Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 13, 2026

Samuel “Sam” Lewis Chriscoe passed away on May 13, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. He was born on November 23, 1943, in Asheboro, North Carolina to Lewis and Mary Chriscoe. Sam left high school to become a diesel mechanic before joining the Navy Seabees where he did a tour of duty in Vietnam. Sam loved NASCAR, country music, animals of...

Apr 26, 2026

Janet Louise Reid Wright, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital with her children by her side.

Janet was born to the late Lollie Elizabeth Ray Reid and Charles Hamilton Reid on an army base in Japan, on March 6, 1955.

While living in California, Janet utilized her degree in nursing from UNC Wilmington to work...

May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026

Elaine Stewart Jackson, 73, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away on May 22, 2026, due to cardiac arrest. Born on June 6, 1952, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Elaine lived a life full of warmth, curiosity, and deep love for the people around her.

Elaine was the daughter of Zebulon and Rosa Stewart. She grew up in Raleigh, where she pursued higher...

May 21, 2026

Bonnie Sims Roberts, 78, passed away May 21, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mrs. Roberts was born November 24, 1947, in Forsyth County, to Howard Sims and Helen Louise Bodford Sims. Bonnie was a graduate of Parkland High School and worked for R.J. Reynolds for over 30 years. She loved reading, gardening, and visiting with her neighbors and their dogs. Bonnie...

May 21, 2026

Kernersville – Dana Renee Richardson Lanier, 63, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 28, 1963, in Forsyth County to the late Daniel Wayne and Sylvia Sapp Richardson.

Those left to cherish Dana’s memory are her husband, Raymond Mark Lanier; her two daughters, Crystal Smith (Dakota), and Gina Smith; her son, Chris Soffra;...

May 21, 2026

May 20, 2026

Phyllis Felts was a servant leader in her church throughout her life; a successful business owner; a mentor to many; and most of all, a dedicated wife and wonderful mother and grandmother to children and pets alike. Phyllis went to be with the Lord on May 20 due to complications of Parkinson's Disease.

Born May 28, 1947, in Surry County to...

May 20, 2026

Aya Anne Sidoine Ipou Sainbert, 45, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 14,1980, to Adjoua Kanga and Affi Ipou. Aya was the light of any room she walked into. She will be forever remembered for her beautiful smile, and the compassion she held for everyone. Aya...

May 19, 2026

Mrs. Bethany Nicole Porter Beverly, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 4, 1993, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Jeffrey Paul Porter and Alycia Helen Harder Porter. Bethany graduated from Vandalia Christian School as Salutatorian and then received her bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University. She was a hard-working,...

May 19, 2026

Roy Everette Cook, 89, of Kernersville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center. Born in Madison County to the late Edison Delmos & Mollie Mae Gosnell Cook, he spent his life serving – as an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Air Force, a retired truck driver, and a faithful member of Kerwin Baptist...

May 19, 2026

Charles Richard Leonard, 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 1, 1944, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Earlie Franklin and Rosa Lee Phillips Leonard. Charles retired from R.J. Reynolds after 20 years. He was a lifelong lover...

May 19, 2026

Penny Denise Cranfill Smith, 64, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 17, 1961, to Pattie Hubbard Cranfill and the late Harold Dean Cranfill in Forsyth County.

Penny worked for Duke Energy for 47 years as a Senior Work Management Specialist after being hired directly out of high school....

May 18, 2026

Mrs. Odessa Frye Rhoades, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on September 8, 1929 in Forsyth County to Claude Allen and Sophia Freeman Frye. Odessa retired from RJR Tobacco after many years of service. She was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time at the...

May 18, 2026

Daniel "Danny" Palomares left this world the same way he lived in it, surrounded by the people he loved most. On May 18, 2026, at the age of 75, Danny passed away peacefully, cradled by family and held in the warmth of a life extraordinarily well-lived.

Danny was many things to many people. To his beloved wife Elena, he was a...

May 17, 2026

“Lord, help me today. Show me the way. One day at a time.” Mrs. Diana McKnight Grubbs, 82, of Rural Hall, died Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Grubbs was born June 12, 1943 to Hobart David and Mary Ruth Sykes McKnight, both now deceased. She attended the local schools and graduated from Reynolds High School. She...

May 17, 2026

Frances DeShazo Holloman “Fran” passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living Center.

Fran was born on April 27, 1931 to Daris and Anna Mae DeShazo. Her early life was spent moving from town to town and state to state as her father’s job changed. She met the love of her life James Flanagan “Jim” Holloman in...

May 17, 2026

Stephanie Hope Welden, 93, passed away on May 17, 2026, at Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, NC.

Stephanie grew up in a creative family. Her mother was a painter of portraits and landscapes in oils, and her father was an industrial designer who designed the Rever Copper and Brass cookware. She attended the National Academy of Design in New York City,...

May 16, 2026

Johnny Lee Brown, Sr., age 70, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 16, 2026.

Johnny was born on October 27, 1955, in Forsyth Co. to the late Gilbert Lee Brown and Annie Ruth (Hauser) Brown. Johnny was loved by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend whose kindness, humor, and gentle...

May 16, 2026

Carolyn Mae Seats Disher, 87, of Lewisville, NC, passed away on May 16, 2026 at her home.

Carolyn was born on November 21, 1938 to the late John Clingman Seats and Louise Bryant Seats of Forsyth County. Carolyn was part of the last graduating class of Lewisville High School in 1956. She then earned her degree from Appalachian State Teachers College...