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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Jose De Jesus Muñoz Cabrera
Nov 1, 2026
Mr. Jose De Jesus Muñoz Cabrera, 46, of King, NC died Sunday, November 1, 2026 at his home. May his memory be eternal. Jose was born in 1980 in Guanajuato, Mexico to J. Guadalupe Muñoz Garcia and Maria Morales Cabrera. He was a true cowboy. He loved hunting, being outdoors, motorcycles, trucks … and HORSES. He was recognized as a...
Barbara "Barb" Daniel Blake
Oct 19, 2026
Ms. Barbara “Barb” Daniel Blake, 78, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Barb was born in Forsyth County on October 14, 1948, to the late Woodrow and Mamie Howard Nelums. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after many years of service.
Barb had a personality as fabulous as her style!...
Janet Vell Jefferson Pope
Nov 10, 2026
Mrs. Janet Jefferson Pope, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on November 10, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1943, in Stokes County to the late Eleck and Jenny Jefferson. Janet was raised in the Francisco community and spent the majority of her life living in Pilot Mountain. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain and...
Erin Colleen Moore
Nov 10, 2026
Erin Colleen Moore, 47, of Winston-Salem, NC, died at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
This cherished child was born on April 14, 1979, at the Lawrence County General Hospital in Ironton, OH, the daughter of Alan Lee and Lana Jones Moore.
Raised in Ironton, OH, with a loving family consisting of her parents, her now late grandmother,...
Benny Ross Whitfield
Nov 10, 2026
Benny Ross Whitfield, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He was born on February 22,1943, to the late Josie “Margaret” and Grover Whitfield in Guilford County. Benny was highly regarded as a legendary saw builder who had held a world record for 8" cants with a cold start. He loved to build and modify saws and found...
Dawna Lee Hughes Compton
Nov 9, 2026
All the saints lined the streets of gold and welcomed Dawna Lee Hughes Compton, 56, of Kernersville, home to glory on Monday, November 9, 2026. Her life was beautifully defined by unwavering faith, unconditional love, and a gentle spirit.
Her family holds tight to the comfort of her eternal peace, even as they feel the weight of her absence. They know...
Larry Peddycord
Nov 8, 2026
Mr. Larry Peddycord, 87, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Nell Peddycord, as well as his brother, Harvey Peddycord Jr. Larry’s father taught work ethic early to both Harvey Jr. and Larry with the management of the Winston-Salem Trailer Exchange and Cedar Lane Trailer Park in Walkertown, NC. Together,...
Neal Cort Young
Nov 8, 2026
Neal Cort Young, 64, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on November 8, 2026. Neal was born on April 7, 1962, to Sandra Kay Tawney Young and Ivan Vern Young in Corning, NY.
He was a member of Christ Church of Corning. Neal graduated from East Corning High School where he excelled in sports, particularly Football and Wrestling; and was included...
Patsy Shoaf Dinkins
Nov 7, 2026
Patsy Shoaf Dinkins, 83, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Vienna Village Assisted Living. She was born November 16, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late Henry Shoaf and Thelma Harvel Vernon. Mrs. Dinkins was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Henry Lee Dinkins. Surviving are two daughters, Sandy Walden (Roger)...
Leon Wood
Nov 7, 2026
Reverend Roy Leon Wood, 86, died on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at his home.
Born in Patrick County, Virginia, the family moved to Floyd when Leon was a child. He was brought up on the family dairy farm and quickly learned the importance of family and hard work. Accepting the Lord at the age of 14, Leon felt a call to...
Louise Imogene Stafford Frye
Nov 7, 2026
Louise Imogene Stafford Frye, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Trinity Elms Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Frye was born April 3, 1934, in Forsyth County, to Harvey Jason Stafford and Fay Kirkman Stafford. She was a very talented seamstress, always making clothes for friends and family. Louise was also a talented pianist and phenomenal cook. In addition...
Thelma "Jackie" Williams Brewer
Nov 6, 2026
Mrs. Thelma “Jackie” Williams Brewer, 96, of Rural Hall, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at her home with her three loving daughters by her side. She was born on December 27, 1929, in Forsyth County to the late Mr. John Hudson Williams and Mrs. Grace Collins Williams. Jackie was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was cherished...
Frances Louise Shropshire Fiumara
Nov 6, 2026
Frances Louise Shropshire Fiumara, 94, passed away at home on November 6, 2026. Frances was born on December 24, 1931, the youngest of ten children born to Fanny Meadows Shropshire and Raymond David Shropshire.
For eleven years, Frances lived at the Falcon Children’s Home. She became a supporter of the organization, remaining involved through volunteer opportunities and annual benefit events. She...
Linda Heath Williams
Nov 6, 2026
Ms. Linda Heath Williams, 84, of Germanton, passed away at her home on Friday, November 6, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Linda was born on December 28, 1941, to the late Mary Boles. During her working years she was employed at Bassick Sack. Linda loved her yard sales and casino trips. She was the best daughter, sister, mother, and...
James Horace Farrar
Nov 6, 2026
Mr. James Horace Farrar, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. James was one of seven children, born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, to the late Mr. Joseph Dodd Farrar and Mrs. Hilda Reamey Farrar.
Mr. Farrar was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he was stationed aboard the USS Ranger...
Herbert Estel Osmon Jr.
Nov 5, 2026
Herbert E. Osmon passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a short illness.
He was born April 6, 1936, in Washington, IN, the first child of Herbert E. Osmon Sr. and Edna Clair Borders Osmon. He graduated from Washington High School in 1954. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Indiana University in 1958,...
Terry Lee Simmons
Nov 5, 2026
Mr. Terry Lee Simmons, age 79, of King, North Carolina, passed away on November 5, 2026, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. His passing leaves a void that can never be filled, but we find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering.
He was born on February 19, 1947, in Elkins, West Virginia, to the late...
Raymond Scott Ziglar
Nov 5, 2026
Kernersville- Mr. Raymond Scott Ziglar,81, passed away Thursday November 5, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 4, 1945, in Forsyth County, the son of Cabel and Ruby Blackburn Ziglar. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and was retired from Gilbarco after many years of service. Raymond was in the first graduating class...
Sylvia Ellen Branch Baird
Nov 5, 2026
Sylvia Ellen Branch Baird, age 79, of Rural Hall, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born on December 14, 1946, to the late Walter Ivan “Pug” Branch and Lorena Haynes Branch, in Dobson, NC.
Throughout her life, she was known for her kind heart, loving spirit, and...
Lorraine Marie Mayers
Nov 4, 2026
Ms. Lorraine Marie Mayers, age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was born September 26, 1953 in Loredo, TX to the late Alfonso Mayers, Sr. and Joyce Greenough Mayers. She is survived by her brother, Al Mayers, Jr. (Paula);one nephew, Brian Mayers (Janice) and one niece, Angela Kreger (Will). Private services will be held at a later date.
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