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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Larry Eugene Harbin

Larry Eugene Harbin

Mar 5, 2026

Mr. Larry Eugene Harbin, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Larry was born in Forsyth County on September 5, 1948, to the late Walter Russell Harbin and Thelma Burke Harbin.

Larry graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1966. Following high school, Larry attended Officer Candidate School and graduated as a Second Lieutenant. He was a Vietnam...

Philip Stephen Nelson

Philip Stephen Nelson

Dec 30, 2025

Philip Stephen Nelson, 70, of Winston-Salem, NC, got his umpire wings on December 30, 2025.

Phil was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 9, 1955, to Harry Nelson and Arnhild Elise (Tonnesen) Nelson. The family moved to Staten Island, NY, in 1960, where Phil graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School in 1973. He graduated with a degree in Computer Science...

John Joseph "Joe" Chucci, Jr.

John Joseph "Joe" Chucci, Jr.

Mar 16, 2026

John Joseph "Joe" Chucci Jr., age 83, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 am.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Jill Black Chucci, of 62 years of marriage; his sons, John G. Chucci and Gary Ellis; Gary's wife, Tonya, and his children, Addison and Grayson. Joe was preceded in death by his son, Joseph...

Shirley Jean Hester Graves

Shirley Jean Hester Graves

Mar 16, 2026

Shirley Jean Hester Graves, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2026. Shirley was born July 21, 1948, in Kernersville, NC to Delbert Lee Hester and Dollie Lee Nelson Hester. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, to her family.

She was a fighter, proving this by beating breast cancer and kidney failure. She...

Steven Craig Starling

Steven Craig Starling

Mar 15, 2026

         Steven Craig Starling, 49, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 16, 1976, to the late James Luther and Jean Brookshire Starling. Steven worked for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department for nearly 18 years. He attended Mt. Carmel Global Methodist Church and...

Clifton Eugene "Gene" Hartman

Clifton Eugene "Gene" Hartman

Mar 15, 2026

         Mr. Clifton Eugene “Gene” Hartman Jr, 83, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born November 3, 1942 in Forsyth County to Clifton Eugene Hartman and Josephine Smith Hartman. He graduated from Griffith High School in 1960 and following draft, served in the United States...

Jerry Eugene Seivers

Jerry Eugene Seivers

Mar 15, 2026

Jerry Eugene Seivers, 79, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with family at his side.

Born July 20, 1946, to Ruth and Vic Seivers, Jerry grew up in Walkertown, NC, and graduated from East Forsyth High School.

In November of 1965, Jerry married his wife, Judy. Shortly thereafter, in the early months of 1966, he was...

Rebekah Anne "Becky" Moore Rhodes

Rebekah Anne "Becky" Moore Rhodes

Mar 15, 2026

Rebekah Anne “Becky” (Moore) Rhodes, 83, departed this life surrounded by her children, entering the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Born in Wilson, North Carolina, to Marion Butler Moore and Juanita Woodard on February 7th, 1943, Becky grew up in a home located on Atlantic Christian (now Barton) College. In 1959, she went...

Mark Steven Richardson

Mark Steven Richardson

Mar 15, 2026

Mark Steven Richardson, 66, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on March 15, 2026, in the company of loved ones.

Mark was a devoted husband, father, brother, and proud PaPa. He is survived by his wife, Marisa Richardson; his son, Adam Richardson, Adam’s wife, Alyssa, and their daughter, Aubrey; and his daughter, Jessica Tibbs, Jessy’s husband, Geof, and their sons, Arlo,...

Ralph Jerry Crouse

Ralph Jerry Crouse

Mar 15, 2026

Mr. Ralph “Jerry” Crouse, 83, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Davie Nursing & Rehab. 

Jerry was born in Forsyth County on January 26, 1943, to the late Ralph Joe and Delma Iona Fawlkes Crouse. 

He retired from Vulcan Materials with 41 years of service. Jerry loved to play golf and fly model airplanes you flew by wire. 

Preceding him in death...

