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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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John Jerry Hayes, Jr.

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...

Robin Beverly Brown

Robin Beverly Brown

Jul 5, 2026

Robin Beverly Brown, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Ms. Brown was born February 19, 1952, in Wake County, to Arthur William Brown and Evelyn “Tip” Poole Brown. Robin was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Todd Perryman and Ricky Perryman; two daughters, Angela Perryman...

Loretta Watts Bowen

Loretta Watts Bowen

Jul 5, 2026

WALNUT COVE — Loretta Watts Bowen, 91, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson following long battles with diabetes and congestive heart failure.

Born March 3, 1935, in Stokes County, she was the only daughter of the late Ila Young and Colonel Grant Watts and grew up...

Nancy Hunter Banner

Nancy Hunter Banner

Jul 5, 2026

Mrs. Nancy Hunter Banner, 94, of Germanton, wife of the late Lawrence E. Banner, died Sunday July 5, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

Randy Wayne Proctor

Randy Wayne Proctor

Jul 3, 2026

Mr. Randy Wayne Proctor, 65, a resident of Kernersville, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point. He was born in Forsyth County on April 11, 1961, to the late Robert Proctor and Deanna Shoaf.

Randy worked as an electrician for many years and was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to...

Ruth Bumgardner Wooten

Ruth Bumgardner Wooten

Jul 3, 2026

Ruth Bumgardner Wooten, 95, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Vienna Village Assisted Living. She was born in Forsyth County on September 24, 1930, to the late Ezra and Ada Bullins Bumgardner. Mrs. Wooten was a lifelong member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Harold Wooten who passed in 2000; two brothers,...

Alice Faye Craddock Fulk

Alice Faye Craddock Fulk

Jul 3, 2026



Mrs. Alice Faye Craddock Fulk, 77, of Pinnacle, died Friday, July 3, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a brief illness.

Faye, as she was fondly known, was born in Surry County to the late James Alvis and Josephine Collins Craddock on February 22, 1949. She graduated from North Stokes High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. She...

Stephen Ray McGee

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...

William Clarence "Bill" Matson

William Clarence "Bill" Matson

Jul 1, 2026

William Clarence 'Bill' Matson, age 66, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Randal Barnes Matson and Mary Alice (Johnson) Matson. One of four children, Bill grew up in a loving and nurturing home alongside his brothers, Randy Jr. and Ricky, and his younger sister, Mary...

Patricia "Pat" Elizabeth Criminger

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

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

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

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

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...

Dorothy Withers Freeman

Dorothy Withers Freeman

Jun 27, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy Goddin Freeman ("Dot"), 93, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1932, in Richmond, VA, to Harvie Dill Goddin, Jr. and Lillian Noble Goddin. She was gifted with an innate wisdom and love of nature. This shaped every aspect of her life, and inspiring her to rescue, rehabilitate, and...

Wade Conrad Motsinger

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

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

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

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

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...