "Phil" Edney McKenzie
Apr 2, 2026
Philip "Phil" Edney McKenzie, 90, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home.
He was born in Asheville, NC, and was raised there until he went to NC State University where he became a textile engineer.
Phil worked in Pensacola, Florida & Baltimore, Maryland, until he moved to Winston-Salem to work for Duplan. He then went to...
Christine Whalin Lawson
Apr 2, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Christine Whalin Lawson. Christine died peacefully on April 2, 2026, after a long struggle with COPD. She was 68.
Christine was a vivacious person who loved people and loved life. Good humor poured from her laugh and her smile. Her pranks were legendary as were her Thanksgiving Day Feasts, which filled both heart...
Pierce Johnson
Apr 2, 2026
Dr. Pierce Johnson, Jr., 92, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina died peacefully April 2, 2026 with his beloved wife by his side. He was born on September 14, 1933 in Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoyed exploring the many different states that his career took him to as well as international travel.
Pierce earned BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech,...
Polly Rebecca Edison Anderson
Apr 2, 2026
Kernersville, NC - Polly Rebecca Edison Anderson, “Becky,” 77, passed away at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC on April 2, 2026. She was born August 11, 1948, to Herman Samuel Edison and Lois Faye Robertson Edison. She is survived by her three children; Brian David Blalock of Lexington, NC, Brandon Scott Blalock of Kernersville and Traci...
Patricia Carol Holleman Hardister
Apr 1, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Carol Holleman Hardister, age 77 of Advance, North Carolina, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Patricia, known as Pat by most, was born July 20, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Carl Otis Holleman and Sallie Sue Sheets Holleman. She was a graduate of West Forsyth High School where she was on...
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