Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 13, 2026

Samuel “Sam” Lewis Chriscoe passed away on May 13, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. He was born on November 23, 1943, in Asheboro, North Carolina to Lewis and Mary Chriscoe. Sam left high school to become a diesel mechanic before joining the Navy Seabees where he did a tour of duty in Vietnam. Sam loved NASCAR, country music, animals of...

May 26, 2026

Linda Jeanne Rose LaRock, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.

Ms. LaRock was born August 27, 1941, in Erie County, NY, to Wilber Stewart Rose and Florence Clark Rose. In her free time, Linda loved knitting, nature, and was an avid reader. She was a very loving, kind person and was always...

May 26, 2026

Mrs. Betty Rose Holcomb Richardson, 76, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on June 9, 1949, to the late John Robert Holcomb and Helen Elizabeth Smith Holcomb.

Betty was a faithful, longtime member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, where her faith remained strong throughout her life. She deeply loved...

May 25, 2026

Billy Douglas Puryear Sr., 72, passed away May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 25, 1953, in Forsyth County, Billy lived a life centered around hard work, family, laughter, and the simple joys that meant the most.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Wanda Puryear. He leaves behind his loving wife,...

May 25, 2026

Mrs. Nancy Miller Culp, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Arbor Acres. Born October 25, 1941, in Albemarle, NC, Nancy was the only child of the late Odessa Pickler and Harvey Jones Miller of Misenheimer, NC. In June of 1962, she married Dan Culp whom she had learned through a long-standing friendship between their fathers...

May 25, 2026

Querrendar Lawrence “Mike” Carmichael passed away May 25, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1932, in Forsyth County, North Carolina to E. Raymond and Miriam Tate Carmichael. Mike graduated from Old Richmond High School in 1951. He worked for Western Electric (AT&T) for 38 years. Mike married the love of his life Nancy Watkins (better known as the boss)...

May 23, 2026

Matthew Gus Gallins was born on February 14, 1956, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a Valentine’s Day gift to his parents, Gus George Gallins and Athena Pappas Gallins, and to his three older sisters. He entered eternal rest on May 23, 2026. Matthew passed away peacefully at his home in Ocean Isle Beach, surrounded by his family.

Matthew will be remembered for...

May 23, 2026

Elvert Eugene Beamon, 67, of Advance, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.

Mr. Beamon was born February 16, 1959, in Forsyth County, to the late Houston Eugene Beamon and Frances Helen Hangline Beamon. 

Elvert was a part of the 1977 graduating class at Parkland High School. He went on to work for Husqvarna as a Product...

May 23, 2026

Christine Leah Wanner, 54, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her husband and three children. She was born on December 23, 1971, in Washington, D.C. to her parents, John and Kathy O’Neal. Christine studied elementary education at Cedarville University where she made sweet memories with many friends. She then began her teaching career at Grace...

May 23, 2026

Pamela “Kay” Simmons Reynolds, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Stokes County on March 26, 1961. Kay was of Christian faith. She loved to sew, quilt and crochet. Kay loved riding around in her side by side and always enjoyed a good meal and a shopping trip, with...

May 22, 2026

David “Butch” Gwyn Jarvis, Sr., 77, of Winston-Salem, passed into the loving arms of the Lord while surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Butch was born March 18, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late James Thomas and Dorothy Mae Jarvis. Throughout his life, he worked in several careers, including opening the...

May 22, 2026

Jerry Eugene Kast at age 92, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with his wife, Nancy, by his side. He was born in Fulton County, Ohio, on May 17, 1934, to George A. and Marjorie Lane Kast. 

On September 6, 1952, he married Nancy Ann Potter, his high school sweetheart. They were inseparable...

May 22, 2026

Mr. Francisco “Manuel” Meza-Cruz, 32, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Born on December 19, 1993, in Puebla, Mexico, to the late Mr. Manuel Meza and Mrs. Margarita Cruz. He was known for his kind heart, outgoing personality, and the joy he brought to those around him.

Manuel had a way of making...

May 22, 2026

Philip Robert Maas, 87, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois on September 14, 1938, to the late Harold and Elizabeth Kuhlman Maas. Philip proudly graduated from Butler University in 1961 with a degree in Marketing. He served a brief stint with the U.S. Army protecting the Panama Canal from 1961-1963. He...

May 22, 2026

Richard Grey “Sparky” Spach, 86, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, and he is now reunited with his beloved wife, Bonnie, whose loss he felt profoundly throughout his remaining years. Richard was born on January 28, 1940, and was the son of Fred David Spach and Margaret Snyder Spach.

Richard “Pop” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend....

May 22, 2026

Mildred Myers Smoot, 90, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mildred was born on July 10, 1935, to Zora Sumner Myers and Elbert James Myers in Grayson Co, VA. She was a member of Arcadia Church of Christ.

Mildred and Tom had four sons. Mildred was very involved in the Cub Scouts and Boy...

May 22, 2026

Elaine Stewart Jackson, 73, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away on May 22, 2026, due to cardiac arrest. Born on June 6, 1952, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Elaine lived a life full of warmth, curiosity, and deep love for the people around her.

Elaine was the daughter of Zebulon and Rosa Stewart. She grew up in Raleigh, where she pursued higher...

May 21, 2026

Bonnie Sims Roberts, 78, passed away May 21, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mrs. Roberts was born November 24, 1947, in Forsyth County, to Howard Sims and Helen Louise Bodford Sims. Bonnie was a graduate of Parkland High School and worked for R.J. Reynolds for over 30 years. She loved reading, gardening, and visiting with her neighbors and their dogs. Bonnie...

May 21, 2026

Kernersville – Dana Renee Richardson Lanier, 63, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 28, 1963, in Forsyth County to the late Daniel Wayne and Sylvia Sapp Richardson.

Those left to cherish Dana’s memory are her husband, Raymond Mark Lanier; her two daughters, Crystal Smith (Dakota), and Gina Smith; her son, Chris Soffra;...

May 21, 2026