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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Billy Burns
Mar 6, 2026
Mr. Thomas William "Billy" Burns, 64, died Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home. Mr. Burns had been in declining health since suffering a debilitating stroke in 2021. He was born Feb. 3, 1962 in Forsyth County to James Wallace and Iris Shore Burns. As a child, the seed of his Christian faith was planted and nurtured by the congregation...
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...
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
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 Church and worked at RJ Reynolds until her children were born, at which point she...
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,...
Tatshiana Mae Sales Mahaffey
Mar 7, 2026
Tatshiana Sales Mahaffey, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, who touched the lives of many.
Tatshiana was born in Riverside, California, on July 5, 1963, to the late Clyde Edward Sales, Jr. and Eulalia Bowers Sales. She found immense joy in her life, particularly in her role as...
James "Albert" Bullard
Mar 7, 2026
James “Albert” Bullard, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 16, 1944, to the late Solan Sanders Bullard and Edith Robertson Bullard in Forsyth County. Albert will be remembered for his hardworking entrepreneurial nature, and the love he had for his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...
William "Bill" Harry Crouse
Mar 5, 2026
William “Bill” Harry Crouse, 75, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bill was born on December 27, 1950, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Luther and Florence Crouse. An only child, he grew up in Winston-Salem and attended R.J. Reynolds High School before continuing his education at Elon University.
Bill...
Shirley Ann Soper Husel
Mar 5, 2026
Shirley Ann Soper Husel of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026, just two days after celebrating her 80th birthday.
Shirley was born March 3, 1946, in Bagley, Minnesota, and grew up in Fosston, where she graduated from Fosston High School. She later earned her nursing degree through St. Luke's Hospital in Moorhead,...
Mildred Quintieri Booth
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Antonette Quintieri Booth, 100 Years Old, of Advance, NC passed away quietly with her family present at home in Advance, NC Thursday, March 5, 2026. Mildred was born June 5, 1925, in Paterson, NJ to Ralph and Nina Borzellino Quintieri and resided in Patterson, until she married John E. Booth of Newark, NJ. Who preceded her passing February...
Thomas "Tom" Keener
Mar 5, 2026
Thomas Talmadge Keener, 72, of Lewisville, North Carolina, passed away on March 5, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center from complications of heart disease. He was surrounded by his family as he departed to heaven. Tom was born on February 3, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Talmadge Keener and Cora Franklin Keener. Tom...
Jackie "Jack" Eugene Tolley
Mar 5, 2026
Jackie Eugene “Jack” Tolley, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at home, in his own bed beside the love of his life, exactly as he wished. He was born in Forsyth County on November 30, 1949, the son of the late John Leonard Tolley and Anna Isabel Bracken Tolley. Surrounded by the comfort of home and family,...
Linda Lou Butcher Earp
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Linda Lou Butcher Earp, 75, passed away on Thursday March 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on June 14, 1950, in Mount Airy, NC to the late Loraine Freida Fleming Butcher. Linda retired from the reservations department of U.S. Air after many years of service. She then became a teacher’s assistant at Rural Hall Elementary School....
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