Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Ronald Lee McGuire, 74, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at his home.  He was born July 3, 1948, to the late Lonnie Marshall McGuire and Faye Kelly Blair.  Ronald retired from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with 33 years of service.  He enjoyed traveling and playing golf.  Preceding him in death along with his parents was his...

Jan 2, 2023

Judy VanHoy Sparks, 68, of Pfafftown, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Roger VanHoy, mother, Virginia Madeline VanHoy, brother, Ted VanHoy, and sister, Alice Cook. Judy is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jeff; Her daughter, Dana Coley Holloway; Brother, Steve Fletcher; Grandchildren, Zoey Holloway and Zach Holloway;...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Marvin Alexander Winesett, 89, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2023, at Universal Health Care in King, NC. He was born March 2, 1933, in Galax, VA to the late Marvin Basil Winesett and Alice Marie Chappell Winesett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mattie Sue Coleman, Claudette Flack, and Sharon Tremble....

Jan 1, 2023

Robert C. Gibson, 75, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with loved ones by his side. He was affectionately known as Bob or Buster to family and friends. Bob loved fishing, always hoping to catch the big one and saying he did, even if he didn’t. During family gatherings,...

Jan 1, 2023

Nancy Claire Julian passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Salemtowne in Winston-Salem, NC. Nancy was born 11 June 1933 to the late Sidney H. Julian and Viena “Julie” Cauble Julian. A young brother, Dale Julian, died before Nancy was born. Nancy was born in the house on Gaston Street where she lived most of her life and cared...

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. John Robert O'Connor, Sr. age 80 of Lewisville, formerly of Monmouth County NJ, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born on July 22,1942, in Manhattan, New York, to the late John B. and Margaret R. O'Connor.  As a young man, he faithfully served his country as a member of the United...

Jan 1, 2023

Kernersville – Mr. James Edward Troxler, 78, passed away January 1, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC after an intense but short battle with lung cancer. He was born December 17, 1944, in High Point, NC of Guilford Co. to the late Lucile Hayworth Troxler and Robert Ellis Troxler.

James “Jim” was a veteran...

Jan 1, 2023

In His sovereignty, the Lord called Hannah Fain Stewart home to heaven on January 1, 2023. A daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, aunt, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, wife, mother, and friend, Hannah is already greatly missed by all who loved her.

Hannah was born May 30, 1989, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and resided there until her family moved to...

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. Gary Wayne Barbee, age 79 of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 1, 2023.  It was the end of a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Gary was surrounded by his beloved wife and family members and neighbors.  He was born August 5, 1943, in Orange County to the late James Edward Barbee and Ruth Katherine...

Dec 31, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Jones Hensley, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Mrs. Hensley was born on December 2, 1927 in Roanoke, VA to the late Ernest Albert Jones and Clara Lawrence Jones. She graduated from Lewisville High School in 1946, where she excelled in basketball, high jump and speech competition....

Dec 31, 2022

Neeltje “Nel” Uittenbogaard, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister went to be with her heavenly father on December 31, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimers.  While the last few years were difficult, she never stopped loving her children and grandchildren. She was born February 3, 1942 in Reeuwijk, the Netherlands to the late Pieter Slappendel and Dirkje De...

Dec 31, 2022

Mr. James Francis Mackin, Jr., 87, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at his home.  He was born June 24, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James Francis and Ann Unverzagt Mackin.  Mr. Mackin was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with several years of service.  Preceding him in death...

Dec 31, 2022

Greensboro – Mr. David Edward Morrison passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 54.  He was born October 20, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio to Clarence and Marjorie Hennix Morrison. David was a graduate of North Carolina A & T University and had a career as a truck driver for Swift Transportation. David was an intelligent man...

Dec 30, 2022

Marlene Yvonne (Fulton) Edwards, 90, passed away December 30, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Marlene was born November 17, 1932 to Elmer Georgia Fulton and Clara Pohl Fulton in Evansville Indiana. She had a brief career as a Dental Assistant before meeting and marrying the love of her life for 60 years, Charles Reid Edwards. Her fondness...

Dec 30, 2022

Mrs. Kelly Ann Smith Miller, 61, of Lexington passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Forsyth County to Mae Long Smith and the late Charles Price Smith, Jr on September 4, 1961. Kelly spent her career as an employee of Pace Airlines. She was a graduate from Parkland High School and went...

Dec 30, 2022

Mr. Johnny Wray Payne, 76, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on December 30, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1946, to the late Alan Payne and Bertha Sizemore Payne. Johnny loved Nascar and fishing. He loved his mother dearly. Johnny had a great sense of humor like no other and will be greatly missed by all his...

Dec 30, 2022

Tonya Kay Lockard Cochran age 58, of Walkertown, passed away surrounded by family on Friday December 30, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. Tonya was born in Bellflower CA, on January 5,1964, to Freddie Lockard & Judy Lockard. Tonya was a graduate of Poca High School of Poca WV. She worked at CountrySide lanes in the snack bar and loved all...

Dec 29, 2022

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With Spring being Kay’s favorite time of year, a Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall.  This will be a time for truly celebrating Kay's life and reflecting on what she meant to each of us. The family encourages...