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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Lee Ann Tyndall
Jul 18, 2026
Lee Ann Tyndall, age 67, passed away at her residence in Kernersville, North Carolina on July 18, 2026. She was born in Burlington, North Carolina on July 16, 1959 to the late R.D. “Dick” Tyndall and Marie Dionne Tyndall. In addition to her beloved parents, Lee was recently preceded in death by her dear sister Deborah “Debbie” Johnson.
Lee is survived...
Aaron "Bud" Gray Essic
Jul 25, 2026
Aaron Gray Essic, 85, passed away Saturday July 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He fought a long hard battle with COPD but is now in no more pain.
Aaron was born October 9,1940 in Winston Salem to Eran Charles Essic and Lillian (Messick) Essic. While attending Gray High School, he met the love of his life, Patty....
Edwin Frank Pinson
Jul 25, 2026
Edwin Frank Pinson, 81, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 18, 1944, and lived a life defined by faith, service, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Edwin shared 57 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life, Elizabeth Pinson. They were married in...
Frances "Sharon" Hurley McGrath
Jul 25, 2026
Mrs. Frances “Sharon” Hurley McGrath, 77, of Clemmons, NC, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at her home.
Sharon was born on June 8, 1949, to the late Robert Elmer Hurley and Ertie Howell Hurley in Ashe County, NC.
She was a long-time member of Landmark Baptist Church in Ashe County. After graduation from Winston-Salem Business School, she worked at Integon...
Linda Jane McCraw Akers
Jul 24, 2026
Mrs. Linda Jane McCraw Akers, 76, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home in Winston-Salem. She was born on August 2, 1949, in Galax, VA to the late Jimmie Lindberg McCraw and Gladys Lineberry Jennings. Linda enjoyed going shopping, doing word searches, and going out to eat. She also loved listening to gospel music. Linda adored working...
Josephine Marie "Jo" Martin
Jul 24, 2026
Mrs. Josephine Marie “Jo” Martin, age 84, of Mocksville, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 24, 2026, while under hospice care at Mocksville Senior Living. She was born January 10, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late Mildred Marie Cline Constable and James Wesley Constable, Sr.
Jo was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Phyllis June Parris Crater
Jul 24, 2026
Mrs. Phyllis June Parris Crater, 86, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, following a long battle with dementia.
She was born on May 4, 1940, in Jackson County, North Carolina to the late Mrs. Frankie Montez Taylor. Phyllis attended Beaver Creek High School and graduated in 1958. Following graduation, she moved to Winston-Salem and began to work at the Chuck...
Tracee Ann Keyser Teague
Jul 23, 2026
Tracee Ann (Keyser) Teague, 69, of King, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on February 20, 1957, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tracee was the daughter of the late Hazen Everand Keyser and Susan Jean (Goodier) Keyser.
Tracee was best known for the love she shared with others, especially children. After...
Darrel Keith Flippin
Jul 22, 2026
Darrel Keith Flippin, 67, of Rural Hall, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026 following a period of declining health. “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Mr. Flippin was born September 9,1958 to Tommy Edison and Lucille Whitfield Flippin, both now deceased. Darrel was a graduate of the local schools; was, along with his...
Lisa Renee Spainhour
Jul 22, 2026
Ms. Lisa Renee Spainhour, 62, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born on August 31,1963, in Forsyth County, NC to the late James Worth Spainhour and Betty Jean Saylor Spainhour. Lisa enjoyed cooking, traveling to the beach, and spending time with her granddaughters. She was known for being a generous person...
Joanne Thomas Peddycord
Jul 22, 2026
Joanne Thomas Peddycord, 85, of Germanton entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the SECU Hospice Care Center after an extended illness. Joanne was born on March 30,1941 in Greensboro to the late Reverend Raymond “Bud” and Ruth Y. Thomas. Joanne graduated from Kernersville High School. After high school Joanne married the love of her life,...
Doris Bowen Hill
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Doris Bowen Hill, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at her home in King. She was born on October 12, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late Rass Odell Lawson and Willie Kate Campbell Lawson. Doris was an active member of Chestnut Grove Church in King for 40+ years. She served the church in many ways, including...
Robert "Bob" Mack Absher
Jul 21, 2026
Mr. Robert “Bob” Mack Absher, 100, of Kernersville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home of Kernersville, NC, surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 2, 1926, to the late Mack Coy “M.C.” Absher and Eugenia Bledsoe Absher in Ashe County, NC.
Bob joined the United States Navy in August 1943, serving...
Richard E. Hill
Jul 20, 2026
Richard E. Hill, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dear friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully at his home in Winston-Salem, surrounded by his loved ones, on July 20, 2026, at the age of 82.
Richard was born on April 22, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late William and Lucy Hill. As a young child, his family...
Margaret Burgess Sparkman
Jul 20, 2026
Margaret Sparkman entered her eternal home on July 20, 2026, at the age of 84. Surrounded by compassionate care at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, she passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with ALS.
Born on August 5, 1941, in Barren County, Kentucky, Margaret was the daughter of William Burgess and Perna May Perkins Burgess. She graduated from Park City...
Mary Frances Stemper
Jul 20, 2026
Mary Frances Stemper, 87, passed away on July 20, 2026 in Charles Town, West Virginia. She was born on September 25, 1938, in Odessa, Texas, and raised in Fairview, West Virginia by the late James and Nellie McKain.
Mary Frances was a lifelong caregiver, educator, school counselor and administrator who dedicated her life to helping others. She attended Fairmont State University...
Randy Boyd Liles
Jul 20, 2026
Mr. Randy Liles, 66, of Siloam went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1960, to the late Billy and Johnsie Liles. Randy graduated from Woodland Baptist Christian School and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after nearly 40 years of...
Elizabeth Ann Cook Slate
Jul 19, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Cook Slate, 92, of Jamestown, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Hospice Home of High Point. She was born to the late Silas Edward Cook and Nannie Manring Cook on May 4, 1934, in Forsyth County.
Elizabeth retired from the Myrtle Desk Company after a long career. She later came...
Rev. Kevin Frack
Jul 19, 2026
Reverend Kevin Frack peacefully stepped into the arms of Jesus at age 72 on July 19, 2026 surrounded by his family in his home in Mocksville, NC.
Kevin was born on March 6, 1954 at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Frack and is survived by his mother Helen (Rissmiller). He...
Janis Kay Lawson Tuttle
Jul 19, 2026
Janis “Kay” Lawson Tuttle, 87, was born on March 18, 1939, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Hobert and Evoline Lawson. She passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, following a brief illness. Kay held several jobs throughout her life, but she would say her favorite was working as a 2nd grade Teacher’s Assistant at Germanton Elementary School. She enjoyed...
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