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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Clay Thomas Doss
Jun 20, 2026
Clay Thomas Doss, 63, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Doss was born May 31, 1963, in Forsyth County, to James “Jim” Thomas Doss and Wanda Henley Doss. He was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church for many years then later attended Woodland Baptist Church. He was a friend to everyone and loved...
Ernestine McGee Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Mrs. Ernestine McGee Smith, 83, went home to Jesus peacefully at her residence on Saturday, June 20, 2026. “Teeny” was born on January 4, 1943, in Forsyth County, the daughter of Horace and Edith Glidewell McGee, and was married to her high school sweetheart, Keith, from 1963 until he passed away in 2020. Ernestine was a dedicated member of Lawndale...
Alice Marie Delancy
Jun 19, 2026
Alice Marie DeLancy peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2026. She was born September 2, 1947, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Norman and Wanda DeLancy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her niece, Nan Grissinger. She is survived by her sisters, Megan (Gary) Carmichael, Lynda Grissinger, and...
Richard Nelson Beeson
Jun 18, 2026
Richard Nelson Beeson, 80, suddenly left his earthly life on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born in Oak Ridge, NC on March 25, 1946, to the late Clarence Arminius (Meanie) and Carrie Sapp Beeson, the 7th of 11 children. Richard graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1964 then joined the US Navy. He was a proud Vietnam veteran....
Sandra "Sandi" Kay Grubbs-Goings
Jun 18, 2026
Sandra “Sandi” Kay Grubbs-Goings, 61, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Born on October 27, 1964, in Winston-Salem, Sandi was the daughter of the late William (Al) Allen Grubbs and the late Mary Alice Faircloth Grubbs.
She was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem where she attended Ledford High School; Sandi built her...
Dorothy "Dot" Mae Flippin Jones
Jun 17, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Mae Flippin Jones, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on November 3, 1933, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Samuel Meadows Flippin and Ola Agnus Kiser Flippin. Dorothy retired from RJ Reynolds after 32 years of service as a computer software analyst. She was a member...
James "Roger" Inman
Jun 16, 2026
James “Roger” Inman, 87, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at his home. He was born July 20, 1938 in Surry County to the late Auther Inman and Annie Ruth Inman Venable. Mr. Inman proudly served his country for six years in the United States Army and later attended the Winston-Salem Business College. He enjoyed being...
Bruce L. Bronson
Jun 16, 2026
Bruce Leo Bronson, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 16, 2026, at the age of 75.
Born on March 17, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia, Bruce was the son of William Leo Bronson and Lela Mae Bronson. As the son of a career United States Marine, Bruce spent much of his childhood moving from place to place...
Richard Thomas "Dick" Jamback
Jun 16, 2026
Richard Thomas “Dick” Jamback, 81, passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on June 16, 2026. He was born to Arvo and Charlotte Jamback on January 20, 1945, in Lake City, FL, and raised in New Hampshire. Dick received a Bachelor of Education degree from Wake Forest University where he was a member of the ROTC. Following graduation, he...
Jeff Sparks
Jun 15, 2026
Jeff Sparks, 73, of Pfafftown, North Carolina, passed away on June 15, 2026, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. He was born on September 15, 1952, in Ohio. Jeff lived a life marked by humor, honor and an unwavering dependability that touched everyone who knew him. Jeff spent many years working at Ryan’s Restaurant, where his steady presence...
Sophia Toompas Fragakis
Jun 15, 2026
Sophia Toompas Fragakis was born December 5, 1949 in Greensboro to the late James Arthur Toompas and Dorothy Morris. She spent her childhood in Greensboro, graduating from Grimsley High School in 1968. Sophia spent several years working for North Carolina National Bank in Charlotte. She would go on to work for American Wholesale Beverage in its early years. Her most...
Jose Miguel Valdez
Jun 14, 2026
Jose Miguel Valdez, a cherished husband, father, family man, and friend passed away suddenly on June 14, 2026, at the age of 67. Jose was born on March 10, 1959 in New York State. Jose dedicated his life to education, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for computers with students and peers alike. His gentle spirit and commitment to nurturing the...
Joseph Eugene Boles
Jun 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Eugene Boles, 72, of Winston Salem, NC. He passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, Donna.
Born on October 29th, 1953, in Winston Salem NC, Joseph, or Joby as he was lovingly called by his friends and family, was the son of Carl and...
Mary Ann Hennessy Petroccia
Jun 14, 2026
Mary Ann Hennessy Petroccia, 71, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her home while in the loving care of her devoted husband and family. She was born February 15, 1955, in East Orange, New Jersey, to the late George and Gertrude (Banks) Hennessy. She grew up in Glen Ridge, New Jersey and attended East Orange Catholic High School. Her...
Linda Kay Slater
Jun 14, 2026
Ms. Linda Kay Slater, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2026, in Winston-Salem. She was born on October 19 ,1944, in Forsyth County to the late Chester Leroy French and Virginia Plemmons French. Linda was a beautiful person, a wonderful mother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Juventino Vazquez-Serrano
Jun 13, 2026
Juventino Vazquez-Serrano, 41, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Born in Mexico on January 10, 1985, Juventino was the son of Florentino Vazquez and Cecilia Serrano. A dedicated welder for many years, he took great pride in his work and was devoted to providing for his family. Juventino was a man of many talents and accomplishments whose generous...
Gary Lee Loeser
Jun 13, 2026
Gary Lee Loeser, 85, of Advance, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Kate. B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born in Marshall County, Illinois, on August 7, 1940, to the late Jacob Earnest Loser and Anna Elizabeth Vest Loser. It is evident throughout his life that Gary was raised in a...
Donald Lewis Carbonaro
Jun 13, 2026
Donald “Don” Lewis Carbonaro, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by family.
Mr. Carbonaro was born July 24, 1938, in The Bronx, New York, to Lewis Joseph Carbonaro and Emma Simmi Carbonaro. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, National Guard, and Air Force for a collective 23...
Jerry Keith Ball
Jun 13, 2026
Jerry Keith Ball, 69, of Kernersville, NC passed away on June 13, 2026, at his home, filled by his loving family, after facing an 18-month battle of pancreatic cancer. Keith was born on September 17, 1956, in Tazewell County, VA to the late Sterling Gene Ball and Clauda Hale Ball. Keith graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1974. He...
Woodruff "Buddy" Franklin Sink
Jun 12, 2026
Woodruff “Buddy” Franklin Sink Sr., 93, passed away on June 12, 2026, at his residence in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born on March 2, 1933, to K.W. Sink and Evola Walker Sink, Buddy grew up in Ardmore and loved to tell his family stories about the way it used to be. He gardened with his father down where the Food Lion can be...
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