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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
James "Jim" Brewer
Feb 8, 2026
James “Jim” Brewer, 89, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, February 8, 2026. James H Brewer was born on November 15, 1936 to Ed and Pearl Brewer, the oldest of five children. Jim served his country in the U.S. ARMY and was a member of Grace Baptist Temple for 49 years. He retired from...
Martha Elizabeth Wilkerson Hardesty
Feb 8, 2026
Martha Elizabeth Wilkerson Hardesty, 82, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Martha was born on September 2, 1943, in Washington, DC, to O.W. Wilkerson (1906-1974) of Asheville, NC, and Evelyn Harrison Wilkerson (1913-1974) of Moyock, NC. Martha grew up in Asheville, NC. Throughout her life, she also resided in Winston-Salem, NC, Clemmons, NC, and Moyock, NC.
Martha contracted polio...
Larry Edmond Ball
Feb 8, 2026
Larry Edmond Ball, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Larry was born on October 26, 1946 to the late Ralph Edmond Ball and Rosa Lee White Ball. He was a 1965 graduate of West Forsyth High School and a proud Vietnam era veteran. Larry retired from Norfolk Southern Railway and enjoyed...
Lewis Stanley Moore
Feb 7, 2026
Mr. Lewis Stanley Moore, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Forsyth Co. on March 19, 1934, the son of the late Herbert Thomas Moore and Della Frances Westmoreland Moore. Lewis retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 20 years of service and then worked for Food Fair...
Edward Franklin Myers
Feb 7, 2026
Reidsville, NC - Edward Franklin Myers, 93, passed away Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital after a brief illness.
Edward was born on December 30, 1932, in Winston Salem, NC. He was the first of two children born to the late Edith Smith Myers and Neil Franklin Myers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Grover Clarence Pressley, Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
Mr. Grover Clarence Pressley, Jr., 88, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Clemmons, NC.
Grover was born on June 14, 1937, to Grover Clarence Pressley Sr. and Verline Ballard Pressley, in Buncombe County, NC.
He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later worked as a supervisor with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
While Grover enjoyed golfing and fishing,...
Cynthia Stroble Clinard
Feb 6, 2026
Mrs. Cynthia Stroble Clinard, 79, of Mocksville, NC passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born August 23, 1946 in Forsyth County. Mrs. Clinard was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Caroline Conrad Stroble and Bill Needham Stroble and her husband, Stuart Clinard....
Frances McGee Chaney
Feb 5, 2026
Kernersville – Mrs. Frances McGee Chaney, 92, daughter of the late David Foster McGee and Ruby Deal McGee, died peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Chaney; one daughter, Cathy Chaney Maracic; and two brothers, Ed and Johnny McGee.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Susan...
Norma Lee Gill
Feb 5, 2026
Norma Lee Gill, 81, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Norma was preceded in death by her children, Terry Holmes, Tonya “Marie” Holmes, and Samantha Holmes; and grandchildren, Mario Gutierrez, Kenneth “Boo” Holmes, and Ronald “Runt” Holmes.
She is survived by her children, A.V. Holmes, Angelica Hutchens, Susan Stevenson, and Michael Holmes; grandchildren, A.V. Holmes...
Harvey "Ray" Tuttle
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Harvey “Ray” Tuttle, 78, of Clemmons, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Ray was born in Forsyth County on May 2, 1947, to the late Harvey McKinley Tuttle and Ruby Victoria Hauser Tuttle. He graduated from UNC Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree and immediately went to work with the Winston-Salem Police Department....
John Anthony "Andy" Slater
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. John Anthony “Andy” Slater, 68, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 20, 1957, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Bruce Slater and Betty Caudle Slater. Andy was faithful to the Lord and his family, which he enjoyed spending time with, especially his wife and grandchildren. He retired from the NCDA...
Daniel Gray Dowell, Sr.
Feb 4, 2026
Mr. Daniel Gray Dowell, Sr. 91, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to his family. He was born May 13, 1934, in Forsyth County to the late Homer Columbus Dowell and Pansy Estelle Pardue Dowell. Daniel retired from Merita Bakery after 30 years of service. He also owned and operated...
Betty Rose Tuttle Sheets
Feb 4, 2026
Betty Rose Tuttle Sheets, a faithful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2026, at the age of 97.
Betty was born on June 2, 1928, in Davidson County to the late Gurnie and Willie Tuttle. She was a 1946 graduate of Griffith High School. Betty retired from Western Electric (Southern Bell,...
Larry Ray Brewer
Feb 4, 2026
Larry Ray Brewer, 79, of Kernersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 22, 1947, in Forsyth County.
Larry worked as a forklift driver at Taylor Brothers Tobacco for 45 years before retiring. He enjoyed many vacations to both Carolina and Kure Beach. Larry had a huge collection of t-shirts but...
Gladys McClamroch Hudson
Feb 4, 2026
Advance – Mrs. Gladys McClamroch Hudson, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 1, 1929, in Davie County to Albert Maurice and Flossie Rights McClamroch. Gladys was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother who will be deeply missed.
In...
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;...
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