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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Donnie Bill Warren
Jan 27, 2026
Donnie Bill Warren, 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
He was the son of the late Grover and India Warren, and the husband of Gail Winfree Warren, who also preceded him in death.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel with Pastor Steve Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn...
Nancy Trivitte McHan
Jan 27, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Trivitte McHan, 92, of Advance, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born October 25, 1933, in Davie County, NC, to Henry Watson Trivitte and Lena Whitaker Trivitte.
Mrs. McHan retired from Aon following a long career in the insurance field. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Moravian Church where she enjoyed being...
Jo Ann Hauser
Jan 26, 2026
Jo Ann Hauser, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Bermuda Run, NC. She was born on February 17, 1938, in King, NC to the late Ray and Annie James Hampton. Jo Ann was a proud graduate of King High School. Upon graduation, she embarked on a fulfilling career with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, where she served...
Polly Anders Stack
Jan 26, 2026
Mrs. Polly Jane Anders Stack, 92, of East Bend, NC, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Born on May 25, 1933, in Tazewell County, VA, Polly was the daughter of the late Cleveland Osborne Anders and Florence Etter Simmons Anders.
Polly’s greatest joy was her family, especially her beloved granddaughters. She loved entertaining them with her singing, guitar playing, and dancing....
Deborah "Debbie" Eads Brewer
Jan 26, 2026
**Due to inclement weather and unsafe conditions at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Debbie's graveside service has been postponed until Friday, February 6, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. All services at Freeman Street Baptist Church will proceed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.**
With the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Eads Brewer, an exceptionally caring soul was returned to the Lord on Monday,...
Marion "Gil" Gilbert Hayworth
Jan 26, 2026
Ms. Marion "Gil" Gilbert Hayworth, 79, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. After a courageous 14-month battle with cancer, she passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She will be deeply missed.
She was born in Forsyth County on October 8, 1946, the daughter of the late Bruce Fowler Hayworth, Sr. and Marion Gilbert Hayworth.
Ms. Hayworth worked in...
Larry Wayne Young
Jan 26, 2026
Larry Wayne Young, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC, surrounded by his family.
Larry was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on May 11, 1942, to Woodrow Young and Josephine Cox Young, and was their only surviving child. Although he did not have siblings, he grew up within a large extended family of aunts, uncles, & cousins...
Edward Thomas Davis
Jan 25, 2026
Edward Thomas Davis passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 86 as a result of injuries from an automobile accident.
Ed grew up in the farmlands of Woodstown, New Jersey and was a graduate of Woodstown High School. He served his country in the Air Force’s Air National Guard as a propeller mechanic. He was a diesel mechanic...
Nancy Marie Pfeiffer
Jan 25, 2026
Nancy Marie Pfeiffer, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Nancy was born on August 28, 1941, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Marian Conway. She devoted her life to caring for others—both personally and professionally. An educator by calling and by nature, she began her career teaching...
Gearldine Oxendine
Jan 25, 2026
Gearldine Oxendine passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
She was born on July 25th, 1948 in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Mary and Marvin Oxendine.
Gearldine was a proud Native American woman who loved her family and God. Her presence brought comfort, her words brought peace, and her memory will forever live on.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Gloria Oxendine...
Rita Helen Boyer Smith
Jan 25, 2026
Mrs. Rita Helen Boyer Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Rita was born on October 13, 1945, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Dolly Mae Pardue and Albert Boyer.
Rita married the love of her life, Palmer “Bobby” Smith, Sr., on June 24, 1965. They built a beautiful...
Norman Eugene Brogdon
Jan 25, 2026
Norman Eugene Brogdon, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Norman was born March 31, 1942, in Jacksonville, IL, to the late Maurice Edwin Brogdon and Elizabeth Jean Vasey Brogdon. He was employed in the construction industry for most of his career and retired as a general superintendent. Norman also served as a construction supervisor for Habitat...
Wanda Diane Hann Lunsford
Jan 25, 2026
Mrs. Wanda Diane Hann Lunsford, 82, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at King Health and Rehab. Center. Mrs. Lunsford was born May 23, 1943, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Jessy Cleveland Hann and Florence Plowman Hann. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Gray Lunsford; brother, Richard Hann; sister,...
Cecil R. Johnson
Jan 24, 2026
Cecil R. Johnson, 76, of Advance, NC, (originally from Canton, Ohio) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home. Cecil graduated from Timken High School in 1967. He went on to marry the love of his life in 1972. Cecil loved finding good deals at garage sales. He was an avid deer hunter and loved playing poker...
Darriell Cornelius Hauser
Jan 24, 2026
Darriell Cornelius Hauser, age 96, of Lewisville, North Carolina, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 24, 2026. She was born November 4, 1929, in Enon, North Carolina, to her loving parents, Claude and Clyde Cornelius. She was married to her devoted husband, Charles Sprinkle Hauser, who preceded her in death in 2004. Darriell attended...
Joe Skipworth
Jan 24, 2026
Joe Skipworth, 90, of Kernersville, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home. He was born to the late Ruth Skipworth Lawson on June 10, 1935, in Florence, Alabama.
Joe worked as a dedicated machinist at Triangle Machine for over 40 years before his retirement. After being drafted, he served in the Army from...
Harold Ray Sage
Jan 24, 2026
Mr. Harold Ray Sage, 92, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on March 27, 1933, in Danville Virginia to the late George Sage and Bonnie Wilson Sage. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as an Aviation Engineer for U.S. Air for many...
Susie Phelps Anderson
Jan 24, 2026
Mrs. Susie Jane Phelps Anderson, age 99, of Clemmons, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 — right on cue, as the snow began to fall outside the picture window of her beloved home in Old Meadowbrook. Ever punctual and always with a flair for timing, Susie slipped peacefully into eternity just as winter announced itself. Born December 14, 1926,...
Tanner Ruff Cutrell
Jan 23, 2026
Tanner Ruff Cutrell, 30, passed away Friday January 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 1, 1995, in Forsyth County, the son of Russell and Suzanne Ruff Cutrell. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and worked for ABSKids in Kernersville. Tanner enjoyed dogs, children, traveling, gaming and gardening. He loved everyone, was a quiet...
Thurman Vester Johnson
Jan 23, 2026
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Mr. Thurman Vester Johnson, 96, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home. He was born July 26, 1929, in Mercer County, West Virgina to the late Colin Johnson and Ina Baugess Johnson. In high school, Thurman enjoyed playing basketball. In addition, he enjoyed playing golf. Thurman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He served...
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