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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
John Jerry Hayes, Jr.
Jun 25, 2026
John Jerry Hayes Jr, 58, passed away unexpectedly from illness on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home in Winston-Salem. He was the son of John Jerry Hayes, Sr. and Patricia Branscomb Wheeling. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Alma and Earl Branscomb. He was known to his family as JJ or Jay, and as...
Stephen Ray McGee
Jul 3, 2026
Stephen Ray McGee of Pfafftown, NC, went to be with Jesus our Lord on July 3, 2026. Born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 25, 1945. Graduated from Gray High School class of 63 and High Point College class of 71. Stephen was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a faithful servant of Christ and member of River Oaks...
Patricia "Pat" Elizabeth Criminger
Jul 1, 2026
Patricia Elizabeth Criminger was born on March 8, 1957, in Camden, South Carolina. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Accounting. She went on to enjoy a career in banking, specializing in employee benefits. She was an excellent pool player and enjoyed gardening and spending time at the beach.
She was preceded in death by her father,...
Jeanette Goforth Wilson
Jun 30, 2026
Mrs. Jeanette Goforth Wilson, 97, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Jeanette was born in Forsyth County on January 12, 1929, to the late Robert McKinley Goforth and Martha Everidge Goforth. Jeanette was a faithful member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School and attended Knox...
Ronald Darius Carter
Jun 28, 2026
Mr. Ronald Darius Carter, 79, passed away on June 28, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on August 20, 1946, in Hickory, NC to the late Earlson Russell Carter and Dorothy Hilton Carter. Ronald retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after almost 30 years of service. He had a passion for collecting and working on clocks. Ronald also...
Douglas Lee Watts
Jun 28, 2026
KERNERSVILLE - Rev. Douglas Lee Watts, 72, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Doug was born on October 8, 1953 in Forsyth County to Frank and June Brown Watts.
Shortly after graduating from East Forsyth High School in 1971, Doug married the love of his life, Beverley Freeman Watts. He continued his education at High...
Carolyn Sue Spainhour
Jun 28, 2026
Carolyn Spainhour passed away on June 28, 2026 after courageously fighting numerous illnesses for many years. She was born in Winston-Salem on July 22, 1946 and resided at Clemmons Village in Clemmons. She is preceded in death by her parents Evelyn Binkley Spainhour and Alton Spainhour.
Carolyn was employed by Marshalls for many years. She was determined, adventurous, and particularly loved...
Wade Conrad Motsinger
Jun 27, 2026
With grateful hearts for a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Wade Conrad Motsinger, who entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2026, at the age of 97. Wade was born on April 9, 1929, in Davidson County, N.C.
Wade lived a life defined by unwavering faith, love for his family, and a strong...
Stanley "Stan" Lee Tedder
Jun 27, 2026
Stanley "Stan" Lee Tedder, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, with his family by his side.
Stan was born on August 18, 1952, in Siler City, North Carolina, to Marcelene Tedder and Jake Tedder. He grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from Parkland High School. Following graduation, Stan enlisted in the United...
Bobbie Hyman Burroughs
Jun 27, 2026
Bobbie Janette Hyman Burroughs, 93, of Kernersville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 14, 1932, in Scranton, South Carolina, to the late Ralph Hyman and Juanita Evans Hyman. She was a graduate of JC Lynch High School. She enrolled in cosmetology school but decided to become...
Sherry Jean Guyton
Jun 27, 2026
Ms. Sherry Jean Guyton, age 79, of Lewisville, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born August 21, 1946, in Floyd County, GA, to the late Weldon Eugene Guyton and Lenii McDaniel Guyton.
Sherry had retired from Wachovia – Wells Fargo after 48 years of service and was a member of Mizpah Methodist Church in...
Linda Walker Crews
Jun 27, 2026
Linda Walker Crews, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 1, 1941, to the late James and Corinne Gelz Peploe. Linda will be remembered for her charitability; each year she found joy in creating boxes to send to the military as well as sponsoring children in...
Richard Lou Witcofski
Jun 26, 2026
On June 26, 2026, Dr. Richard Lou Witcofski passed from his earthly home with his family to his eternal home in Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Richard was the beloved husband of his wife of 71 years, Jane Whiteman Wicofski and a devoted father to his sons, Lee and John, and Lee’s wife, Debbie. He loved...
Dr. George Joseph Ellis, Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Dr. George J. Ellis, Jr., a dedicated physician and longtime resident of Winston-Salem, died on June 26, 2026. He was born in Washington, D.C. on July 12th, 1930. He graduated from Saint Joseph's Elementary School in 1944, Gonzaga College High School in 1948 and The Catholic University of America with and AB in Biology in 1952. He received his MD...
Calvin Eugene Parrish
Jun 26, 2026
Calvin Eugene Parrish, 78, of Forsyth County, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on March 26, 1948, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Arnold and Frances Lemar Parrish.
Calvin was the proud owner of Cliff Harvel's Moving Company, a business he poured his heart into for many years. He took great...
Paige Bracken Angel
Jun 25, 2026
Paige Bracken Angel, 72, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 26, 1953, in Forsyth Co., the daughter of the late James Leroy Bracken and Lola Marie Shouse Summerlin. Paige attended Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Mercedes Benz in Greensboro. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading and spending time with...
Dianne Lynn Fix Tharp
Jun 25, 2026
Dianne Lynn Fix Tharp, 73, passed away on June 25, 2026, surrounded by her family. Dianne was the soul mate and the wife of Lloyd D. Tharp, II.
She was born on August 17, 1952, in Akron Ohio, daughter of the late Cecil Vernon Fix and Carrie Lillian Lunsford Fix.
She graduated from Coventry High School in Akron, Ohio. Dianne began her...
James "Pete" Smith
Jun 24, 2026
Mr. James “Pete” Smith, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Surry County, North Carolina on September 16, 1931, to the late William Martin Smith, Sr. and Halley Parker Smith. Pete was the youngest of 3 boys. Growing up on a farm in rural Surry County allowed him to learn many things...
Dr. Christopher Daniel Porada
Jun 23, 2026
Dr. Christopher Daniel Porada, 57, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his home.
Dr. Porada was born January 19, 1969, in New Britain, Connecticut, to Daniel Joseph Porada and Barbara Jane Rowland Escobar.
In addition to being an internationally recognized researcher in prenatal therapies and space biology, Christopher was an accomplished musician, a dedicated audiophile, an avid astronomer...
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