All Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Barbara Yates Tesh
Oct 25, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Yates Tesh, 92, of Tobaccoville, NC, died Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living Center. Mrs. Tesh was born July 4, 1934, in Forsyth County to Joe L. and Mildred Boger Yates. She loved to cook and was well-known for making chicken pies for fundraisers at Antioch United Methodist Church, where she attended. When time allowed,...
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!...
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...
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...
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.
David Paul Higgins
Nov 4, 2026
Mr. David Paul Higgins, 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 4 ,2026, at his home in Rural Hall. He was born on March 24, 1968, in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Gwyn Higgins and Linda Lou Priddy Higgins. David graduated from Mount Tabor High School in 1986. He retired from State Electric Company in 2023 after many years of...
Ilias Nikolaos Nikolaidis
Nov 4, 2026
Ilias Nikolaidis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 4th, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of his family.
Born on June 22, 1951, in Vironas, Athens, Greece, to Nikolaos and Andriani Nikolaidis, Ilias lived a life defined by dedication, resilience, and love for those closest to him. He carried great pride in his Greek heritage and...
Gregory "Lance" Morris
Nov 3, 2026
Mr. Gregory “Lance” Morris, 63, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Willow Valley Center for Rehabilitation. He was born on April 10, 1963, in Forsyth County to the late Mr. Grady Lawrence Morris and Mrs. Jo Crabtree Morris.
Lance was a well-established criminal defense attorney in Greenville, South Carolina. He earned his bachelor's degree from Western Carolina...
Wayne Lee Nussman
Nov 3, 2026
Mr. Wayne Lee Nussman, 73, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Willowbrook Rehab and Care. He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 5, 1953, to the late James Banks and Mary McPhail Reddeck Nussman. He retired from the Guilford County Finance Department. Wayne’s passion was Ice Hockey. He played amateur ice hockey for many years and loved long...
Lawrence "Larry" Edward Hudspeth
Nov 3, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Edward Hudspeth, 84, passed away on November 3, 2026, at his home in Bethania, NC.
Larry was born on November 19, 1941, in Columbus, Georgia to Lee Roy and Julia Hester Holleman Hudspeth. He attended East Carolina University. He worked for many years as a Field Services Agent with Insurance Services Office, Inc., Community Rating Services (ISO/CRS). Larry and...
Anthony "Gray" Cassell
Nov 3, 2026
Anthony “Gray” Cassell, age 63, of Kernersville passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, N.C. He was born in Surry County on July 27, 1963, to the late Billy Gray and Martha Jean Cassell.
Gray graduated from North Surry High School and East Carolina University with a BS in Information Systems. He operated as the Chief Information...
David Larry Wilson
Nov 3, 2026
David Wilson, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He was born on May 29,1946, to the late Cletus and Nellie Bodenhamer Wilson. David will be remembered for his immense love of animals, particularly his two beloved dogs, Mandy and Zoe. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending his free time hunting and...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Crews Whitaker
Nov 2, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn (Crews) Whitaker, 73, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went to her heavenly home on November 2, 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, and her love will continue to be felt by those who knew her.
Becky devoted her life to helping others, not only through her 20+ years in the medical field but also...
Carl Richard "Dick" Barnett
Nov 2, 2026
Carl Richard “Dick” Barnett, 83, of Clemmons, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2026.
The oldest child of Carl W. and Dollie E. (Smith) Barnett, Carl was born on November 8, 1942, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where he grew up surrounded by extended family. He graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School and went on to serve in the United States...
Jane Pinnix White
Nov 2, 2026
Jane Pinnix White, 93, affectionately known as “Nana,” passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, lovingly led by her Good Shepherd into her heavenly home. Born June 10, 1933, in Forsyth County to the late James and Ada Wilson Pinnix, Jane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a sweet, childlike joy...
Nelson Boger
Nov 2, 2026
Nelson Boger, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mr. Boger was born January 20, 1939, in Davie County, to Herman Boger and Mary Haneline Boger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn Whitley; two sisters, Pauline Sapp, and Linda Lambeth; and one brother, Bob Boger.
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James Harold Pitts, Jr.
Nov 2, 2026
Our beloved husband and father, James Harold Pitts, Jr., 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 2, 2026, while receiving care at King Health and Rehabilitation Center in King, NC. Mr. Pitts was born August 1,1942 in Forsyth County to James Harold and Cathryn Lucille Holshouser Pitts, both now deceased. Following high school, he enlisted...
Janice Moore Stonestreet
Nov 1, 2026
Mrs. Janice Moore Stonestreet, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born July 23, 1952 in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Avery Wayne Moore and Lillian Johnson Moore. She was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne; and one sister, Connie. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Kurt Stonestreet. Private family services will...
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