Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 30, 2026

Richard “Rick” Monroe Jiles, age 72 of Kernersville, passed away January 30, 2026, after a short illness. He was born July 15, 1953, in Rainelle, WV to the late Jack and Betty Jiles. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his seven siblings and great grandchild Dakota Gray.

Rick was a Veteran of the United States Army....

Jan 29, 2026

Mrs. Ella Margurite Scarbo Mitchell, 84, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on May 18, 1941, to the late Margaret Scarbo.

Ella worked as a teacher for many years and was a devout Christian. She was a faithful member of Hanes Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, where she was...

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

Milton “Lee” Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2026.

Lee was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and grew up in Colfax, NC. He spent most of his life in Colfax and Kernersville, communities he deeply loved and faithfully served. He was a proud graduate of Northwest Guilford High School, Class of 1974.

For 43 years, Lee...

Jan 27, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy Stone Harmon, 91, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC.

Dorothy was born on June 1, 1934, in Greer, SC, to Myrtle Othello McElrath Stone and Carl Dixon Stone.

Dorothy graduated from Parker High School in Greenville, SC, and earned a scholarship to attend Winthrop College in Rock Hill, SC. Due to health concerns...

Jan 27, 2026

Service arrangements pending.

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...