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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Billie "Frank" Franklin Willard
Nov 22, 2025
Mr. Billie Franklin “Frank” Willard, 82, passed away on Saturday November 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 6, 1943, in Yadkinville to the late Joseph Franklin Willard and Mary Victoria King Willard. Frank retired from RJ Reynolds as a machine operator after 35 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables, rebuilding car and lawn...
Katherine Sparks
Nov 22, 2025
Surrounded by loved ones and embraced by God’s grace, Katherine “Kitty” Woody Sparks passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. Born September 14, 1924 in Mitchell County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Minnie G. Woody.
Kitty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Browne Sparks; her sister, Mildred Woody Cannon; and her brothers, Shelby...
Dixie Delories Bennett
Nov 22, 2025
Dixie Delories Bennett, 87, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born to the late Corbett and Pearl Bennett on January 13, 1938, in King, NC
Dixie spent 25 years of her career working at Guildford Mills. She enjoyed listening to country music and spending time with her friends. Although most...
Sonja Willard
Nov 22, 2025
Sonja “Sunny” Willard, age 86, of King, NC, entered her eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sunny was born October 21, 1939, in West Jefferson, NC, to the late Conley and Mabel Worley. She grew up with a warm and giving spirit that would define her life. In 1959, she married the love...
Junior Raymond Pruitt
Nov 21, 2025
Junior Raymond Pruitt (Junior, Ray, JR, Cotton, Squirrel), 93, of Elkin, North Carolina, passed away on November 21, 2025. He is survived by his younger daughter, Michelle and granddaughter, Catherine. He was born on May 8, 1932, in Elkin to Raymond and Novella Pruitt, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and love. He was preceded in death...
Wilma Rogers
Nov 21, 2025
Mrs. Wilma Hiatt Witt Rogers, 85, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on May 28, 1940, in Surry County to the late John Alex and Kate Eads Hiatt. Wilma worked 30 years at Forsyth County Government and 17 years at Baptist Hospital Out-Patient Clinic. She also coordinated a free dental clinic...
Virginia James Barber
Nov 21, 2025
Mrs. Virginia James Barber, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1929, in Forsyth County to the late Mr. John B. James, Sr. and Mrs. Lois Roberson James.
Virginia was a lifelong member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church, where her faith was a steady and meaningful part of...
Thelma Bernice Greene McGuire
Nov 21, 2025
Winston-Salem- Mrs. Thelma Bernice Greene McGuire, 89, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Piedmont Crossing. She was born August 31, 1936 in Roan Mt., TN, the daughter of Bernie and Maggie Gibbs Greene. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Thelma was a graduate of Cloudland High School and was a graduate L.P.N.. She enjoyed her cats, gardening...
Jonnie Ellen Hine Tucker
Nov 21, 2025
Jonnie Ellen Hine Tucker passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born to the late Colon Eli Hine, Sr. and Elizabeth Reed Hine. She enjoyed playing in the Moravian Band and coloring scripture cards.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert York Tucker; and brother, Colon “Eli” Hine, Jr.
Surviving is her daughter, Patricia Tucker; sisters, Bobbie Keene,...
Kenneth "Wayne" Davis
Nov 20, 2025
Kenneth “Wayne” Davis, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Thomas Davis Sr. and Irene Shore Davis on August 13, 1940. Wayne was a graduate of Kernersville High School, class of 1958. He went on to attend Wingate College and NC State University, where he eventually graduated and...
Danajo Eileen Kiger
Nov 20, 2025
Mrs. Danajo Eileen Saville Kiger, 60, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Danajo was born on September 4, 1965, in Pennsylvania to Patricia McSuley Kirkpatrick. She was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before moving to North Carolina. She attended White Plains Baptist Church and graduated from White Plains Christian School.
Danajo worked at Libby Hill, Cedar Forest Christian School, and Calvary...
William Lawrence McCarty III
Nov 20, 2025
William Lawrence McCarty, III, 88, of Winston Salem, NC, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Kanawha County, WV, on August 11, 1937, to the late William Lawrence McCarty II and Elizabeth Wiseman McCarty. William, or Bill to everyone that knew him, served his country in the United States...
Roger Daniel Briles
Nov 20, 2025
Roger Daniel Briles, 79, of Belews Creek, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. Throughout his life Roger was known to work hard and play harder.
Born on January 14, 1946, to the late Fred and Melba Briles, he first lived in Archdale, NC before his family moved to Germanton, NC. As a young man Roger showed early leadership skills as...
Truby Josephine Murphy Davis
Nov 19, 2025
Truby Murphy Davis passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 96 years old. She was born July 1, 1929, in the coalmining town of Slab Fork, Raleigh County, West Virginia. A daughter of Charles Fred and Josephine Bailey Murphy, Truby grew up in a loving home where she was close with her three brothers and two sisters....
Kimberly Ann Spear
Nov 18, 2025
Miss Kimberly Ann Spear, 51, of Pfafftown NC passed away peacefully November 18, 2025, at her home. She fought a hard battle against cancer. She did it her way and she was with us here much longer than thought possible. It was her faith in her Lord Jesus that allowed her to beat the odds for all the extra weeks/months...
J.C. Branton
Nov 18, 2025
J.C. Branton, 79, of Winston Salem, passed away at his home on November 18th, 2025. He was born on September 18th, 1946, in Bennettsville, SC, the son of the late Coy Henry Branton and Vance Alee Pratt Branton. J.C. was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Branton and a son, Joey Branton.
Survivors include two sons, Murray Branton (Leigh...
Mocille Gordon Conrad
Nov 18, 2025
Kernersville- Mrs. Mocille Gordon Conrad, 90, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born July 22, 1935, in Davidson County, the daughter of C.F. and Stella Talbert Gordon. Mocille retired from Felice Hosiery and had also worked at Sara Lee. She enjoyed working in the home, organizing, cooking, knitting, yard work and listening...
William Hamilton Graves
Nov 18, 2025
William Hamilton Graves, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, adventure, and unwavering love. Born on March 4, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, William grew up with a passion for sports, family, and learning—values that shaped his life and the lives of those around him.
A proud graduate of Western Illinois University, William earned his...
Shari Lynn Simon Nelson
Nov 17, 2025
Mrs. Shari Lynn Simon Nelson, 74, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 20, 1951, in Pensacola, FL., the daughter of Keith and Grace Price Simon. Shari was a member of Linville Forest Church of Christ and enjoyed knitting and singing. She had a good sense of humor; she was outgoing and was friendly...
Jerry Wayne Weaver
Nov 16, 2025
Jerry Wayne Weaver, 72, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on November 16, 2025. Born on September 6, 1953, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Edward Weaver and Ruby Hartmann Weaver.
Jerry lived a life rooted in faith, family, and simple things. He had a love for tractors, excavators, and all things heavy machinery. Above...
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