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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Regina Neidert Bowles
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Regina Neidert Bowles, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on July 9, 1961, in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Patricia “Pat” Flaherty Neidert and the late Raymond Neidert. Regina graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1982 as one of three female Mechanical Engineers in her class. She worked as a mechanical...
Charles Eugene Vance
Feb 11, 2026
Charles Eugene Vance, 95, went home to his heavenly Father at his residence on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born in Glady, WV, on June 29, 1930, to the late Isaac Judson Vance and Ida Mae Hodge Vance. Charles was a proud United States Army Veteran. Charles served bravely to protect this country, and after his service in the...
Steven Coleman Pearman
Feb 11, 2026
Steven Coleman Pearman, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with his children by his side.
He was born on January 31, 1952, to the late Allen Pearman and Eunice Knight Pearman.
Steve will be remembered affectionately for his endless “piddling”, as he called it. You could always find him tinkering with cars, tractors, and other mechanics. Steve was a...
Keith Eric Saunders
Feb 10, 2026
Keith E. Saunders, 48, passed away on February 10, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born on June 28, 1977 in Hamilton, Ohio and was originally from Seven Mile, Ohio.
Keith leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Joyce Saunders Chandler; brother, Dustin (Sara) Saunders; nephews, Charlie and Thomas Saunders; nieces, Lilah Badics and Eve Ferguson; and aunts and uncles,...
Patricia "Anne" Sweatmon McCurdy
Feb 10, 2026
Mrs. Patricia “Anne” Sweatmon McCurdy, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her children—as we promised her.
Anne was born on January 25, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, during a historic snowfall. She loved that story and loved snow all her life, finding joy in its beauty and the quiet way it...
Ann Kennedy Rutledge
Feb 10, 2026
WALKERTOWN – Mrs. Ann Kennedy Rutledge, 92, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Mrs. Rutledge was a native of the small, picturesque town of Mendota, Virginia, where she was born September 16, 1933 to the late John F. and Rebecca Ann Kennedy. She lived a simple life centered on loving both her family and her Lord. In her later years, Bingo...
Ingrid "Susie" Margarete Hoffmann, M.D.
Feb 10, 2026
Ingrid “Susie” Margarete Hoffmann, M.D., 56, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 19, 1969, to the late Paul and Christa Starke Hoffmann. Susie grew up in Maryville, TN. She attended the University of Tennessee and graduated from Maryville College. She completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati College...
Laura Lee Pegram Williams
Feb 10, 2026
Walnut Cove- Mrs. Laura Lee Pegram Williams, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born on September 22, 1939, in Guilford County, the daughter of John Pegram and Irene Vernon. A member of Union Grove Baptist Church, she was also the co-owner of Curly’s Harley-Davidson. Laura, a homemaker, enjoyed gardening, riding motorcycles and traveling....
David Byron Murphy
Feb 10, 2026
Mr. David Byron Murphy, 66, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1960, In Indiana to James Murphy and the late Janet Thomas Murphy. David was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working with his hands. In addition to his mother,...
Sue Jennings Slater
Feb 9, 2026
Sue Jennings Slater, 89, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on October 1, 1936, in Wilkes County to the late Tom and Martha Jennings. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Hazel and Kathrin and four brothers, Zo, Spencer, Thomas, and Dean. Surviving is her husband, Roy Slater; son, Jimmy Slater; granddaughter, Amber...
Robert Bowling Chappell
Feb 9, 2026
Robert “Bob” Bowling Chappell, 95, passed away on February 9, 2026, a long-time resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Robert was born on November 15, 1930, in Durham County, North Carolina, to the late Lonnie and Myrtle Chappell. He lived a long and purposeful life marked by faith, service, craftsmanship, and quiet devotion to others.
He was an Army veteran, serving honorably in...
Marvin "Bud" Saunders
Feb 8, 2026
Marvin “Bud” Lee Saunders, 90, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1935, to John Herby Saunders and Pauline Marsh Saunders in Yadkin County, NC. Bud worked as a truck driver with Merita Bakery, Anchor Freight and 30+ years with Roadway, driving millions of miles and earning several awards for...
James Ashby Percival
Feb 8, 2026
James Ashby Percival, 94, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Sunday, February 8, 2026. James was born on October 22, 1931, to William Lee Percival and Stella Williams Percival in Winston-Salem. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 30+ years of service. James was a devoted Christian at Church of Christ preaching at several churches for 62 years...
Jackie "Jack" Lee Ring, Sr.
Feb 8, 2026
Jackie (Jack) Lee Ring, Sr, 85, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on December 28,1940, in Winston- Salem to the late Henry Thomas (Tom) and the late Evelyn Foy Ring. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings and great-grand daughter. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Virginia....
Larry Hugh Welch
Feb 8, 2026
Larry Hugh Welch went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8, at Trellis Supportive Care.
He was born in Winston-Salem and lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Mineral Springs High School and spent two years serving his country in the Army.
Larry’s career of 66 years was that of a propane salesman all...
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) and Evelyn Harrison Wilkerson (1913-1974) of Asheville, 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 at the age...
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...
Joel Hilton Williams
Feb 7, 2026
Joel Hilton Williams, 60, passed on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC.
The youngest of two children, Joel was born in Columbia, SC, on January 5, 1966, to the late Linda Hilton Williams and Robert Clarke Williams. Joel graduated from West Forsyth High School, running cross country, attended Western Carolina University, and graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004 with...
Robert "Bob" Williams
Feb 7, 2026
Mr. Robert “Bob” Livingston Williams, age 69 of Advance, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born May 25, 1956 in Davie County to the late Robert Lee Williams and Lucille Joyce Livingston Williams. Bob had retired from Gravely Tractor and later from the Clemmons Country Store after 17 years of service....
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