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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
James Lloyd Wiseman, Jr. "Jimmy James"
Jun 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the passing of James Lloyd Wiseman, Jr. "Jimmy James" 64, a beloved son, companion of life, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, whose kindness, humor, and larger-than-life personality left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
He was born on May 17, 1962, to the...
Robert Bennett Boyd
Sep 7, 2026
Robert Bennett Boyd, 94, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mr. Boyd was born August 20, 1932, in Ararat, Virginia, to Bryant Boyd and Rosa Barnard Boyd. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 6 years then later retired as a barber at Thruway Barber Shop. Robert was a...
Jack Barnwell Parnell, Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
Jack Barnwell Parnell, Jr., 76, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1949, in Forsyth County, the son of Jack and Virgie Laramore Parnell. He attended Gospel Light Baptist Church and was a retired pipefitter with A.C. Corporation. An avid NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fan, he loved fishing, woodworking and the mountains....
Manuel de Jesus Martinez
Sep 6, 2026
Manuel de Jesus Martinez, lovingly called Manuelito, Manny, or Tio Manny, was born in San Miguel, El Salvador, on October 12, 1992, and came to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in November 1994, with his parents, Manuel De Jesus Martinez and Maria Aminta Molina, to start a new life in the United States.
Manny is the youngest of 7 siblings and was the...
Jerry Lee Dillon
Sep 6, 2026
Jerry Lee Dillon, 72, passed away on September 6, 2026. Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Jerry was the youngest son of Charles and Estelle Dillon, and he never strayed too far from home. He graduated from Parkland High School in 1972 and served his country in the United States Navy. When he came home, he met and married Carol, and...
Nancy Lucinda Gentry Franco
Sep 6, 2026
Nancy Lucinda Gentry Franco, 81, of Kernersville, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6. 2026 at Wesley Long Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1945, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Nancy had a sweet and forgiving soul. She never met a stranger and would always go out of her way to help someone in need....
Donna Kaye Smith McCraw
Sep 6, 2026
Donna Kaye McCraw peacefully stepped into the arms of Jesus at the age of 61 on September 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Donna was born in Forsyth County on December 3, 1964. She graduated from Salem Baptist Christian School in 1983. In 1984, she began...
Connie Faith Jefferis Davidson
Sep 6, 2026
Connie Faith Jefferis Davidson, 67, went to be with the Lord peacefully on the morning of Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was born in West Virginia to the late Jim and Anne Jefferis on February 26, 1959. Connie will be remembered for her lifelong dedication to the arts. She was employed in the print industry, enjoyed creating artwork, and was...
Sue Flynt Motsinger
Sep 5, 2026
With grateful hearts for a life well lived, knowing that the hope of Heaven can help heal the wounds of earth, we announce that Virginia Sue Flynt Motsinger joined her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2026, at the age of 96.
Sue was the youngest child born to William and Ila Flynt on July 17, 1930, in Forsyth County, NC....
Judy Perkins Callan
Sep 5, 2026
Ms. Judy Perkins Callan, 81, of Germanton, was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on August 31,1945 to William M. Perkins and Jane Delamater Perkins Conner. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Melvern “Pete” Conner. She was a member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church in Walkertown and was very active in church activities. Mrs. Callan died Saturday, September...
Barbara Roberts Burgess
Sep 5, 2026
Barbara Roberts Burgess, 93, passed away at her residence in Winston-Salem on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Barbara was born in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Marion Albert Roberts and Grace Coggins Roberts.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Tom E. Burgess, Sr.; and a sister, Patricia May.
She is survived by her son, Tom E. Burgess, Jr....
Luis Alfredo Portillo
Sep 4, 2026
Mr. Luis Alfredo Portillo, 17, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. He was born on July 17, 2009, in Forsyth County, to Luis Alfredo Portillo Rivas and Brenda Esmerlda Arias. Luis attended school at North Forsyth High School. He enjoyed going to the gym and playing basketball. He was also a very good cook. He was a loving son...
Opal Dale Dutton Carter
Sep 4, 2026
Opal Dale Dutton Carter, 85, of Kernersville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to the late Albert Dutton and Lettie Johnson Dutton on March 4, 1941, in Blount County, Alabama.
Opal graduated from high school in Hayden, Alabama. After school she went on to marry...
Lisa Moss Jones
Sep 4, 2026
Mrs. Lisa Moss Jones of Advance, NC, passed away at Winston-Salem, NC, on September 4, 2026, following a battle with cancer. She was 65 years old.
Lisa was born on January 2, 1961, in Jackson, MS, to her late parents, Walter Wade and Grace Moss. After living in Jackson for several years, the family moved to the nearby town of Forest...
Jo Ann Smith Hicks
Sep 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jo Ann Smith Hicks. Jo Ann passed away at the age of 87, at her home on September 3rd, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 2nd, 1939, in Winston-Salem, to the late Lloyd and Alma Smith. After graduating from high school, Jo Ann worked as...
Thomas "Tommy" Wesley Gray
Sep 2, 2026
Thomas Wesley Gray, 88, of Winston-Salem passed away September 2, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Born May 9, 1938, the son of Wesley Edward Gray and Ruby Bargoil Gray. After graduating from Gray High School, he worked at several local companies, retiring from R.J.R. Tobacco Co with 25 years of service. He was a proud member of Shattalon...
Corrine Blizard Scott
Sep 1, 2026
Corrine Blizard Scott, 71, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. She was born in Forsyth County on September 8, 1954, to the late Richard Blizard and Cleo Teague Wishon. She was a loving mother that put her family above all else. Helping people was a passion that had her spending years as a volunteer for various...
Dr. Gary Lee Kerley
Sep 1, 2026
Dr. Gary Lee Kerley, 77, beloved husband, brother, stepparent, grandparent, great grandparent, teacher, scholar and poet, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Bermuda Village Retirement Community, his home since 2018. He was born on August 28, 1949, in Newport News, VA, to Royd Steve Kerley and Doris Darnell Kerley, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded...
Charles Wayne Cornatzer
Sep 1, 2026
Mr. Charles Wayne Cornatzer, age 82 of Clemmons, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born November 24, 1943 in Portsmouth County, VA to the late Cicero Went Cornatzer and Maria Wood Cornatzer. Mr. Cornatzer was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church and had retired from Amp Inc. after 22 years of service. He is preceded in death...
Gary Lee Cox
Sep 1, 2026
Mr. Gary Lee Cox, 73, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his home.
He was born on July 28, 1953, to Dorothy Ann Baity Cox and the late Elmer Wilson Cox in Yadkin County, NC.
Gary was a devout Christian who loved serving the Lord, and attended Berean Baptist Church for many years....
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