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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
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...
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...
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...
Arthur Clifton "A.C." Larrimore Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
On July 5, 2026, A.C. Larrimore departed on a journey to join Bonnie, his parents, brother, Don, and the many friends and relatives who have gone on before him.
A.C. was born on November 24, 1931, to A.C. Larrimore Sr. and Josephine Larrimore. He attended public school in Forsyth County, graduating from Mineral Springs High School in 1950. He entered Appalachian...
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
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
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. Mrs. Banner was born July 25,1931 in Forsyth County to Elbert O. and Esther Speer Hunter. She was educated in the local schools and attended Mars Hill College. After college, she married Lawrence Banner and they remained...
Charles Eugene Chamelin, Sr.
Jul 3, 2026
Charles Eugene Chamelin Sr. of Kernersville, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born in Forsyth County, NC on May 10, 1936, to the late John Ray Chamelin and Esther Smith Chamelin.
Charles served in the Air Force. He worked as a body shop manager for over 40 years. He enjoyed rabbit hunting with his beagles, farming...
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
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
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
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...
Barbara Naylor Elliot
Jul 2, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Naylor Elliot, 88, passed away the evening of Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a loving wife, mother, and good friend. Barbara was born on May 10, 1938, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Edward Watson Naylor, Sr. and Sarah Lillian Vaughn Naylor. Her childhood days were spent...
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
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...
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