Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 16, 2026

Michael Leslie "Mike" Thomas entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 16, 2026, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Mike was born on January 29, 1948, in Greensboro, NC, to Gene Leslie Thomas and Betty Wyrick Milder. He was a proud graduate of Grimsley High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was...

Aug 16, 2026

Richard Jay Donathan, 78, of Tobaccoville, beloved husband of Sue Watson Donathan, died Sunday, August 16, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending. 

Aug 16, 2026

Obituary forthcoming. 

Aug 15, 2026

Mr. Robert Alan “Bob” Tucker, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a battle with cancer. Bob was born February 11, 1947, in Knoxville, TN to the late James H. and Bertha M. Tucker. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. Following graduation, he and Glenda moved to Winston-Salem, NC where he worked at...

Aug 15, 2026

Aug 15, 2026

Mrs. Peggy Ann Prim Duggins, 85, of Rural Hall, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Peggy was born in Forsyth County on May 4, 1941.

Peggy was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. She loved traveling with her family, especially going on cruises and spending time...

Aug 14, 2026

Reuben “Skip” Franklin Morris, III, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 14, 2026. Skip was born February 25, 1956, to the late Reuben Franklin Morris, Jr. and Joshlyn Frazier Morris, living most of his life in Winston-Salem and Lewisville. Skip is survived by his wife, Jan Morris; three children, Ben Morris (Emily), Will Morris (Beth), and Sarah...

Aug 14, 2026

Our most beloved and beautiful mama, Efrosini Tsoukalou Samaras, 95, passed peaceful at home on Friday, August 14, 2026, during the most sacred season of the Greek Orthodox Church, the Dormition of our Holy Mother of God, the Panagia, whom she always felt by her side.

Efrosini was born September 24, 1931, in Lamia, Greece.

She graduated high school in Lamia and...

Aug 14, 2026

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Allen (née Makin) of Lewisville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by her children. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her life was defined by her deep devotion to her family and her faith. She was known for a kindness so genuine that everyone who knew her...

Aug 13, 2026

Charles Ray Pruitt, 64, passed away on August 13, 2026, at his residence in Winston-Salem, NC.

He was born on July 10, 1962, in Forsyth County, NC, to Henley Daleman Pruitt and Pauline Jessup Evans.

Charles and Tammy Hauser Pruitt were childhood sweethearts from the age of twelve. They were happily married for 44 years. They were “joined at the hip” and...

Aug 13, 2026

Mrs. Pamela “Pam” Lenora Asbury Billiter, 62, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on June 12, 1964, in Forsyth County to the late Bobby Lee Asbury, Sr. and Ethel Lane Asbury. Pam was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in King for over 30 years. She...

Aug 11, 2026

Dr. Kenneth Raynor Gallup Jr. “G Daddy”, 79, was released from his earthly body and passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. Born on May 7, 1947, he was the eldest of two sons to Margaret Ella Farrar Gallup of Mount Holly and Kenneth Raynor Gallup Sr. of Fayetteville.

Ken was born and raised in Sanford, NC. A lifelong scholar and...

Aug 11, 2026

Pauline Rowland Worley, 95, of Kernersville, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born to the late Lester Elijah Rowland and Minnie Ora Compton Rowland on March 7, 1931, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Pauline was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. In her early life she was raised...

Aug 11, 2026

Delores Green Shew, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on September 27, 1932, to the late Theodore and Sylvia Hager Snider. Mrs. Shew was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the kindest and most humble person one could ever meet. Mrs. Shew enjoyed birdwatching....

Aug 10, 2026

Iris Wilson Mayberry, 90, of Harrisburg, PA, went to be with Jesus on Monday, August 10, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 15, 1936, in North Carolina to the late Robert K. and Myrtle Wilson.

Iris was the beloved wife of the late D. Wilson Mayberry, and they would have been married 64 years in June of 2026.

Iris graduated...

Aug 10, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Faye Sloan Allen, 90, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. She was born August 25, 1935, in Taylorsville, NC to Mary Faye Mills and James Mitchell Sloan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Paul Allen, a brother, Thomas Sloan and sister, Doris Sloan Icenhour. She is survived by her...

Aug 10, 2026

KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Sadie Willard Lyon, 81, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 10, 2026 surrounded by her family. Sadie was born on September 18, 1944 in Forsyth County to Clay and Pauline Smith Willard. She was an active member at Kernersville Wesleyan Church and the Leo Record Sunday School Class. She loved her church family and was always in attendance...

Aug 10, 2026

“Huntin’ and fishin’ and lovin’ every day. That’s the prayer this country boy prays.” (Luke Bryan)

Mr. Billy Dee Lawson, 69, of Winston-Salem, died unexpectedly Monday at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Lawson was born July 28, 1957 in Forsyth County to Johnny David and Pat McRoberts Lawson. He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother,...

Aug 9, 2026

Walnut Cove, NC: Marty Valentina “Tina” Cromer Allen, wife to Mike, beloved mother to Robbie and Brittany, grandmother to Brandon, sister, and a friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at the age of 66 after a short, brave fight with ALS. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, memories, and countless lives made brighter simply because...

Aug 8, 2026

Dr. William McCandless Petty Jr., 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on August 8, 2026, after a prolonged illness.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 8, 1940, Bill moved with his family to Santa Maria, California, after World War II, where his father established a practice of general pediatrics. Bill graduated from high school in Santa Maria before...