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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Joshua "Josh" Aaron Hardison
Jan 22, 2026
With deep sorrow and immense love, we remember Joshua Aaron Hardison, 45, who passed away on January 22, 2026, at his home in Wallburg, NC. While his loss leaves a profound ache in the hearts of those who knew him, his life leaves behind a legacy of craftsmanship, resilience, and a bond of love that time cannot erase.
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William "Bill" Roland Eagle
Jan 22, 2026
Mr. William “Bill” Roland Eagle, 81, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a period of declining health.
He was born in Winston Salem, NC, on April 14, 1944, to the late Robert Bruce Eagle, Jr. and Eva Early Eagle.
Bill was a 1962 graduate of Griffith High School before serving in...
Bernice Earline Brown Swaim
Jan 22, 2026
Bernice Earline Brown Swaim, 88, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1937, in Greenville, SC, to the late Rev. Dr. William Herbert Brown and Jennie Gaynell Brevard Brown. Bernice was involved heavily with the local community, serving as an active member and eventual board member for Next-Step ministries, and...
Jimmy "Vann" Swaim
Jan 22, 2026
Mr. Jimmy “Vann” Swaim, 38, passed away on January 22, 2026, at his home in Danbury. He was born on August 26, 1987, in Forsyth County to James Richard Swaim and Wendy Michelle Brinkley. After graduating high school, Vann received his Auto Repair Certification. He enjoyed working on cars and hiking with his daughters. Vann always had an adventurous spirit....
Garrett Keith Wilson
Jan 21, 2026
Garrett Keith Wilson, 54, passed away on January 21, 2026, at Atrium Health Neural ICU in Winston-Salem, NC. He suffered from a brain aneurysm because of a bacterial infection. This was quite a shock after Garrett was feeling great following a successful heart valve replacement this past summer. In keeping with Garrett’s generous spirit, he gave the gift of life...
Marie Wall Kimel
Jan 21, 2026
Marie Wall Kimel, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 11, 1938, to the late Casper Giles Wall and Mabel Irene Sappenfield Wall in Forsyth County, NC.
Marie was a talented homemaker who could sew just about anything. Her hobbies included bowling and square dancing. More than all, she...
Jane Mathis
Jan 21, 2026
Jane Mathis, 83, of Clemmons, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin.
Ms. Mathis was born on December 7, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Robert McDaniel and Grace Long McDaniel.
She retired from Davie Construction Company in Bermuda Run, was a devoted member of Bible Baptist Church in Clemmons,...
Larry Lester Brandon
Jan 21, 2026
Mr. Larry Lester Brandon, 85, of Clemmons, NC, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Larry was born one of fifteen, on July 29, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late Mr. William Franklin Brandon and Mrs. Lucinda Lawrence Brandon. He graduated in 1958 from Southwest Forsyth High School. There he was a...
Conrad Ferrell Mabe
Jan 21, 2026
Lewisville – Mr. Conrad Ferrell Mabe, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on January 22, 1934, in Stokes County to James Zelmer Mabe and Elsie Mae Gentry Mabe. Conrad was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Korean Conflict. He was a loving...
Bobby Lee Reary
Jan 20, 2026
Bobby Lee Reary, 95, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Bobby was born on January 29, 1930, in Caldwell County, North Carolina, to Brady Reary and Jettie Stallings. He worked for many years as a truck driver.
Bobby was a man who believed in showing up. He was always on time and always kept his...
Lawrence "Jack" Hicks
Jan 19, 2026
Lawrence Jackson “Jack” Hicks, 82, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.
He was born to the late Violet Henrietta Roland Hicks and Everette Preston Hicks on August 1, 1943.
Jack worked in the floor covering business for nearly 50 years. He owned Kernersville Carpets and Floor Covering, Inc. for almost 20 years and later continued working part-time...
Alicia Cabrera de Espinal
Jan 19, 2026
En un día de Febrero, en medio del caos mundial y el calor de una guerra por la cual todos corrían por marcar una historia. Al otro lado del océano, en tierras lejanas, en medio de la paz y el propósito perfecto del Señor del universo, nos dio un regalo, una piedra preciosa, con una sonrisa la cual no hay...
Martha Kluttz Hickman
Jan 18, 2026
Martha Kluttz Hickman passed peacefully into God’s loving arms and eternal life at the age of 94 on January 18, 2026. Born on June 11, 1931, in Concord, NC, she was the middle daughter of the late Adam and Lucille Kluttz.
Following graduation from Concord High School in 1949, Martha received a business degree from UNC Women’s College-Greensboro and pursued various...
Janet Pulliam Parham Salladay
Jan 18, 2026
Janet Pulliam Parham Salladay, 86, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 18, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1939, to James Fountaine Pulliam and Ola Martin Pulliam. Janet retired after 37.5 years from RJ Reynolds in Winston Salem. In the years following her retirement she worked with the restaurant 1703 and enjoyed catering and her...
Eva Barker Cranfill
Jan 18, 2026
Eva Barker Cranfill, 86, passed away at home on January 18, 2026. Eva was born on June 26, 1939, to Stella Richardson Barker and Percy Gaither Barker in Yadkin County. She retired from Forsyth County Social Services where she enjoyed her work as a secretary. Eva had an eye for beauty, and was known for her gardening skills, especially the...
Deborah Ruth Jacob Cox
Jan 17, 2026
Deborah Ruth Jacob Cox, age 71 of Lewisville, NC, passed away on January 17, 2026, surrounded by her family. Debbie was born on November 22, 1954, in Bridgeport, CT to George and Ruth Jacob. She was a graduate of Sycamore High School in Montgomery, OH and the University of Kentucky. Deborah was first and foremost a mother, grandmother (Mimi), and...
Clyde "Danny" Daniel Pless
Jan 17, 2026
Clyde “Danny” Daniel Pless, 78, of Kernersville, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home. He was born to the late Clyde Pless and Vallie Lovett Pless on September 30, 1947, in Forsyth County.
Danny spent over 30 years of his career as a metal fabricator at custom industries. He was a proud member...
Pamela Ruth Laughlin Horner
Jan 17, 2026
Kernersville - Mrs. Pamela Ruth Laughlin Horner, 78, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1947, in Guilford County to the late Ruth Wilson Laughlin and Vernon Laughlin. Pamela loved boating on Belews Lake, vegetable and flower gardening, and meeting new people. Pamela was very organized and could talk on a friendly...
Max Daniel "Danny" Roberts
Jan 17, 2026
Mr. Max Daniel “Danny” Roberts, 64, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 27, 1961, in Buncombe County, NC, to the late George Dewey Roberts and Mary Helen Hollifield Roberts. Danny was an avid fisherman. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on puzzles and painting ceramic figurines. In addition to his parents,...
Patty Jo Durfee
Jan 16, 2026
Patty Jo Durfee, age 68, passed away on January 16, 2026.
Patty Jo was born in Denver, Colorado, to Myra Hatch and Arden Norton Durfee. From the beginning of her life, she carried a strength and a caring spirit that shaped the way she loved and supported those around her. She was a devoted mother, cherished family member, and dear friend.
Patty...
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