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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Leslie Gordon Wilson
Jan 4, 2026
Leslie Gordon Wilson, affectionately known as “Blinkie,” entered eternal rest at the age of 79. He was born on December 5, 1946, at New York Hospital in New York City.
Les was raised in Harlem, New York, where he developed a strong sense of community,compassion, and resilience that defined his life. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Accountingfrom Lehman College in...
Wanda Ashby Spainhour
Jan 4, 2026
Wanda Jane Ashby Spainhour, 94, went home to the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
She was born on May 8, 1931, in Stokes County, NC, to the late Henry and Ida Manning Ashby.
Wanda was born one of nine siblings and from a young age, she took care of those around her with her nurturing disposition. She found joy in the...
Charles Cleo Hall, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Charles Cleo Hall, Jr, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.
Charles was born on February 6, 1952, in Forsyth County, NC, to Charles Cleo Hall, Sr., and Guelda Alliene Lawson Hall. He earned his associate degree from Wingate University. He worked as a computer programmer at Wachovia and First Union Bank.
Charles...
Karla Vandergriff Farabow
Jan 4, 2026
Karla Vandergriff Farabow, beloved mother, sister, aunt, minister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by her children, siblings, and dear friends. Her passing came shortly after receiving communion and an anointing ceremony.
Born on January 10, 1970, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Karla lived a life defined by faith, compassion, and fierce love. She...
Yvonne Ann Karlen Beard
Jan 4, 2026
Mrs. Yvonne Karlen Beard, 69, of Bermuda Run, NC passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her home after a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1956 in Marathon County, WI to Clarence Benjamin Karlen and Loretta Wirkus Karlen. Yvonne was a member of Augsburg Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem, NC. She was originally employed by...
Sherwin "Butch" Hutchens
Jan 4, 2026
Sherwin “Butch” Hutchens, 79, passed away at home on January 4, 2026. Butch was born on April 14, 1946, to Joe Henry Hutchens and Ivey Martin Hutchens in Forsyth County. He resided in Winston-Salem for the past 56 years. A proud veteran of the US Army, Butch served in Vietnam. He enjoyed a successful 25-year career with the City of...
Robert "Bob" Edwin Curlee, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Robert “Bob” Edwin Curlee, Jr., 92, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home. He was born in Florida on January 5, 1933, to the late Robert and Annie Durban Curlee. Mr. Curlee graduated from the University of Florida with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He retired from Western Electric/AT&T with many years of service. Bob was a member...
Bill Adair
Jan 4, 2026
Bill Adair was born on July 28, 1933, in Cleveland County, NC, to Joseph Lee and Alice (Bridges) Adair. Dad was a child of the Great Depression and the youngest of seven children. He grew up with an extended family of cousins, as well as nieces and nephews who were close to his age. In cahoots with his beloved eldest...
Henry "Hank" Lester Hyatt, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. Henry “Hank” Lester Hyatt, Jr., 70, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Hank was born in Vance Co., NC on November 26, 1955, to the late Henry Lester Hyatt, Sr. and Marie Hayes Hyatt. Hank enjoyed country music, especially Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson of...
Cora Marie Tilley
Jan 4, 2026
Cora Marie Cleary Tilley, lovingly known as Marie, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion to family.
Marie was born on July 6, 1927, to Guy and Pearl Cleary in Wilkes County at Gamble Creek. As a senior in high school, she moved with her family to Belews Creek, where she continued to build the life...
Linda Joyce Warren Bowen
Jan 3, 2026
Linda Joyce Warren Bowen of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home at the age of 81. She was born January 21,1944 in Alamance County to the late Lloyd Wade Warren and Teva McLamb Warren. She graduated from Havelock High School, East Carolina College and completed graduate studies at UNC-Greensboro. She...
Deborah "Debbie" Angel Crater
Jan 3, 2026
Deborah Angel Crater, 74, of Clemmons, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Born March 8, 1951, in Forsyth County, Debbie was the daughter of the late Herman and Ann Angel. She worked as a hairdresser for many years and was well known for her incredible baking. Family and friends eagerly looked forward to her homemade cakes for...
Michael Brady Byrd
Jan 3, 2026
Michael Brady Byrd, age 79, passed away on January 3, 2026, at Trellis Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC.
Mike was born in Winston-Salem, the only son of Francis O. Byrd and Ruby Wagner Byrd. He was born into a very loving family and grew up mostly in the West End Blvd. area in the house his grandfather built, with extended family...
Mark Anthony Smith
Jan 3, 2026
Mr. Mark Anthony Smith, 66, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. He was born April 4, 1959, in Forsyth County, NC to the late Carlton Oakley Smith and Opal Marie Jones Smith. Mark owned and operated Mark A. Smith Repair. In his spare time, he enjoyed racing, boating, and going to Smith Mountain Lake. Mark served his...
Thomas Randy Parrish
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas Randy Parrish, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Parrish was born January 13, 1956, in Forsyth County, to Robert Long Parrish and Betty Mae Greene Parrish. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, Michael Brian Parrish; his stepdaughter, Jordan Sellers; one sister, Barbara Church (Ronald);...
Terry Ray Moffitt
Jan 3, 2026
Terry Ray Moffitt, 72, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on April 19, 1953, to the late John and Polly Yates Moffitt. Preceding him in death was his wife, Connie Renee Moffitt and three brothers, Bud, Jimmy, and Johnny Moffitt. Surviving is a son, Lee Moffitt (Leigh); two daughters, Tory...
Betty Frazier
Jan 2, 2026
Betty Lou Cook Frazier, 98, of Winston-Salem, NC died January 2nd, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House. She was born June 25th, 1927 in Winston-Salem to the late Thurman Collins Cook and Eloise Thornton Cook. Betty graduated from James A. Gray High School where she played softball. She married Ronald Culley Frazier, Sr. in 1949. She worked for...
Sarah Eleanor Covington Wikle
Jan 2, 2026
Sarah Eleanor Covington Wikle, joined her savior on January 2, 2026. Sarah was born March 20, 1926 to Mamie Lee Henley Covington and James Hampton Covington in Wadesboro, Anson County, NC. She was predeceased by her parents, her sisters Lou and Esther (Esh), and her husband Waymoth Jack Wikle.
Sarah was born into the First Baptist Church, Wadesboro, NC and was...
Pauline "Polly" McCoy Roberts Barbour
Jan 2, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline McCoy Roberts Barbour, more affectionately known as “Ms. Polly.” She fell into an eternal rest on January 2, 2026, at Atrium Baptist Health after suddenly contracting the flu. She passed away comfortably at the age of 81. Born on April 30, 1944, in Reidsville, NC, Polly had a...
Russell "Russ" Angworth Carl Sumner, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Mr. Russell “Russ” Angworth Carl Sumner, Jr., 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Arboretum Memory Care Facility at Heritage Greens in Greensboro, NC. Russ was born in Richmond, VA on July 25, 1947, to the late Russell AC Sumner, Sr. and Lenna Handshaw Sumner. Russ graduated from Page High School in Greensboro in 1965....
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