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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Bobby Lee Reary
Jan 20, 2026
Bobby Lee Reary, 95, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Bobby was born on January 29, 1930, in Caldwell County, North Carolina, to Brady Reary and Jettie Stallings. He worked for many years as a truck driver.
Bobby was a man who believed in showing up. He was always on time and always kept his...
Joshua "Josh" Aaron Hardison
Jan 22, 2026
With deep sorrow and immense love, we remember Joshua Aaron Hardison, 45, who passed away on January 22, 2026, at his home in Wallburg, NC. While his loss leaves a profound ache in the hearts of those who knew him, his life leaves behind a legacy of craftsmanship, resilience, and a bond of love that time cannot erase.
A Life of...
Erin Bailey Staunton
Feb 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Erin Bailey Staunton
Erin was the embodiment of a child “born on the 4th of July” — fiercely independent, intensely competitive, and unafraid to stand up for what she believed was right. She arrived in this world like a bundle of firecrackers, her feisty spirit lighting up every room she entered and fueling every endeavor she pursued.
Within...
Deborah Mason Sears
Feb 20, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Sue Mason Sears, 63, went to be with the Lord at her residence on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1962, in Forsyth County to the late Toby Mason and Marie Norman Mason. Debbie was a master crafter. She was incredibly talented at crocheting, knitting, and various other crafts. Her work was recognized as...
Ivan Kay Hemric
Feb 18, 2026
Mr. Ivan Kay Hemric, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on February 24, 1941, in Yadkin County, NC to the late Virginia Gertrude Hemric. Ivan was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Ivan retired from RJ Reynolds after 35 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....
Donald Gray Gibbons
Feb 18, 2026
Donald Gray Gibbons, 87, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Hospice Home of High Point. Don was born on July 2, 1938 in Forsyth County, NC to Willie and Trudy Tilley Gibbons. Don retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. Don was also known for his fondness of sweets –...
Lewis Raymond Bryant, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Mr. Lewis Raymond Bryant, Sr. 83, passed away February 18, 2026. He was born October 6, 1942, in Pennsylvania, Co. Va. To the late Raymond Sid Bryant and Lelia Hill Bryant. Lewis retired from Duke Energy as an Electrician with many years’ service. He spent his retirement fishing, and he enjoyed listening to music. In addition, he enjoyed his animals...
Lavada Montez Swaim White Sneed
Feb 17, 2026
Lavada Montez Swaim White Sneed, 91, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.
She was born on September 26, 1934, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mabel Miller Swaim and Virgil Lee Swaim. She lived a life defined by strength, devotion, and unwavering love for her family.
Montez was a hard worker in every sense of the word, approaching life with passion, thoughtfulness,...
David Milton Johnston
Feb 17, 2026
David Milton Johnston, 83, of Durham, NC, passed away on February, 17, 2026, at Duke Hospital.
He was born on November 6, 1942, to the late Milton Johnston and Estelle Koren Johnston in Passaic County, NJ.
David shared many happy years with his former spouse, Carollynn Johnston, with whom he maintained a close relationship. Carollynn, a retired registered nurse, monitored his health...
Ernest "Bud" Rushing, Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Ernest Wade “Bud” Rushing Jr., 86, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center. Bud was born on August 29, 1939, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Ernest Wade Rushing Sr. and Fanny Katherine Rushing. He was a lifelong resident of the Winston-Salem area, where he built a life defined...
JoAnn Tucker Lee Parrish
Feb 17, 2026
JoAnn Tucker Lee (Parrish), 87, of Madison, NC, formally of Colfax, NC walked through the pearly gates surrounded by her loving family on February 17, 2026. JoAnn carried many titles in life including, mama, Jo, sis, daughter, friend, and Aunt Jo but her all time favorite was mamaw.
JoAnn was a life long resident of the Colfax community and attended Colfax...
Ronnie "Ron" Lee Stephens
Feb 16, 2026
KERNERSVILLE – Ronnie "Ron" Lee Stephens, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 16, 2026. Ron was born on February 12, 1956 in Surry County to the late Dossie and Janie Needham Stephens. His love for vocals and piano led him to a BA degree in Music Education from UNC-Greensboro. Ron then used his talents and interests...
Ralph "Allen" Brown
Feb 16, 2026
Ralph "Allen" Brown, 78, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Born on March 14, 1947, in North Wilkesboro, NC, the son of Claude Allen Brown and Sue Martin Brown. He was a graduate of North Forsyth High School (1965) and NC State University (1969), and he...
Bobby Joe Atwood
Feb 16, 2026
Bobby Joe Atwood, 84, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Bobby was born on June 29, 1941, in Wilkes County, NC, to the late Edgar Jay Blackburn and Zenna Rae Atwood. He worked for Indera Mills for 52 years.
Bobby loved spending time in the mountains. He was a history buff and also enjoyed shooting pool with friends.
Bobby was...
Christopher Dewey Beshears
Feb 15, 2026
Mr. Christopher Dewey Beshears, 62, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away February 15, 2026, at his residence.
Christopher was born in Forsyth County on November 8, 1963. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He had a passion for racing and was a devoted fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. In his spare time, he enjoyed racing RC cars and...
Robert Eugene Fox, Sr.
Feb 15, 2026
Robert “Bob” Eugene Fox Sr., 92, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Clemmons Village II Assisted Living. He was born on July 28, 1933, in Forsyth County, NC to the late William Lee Fox & Helen Irene Clayton Fox Fulford.
He retired after 30 years of service in the US Navy and actively served from 1950 –...
Brenda Myers Hedrick
Feb 15, 2026
Brenda Myers Hedrick, 83, of Thomasville, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Ms. Hedrick was born December 24, 1942, in Forsyth County, to Eugene Franklin Myers and Opal Jean Key Myers. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her late husband of 27 years, Harold Shoaf.
Left to cherish her memory are...
Michael Ray Shore
Feb 14, 2026
Mr. Michael Ray Shore, 70, of Kernersville, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Michael was born on June 5, 1955, in Forsyth County to the late Bobby Ray Shore and Bobbie Portis Shore. He retired after many dedicated years of service with Lowe's Hardware.
An avid outdoorsman, Michael found great joy in hiking, skiing, and boating. He...
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