All Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


To sort obituaries by location select the city below.

Delores McDuffie West

Delores McDuffie West

Jun 5, 2024

Delores Ruth McDuffie West, 64, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Hospital. Delores was born June 23, 1959 in Forsyth County to the late Delma JR. “Red” McDuffie and Hilda M. McDuffie. Also, preceding her was her husband, Gary Vann West. Delores previously lived in Birmingham, AL where she was office manager for...

Susan Carol Beeson

Susan Carol Beeson

Jun 5, 2024

Susan Carol Beeson, 61, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. 

Susan was born on May 29, 1963, in Forsyth County, to Ruby West Beeson and the late  Luther Lawrence Beeson, Jr. She was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. Susan was a member of Crews Church and worked for Forsyth Honda and...

Richard "Burke" Eastep

Richard "Burke" Eastep

Jun 5, 2024

Burke was born November 16, 1934, in the Shenendoah Valley of Virginia. He was the oldest son of the late Elmer and Celesta (Windle) Estep. His early years were spent in Front Royal, Virginia, but he moved to Greenbelt, Maryland when his father got a job working for the Department of Agriculture in nearby, Beltsville, Maryland. As a young man,...

James "Jim" Lewis Inabinet

James "Jim" Lewis Inabinet

Jun 5, 2024

With great sorrow, Jim “Nab” Inabinet passed away after a courageous fight with cancer, on June 5, 2024. He was born in Waggoner, SC on January 20, 1936, to the late Wyman and Jessie Inabinet. At the young age of seven, his parents relocated to Winston-Salem, NC. He participated in sports all during his early childhood, and as a graduate...

Mildred Mabe Taylor

Mildred Mabe Taylor

Jun 5, 2024

Mrs. Mildred Mabe Taylor, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Stokes County on June 14, 1938, the daughter of the late Elder Coy Mabe and Maggie Wood Mabe. Mrs. Taylor was a loving wife and mother, who will be missed by all who knew her. Her...

Evelyn Nuckles Mickey

Evelyn Nuckles Mickey

Jun 5, 2024

COLFAX - Evelyn Nuckles Mickey, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. Evelyn was born on September 1, 1937, in Guilford County to Richard and Ruby Smith Nuckles. Evelyn worked at Sears, until her retirement. She loved to sing with the Nuckles Trio. Evelyn will be remembered as a sweet and loving woman. She was a devoted...

Ralph Earl Biddix

Ralph Earl Biddix

Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Ralph Earl Biddix passed away June 5, 2024, He was born February 18, 1938, in McDowell County to the late Charles and Edna Head Biddix. Ralph served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. He worked for Allen Industries erecting and maintaining signs and in later years owned his own sign maintenance business. Ralph loved classic cars and...

April Lynn Taylor-Hatchell

April Lynn Taylor-Hatchell

Jun 4, 2024

Mrs. April Lynn Taylor-Hatchell, 33, Went to be with the Lord June 4, 2024. She was born September 21, 1990, in Forsyth County to the late Stephen Thomas Taylor and Melissa Carriker Taylor. April always lived her life to her fullest. Her favorite job was being a mother to her loving children. April’s greatest accomplishment was recovering from substance abuse....

Linda "Kay" Holt Murphy

Linda "Kay" Holt Murphy

Jun 4, 2024

Mrs. Linda “Kay” Holt Murphy, 75, passed away June 4, 2024. She was born April 22, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late William McKinley Holt and Hazel Culler Holt. Kay enjoyed camping with family, going on car rides to get out of dodge, and swinging on her front porch. She was a fan of crime shows, NASCAR, Wrestling, and...

Roger Lee Nelson, Sr.

Roger Lee Nelson, Sr.

Jun 3, 2024

Kernersville – Roger Lee Nelson, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born June 22, 1933, in Forsyth County to Harvey Glenn Nelson and Doskey Nelson. Roger graduated from High Point College with a bachelor’s degree and earned his master’s degree from the University of North Carolina of Greensboro. He...

