Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 13, 2023

Mr. Leonard Elton Vannoy, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Leonard was born in Fleetwood, NC, on February 9, 1928, to the late Elton Lee Vannoy and Vera Moretz Vannoy. Leonard was an intelligent man who could read the Bible and newspaper before he...

Jan 12, 2023

Reece Alan Bull, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 12, 2023.

He was born in 1934 to Robah Allen Bull and Edith Marie Reece Bull and grew up in the small town of Wallburg, near Winston-Salem. Alan was the oldest of 4 children and gladly took on the responsibility of doing whatever he could to...

Jan 12, 2023

Mrs. Nellie “Jean” Killen Sawyer, 91, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Village Care of King. She was born on August 1, 1931, in Ashe Co. the daughter of the late Joseph “Romey” Killen and Flora Mae Milam Killen. Jean was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister who will be missed dearly by all who knew...

Jan 12, 2023

Winston-Salem – In memory of Larry Parker Burton, 68, who passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 23, 1954, in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Parker and Dorothy Eaton Burton. Larry was known for his love of music: listening, playing, and teaching. Larry was especially proud of his music students...

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Earl Taylor Bowles, 76, entered his heavenly home on January 12, 2023, at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center in Winston-Salem. He was born on March 4, 1946, in Rocky Mount VA, to the late Paul and Thelma Bowles. Earl retired from Thomasville Furniture with over 30 years of service as a machine operator. After retirement, he worked for Budd...

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Phillip Wayne McGee, 78, passed away Thursday January 12, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 24, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Everette Odell McGee and Ruby Joyner McGee. Phillip proudly served his country in the United States Army and enjoyed sharing stories of his time in the service. He loved fishing and retired...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Edgar “Allen” Mabe, Sr., 65, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  Allen was born in Forsyth County on July 21, 1957, to the late Edgar Mabe and Ruby Yow Mabe.  Allen is survived by his two sons, Edgar “Eddie” Allen Mabe, Jr. of Clemmons, NC and Gregory J. Mabe (Ashlee) of Noblesville, IN; and...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Michael “Mike” James Jessup, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Forsyth County to Barbara Needham Jessup and the late James Robert Jessup. He is survived by this loving wife, Kathy Sproles Jessup; two children, Sarah Splawn (Matt) and Hannah Yoon (Joe);...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Daniel Delain Quesinberry, age 74, of Advance, NC, went to be with our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2023.  Mr. Quesinberry was born July 28, 1948.  He was a disabled veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice Quesinberry, his sister,...

Jan 11, 2023

Mrs. Evelyn Zoraida Jusino-Orozco, 69, passed away on January 11, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 14, 1953 to Vincente Jusino and Idida Acosta Jusino. Evelyn loved going to church and she had dedicated her life to God. She loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father....

Jan 10, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – Florence White Clark, 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Kernersville Medical Center. Florence was born on December 5, 1937 in Hampden County, MA to George and Doris Collins White. She was a self-taught seamstress, a knitter and enjoyed cross stitching. Florence used her craftiness to make anything she set her mind to. She also...

Jan 10, 2023

Minnie “Jane” Edwards Barker, 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  Jane was born on June 10, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late Daniel Leo Edwards and Irene Forester Edwards. She pursued her nursing degree and worked as a nurse for many years, a field which her daughter and granddaughter followed her in. Once Jane started her...

Jan 10, 2023

Mrs. Joanne Elizabeth Talley Long, 76, of King, North Carolina, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Joanne was born in Winston-Salem on May 12, 1946, to the late Joe Eagleson Talley and the late Ann Elizabeth Speas Talley. She grew up in Tobaccoville and graduated from North Forsyth High School. She attended Mitchell College where she studied Liberal Arts...

Jan 10, 2023

Roberta Diane Swerer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home.

Roberta was born on January 18, 1944 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert and Betty Swerer. She graduated from North Miami High School in Indiana and attended nursing school in Gadsden, Alabama.

Robert loved to plant flowers and was an animal lover,...

Jan 10, 2023

William “Roger” Richardson, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Roger was born on July 24, 1934 in Forsyth County to the late Garner William Richardson and Nona Walser Richardson. He was employed with R.J. Reynolds as an Oil Machine Repairman, retiring after 34 years. Roger was a member of...

Jan 10, 2023

Ms. Kelly June Hutcheson, 51, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Theatrical and charming to the end, she wants everyone to know “Love! That’s what it’s all about!” (Insert hand flourish) Kelly June was a singer/songwriter, actress/playwright and voice teacher/coach. She loved being a mother, spending time with friends, permaculture gardening, and her dear cats....

Jan 10, 2023

Mrs. Claudine Iris Wall Payne, 85, passed away Monday, January 10, 2023, at Priddy Manor Assisted Living in King. Claudine Wall Payne was born on April 11, 1937, in Stokes County to Gladys Vernon Wall and Iris Ruth Brown Wall. She grew up around her Father's Gulf station in Pinnacle NC where she built upon her love of people. She got...

Jan 9, 2023

Michelle Denise Perdue, of 2782 Cole Road, passed away on January 9th, 2023, at age 55. She was a member of Cottage Street Church of Christ. Michelle never met a stranger and was devoted to her family and friends. When her dad became ill, she quit her job to care for him in the home for 11 years. She was...

Jan 9, 2023

Larry Stephen Turpin, 73, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on April 1, 1949, in Stokes Co. the son of the late Raymond Lester Turpin and Margaret Loraine Brown Turpin. Larry was a general contractor, who loved music and playing his guitar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jan 9, 2023

Skyler Preston Bowles Wilson, 4, was cradled in the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 9, 2023. His infectious smile, big heart and big hugs will always be remembered by everyone in his life. Skyler loved to play outside and steal a sucker every chance he got. He loved his siblings and everyone he met. Skyler is...