All Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Douglas Lee Watts
Jun 28, 2026
KERNERSVILLE - Rev. Douglas Lee Watts, 72, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Doug was born on October 8, 1953 in Forsyth County to Frank and June Brown Watts.
Shortly after graduating from East Forsyth High School in 1971, Doug married the love of his life, Beverley Freeman Watts. He continued his education at High...
Carolyn Sue Spainhour
Jun 28, 2026
Carolyn Spainhour passed away on June 28, 2026 after courageously fighting numerous illnesses for many years. She was born in Winston-Salem on July 22, 1946 and resided at Clemmons Village in Clemmons. She is preceded in death by her parents Evelyn Binkley Spainhour and Alton Spainhour.
Carolyn was employed by Marshalls for many years. She was determined, adventurous, and particularly loved...
Wade Conrad Motsinger
Jun 27, 2026
With grateful hearts for a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Wade Conrad Motsinger, who entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2026, at the age of 97. Wade was born on April 9, 1929, in Davidson County, N.C.
Wade lived a life defined by unwavering faith, love for his family, and a strong...
Stanley "Stan" Lee Tedder
Jun 27, 2026
Stanley "Stan" Lee Tedder, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, with his family by his side.
Stan was born on August 18, 1952, in Siler City, North Carolina, to Marcelene Tedder and Jake Tedder. He grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from Parkland High School. Following graduation, Stan enlisted in the United...
Bobbie Hyman Burroughs
Jun 27, 2026
Bobbie Janette Hyman Burroughs, 93, of Kernersville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 14, 1932, in Scranton, South Carolina, to the late Ralph Hyman and Juanita Evans Hyman. She was a graduate of JC Lynch High School. She enrolled in cosmetology school but decided to become...
Sherry Jean Guyton
Jun 27, 2026
Ms. Sherry Jean Guyton, age 79, of Lewisville, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born August 21, 1946, in Floyd County, GA, to the late Weldon Eugene Guyton and Lenii McDaniel Guyton.
Sherry had retired from Wachovia – Wells Fargo after 48 years of service and was a member of Mizpah Methodist Church in...
Linda Walker Crews
Jun 27, 2026
Linda Walker Crews, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 1, 1941, to the late James and Corinne Gelz Peploe. Linda will be remembered for her charitability; each year she found joy in creating boxes to send to the military as well as sponsoring children in...
Dr. George Joseph Ellis, Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Dr. George J. Ellis, Jr., a dedicated physician and longtime resident of Winston Salem, died on June 26,2026. He was born in Washington, D.C. on July 12th, 1930. He graduated from Saint Joseph's Elementary School in 1944, Gonzaga College High School in 1948 and The Catholic University of America with and AB in Biology in 1952. He received his MD...
Calvin Eugene Parrish
Jun 26, 2026
Calvin Eugene Parrish, 78, of Forsyth County, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on March 26, 1948, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Arnold and Frances Lemar Parrish.
Calvin was the proud owner of Cliff Harvel's Moving Company, a business he poured his heart into for many years. He took great...
Paige Bracken Angel
Jun 25, 2026
Paige Bracken Angel, 72, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 26, 1953, in Forsyth Co., the daughter of the late James Leroy Bracken and Lola Marie Shouse Summerlin. Paige attended Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Mercedes Benz in Greensboro. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading and spending time with...
Dianne Lynn Fix Tharp
Jun 25, 2026
Dianne Lynn Fix Tharp, 73, passed away on June 25, 2026, surrounded by her family. Dianne was the soul mate and the wife of Lloyd D. Tharp, II.
She was born on August 17, 1952, in Akron Ohio, daughter of the late Cecil Vernon Fix and Carrie Lillian Lunsford Fix.
She graduated from Coventry High School in Akron, Ohio. Dianne began her...
James "Pete" Smith
Jun 24, 2026
Mr. James “Pete” Smith, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Surry County, North Carolina on September 16, 1931, to the late William Martin Smith, Sr. and Halley Parker Smith. Pete was the youngest of 3 boys. Growing up on a farm in rural Surry County allowed him to learn many things...
Dr. Christopher Daniel Porada
Jun 23, 2026
Dr. Christopher Daniel Porada, 57, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his home.
Dr. Porada was born January 19, 1969, in New Britain, Connecticut, to Daniel Joseph Porada and Barbara Jane Rowland Escobar.
In addition to being an internationally recognized researcher in prenatal therapies and space biology, Christopher was an accomplished musician, a dedicated audiophile, an avid astronomer...
Mary Frances Fansler Parrish
Jun 23, 2026
Mrs. Mary Frances Fansler Parrish, 84, of Lewisville, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on March 20, 1942, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to the late Oscar Ray Fansler and Frances Virginia Richardson Fansler.
She was a devoted member of Crestview Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC....
Betty Jewel Scott Hardy
Jun 23, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jewel Scott Hardy, 93, passed away, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1932, in Yadkin County, NC to the late Erlie Scott and Pearl Flynn Scott. Betty was a longtime member of Beck’s Baptist Church. She graduated from Copeland High School, where she was in the Glee Club, Honor Society; and the 3 Girl...
Soledad Gutierrez Perez
Jun 23, 2026
Soledad Gutierrez Perez, 93, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Perez was born May 13, 1933, in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, to Pablo Gutierrez and Hilaria de Lara Gutierrez. In addition to her parents, Soledad was preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Perez; one son, Francisco Perez; and one sister, Remedios Favia.
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Carolyn Ann Amos Spainhour
Jun 23, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Spainhour, 79, of Walkertown, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of declining health. The family wishes to thank Pruitt Home Health and the staff at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for the compassionate care they provided Mrs. Spainhour. Born July 31,1946 in Forsyth County, she was preceded in...
Joyce Ann Butner
Jun 22, 2026
Ms. Joyce Ann Butner, age 84 of Advance, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 16, 1942 in Davie county to the late Kenneth Miller Butner, Sr. and Helen Jones Butner.
Joyce’s interests included art and crafts. She painted many pictures and enjoyed making and selling crafts. She also enjoyed spending...
John Robert Icard
Jun 21, 2026
John Robert “Bob” Icard passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on July 18, 1945, in Burke County, North Carolina, to Claude M. and Blanche S. Icard. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry M. Icard. Bob graduated from North Carolina State University with degrees in Metallurgical...
Gayenell Thomas Harper
Jun 21, 2026
Gayenell Thomas Harper, 81, of Kernersville, NC entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born to the late James Thomas and Cora Stillie Thomas on March 28, 1945, in Forsyth County.
Gayenell attended Walkertown Elementary and Junior High and graduated from East Forsyth High School class of 1963. She went...
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