Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 29, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

KING – Mrs. Joan Martin Turner, 80, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Turner was a native of Towson, Maryland, born November 24, 1945, to the late Arthur and Katie Martin. She retired from the State of Maryland after serving many years as a parole officer. Mrs. Turner was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in...

Jan 28, 2026

Mrs. Debra “Debbie” Lynn Bowles Comer, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 28,2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1957, in Forsyth County, NC, to Clarence Edward Bowles, Sr. and Bessie Mozelle McGuire Bowles. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member at Antioch United Methodist Church in Rural Hall, NC. In...

Jan 28, 2026

Obituary Forthcoming.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church with Pastor Todd Reynolds officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church, beginning at 1:00 PM

Jan 27, 2026

Suzanne China Fletcher, 77, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home of Dobson. She was born to the late Eugene China and Jeanette Lavoie China on February 12, 1948, in Providence, Rhode Island.

Suzanne was a faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was an incredible cook and enjoyed ice skating in...

Jan 27, 2026

Donnie Bill Warren, 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

He was the son of the late Grover and India Warren, and the husband of Gail Winfree Warren, who also preceded him in death.

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...

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...

Jan 26, 2026

With the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Eads Brewer, an exceptionally caring soul was returned to the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Debbie was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on March 20, 1952 to the late Winford Wayne Eads and Barbara Ann Peoples Eads.

Debbie attended North Forsyth High School and worked at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company before retiring to explore different career...

Jan 26, 2026

Ms. Marion "Gil" 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 in...

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...

Jan 25, 2026

Nancy Marie Pfeiffer, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Nancy was born on August 28, 1941, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Marian Conway. She devoted her life to caring for others—both personally and professionally. An educator by calling and by nature, she began her career teaching...

Jan 25, 2026

Gearldine Oxendine passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

She was born on July 25th, 1948 in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Mary and Marvin Oxendine.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...