Jean Humble Shumate

Jean Humble Shumate

Jun 2, 2024

Mrs. Jean Humble Shumate, 87, passed away June 2, 2024. She was born August 17, 1936, in Randolph County to the late Carl and Linnie Humble. Jean was a dedicated and hard-working woman who passed her dedication of work on to her grandchildren. She was an enjoyer of classic country, especially Conway Twitty, loved the beach where she would eventually...

James "Jim" Daniel Potts

James "Jim" Daniel Potts

Jun 2, 2024

Mr. James Daniel “Jim” Potts, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Surry County, NC, on July 29, 1943, the son of the late Hubert Potts and Lucy Johnson Potts. Jim was a member of Bannertown Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was a truck...

Vernon James Plunkett

Vernon James Plunkett

Jun 2, 2024

Mr. Vernon James Plunkett, 69, passed away Sunday June 2, 2024. He was born September 27, 1954, in Forsyth County to the late William Thomas Plunkett and Eleanor O’Brien Staples. Vernon loved being outdoors and enjoying activities such as hunting, fishing, working in his garden, and enjoying time on his boat. He was a family man who loved spending time...

Wendell Hill Eller

Wendell Hill Eller

Jun 1, 2024

Mr. Wendell Hill Eller, age 90, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 12, 1933, in Davidson County, NC, to the late Kermit Harrison Eller and Ethel Hill Eller.  Wendell was a loving husband to his wife of 63 years, Betty J....

Ronald "Ron" Sidney Bird

Ronald "Ron" Sidney Bird

Jun 1, 2024

Ron Bird passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, in Winston-Salem, at the age of 82.

Ron is survived by his wife Carol, the love of his life for over 58 years; his three children Scott (Melissa), Courtney Johnson (Matt), and Melissa Bird (Chris); and his three grandchildren, Katherine, Robert and Eva.

Ron was born September 5th, 1941 in War, West Virginia....

Jeffrey "Jeff" Wayne Weavil

Jeffrey "Jeff" Wayne Weavil

Jun 1, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Wayne Weavil, 83, was born on October 22, 1940, in Davidson County, North Carolina, the elder son of Bruce and Nancy Weavil. He loved to share that he was born in his maternal grandparents’ home in ‘the corner room’ and was very proud of his heritage. He departed this life on June 1, 2024.

He was educated in...

Clarence "David" Jaynes

Clarence "David" Jaynes

May 31, 2024

Mr. Clarence “David” Jaynes, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Universal Health Care in King, NC. He was born September 15, 1958, in Duvall County, FL to Clarence Lesile Jaynes and the late Francis McCormick Truluck. David graduated from Socastee High School. On October 17, 1986, he married Becky Hanna Jaynes. Together they had one son,...

Scott "Scottie" Joseph Terrill

Scott "Scottie" Joseph Terrill

May 31, 2024

Scott "Scottie" Joseph Terrill, 43, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2024, following a yearlong battle with esophageal cancer. Scottie was a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished brother, generous fun-loving friend, talented actor/singer, multi-sport athlete, an avid soccer fan, an involved community member and witty and hilarious on game night with friends and family....

Charles Paul Randolph

Charles Paul Randolph

May 31, 2024

Kernersville – Charles “Paul” Randolph, 74, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Shiawasee County, MI to the late Charles Roland and Eileen Mae Curry Randolph. Paul graduated from Southern Pilgram College, now known as Kernersville Wesleyan College. He then continued his education and graduated from High Point College. Paul loved many...

Todd Erwin Dillon

Todd Erwin Dillon

May 31, 2024

Todd Erwin Dillon, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born on December 1, 1963, to the late Grover Ernest Dillon and Barabra Maxey Dillon. Todd will be remembered for his dedication and love for those around him. He was generous and considerate, and always put others above himself. He was the...