All Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Mildred Mae Lane Hodges
Apr 29, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Mae Lane Hodges, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on April 20, 1932, in Davie County, NC, to the late Esters Augmin Lane and Mittie Bell James Lane. Mildred retired from B&G Pie Company after many years of service. She was a born-again Christian of the Baptist faith....
Gary Brent Hedrick
Apr 29, 2026
Gary Brent Hedrick, born March 20, 1946, in Lexington, North Carolina, passed away leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, dedication, and deep love for his family, friends and the natural world.
Gary was a skilled builder who, alongside his family, helped shape communities by constructing homes throughout the Sedge Garden area, Lake Norman, and Kernersville. He took immense pride in his...
Frederick Louis Smith
Apr 29, 2026
Frederick Louis Smith, 74, of Kernersville, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
Mr. Smith was born March 11, 1952, in Forsyth County, to Frederick Rangell Smith and Willie Lee Stancill Smith Burrow. Frederick retired from Varco Pruden as a Senior Estimator after 43 years of service. In his retirement, he remained a very talented woodworker...
Dennis Lynn Barnes
Apr 29, 2026
Kernersville – Dennis Lynn Barnes, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on December 10, 1951, in Iredell County, NC to the late Bliff and Sarah Weston Barnes. Dennis was a hard worker; once working as a night club bouncer for many years, driver and dispatcher...
Judy Elaine Nichols Tayloe
Apr 29, 2026
The family of Judy N. Tayloe of Rural Hall, NC is deeply saddened to announce her passing. Judy entered the more immediate presence of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with her family at her side. Judy was born September 22,1947 in Greensboro, NC, the second daughter of John Burtus Nichols and Mary Elaine Bird Nichols. She graduated...
Bruce Darrell Miller
Apr 28, 2026
Bruce Darrell Miller, 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with his wife, Sue Ella, by his side.
He was born on September 21, 1951, at City Hospital in Winston-Salem to Ernest C. Miller and Drusilla G. Miller. Bruce graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1969 and was later drafted in 1971 to serve in...
Elizabeth "Ann" Frye
Apr 28, 2026
Elizabeth “Ann” Frye, 73, of Lewisville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born on August 29, 1952, to the late Joseph Allen Frye and Marjorie Elizabeth Jones Frye in Winston-Salem, NC.
Ann graduated from West Forsyth High School before continuing her education at Forsyth Technical Community College.
Those left to cherish her memory include her...
Paul Lee "Pete" Jones Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Paul Lee “Pete” Jones Jr., 84, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Willow Valley Nursing and Rehab in Winston-Salem, NC.
Pete was born on February 5, 1942, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Paul Lee Jones Sr. and Arvesta Smith Jones. He graduated from high school in Lenoir, NC. Pete retired from Josten Printing, where he worked as a printer.
Pete loved traveling...
Gail Marie Cockerham Ketner
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Gail Marie Cockerham Ketner, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026, due to complications related to leukemia.
Gail was born in Forsyth County on December 12, 1936, the oldest child of Jack Q. Cockerham and Annie Laura Tesh. She spent her formative years growing up just off South Main Street, behind the Cockerham Furniture Store.
She...
Kandis Marie Bauguess Fox
Apr 25, 2026
Kandis Marie Bauguess Fox, 69, of Pfafftown, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Fox was born July 15, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Early Reece Bauguess and Ann Marie Mitchell Bauguess. She was a member of New Hope Global Methodist Church. In her free time, Kandis loved creating beaded jewelry and greatly enjoyed her time at...
Loretta Dawn Carter
Apr 24, 2026
Loretta “Dawnie” Dawn Sugg Carter, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who the lord has called home on April 24, 2026. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87. Born on March 24, 1939, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Loretta was loved and raised by Jap and Callie Sugg. Loretta worked at Royal Cakes for 20 years.
Loretta...
Betty Sue Bovender Fulton
Apr 23, 2026
Betty Sue Bovender Fulton, 98, of Clemmons, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Mrs. Fulton was born August 16, 1927, in Winston-Salem to James Arthur Bovender and Sarah Ellen Sale Bovender. In Betty’s early years, she worked for Winston-Salem staples Dewey’s, Hanes Hosiery, and RJR Tobacco before working full time in the home after starting their family....
Francis "Frannie" Jenness Brannan
Apr 23, 2026
Francis “Frannie” Jenness Brannan, Sr., 90, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born in Washington, DC, on September 11, 1935, to the late Charles Thomas Brannan and Anna Jenness Brannan.
Frannie began his career at the young age of nine delivering newspapers with his brothers for The Washington Star newspaper....
Sandra Marion Woodward
Apr 23, 2026
Sandra Marion Woodward, 73, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Woodward was born June 6, 1952, in Forsyth County, to Wendell Marion and Imogene Culler Marion. Sandi retired after 30 years of service from Wells Fargo as a Trust Officer. She was a woman of deep faith. Sandi was a caring and loving friend...
Silas Wayne Porter
Apr 23, 2026
*** Visitation update ***
Silas Wayne Porter, 6, passed away at Brenner Children’s Hospital on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on August 7, 2019.
Silas was a kindergartner at Shoals Elementary school, where he loved going to school, learning, and making friends. He was named one of the Student Leaders of the Month in February....
Ruth Shelton Hawkins
Apr 23, 2026
Ruth Shelton Hawkins, age 95, of Clemmons, NC, passed away April 23, 2026. Born on January 18, 1931, in Lincoln County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Carrie Shelton. Along with her parents and four brothers, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, and her son, Michael.
She is survived by her daughter, Regina Schomberg...
Arvil Lee Jessie
Apr 22, 2026
Kernersville - Arvil Lee Jessie, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical in Winston-Salem. He was born on May 1, 1939, in Harlan County, KY to the late Ernest and Hilda Day Jessie. Arvil proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved spending time outdoors mowing his yard. Arvil also loved...
Byron Allen Bullard, Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
Byron Allen Bullard, Sr., of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, faith, service, and his beloved Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Born on June 20, 1937, in Bladenboro, North Carolina, Byron was the youngest of four children and was preceded in death by his three older sisters, Maxine Merritt, Elizabeth Goforth, and Elsie Allred....
Ernest Stephen "Steve" Teague
Apr 21, 2026
Ernest Stephen “Steve” Teague, a natural-born storyteller who never met a stranger, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Steve was born into a farming family on October 9, 1950, in Siler City, North Carolina, to the late Thomas Lacy Teague and Phyllis Mae Foust Teague of Snow...
Terry Alexander Doub
Apr 21, 2026
Mr. Terry Alexander Doub, 85, of Lewisville, NC passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born February 15, 1941 in Forsyth County to William Grady Doub and Mattie Mae Wagoner Doub. Terry was a member of Concord Methodist Church and was self employed as a painter for many years. Surviving are his daughter, Terri Elliott and husband Todd and...
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