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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Deborah "Debbie" Eads Brewer
Jan 26, 2026
**Due to inclement weather and unsafe conditions at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Debbie's graveside service has been postponed until Friday, February 6, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. All services at Freeman Street Baptist Church will proceed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.**
With the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Eads Brewer, an exceptionally caring soul was returned to the Lord on Monday,...
Andrea Joan Jones Brannon-Transou
Jan 16, 2026
Andrea Joan Jones was born on July 6, 1950, to the late William and Katherine Warren Jones. From the very beginning, she carried herself with strength, beauty, and purpose-qualities that would define her life and legacy.
Our diva was a proud graduate of East Forsyth High School. After high school, she married the love of her life, the late-yet forever magnificent–Samuel...
Nancy Mason Spencer
Feb 4, 2026
Nancy Mason Spencer, age 68, passed away on February 4, 2026, surrounded by those she loved most, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family. She was born on October 14, 1957, in Covington, Virginia, and lived a life marked by service to others and deep love for those around her.
Nancy was preceded in death by her...
Donald Charles Rayfield
Feb 4, 2026
Donald Charles Rayfield lived his life with purpose, determination, and faith. Like a runner focused on the finish line, he ran his race with endurance and he FINISHED STRONG! His journey on this earth is complete, and he now rests in eternal peace, having heard the words, “well done, good and faithful servant.”
Don was born on January 31, 1939, in...
Bryan Staley
Feb 3, 2026
KERNERSVILLE - Wilson Bryan Staley, II, 77, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with ALS on February 3, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1949 in Guilford County to Wilson and Margaret (Barringer) Staley. In his early years, he learned many skills from his parents, such as woodworking, gardening, cooking, finances, and how to reduce,...
Vicky Shore Hicks
Feb 3, 2026
Kernersville-It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vicky Shore Hicks, 70, who departed this life peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Born on August 2, 1955, to the late Henry Soloman Shore and Lucille Golding Shore. She was a devoted wife, cherished mother, loving “Nana,” and...
Donald "Don" West
Feb 2, 2026
Donald (Don) Richard West…Always in our hearts, forever loved and missed!
Don, 95 years young, passed into the peace of Heaven February 2, 2026, reconnecting with Cricket, his forever love, and wife of 65 yrs, who preceded him in death in 2016.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Conrad West and F. Nat West; brother, Robert (Bob) West;...
Bobby James Hackler
Feb 2, 2026
Bobby James Hackler, 74, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to the late Elmer Richard Hackler and Nannie Blackburn Hackler on January 7, 1952, in Grayson County, Virginia.
Bobby graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1971. He enjoyed many hobbies including fishing at Emerald Isle and gardening in...
Dr. Tatum Simon Johnson
Feb 1, 2026
Dr. Tatum Simon Johnson, 52, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her home from complications caused by the coronavirus. She was born on September 27, 1973, in New Orleans, LA to her parents, Joe and Lucienne Simon, who survive.
Tatum accomplished much in her life. She won the Arkansas cross-country state championship in 1989 and the state track championship in...
Colleen Moxley Hunnicutt
Feb 1, 2026
On Sunday, February 1, Colleen Moxley Hunnicutt (93) died peacefully at the home of her daughter and son in law in Raleigh, NC. Colleen was born on May 19, 1932, to John Henry Moxley and his wife, Myrtle Caudle Moxley near Boonville in Yadkin County, North Carolina. She was the seventh of nine children, growing up on her family farm....
Michael Wayne Jones
Feb 1, 2026
Michael Wayne Jones, 68, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Michael was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, on July 28, 1957. He graduated from Perry Meridan High School in 1976. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1983. Michael worked as a truck driver for...
Mary Carrigan Miller
Feb 1, 2026
Mrs. Mary Carrigan Miller, 92, of Advance, NC passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 22, 1933 in Iredell County, NC to Garland Odell Carrigan and Maggie Grant Carrigan. Mrs. Miller was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church and retired from Hanes Hosiery. She was preceded in death by...
George Edward Cowfer
Jan 30, 2026
Summerfield – George Edward Cowfer, 84, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital. He was born on November 8, 1941, in Osceola Mills, PA to the late Russell and Erma Thompson Cowfer. George proudly served his country in the US Army. He loved his old cars and enjoyed spending time restoring them. George loved music, especially...
Terry Lynn Hall
Jan 30, 2026
Terry Lynn Hall, 58, of Pinnacle, passed away peacefully at his home on January 30, 2026, surrounded by love. Terry was a devoted husband, a loving father, and the very best Papa. He was the kind of man whose strength was quiet but unwavering, whose wisdom was freely shared, and whose generosity left a lasting mark on everyone who knew...
Louise Beck Flanary
Jan 30, 2026
Mrs. Louise Beck Flanary, 82, passed away Friday January 30, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on April 25, 1943, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Alvin Beck and Kathleen Tolbert Beck. For twenty years, she worked alongside her husband at his business, M&S Mechanical, as a bookkeeper. Louise enjoyed bowling in a league with her daughter-in-law...
Edgar Russell Keyser
Jan 30, 2026
Edgar Russell Keyser, 88, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Ed was born on August 16, 1937, to Ralph and Jane Keyser in Allegheny County, PA. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Ed went on to enjoy a successful career at Westinghouse, retiring in 1994...
Loren William Lundgren
Jan 30, 2026
Loren William Lundgren, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 30, 2026—on his 67th wedding anniversary—surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Judith Walker Lundgren; his son Eric (Angie); his daughter Greta (Kevin Longbotham); grandchildren Will and Sinclaire Longbotham, Hezekiah Davis, and Bradly White; great‑grandson Na’mir Davis; his sister Hazel Ralston; and many cherished...
Richard Monroe Jiles
Jan 30, 2026
Richard “Rick” Monroe Jiles, age 72 of Kernersville, passed away January 30, 2026, after a short illness. He was born July 16, 1953, in Rainelle, WV to the late Jack and Betty Jiles. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his seven siblings and great grandchild Dakota Gray.
Rick was a Veteran of the United States Army....
Sally Susan Moore Anderson
Jan 29, 2026
Sally Susan (Moore) Anderson passed away at her home on January 29, 2026, at a young 70 years old. She was a sweet, funny, and loving friend, sister, mother, and grandmother (Gammy and GiGi to the little ones). Sally is survived by her siblings Peg, Joe, Missy, Kathy, and Jean (also Pepsi, Kim, Mark and countless nieces and nephews) from...
Ella Margurite Scarbo Mitchell
Jan 29, 2026
Mrs. Ella Margurite Scarbo Mitchell, 84, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on May 18, 1941, to the late Margaret Scarbo.
Ella worked as a teacher for many years and was a devout Christian. She was a faithful member of Hanes Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, where she was...
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