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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Michael Curtis Wagoner
Apr 6, 2026
Kernersville – Michael Curtis Wagoner, 71, passed away at home on Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born February 10, 1955 in Elkin, NC to the late Junior and Mary Wagoner.
Michael Wagoner retired from RJR Tobacco Company after over 40 years of service.
Surviving him are his wife of 53 years, Sherry; his daughter, Laurie Johnson (Michael) of Pfafftown; his son,...
Robert Joseph Scott
Mar 22, 2026
Robert Joseph Scott passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 22, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 13, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob was the son of Mark and Margie Scott, who preceded him in death, along with his brothers, Jack Scott and James Scott.
Bob attended Hargrave Military Academy, followed by Miami Military Academy during his...
Robert Edward Foy, Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Robert Edward Foy, Jr. of Advance, NC. November 28, 1946 to February 25, 2026
He was well known as Robin. He was born in Charlotte, NC on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1946 to Robert Edward Foy and Virginia Keating Foy.
Raised in Mt. Airy, he played football at the position of Center for the Mt. Airy Bears, graduating in 1965. He played...
Bonnie Harvey Whicker
Apr 9, 2026
Bonnie Jean Harvey Whicker went home to be with her Lord on April 9, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Whicker was born to the late Dallas Mansfield and Viola Ellen Lane Harvey on October 12, 1940 in Surry County, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Beauford, Robert, Ray, Jack, and Hoyle...
Charles Raymond Smith, Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Charles Raymond Smith, Jr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15, 1946, in Forsyth Co., the son of the late Charlie Raymond Smith and Helen Louise Belton Smith. Charles retired from B&E Aerospace as a machinist. He loved collecting antiques, and going to auctions and...
Dr. James "Jimmy" L. Pirkle
Apr 8, 2026
James Lester Pirkle, Jr, M.D., “Jimmy”, passed away peacefully in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on April 8, 2026, in hospice care and supported by his loving wife and family.
Jimmy graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Biology with Highest Honors in 1999 and his M.D. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2003, Cum Laude, Alpha Omega Alpha....
Mary Jane Eller Neal
Apr 7, 2026
Mary Jane Eller Neal passed away peacefully in her sleep at Brookdale Reynolda home, in Winston Salem, on April 6, 2026, after declining health. She was 88 years old.
The daughter of the late Raymond and Rachel Wilson Eller of Vilas, N.C., she cherished her childhood growing up in an 1880s farmhouse built by her own grandfather, helping her parents in...
Linda Mae Burcham Felts
Apr 7, 2026
Mrs. Linda Mae Burchman Felts, 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on December 20, 1949, in Carroll County VA to the late Eli Burcham and Eva Bryant Burcham. Linda worked as a bus driver for Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending time at her camper at...
Bessie Disher Beauchamp
Apr 7, 2026
Bessie D. Beauchamp, 99, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at TerraBella in Southport, NC. She was born on December 13, 1926, in Forsyth County to the late Connie P. Disher and Connie Smith Disher.
Mrs. Beauchamp was a devoted and active member of Advent Moravian Church, where she loved serving her community. She worked for many years at...
Michael Langsdorf
Apr 6, 2026
Rev. Mr. Michael Langsdorf, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 22, 1953, in Pennsylvania to the late Francis and Eleanor Geno Langsdorf, Michael lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service.
As an ordained Deacon in the Catholic Church, he dedicated himself to...
Dr. Don Gerhardt
Apr 6, 2026
Don John Gerhardt, 82, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026. Born in Evansville, Indiana, on October 30, 1943, to Virgil Gerhardt and Luella Feller Gerhardt, Don grew up on a century farm in Warrick County, which sparked a lifelong interest in designing and improving equipment. Raising and selling pigs through 4H while at...
Brenda Gay Browder Bennett
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Gay Browder Bennett, 85, went to celebrate eternity with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 6, 2026. Known to people who knew her as Brenda B., Mom, and Meme. She was born in Stokes County, NC, to the late Garlie and Mamie Browder on January 20, 1941. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Shirley...
John Elledge Hutchins
Apr 5, 2026
John Elledge Hutchins, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by family.
Mr. Hutchins was born October 31, 1938, in Winston-Salem, to Peter Cicero Hutchins and Bessie Frith Hutchins. He was the youngest of five children. His brothers, and especially his sisters, doted on him and called him Baby John. He attended...
Peggy Angel Teague Ingram
Apr 5, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Angel Teague Ingram, 97, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at Trellis Hospice.
Peggy was born on September 1, 1928, in Forsyth County to the late John Wesley Angel and Linnie Smith Angel. She graduated from Sedge Garden High School and continued her education at Draughn Business College. Peggy dedicated 47 years of service to Graybar...
Adelynn Renée Crawford
Apr 5, 2026
Ms. Adelynn Renée Crawford passed away, April 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on March 16, 2026, in Forsyth County, NC, to Sydney Hope Hester and Brittan David Crawford. In addition to her parents, Adelynn is survived by her grandparents, Bradley Hester and Tracy Hester and Richard Craddock and Renée Craddock; great grandparents, Jack Crawford and Rachel...
Mary "Bernice" Ledford Widener
Apr 5, 2026
Kernersville- Mrs. Bernice L. Widener, 87, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Tabernacle and was retired from Lucia, Inc. She loved to quilt, work with her flowers and fish off the coast. Devoted to her family, she loved her church and her church family.
She is preceded in death...
Ruben Johnson
Apr 4, 2026
Mr. Ruben Johnson, 87, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Ruben was born on May 23, 1938, in Wilkes County, NC, to the late Robert Johnson and Esther Mathis Johnson. He enjoyed golfing and trips to the beach in his free time, and also raced cars at Bowman Gray Stadium....
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ganelle Myers
Apr 4, 2026
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betsy” Ganelle Myers, Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1948, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Samuel Edward Myers and Wilma Ganelle Fogleman Myers.
Betsy was a graduate of Parkland High School and earned a Bachelor of Science from University of North Carolina Charlotte and Master...
Sylvia Speight Hunsucker
Apr 4, 2026
Mrs. Sylvia “Mimi” Ann Speight Hunsucker, 91, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1934, in Surry County to the late Claude Speight and Lina Hill Cooper Speight. Sylvia lived a long and meaningful life defined by her love for her family, quiet strength, and enduring kindness. Sylvia had a deep love for flowers...
RuJan "Jan" Hummel
Apr 4, 2026
RuJan “Jan” Hummel, 71, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, while surrounded by her family.
Jan was born on May 11, 1954, in Waco, Texas, to Rufus and Barbara Nutt. She grew up in Valley Mills, TX, and later attended Durham Business School in Waco. She spent the first part of her professional career working in human resources with the...
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