Marie Mae Mabe Nichols

Marie Mae Mabe Nichols

Mar 14, 2026

Ms. Marie Mae Mabe Nichols of Davie County, NC, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. Born to the late Maude “Iola” Mabe and Howard Mabe, she was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Ms. Nichols is survived by her children, Diana Nichols Vestal, Sheila Hanes (Jonathan), and Neil Nichols; grandchildren, Donnie Vestal (Destiny), Dana Spencer (Josh), Isabella and Fiona...

Bonnie Sue Tuttle Key

Bonnie Sue Tuttle Key

Mar 14, 2026

Mrs. Bonnie Sue Tuttle Key, 78, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 6, 1948, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late James Henry “Buck” Tuttle and Hazel Horton Tuttle. Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. She loved animals, especially her dogs...

Sissie Marsh Whicker

Sissie Marsh Whicker

Mar 14, 2026

Our Lord took Sissie Marsh Whicker to her heavenly home on March 14, 2026. She was born March 6, 1947, to Lillie Mae Clodfelter Marsh and Arvol Clifton Marsh, Sr. in Forsyth County. Sissie was a member of the First Church of the Living God, now known as Faith Chapel, which was first formed in her Great Uncle Lum Aaron's...

Kevin Ray Love

Kevin Ray Love

Mar 13, 2026

KERNERSVILLE – Kevin Ray Love, 66, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at Kernersville Medical Center. Kevin was born on October 8, 1959 in Forsyth County to Billy Ray and Gale Smith Love. Kevin was a 1977 graduate of East Forsyth High School and earned an Associate Degree at Forsyth Technical Community College. He retired from Winston Salem Transit Authority....

Carol Ann Dunnegan Bailey

Carol Ann Dunnegan Bailey

Mar 12, 2026

Mrs. Carol Ann Dunnegan Bailey, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Davie County, NC. 

She was born on March 17, 1946, to the late Clifton Pershing Dunnegan and Frances Louise Vestal Dunnegan in Forsyth County, NC. 

She retired from WSFC Schools food and nutrition. Carol was a fashionable lady in her day. She was quick-witted with...

Vivian Marie Windsor Barbee

Vivian Marie Windsor Barbee

Mar 12, 2026

Vivian Marie Windsor Barbee, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.

Mrs. Barbee was born May 14, 1952, in Iredell County, to John Carl Windsor Jr. and Marie Reavis Windsor. Vivian had a passion for helping those in need and retired as an RN with over 40 years of service. She enjoyed crafts,...

Marlene Jefferson Russell

Marlene Jefferson Russell

Mar 12, 2026

“Strength and honor are her clothing … she shall rejoice in time to come. Her children rise up and call her blessed …” (Proverbs 31)

Mrs. Marlene Jefferson Russell, 91, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Russell was a native of Carroll County, Virginia where she was born September 2, 1934 to Conley Otto and Opal Barker Jefferson....

James Edgar Layton

James Edgar Layton

Mar 11, 2026

James Edgar Layton, 82, of Winston-Salem, passed away March 11, 2026.

Mr. Layton was born September 1, 1943, in Monmouth County, NJ, to Edgar Layton and Ruth Elizabeth Vorhees Layton. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by a brother, Richard.

James served in the US Navy as an aviation electronics technician from 1961 to 1966. He was a...

Sammie Carol Putnam Morgan

Sammie Carol Putnam Morgan

Mar 11, 2026

Mrs. Sammie Carol Putnam Morgan, 80, of Walkertown, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Samuel William Putnam and Nola Mae Wilson Putnam on September 15, 1945, in Mitchell County, NC.

Sammie was a faithful Christian who stood strong in her beliefs....

Carolyn "Jewell" Gordon Hoggard

Carolyn "Jewell" Gordon Hoggard

Mar 11, 2026

Carolyn Jewell Gordon Hoggard, 84, affectionately known as Jewell, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family and welcomed into the Glory of God.

Jewell was born June 16, 1941, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years, Wayne F. Gordon; her husband of 7...