Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 25, 2026

Patricia Claire Van Cleve (née Scherer) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at the age of 97 while in hospice care, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a world-class needlepointer, a professional volunteer, and an accomplished homemaker. She was quintessentially “Minnesota Nice,” unfailingly polite, always courteous, mild-mannered, and...

Aug 5, 2026

Mrs. Betty Lee Woosley Phelps, age 97, of Clemmons, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Trinity Elms. She was born June 7, 1929, in Davidson County to the late Roy Pinkston Woosley and Celestie Lambeth Woosley.

More than anything else, Betty considered her faith and being a mother, grandmother and later a great-grandmother to be her life’s greatest...

Aug 5, 2026

Jessica Grace Jarrell, 31, of Greensboro, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was born on December 3, 1994, in High Point, NC to her parents, Robert and Kimberly Jarrell.

Jessica graduated from Glenn High School in Kernersville, NC and went on to attend Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She was employed with Charter Spectrum and enjoyed...

Aug 20, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy Faye Shouse McNew, 81, passed away Thursday August 20, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1945, in Forsyth County, NC to the late David Shouse and Roxanne Gwyn Shouse. Dorothy’s passion for many years was painting. She painted houses, churches and many other buildings throughout her career. She received several awards from Parade of Homes for her...

Aug 19, 2026

Mrs. Lois Mae Bedsaul Fishel, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver, and faithful servant of the Lord, Lois lived with a generous heart and made certain that those around her knew they were loved.

Lois was born on October 18, 1948, in Forsyth County to the late Cebert...

Aug 19, 2026

Mr. William Eugene “Billy” Hamlin, Jr., 41, of Rural Hall, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Hamlin was born April 12, 1985 in Forsyth County. He had been a truck driver for James River Equipment for 16 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video games, watching YouTube,...

Aug 19, 2026

Kernersville – Nancy Lee Rininger Rexrode, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, peacefully at her home. She was born on December 23, 1946, in Stark County, OH to the late Mervin Leroy and Thelma Mae Varner Rininger. She retired from Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Nancy was a loving mother, sister, and friend who will dearly be missed.

In addition to her...

Aug 18, 2026

“Buck” Clinton Lee Shouse passed away peacefully at Trellis Supportive Care of Winston Salem on August 18, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on February 1, 1941, to the late Charlie Clinton and Beulah Mae Kiger Shouse. After high school, he proudly served in the military for several years.

During his time with US Navy, Buck was given...

Aug 18, 2026

Aug 18, 2026

Jerry Sutton Cashwell, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1950, to the late Jerry James and Sybil Sutton Cashwell in New Hanover County, NC. Jerry will be remembered for his quiet and humble nature. He was extremely witty- when he did speak, he had everyone laughing. Jerry...

Aug 17, 2026

Shirley Rae Miller Hire, 74, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC, following a long hospitalization.

She was born on February 18, 1952, in Sparta, NC, to William Dain Miller and Mabel Miller. Shirley spent her adult life in Clemmons, where she worked for various businesses in the Winston-Salem area. She later...

Aug 17, 2026

Marilyn Elaine White Crockett, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born March 7, 1950, in Morganton, North Carolina, to Charles Edward White and Lois McDaniel White.

Marilyn was a beautiful woman both inside and out—a sweet soul with...

Aug 17, 2026

Linda Bray Harville, a beloved wife, mother, Gigi, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Linda was born on September 15, 1952, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Oscar Thomas Bray and Lois Bray. After moving to Pfafftown, North Carolina, she devoted many years to being a homemaker and raising her...

Aug 17, 2026

Vincent John Muller, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on January 12, 1944, in Newark, NJ, Vincent lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and devotion to his family.

Vincent attended technical school to become certified as an auto mechanic. After working at several car dealerships, he went into his own...

Aug 17, 2026

Sharon Rae Webster Idol, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 17, 2026, in her residence. She was born on January 29, 1943, to the late Howard Webster and Virginia Vandarsdall. Sharon will be forever remembered for her calm demeaner. She can be described as easygoing and compassionate. In her younger years, Sharon played 10 years...

Aug 16, 2026

Ms. Kimberly “Kim” Dawn Eidson, 53, of Lexington, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Kim was born on May 30, 1973, to the late Roy Wayne Eidson and Barbara “Bobbie” Jo Crouse Eidson in Forsyth County, NC.

Kim graduated from Parkland High School in 1991. Kim retired from a local financial institution in 2023 after 27...

Aug 16, 2026

‘Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts.’

Richard Jay “Jaybird” Donathan, age 78, of Tobaccoville NC passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2026. He was born on September 3rd, 1947, in Elkin NC to C. J. and Bea Donathan. Jay graduated from South Stokes High School and Forsyth Technical Institute. He worked...

Aug 16, 2026

Kernersville - Fred Lamont Martin, 79, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born in Patrick County, Virginia on November 8, 1946, to the late Fred Melvin Martin and Vilma Harvey Martin Barbour.

Fred was such a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved to serve others and he would call himself a doctor...

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

Mama is rejoicing, entering the gates of Heaven, and being reunited with her husband.

Sara Ferguson Nance grew up in the Mountain View area of Stokes County, the daughter of Gib and Reva Rutledge Ferguson. She married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Paul Nance. During her lifetime she worked at Krispy Kreme, Piedmont Airlines, then retired from...