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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
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.
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Alma Lee Dillon Amos
Feb 18, 2026
Mrs. Alma Lee Dillon Amos, 96, of Walkertown passed away February 18, 2026, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Stokesdale, NC. She was born on January 24, 1930, in Forsyth County, to the late Julius F. and Minnie Long Dillon.
Alma Lee retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System in 1993. She was a lifelong and devoted member of Morris...
Karen Bowman Vernon
Mar 3, 2026
Karen Bowman Vernon, 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Vernon was born September 11, 1946, in Forsyth County, to Hubert Bynum Bowman and Lorraine Marshall Bowman. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Gray Bowman.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Sammy Vernon; her son,...
Jean Moore Jones
Mar 2, 2026
Mrs. Jean Moore Jones, 97, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Trellis Hospice.
Jean was born on May 7, 1928, in Forsyth County to the late Clarence and Eula Moore. She retired from the VA after many years of dedicated service. Jean had a love for travel, enjoyed ballroom dancing, and took great pride in working...
Michael "Danny" Smiley
Mar 2, 2026
Mr. Michael “Danny” Smiley, 83, of Advance, NC passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home. He was born October 7, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to Blake Welton Smiley and Kazie Wimmer Smiley. Danny retired from Sara Lee and was a member of the Farmington Masonic Lodge. He was an avid Duke and Dale Earnhardt...
Connie "Horsefly" Gray Cornatzer
Mar 1, 2026
Mr. Connie “Horsefly” Gray Cornatzer, 82, of Advance, NC passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1943 in Davie County to Walter Thurman Cornatzer and Jennie Myers Cornatzer. Horsefly worked for many years as a switch driver for Lexington Home Brands. He never met a stranger and...
Ruth "Gail" Foltz Tolley
Feb 28, 2026
Ruth “Gail” Foltz Tolley, beloved wife, mama, granny, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Cadence at Clemmons.
Gail was born on March 17, 1947, the youngest child of the late Arthur Alonzo and Alice Beckel Foltz. She was a lifelong member of Friedberg Moravian Church and served in Women’s Circle # 1 and #4, Covenant...
Marie David
Feb 28, 2026
Marie David, age 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 28, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1935, in Jay County, Indiana. Marie was the daughter of Frank J. Fowler and Myrtle M. Fowler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Francis “Bud” Fowler and Dick Fowler; her sisters, Elizabeth Murray, Cora B....
Mary Cole
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Mary Michael “Mike” Upchurch Cole, 80, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, after a brief illness. She was born on July 18, 1945, in Wake County, NC, to the late John Wesley Upchurch and Anna Mary Williams Upchurch.
Mike attended the Raleigh public school system and graduated from Needham Broughton High School in...
Daniel Wayne Bowen
Feb 27, 2026
KERNERSVILLE – Daniel Wayne Bowen, 80, passed away February 27, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. Daniel was born on August 25, 1945 in Rowan County, NC to Timothy and Thelma Swicegood Bowen. He was veteran of the US Air Force and attended Antioch Church of Belews Creek. Daniel retired from Duke Energy with over 30 years of service. He was...
Brenda Sue Blevins Lemons
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Sue Blevins Lemons, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on May 6, 1951, in Henry County, VA to the late Robert Dallas Blevins and Opal Sue Dancy Blevins.
Brenda was raised in Martinsville, VA and graduated from Martinsville High School and...
Nikolaos Dimitrios Samaras
Feb 27, 2026
Our most beloved and precious baba, Nikolaos Dimitrios Samaras, 92, passed peaceful, at home on Friday, February 27, 2026, with his family by his side.He was born April 01, 1934, in a small village in Evrytania, Greece. As a young child, he moved with his family to Lamia, Greece, that was always home to him.He graduated high school in Lamia...
Kimberly "Kim" Dianne Hunter
Feb 26, 2026
KERNERSVILLE – Kimberly Dianne Hunter, 59, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Kernersville Medical Center. Kim was born on October 31, 1966, in Kingsport, TN to Wallace and Margaret Short Little.
She had a love for children and was a caregiver at heart, leading her into a career in Early Childhood Education. Kim cared for many children in her home...
Thomas Michael Cunning
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas Michael CunningJanuary 11,1946- February 26,2026“Loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”Beloved father, grandpa, and friend, Thomas Michael “Mike” Cunning of Clemmons, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at the age of 80 Years.
He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, the second son to the late William James “Buzz” and Mildred Pethtel Cunning, and grew up in Miami, FL....
John Reginald Landreth
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. John Reginald Landreth, 79, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Trellis Hospice.
John was born on March 25, 1946, in Forsyth County to the late William and Ruby Landreth. He worked as a landscaper for Wake Forest University until his retirement. Even after retiring, John spent as much time as possible outdoors tending his yard and often...
Jerald "Jerry" Atkinson
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Jerald “Jerry” Anthony Atkinson, 72, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home in Winston-Salem. He was born in Columbia, SC to the late Aubrey and Wyarian Atkinson on June 21, 1953.
Jerry graduated from Boyden High School, Salisbury NC in 1971. He was a talented craftsman and entrepreneur who owned and operated Atkinson Custom Homes, LLC. Previously, he...
Denny Rudolph Holder
Feb 26, 2026
KERNERSVILLE – Denny Rudolph Holder, 93, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Trinity Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. Denny was born on October 16, 1932 in Forsyth County, the only child of Jay Denny and Mary Jane Hine Holder. He graduated from Glenn High School in 1951 and attended NC State for 2...
James Robert Martin
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. James (Jim) Robert Martin, also known to many as “Snake”, 88, of Mocksville, passed away peacefully into the presence of his loving Savior on Thursday, February 26, 2026, while under hospice care at Mocksville Senior Living. He was born on January 15, 1938, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Betty Corns and Leak Buel Martin. Snake was a...
John R. Hunter
Feb 25, 2026
Mr. John R. Hunter, 94, of Clemmons, NC passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1931 in Forsyth County to Robert Waldo Hunter and Erma Sheek Hunter. He graduated from Reynolds High School in 1949 and the University of North Carolina in 1953. After serving two years in the Army, he became...
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