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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Harold "Mike" Owens
Oct 30, 2025
Harold “Mike” Owens, 78, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on August 18, 1947, in Laurens County, SC, to the late George Harold Owens and Kathleen Sumerel Owens. Mike will be remembered for a multitude of things, most notably his loyalty to Clemson. He adopted Pine Knolls...
Janie Ann Key Hooker
Oct 30, 2025
Janie Ann Key Hooker, 90, peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 30, 2025. Janie was born in Surry County on May 9, 1935, to loving parents, Claude Swanson Key, Sr. and Lonnie Esther Key. Janie was from a large family, being one of six siblings, with many extended family members in and around North Carolina and...
Jimmie Burchette
Oct 29, 2025
Jimmie Burchette, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Mr. Burchette was born on March 2, 1944.
Jimmie was a longtime member of Crestwood Baptist Church and was very active until his declining health prevented him from continuing. Mr. Burchette worked in the WS/FCS system for several years and was often referred to as “Coach.”...
Coy Hardin Hennis, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Coy Hardin Hennis, Jr. was born on September 10, 1944, and peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Coy was a man whose warmth, humor, and love for life touched everyone he met. Known for his friendly nature and quick wit, he had a remarkable gift for making people laugh and feel welcome wherever he went. Coy especially...
Nancy Swaim Branch
Oct 29, 2025
It is more blessed to give than receive…Persevere when storms come your way…
Learn from your mistakes…Apologize when you do wrong…
Love unconditionally…
These were the actions demonstrated and taught to us by our beautiful mother,
Nancy Swaim Branch.
With her family by her side, she accepted her welcome into Heaven on October 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Forsyth County on...
Shawn Edward Falin
Oct 29, 2025
Mr. Shawn Edward Falin, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on August 4, 1974, in Lexington, Kentucky to Carl Edward and Beverly Lear Falin. In his younger days, Shawn enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. As he got older, he became a scratch golfer and that was his favorite...
Charles "Chuck" Kutschenreuter
Oct 28, 2025
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Steven Kutschenreuter, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born in Miami, Florida, on February 5, 1947, and spent most of his childhood in northern Virginia. Chuck was the son of the late Paul and Pearl Kutschenreuter. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy and then attended Clemson...
Tonny Nha Bunor
Oct 28, 2025
Mr. Tonny Nha Bunor, 46, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Tonny was born on January 17, 1979, Dak Nong, Vietnam, to Dong H and Djreo Bunor. He held many jobs, including driving trucks.
Tonny loved singing, taking care of his chickens, and eating spicy food. Tonny was also involved in the Bunong Christian Alliance Church. Most of...
Robin Kay Weavil
Oct 28, 2025
KERNERSVILLE - Robin Kay Weavil, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Robin was born on June 20, 1960 in Forsyth County to Leroy and Sadie Swaim Weavil. She was a graduate of High Point University and worked for Thomas Built Buses for over 30 years.
Robin enjoyed reading and had a heart...
Ralph Curtis Spencer
Oct 28, 2025
Ralph Curtis Spencer went home to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC.
He was born on September 28, 1933 to Rufus Lionel Spencer Sr. and Irene Draughn Spencer in Edwards Township (now Benham), North Carolina. He graduated from Traphill High School in 1951...
Savannah Jones Smith
Oct 27, 2025
Mrs. Savannah Smith, 91, of Surry County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. Born on May 3, 1934, in Surry County, Savannah lived a simple yet full and joyful life, filled with love, creativity, and devotion to her family.
Savannah found great joy in the beauty of nature and spent countless hours tending to her gardens. Her green...
Mary Evelyn Mills Pitts
Oct 27, 2025
“Well done thou good and faithful servant…” Matthew 25:21a
Early on the morning of October 27, 2025 Mary Pitts departed the land of the dying for her eternal home in Heaven. Upon her arrival there she fulfilled her life’s greatest goal of seeing Jesus face to face and was reunited with the love of her life, her husband Ralph Pitts.
When Ralph...
Leigh Roxanne Tillman Bodenheimer
Oct 27, 2025
Leigh Roxanne Tillman Bodenheimer, 64, of Colfax, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Earl Hewett and Annie Tillman on January 5, 1961, in Forsyth County.
Leigh graduated in the class of 1979 from East Forsyth High School. She went on to attend nursing school at Forsyth Technical Community College....
William "Bill" Earl Taylor
Oct 26, 2025
William “Bill” Earl Taylor, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, on October 26, 2025.
Born in Guilford County to Earl Currie Taylor and Margaret Freeland Taylor, Bill lived a full life defined by curiosity, conviction, and connection. A proud graduate of Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia, he remained a dedicated alumnus and supporter...
Bobby Wayne Ketner
Oct 26, 2025
“Bobby Wayne” Ketner, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Atrium).
Mr. Ketner was born April 22, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Bobby Eugene Ketner and Naomi Ruth Dalton Ketner. He retired from Old Dominion Freight Lines after many years of service. Bobby Wayne loved attending the Renaissance Festival and was a member...
Larry Dean Hudson
Oct 26, 2025
“If not us, who? If not now, when? – John F. Kennedy
Larry Dean Hudson, beloved Dad, Papa, husband, brother, and friend, passed away on October 26,2025.
Larry was born in Surry County on November 25, 1950, to the late Clayton and Virginia Hudson. He was the youngest of 4 siblings, the late Bernard Hudson, Gary Hudson, and his surviving sister Kaye...
Barbara Ann Love Floyd
Oct 25, 2025
Ms. Barbara Ann Love Floyd, 80, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born March 6, 1945, in Stokes County, NC, to the late Thomas Love and Ada Loggins Love. Barbara was a dedicated family person to her loved ones. She was an honest and loving mother and grandma to all her kids. To know Barbara Ann is to...
James Oliver Shumate
Oct 25, 2025
James Oliver Shumate, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mr. Shumate was born March 21, 1942, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to Elbert Wiley Shumate and Margaret Gentry Shumate. He grew up in the coal mining community of Crumpler, West Virginia then later graduated from Northfork-Elkhorn High School at which time his...
Phillip "Phil" Wayne Roberson
Oct 25, 2025
Mr. Phillip “Phil” Wayne Roberson, 74, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1951, in Forsyth County, NC. Phil was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars, trucks, and planes. People could find Phil outside working, especially mowing his yard. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to the beach and gambling with his friends...
Suriya Klein
Oct 24, 2025
Suriya Francis Klein, 56, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Born in Thailand on May 2, 1969, to Nipa and John Klein, Suriya lived a life defined by strength, compassion, and devotion to family. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and later worked for Spectrum until his retirement.
Suriya’s zest for life...
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