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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Lawrence "Jack" Hicks
Jan 19, 2026
Lawrence Jackson “Jack” Hicks, 82, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away on January 19, 2026.
Jack was born to Violet Henrietta Roland Hicks and Everette Preston Hicks and was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Judy Hicks and Vicky Hicks; his brother, Everette Preston (E.P.) Hicks Jr. (Linda); his son-in-law, Eddie Jonathan Deatherage; his brother-in-law, Dr. John S. Stewart...
Donnie Bill Warren
Jan 27, 2026
Donnie Warren, 93, passed away on January 27, 2026.
He was the son of Grover and India Warren and the husband of Gail Winfree Warren, who predeceased him.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel with Pastor Steve Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive...
Nancy Trivitte McHan
Jan 27, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Trivitte McHan, 92, of Advance, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born October 25, 1933, in Davie County, NC, to Henry Watson Trivitte and Lena Whitaker Trivitte.
Mrs. McHan retired from Aon following a long career in the insurance field. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Moravian Church where she enjoyed being...
Marion "Gil" Gilbert Hayworth
Jan 26, 2026
Ms. Marion Gilbert Hayworth, 79, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. After a courageous 14-month battle with cancer, she passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She will be deeply missed. She was born in Forsyth County on October 8, 1946, the daughter of the late Bruce Fowler Hayworth, Sr. and Marion Gilbert Hayworth. Ms. Hayworth worked...
Larry Wayne Young
Jan 26, 2026
Larry Wayne Young, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC, surrounded by his family.
Larry was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on May 11, 1942, to Woodrow Young and Josephine Cox Young, and was their only surviving child. Although he did not have siblings, he grew up within a large extended family of aunts, uncles, & cousins...
Gearldine Oxendine
Jan 25, 2026
Gearldine Oxendine, was born on July 25th, 1948 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Mary and Marvin Oxendine. Gearldine passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026.
Gearldine was a proud Native American woman who loved her family and God. Her presence brought comfort, her words brought peace, and her memory will forever live on.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Gloria Oxendine...
Rita Helen Boyer Smith
Jan 25, 2026
Mrs. Rita Helen Boyer Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Rita was born on October 13, 1945, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Dolly Mae Pardue and Albert Boyer.
Rita married the love of her life, Palmer “Bobby” Smith, Sr., on June 24, 1965. They built a beautiful...
Norman Eugene Brogdon
Jan 25, 2026
Norman Eugene Brogdon, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Norman was born March 31, 1942, in Jacksonville, IL, to the late Maurice Edwin Brogdon and Elizabeth Jean Vasey Brogdon. He was employed in the construction industry for most of his career and retired as a general superintendent. Norman also served as a construction supervisor for Habitat...
Wanda Diane Hann Lunsford
Jan 25, 2026
Mrs. Wanda Diane Hann Lunsford, 82, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at King Health and Rehab. Center. Mrs. Lunsford was born May 23, 1943, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Jessy Cleveland Hann and Florence Plowman Hann. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Gray Lunsford; brother, Richard Hann; sister,...
Cecil R. Johnson
Jan 24, 2026
Cecil R. Johnson, 76, of Advance, NC, (originally from Canton, Ohio) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home. Cecil graduated from Timken High School in 1967. He went on to marry the love of his life in 1972. Cecil loved finding good deals at garage sales. He was an avid deer hunter and loved playing poker...
Darriell Cornelius Hauser
Jan 24, 2026
Darriell Cornelius Hauser, age 96, of Lewisville, North Carolina, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 24, 2026. She was born November 4, 1929, in Enon, North Carolina, to her loving parents, Claude and Clyde Cornelius. She was married to her devoted husband, Charles Sprinkle Hauser, who preceded her in death in 2004. Darriell attended...
Joe Skipworth
Jan 24, 2026
Joe Skipworth, 90, of Kernersville, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home. He was born to the late Ruth Skipworth Lawson on June 10, 1935, in Florence, Alabama.
Joe worked as a dedicated machinist at Triangle Machine for over 40 years before his retirement. After being drafted, he served in the Army from...
Harold Ray Sage
Jan 24, 2026
Mr. Harold Ray Sage, 92, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on March 27, 1933, in Danville Virginia to the late George Sage and Bonnie Wilson Sage. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as an Aviation Engineer for U.S. Air for many...
Susie Phelps Anderson
Jan 24, 2026
Mrs. Susie Jane Phelps Anderson, age 99, of Clemmons, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 — right on cue, as the snow began to fall outside the picture window of her beloved home in Old Meadowbrook. Ever punctual and always with a flair for timing, Susie slipped peacefully into eternity just as winter announced itself. Born December 14, 1926,...
Tanner Ruff Cutrell
Jan 23, 2026
Tanner Ruff Cutrell, 30, passed away Friday January 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 1, 1995, in Forsyth County, the son of Russell and Suzanne Ruff Cutrell. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and worked for ABSKids in Kernersville. Tanner enjoyed dogs, children, traveling, gaming and gardening. He loved everyone, was a quiet...
Thurman Vester Johnson
Jan 23, 2026
Mr. Thurman Vester Johnson, 96, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home. He was born July 26, 1929, in Mercer County, West Virgina to the late Colin Johnson and Ina Baugess Johnson. In high school, Thurman enjoyed playing basketball. In addition, he enjoyed playing golf. Thurman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He served his...
William "Bill" Roland Eagle
Jan 22, 2026
Mr. William “Bill” Roland Eagle, 81, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a period of declining health.
He was born in Winston Salem, NC, on April 14, 1944, to the late Robert Bruce Eagle, Jr. and Eva Early Eagle.
Bill was a 1962 graduate of Griffith High School before serving in...
Bernice Earline Brown Swaim
Jan 22, 2026
Bernice Earline Brown Swaim, 88, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1937, in Greenville, SC, to the late Rev. Dr. William Herbert Brown and Jennie Gaynell Brevard Brown. Bernice was involved heavily with the local community, serving as an active member and eventual board member for Next-Step ministries, and...
Jimmy "Vann" Swaim
Jan 22, 2026
Mr. Jimmy “Vann” Swaim, 38, passed away on January 22, 2026, at his home in Danbury. He was born on August 26, 1987, in Forsyth County to James Richard Swaim and Wendy Michelle Brinkley. After graduating high school, Vann received his Auto Repair Certification. He enjoyed working on cars and hiking with his daughters. Vann always had an adventurous spirit....
Marie Wall Kimel
Jan 21, 2026
Marie Wall Kimel, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 11, 1938, to the late Casper Giles Wall and Mabel Irene Sappenfield Wall in Forsyth County, NC.
Marie was a talented homemaker who could sew just about anything. Her hobbies included bowling and square dancing. More than all, she...
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