Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Aug 29, 2026

Frances Martie Oxendine, 58, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1968, in Forsyth County, NC to James Samuel Embler and the late Mary Frances Trull Embler.

Martie loved to ride horses and spend time with her beloved family.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death...

Aug 29, 2026

Carolyn Bodenhamer Edsel, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at South Fork Assisted Living.

Mrs. Edsel was born May 22, 1941, in Forsyth County, to Norris Linville Bodenhamer and Estella Ruth Matthews Bodenhamer. She was a member of First United Church of Christ and retired from Josten’s Printing and Publishing after 36 years of service. In addition to...

Aug 29, 2026

Rebecca Ruth Sechrest, 78, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Hospice Home of High Point. She was born on March 23, 1948, in Alamance County, NC to the late Ralph Albert and Audrey Pyrtle Sechrest. Becky was a God-fearing Christian, who loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a member for many years at Pine Grove...

Aug 28, 2026

Jackie “Jack” Lee Mustin, of Clemmons, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on June 13, 1935, to Howard and Willie Mustin.

Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and faithful servant of the Lord. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anne Mustin; his parents, Howard...

Aug 28, 2026

Stephen “Stas” Ludwig Duda, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born in Ingolstadt, Germany on May 11, 1951, to the late Stefan and Katharina Schrittenloher Duda. Shortly after his birth, the family immigrated to this country and settled in Cohoes, New York. While residing in Cohoes, he attended both St....

Aug 28, 2026

For 84 years, Lottie lived a life filled with family, laughter, good food, beautiful things, and people she loved. If you knew Lottie, you knew one thing for certain: she was one of a kind.

Lottie had a presence. She was funny, spirited, social, and wonderfully full of life. She could walk into a room and change its energy. She loved...

Aug 28, 2026

James Harold Jenkins, 75 of Winston-Salem, entered his eternal rest unexpectedly on August 28, 2026. He Was born on December 7, 1950 and grew up in Madison County, North Carolina. He married the love of his life, Teresa Boone Jenkins on April 7, 1972, and together they celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Jim, as he was lovingly called by everyone who...

Aug 28, 2026

Ricky Joe Hardwick, 74, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Ricky was born in Chattanooga, TN, on April 18, 1952, to the late Ellis Eugene and Reva May Hardwick. He worked for Battery Watering Technologies for many years until his retirement.

Ricky loved his family immensely, especially his grandchildren, whom he cherished dearly....

Aug 27, 2026

           Ms. Alita Boles Semones, 72, of Clemmons, NC passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born October 8, 1953, in Forsyth County, NC to James Alex Boles and Hattie Louise Ketner Boles. Alita attended Winsalm College and High Point University and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company...

Aug 27, 2026

Walkertown – Leslie “Lee” Tyrone Irby, 55, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on December 8, 1970, in Danville, VA. Lee was an avid outdoorsman, who loved spending his time doing yard work, gardening, going to the beach, ocean fishing, and playing a round of golf. He had a strong...

Aug 27, 2026

Mrs. Naomi Jones Crook, 88, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2006, at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living. She was born September 5, 1937, in Johnston County, the daughter of William and Bertie Adams Jones. She was a member of First Baptist Church and belonged to the Be Friendly Group. Naomi retired from Lambe-Young Realty after 30 years of service. She enjoyed...

Aug 27, 2026

Richmond Sheek “Dick” Vogler, Sr., was born on July 18, 1933, to Mary Lethia Myers Vogler and William Frank Vogler, Sr. Raised in Advance, North Carolina, he often joked that he graduated from the “school of hard knocks,” though he proudly graduated from Shady Grove High School in 1952. He loved sharing stories of his childhood growing up in a...

Aug 26, 2026

Mr. Jay Riedel, SFC (Retired, US Army), age 76, left his earthly journey on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to be with his Lord and Savior. Born in Toledo, OH to the late Carolyn & Charles Riedel, he entered his family with a twin brother, Jon, and older sister, Jayne.

At age 10, his family moved to Falls Church, VA for his...

Aug 26, 2026

Nellie Sue Holcomb Collins, 98, of Rural Hall, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Don’t grieve, the Four Musketeers (Daddy, Mama, Aunt Lydia & Sara Nance) are reunited & their bags are ready to travel. Nellie Sue was born in Forsyth County to Cletus Holcomb & Pansy Moser Holcomb. She was a graduate of Hanes High School. In addition to her...

Aug 25, 2026

Loving aunt, sister, daughter, and friend, Patricia E. Mickel was promoted to heaven on August 25, 2026, where she was reunited with her heavenly father and other dearly departed loved ones and friends. She looked forward to being the celestial family reunion organizer with many heavenly follies to follow her arrival.

Patricia—Aunty, Trisha—was born in Elkin, North Carolina on February 5,...

Aug 24, 2026

Aug 23, 2026

Richard “Richy” Thomas McHone, 50, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1976. Richy was a kind and loving man whose caring heart and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He had a special love for fishing and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He will be remembered for his...

Aug 22, 2026

Ruddys Andres Tejeda, 58, of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Andres Tejeda was born September 21, 1967, in Gibara, Cuba, to Ruddys Andres Tamayo and Olga Tejeda Barter. Ruddys loved music and was the life of the party wherever he went. He was loved dearly by all his family and friends and will be greatly...

Aug 22, 2026

Thelma Ileana Lara, 63, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, family, and kindness.

Born on May 17, 1963, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Thelma carried the warmth and traditions of her homeland with her throughout her life. She spent many years in Providence, Rhode Island, before...

Aug 22, 2026

Mr. Franklin “Frank” Forrest Brantley, 69, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at his home. Frank was born on May 13, 1957, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Leland Franklin and Virginia McGee Brantley. He worked for Reynolds Tobacco until his retirement.

Frank was a proud Marine veteran who honorably served his country. He was well loved...