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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Cameron Jermaine Graham
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Cameron Jermaine Graham, 16, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on June 3, 2009, in Forsyth County, NC, to Akeya Graham and Jermaine Cameron. Cameron loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed cooking, arts, and crafts. Cameron was an outgoing and athletic person who loved all sports. He was preceded in death by his grandpa,...
Allayne "Al" Canon Coleman
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Allayne ‘Al’ Canon Coleman, age 78, who resided in Lexington, NC, passed away on December 9, 2025.
Al was born on November 26, 1947, in Person County, NC to the late Stanton William Coleman & Ada Montgomery Stewart Coleman. He attended High Plains Indian School & graduated from Bethel Hill High School in 1967. During the Vietnam era, Al was...
Thomas "Gerald" Lewis
Dec 9, 2025
Thomas "Gerald" Lewis, 84, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2025. Born in Forsyth County, the youngest of seven children to the late Mr. David Henry Lewis Sr. and Mrs. Rebecca Southern Lewis, Thomas lived a life shaped by his faith and his family.
Gerald was a faithful member of Winston-Salem First Pentecostal Holiness Church since...
Elmer "Peewee" Stewart
Dec 9, 2025
Elmer “Peewee” Wallace Stewart, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1943, to the late Wilmer and Mary George Stewart in Stokes County, NC. Peewee will be remembered for his hardworking nature. He worked for the city of Winston-Salem as an equipment operator and was proud of his...
Richard "Rich" Edison Johnson
Dec 8, 2025
Richard Edison Johnson, age 58, of Walnut Cove, NC passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House following an extended illness.
Rich was born October 3, 1967, in Owosso, Michigan where he grew up and graduated from Corunna High School. He relocated to Walnut Cove, NC in 1989 with his parents where he made his home for...
Ronald "Butch" West
Dec 8, 2025
Ronald “Butch” West, 82, passed away at his residence on December 8, 2025.
Butch was born in Forsyth County on January 31, 1943, to the late James Roger West and Ruby Moser West. He was employed with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. as a machinist, retiring after 20 years of service.
Butch was a volunteer fireman for over 30 years for Cornatzer-Dulin Volunteer...
Mary Belle Ingool Shelton
Dec 8, 2025
Mary Shelton, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Brookstone of Clemmons. Mrs. Mary Belle Ingool Shelton was born August 21, 1930, in Surry County, the daughter of Denver and Ada Gentry Ingool. Mary was a homemaker that loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grans. She was a lady of strong faith and...
Reginald "Reggie" Nelson Tuttle
Dec 8, 2025
Reginald “Reggie” Nelson Tuttle, 91, of Germanton, NC, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1934, in Forsyth County, the son of the late Nelson and Ila Lawson Tuttle. Reggie was a member of Rural Hall Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and later as an Elder for many years. He enjoyed...
Brenda Gail Robbins Worley
Dec 7, 2025
Brenda Gail Robbins Worley, 76, of Kernersville, NC passed away on Sunday December 7, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.
She was born on September 1, 1949 and was one of six children born to the late Frank and Annie Robbins of Kernersville. Brenda was a Graduate of East Forsyth High School Class of 1968.
Brenda was known to be...
Bobby Ray Key
Dec 7, 2025
Mr. Bobby Ray Key, 88, of Lewisville, NC, died Sunday, December 7, 2025. Bobby was born February 17, 1937, in Randolph County, the son of Rev. Paul W. and Gertrude Snow Key. Mr. Key served his country by enlisting in the Army and serving three years in Germany. In November 1961, he married Gale White, and together they celebrated their...
Jennifer Wendy Hargrove
Dec 7, 2025
Ms. Jennifer Wendy Hargrove, 49, of Kernersville, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. Born on March 31, 1976, in Orange County, she was a loving and cherished daughter of Mr. Thomas Ray Hargrove and Mrs. Sandra Terrell Hargrove.
Jennifer graduated from Jordan Matthews High School in 1994 and continued her education at NC State University. She spent many dedicated years...
Josie Faye Lancaster Fansler
Dec 7, 2025
Mrs. Josie Faye Fansler, 86, went to be with the Lord, December 7, 2025. She was born May 20,1939 in Forsyth County to the late Wade Thornton Lancaster and Helen Estelle Evans Lancaster. Josie was a longtime faithful member of Woodland Baptist church and was loved by all who knew her. She loved fishing and watching old westerns. Her favorite...
Albert Keith Jarmusch
Dec 5, 2025
Albert “Keith” Jarmusch, 64, of Kernersville, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and husband.
Born in Cleveland, OH, in 1961, Keith earned a Bachelor of Science from Youngstown State University and went on to build a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant. He raised...
Beatrice Powers Drugan
Dec 5, 2025
Ms. Beatrice Powers Drugan, 94, of Advance, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2025. She was born on March 23, 1931, in Cumberland County, one of nine children born to the late Mr. Clarence F. Powers and Mrs. Lula Grantham Powers.
Beatrice was a faithful and devoted member of Cornerstone Christian Church in Advance, where she found...
Howard Paul Ellis
Dec 4, 2025
Howard Paul Ellis, 52, of Kernersville, NC passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a brief illness. He was born August 9, 1973, in Forsyth County. Howard was a 1991 graduate of Davie High School and a 1995 graduate of UNC Wilmington with a BA in Political Science and History. He worked in...
Bobby Ray Long
Dec 4, 2025
Bobby Ray Long, 76, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Brookridge Healthcare. He was born on August 27, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late Spencer and Betty Long.
Bobby was a proud veteran of the United States Army, honorably serving his country in Vietnam. A devoted sports fan—especially of college football—he enjoyed cheering on his favorite...
Betty Jean McGee James
Dec 4, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jean McGee James, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Stokes Co. on February 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Earnest William McGee and Lily Lorena Vaughn McGee. Betty was a lifelong member of Poplar Springs Christian Church. She retired from Hastings Co. in...
Pauline Marie Wood Eads
Dec 4, 2025
Mrs. Pauline “Polly” Marie Wood Eads, age 92, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Trinity Glen Nursing Facility where she was a most loved resident of 7 years.
Pauline was a devoted and faithful member of New Friendship Baptist Church prior to her decline in health. She retired from Surry Community College with 27 faithful...
David Dalton Long Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
David Dalton Long, 71, passed away on December 3, sitting at his kitchen table after a courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy for many years. David never complained despite his affliction, always greeting everyone with a smile and kind word. After caring for his mother with memory loss and health problems, he remained independent and self-sufficient.
David was born October 17, 1954,...
Steven Thomas Holly
Dec 2, 2025
Steven Thomas Holly, 51, of East Bend, NC, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center, surrounded by the deep love of his family.Born October 29, 1974, in Plantation, FL, Steve was the son of Thomas Edgar Holly and Kathleen Ann Patrick Holly. He proudly served in the United States Air Force before pursuing his...
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