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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
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
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...
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....
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
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....
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
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...
William "Bill" Creasy
Mar 11, 2026
William (Bill) Creasy, 90, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Memorial Hospital after suffering a sudden and unexpected illness at home. He was born December 8, 1935, in Forsyth County to Walter Curtis Creasy and Sadie Johnson Creasy.
William graduated from Clemmons School in 1954 and later from Forsyth Technical Institute. He loved sports, especially baseball, excelling as a...
David Charley Sams, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Mr. David Charley Sams, Jr., 67, earned his wings on March 11, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with his loving wife by his side. “Courageous Husband: If all the music died and music makers ceased, I think you’d stand and sing a hymn of Hope and Peace. If nights of doubts and fears against the Light were hurled,...
Jacqueline Louise Winters
Mar 10, 2026
Jacqueline Louise Winters, 89, a lifelong resident of Davie County, went to her heavenly home on March 10, 2026. She was born on April 18, 1936. A member of Cornatzer Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, taught Bible School, Prayer Warrior, sang in the choir and cooked homemade meals for those in need.
In her early years, she worked at...
Betty Jean Baity Cornatzer
Mar 10, 2026
Betty Jean Baity Cornatzer, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home.
Ms. Cornatzer was born May 13, 1935, in Yadkin County, to Charles Cashful Baity and Ohna Lee Cook Baity. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son, Frank Dean Baity; her brother, Charles Thomas Baity; and two sisters, Hilda...
Dorothy Mae Luck Luper
Mar 10, 2026
Dorothy Mae Luck Luper, age 97, of Lewisville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on March 10, 2026. She was born on May 21, 1928, a daughter of the late Kennie and Lola Luther Luck.
She was a member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church of Lewisville, N.C. In her early years, Dot worked at Hanes, but her greatest...
Ralph Lamar "Mo" Morris
Mar 10, 2026
Mr. Ralph Lamar “Mo” Morris, 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born in Tate County, Mississippi on January 23, 1946, the son of the late John Wallace Morris and Florence Boling Morris. Mo proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he attained the rank of...
Dorothy Settle Speaks
Mar 9, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Settle Speaks, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born on April 10, 1927, in Forsyth County to the late Mr. Barney Settle and Mrs. Geneva Crotts Settle.
Dorothy graduated from Gray High School and went on to be a sales associate in retail for many years. After retirement she loved to...
Gaye Grubbs Duggins
Mar 9, 2026
Gaye Grubbs Duggins 78, of Pfafftown, NC, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 9th, 2026. Gaye was born on April 29th, 1947, in Forsyth County to Isaac Lee Grubbs and Jermond Brooks Grubbs.
Gaye graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1965 and launched her career in cosmetology. After working in numerous salons, Gaye shifted her...
Linda Jones Heath
Mar 9, 2026
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Linda Jones Heath, 85, passed away Monday , March 9, 2026 at Cadence Senior Living in Wake Forest NC. Linda was born on July 17, 1940 in Guilford County to William Glaster and Eva Hemrick Jones. She was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist...
Wilma Fulp Falls
Mar 8, 2026
Wilma Fulp Falls, 97, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Carrie Carmichael Fulp; her husband of 69 years, Byron Greer Falls; and her sister, Doris “Bid” Fulp Folds.
She is survived by her son, Keith Falls (Sheila); her daughters, Shannon Bradsher and Melanie Niblock (Robert); and her...
Alton "Al" Rodney Yow
Mar 8, 2026
Alton “Al” Rodney Yow, Sr., 68, of Winston-Salem, NC, entered the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Al was born on September 2, 1957, in Forsyth County to Joan Pfaff Yow and Lawrence Curtis Yow, Sr.
Following graduation from Parkland High School (class of ‘75), Al worked for McDonald’s for 26 years, where he was a...
Charles "Chuck" Stark Craddock, III
Mar 8, 2026
Charles Stark Craddock III, lovingly known as “Chuck,” entered into his eternal rest on March 8, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Chuck was born in Anson County, North Carolina on April 9, 1944, to Charles S. Craddock, Jr. and Ann Seigler Craddock Crews. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, craftsmanship, and deep love for family and...
Irma "Ann" Pfaff
Mar 8, 2026
Irma "Ann" Padget Pfaff, of Clemmons, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Ann was born September 2, 1947, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Ancil Padget and Irma Andrews Padget.
Ann was a die-hard Iowa Hawkeye fan, avid NASCAR follower, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading,...
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