All Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
David & Pat Marshall
2026
David Garfield Marshall, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Health, and his beloved wife, Patricia “Pat” Marshall, 84, reunited with him on Friday, June 26, 2026, passing away at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Both were longtime residents of Winston-Salem, NC.
David was born on October 20, 1937, in Forsyth County. A graduate of...
Neal Smith Parnell
Oct 6, 2026
KERNERSVILLE - Neal Smith Parnell, 40, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at his home. Neal was born on August 6, 1986 in Forsyth County to Rick and Lynn Parnell. He grew up in the Kernersville area and was no stranger to his community. At age 12, Neal was a part of the 1999 Kernersville Little League Allstars Team that...
Rosa Joann Southern Carmichael
Oct 6, 2026
Walkertown- Mrs. Rosa Joann Carmichael, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on April 7, 1945, in Stokes County, the daughter of Wilson Southern and Annie Mae Southern. A member of Love’s United Methodist Church for over 62 years, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women. Joann retired...
Jackie Dean Farris
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. Jack Farris
Jack was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 9, 1932. After briefly attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he then, at a young age, joined the United States Marine Corps, and after basic training, he served in the Korean War. He was extremely proud to be a Marine during his service to his country. He received...
Timothy Vester Johnson
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. Timothy Vester Johnson, 69, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born in Maryland to Caldona “Dona” Gullion Johnson and the late Thurman Vester Johnson. Timothy was the former owner of Foothills Juice and Java and former co-owner of Gullion’s Christian Supply. He enjoyed spending time with his family, dogs, gardening, listening to music, singing bass in the...
Brenda Wyrick Redman
Oct 5, 2026
Brenda Wyrick Redman, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home.
Brenda was born December 5, 1941, to Jasper Paul Wyrick and Josephine Brinson Wyrick in Winston-Salem. She graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1960. She graduated Women’s College of UNC (now UNC Greensboro) in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts. Brenda was a lifelong member of...
Edward "Eddie" Richard Krueger
Oct 5, 2026
Edward “Eddie” Richard Krueger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on October 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Eddie’s life centered around the people he loved. His wife, Cinda, was the heart of his world. They met in 2001 and married in 2003, building a life filled with love, family, and little adventures. Eddie was...
Gerald Dale Neal, Sr.
Oct 5, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Dale Neal passed away peacefully in his sleep at Brookdale Reynolda Home in Winston-Salem, Oct. 5, 2026 after declining health. He was 90 years old.
The son of the late Beckham and Joyce Smith Neal of Charlotte, N.C., he grew up in Kershaw, S.C., before his family moved to the Queen City where his father worked as a Chevrolet...
Rev. Donald "Don" Wayne Griffin
Oct 4, 2026
Rev. Donald "Don" Wayne Griffin, 77, of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully passed into the immediate presence of his Savior on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his home.
He was born on February 13, 1949, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late William Rufus Griffin and Hattie Mae Hudson Griffin.
Rev. Don was blessed to serve as pastor of Union Cross Moravian Church and...
Sharon Rominger Kidd
Oct 3, 2026
Sharon Rominger Kidd, 70, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family.
Ms. Kidd was born March 19, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Henry Franklin Rominger and Lorene Horton Rominger. She loved reading, gardening, and crafting. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Christopher S. Kidd (Crystal);...
Alvah Payne Stafford
Oct 3, 2026
Mr. Alvah Payne Stafford, 103, passed away October 3, 2026, At the NC State Veterans Home in Kernersville. He was born in Guilford County on February 15, 1923, to the late Ivey O. Stafford and Sarah Pitts Stafford. He was a United States Army veteran who was in WWII From June 13, 1943 – December 9, 1945. He entered war...
Teresa Kelly McGuire
Oct 3, 2026
Teresa Kelly McGuire, 68, passed away October 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelly was born March 31, 1958, in Forsyth County to the late Dean and Gearline McGuire. She graduated from East Forsyth High School and went to work for Wachovia Bank where she retired after 32 years. Kelly became a caretaker for her mother and aunt...
Nazareth Amarilla Serion
Oct 2, 2026
A funeral mass will be held at 1:00 pm, Sunday, October 10, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Formal obituary to follow.
Angeline Lea Mitchell
Oct 2, 2026
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Angeline Lea Mitchell, departed this life on October 2, 2026, transitioning from her earthly home to her eternal home in Heaven. Her passing marks the peaceful return of one of the most beautiful souls ever to grace this Earth- a woman whose love, compassion and gentle spirit touched everyone blessed enough to know...
Rita Mae Head Atwood
Oct 2, 2026
Mrs. Rita Mae Head Atwood, 69, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.Rita was born on September 16, 1957, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late William Mailon Head and Edna Mae Church Head.
Delightfully witty and incredibly smart, Rita was known for her sharp tongue and her remarkably big...
Ronald Odell Sparks
Oct 1, 2026
Mr. Ronald Odell Sparks, 81, of Clemmons, NC passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Trinity Elms Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 10, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles Robert Sparks and Tilda Burnette Sparks. Ronald retired from the U.S. Navy as an Aircraft Electronics Instructor. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling across the country...
Bobby Louis Pettitt
Oct 1, 2026
Bobby Louis Pettitt, 85, peacefully walked into the arms of Jesus Thursday, October 1st, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 18th, 1941 in Stokes County, NC. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, man of faith, and friend who will deeply be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Bobby was married to his...
David Grant Hicks
Oct 1, 2026
David Grant Hicks, 72, of Mocksville, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at his home.
He was born on October 8, 1953, to the late Vesta Leroy Hicks and Alta June Long Hicks in Forsyth County, NC.
David was a hard working man his entire life. He had a love for chainsaws, tractors, and working on cars. David was truly...
Cleo Balding Lane
Oct 1, 2026
Mrs. Cleo Balding Lane of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 98 years of age. She was born in Hot Springs, Madison County, NC to the late Chauncy William and Evelyn Rainey Balding on February 6, 1928.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Lane; sisters, Hazel Suttles, Gladys Wilson,...
Jean Martin Lumley
Oct 1, 2026
Mrs. Jean Martin Lumley was called home to our Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born February 5, 1939, to the late William and Wilma Lee Martin.
Jean was a graduate of Hanes High School where she was a majorette and played softball. She enjoyed watching all types of birds especially hummingbirds outside her...
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