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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Thomas Francis McKenna
Apr 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Francis McKenna (Tom), 74 of Kernersville, NC. Tom peacefully went home to be with the Lord after an unwavering battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by his children and family.
Tom was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Francis Matthew McKenna and Marie O’Neill (later...
Vernon George Gambill
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Vernon George Gambill, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away at his home on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Vernon was born in Wilkes County, NC on October 16, 1940, to the late Millard Filmore Gambill and Anna Lou Bowers Gambill.
Vernon graduated from Appalachian Teachers College with a degree in science and mathematics. Following graduation, he was...
James Lloyd Mabe
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. James Lloyd Mabe, 85, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Village Care in King, NC. He was born on November 5, 1940, in Stokes County, NC to the late Emory Mabe and Martha Ephegene Tucker Mabe. Lloyd grew up on a farm as a kid. On the weekends, you would find him at the racetrack. Lloyd retired from...
Randy Gerald Johnson
Apr 11, 2026
Randy Gerald Johnson ran into the arms of his Saviour on Saturday April 11th, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1950, to Frank and Nannie Swaim Johnson.
He graduated from John Wesley College in Greensboro and received a master’s degree from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Randy's life from age 23 was spent devoted to serving Jesus Christ through spoken...
Jeanette Idol Oldham
Apr 11, 2026
Ms. Jeanette Idol Oldham, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born in Forsyth County on May 19, 1936, to the late Boyd and Mamie Idol.
Ms. Oldham lived a life rooted in strong faith. She was a longtime faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and found joy...
Kenneth Theophilus Watson
Apr 11, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Theophilus Watson, 95, of Winston-Salem, died Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Priddy Manor Assisted Living in King. Mr. Watson was born March 21,1931 in Shoals Township, Surry County, NC to Samuel Vade Wesley Watson and Florence Ellen Lanier Watson. As a youngster, he developed a fondness for building things. Mr. Watson retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company...
Grayson Howard Baxter
Apr 10, 2026
Grayson Howard Baxter passed away on April 10, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 15, 1945. After serving in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, Grayson came to know Jesus as his Savior while watching Billly Graham on television. He later graduated from Piedmont Bible College, served one year on the mission field in...
Teresa Ann "Teri" Nelson
Apr 10, 2026
Teresa Ann “Teri” Nelson passed away at home on April 10, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1954, to Claudine Barnes Nelson and James McClain Nelson in Coronado, CA, at the naval base hospital. Teri lived a tremendous life full of activism, community, and joy. She was the oldest and only girl of five children, alongside brothers Craig (deceased),...
Dorothy DeMoss Medford
Apr 9, 2026
Dorothy Jean DeMoss Medford, 73, of Myrtle Beach, died Thursday April 9th, 2026, at home with her family.
She was born on September 5, 1952 in Stoneville, North Carolina to Edward Ray DeMoss and Elsie Lee Roberts DeMoss. She graduated from High Point Central High School. On June 12, 1971, she married Robert Lee Medford in High Point. Dorothy dedicated her...
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...
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,...
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...
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