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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Steven Clinard Flynt

Steven Clinard Flynt

Apr 12, 2026

Steven Clinard Flynt, 57, of Lake Alfred, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2026, at AdventHealth Orlando. He was born on July 12, 1968, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Henry Clay Flynt Jr. and Rebecca Davis Flynt. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School of Kernersville, NC, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Catawba College. Steven...

Gail Reed Perdue

Gail Reed Perdue

Apr 12, 2026

Gail Reed Perdue, 84, passed away on April 12, 2026, at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC.

Gail was born on September 8, 1941, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Milton Bailey Reed and Laura Money Reed. Gail earned her high school diploma and worked as a collector at DataMax Collections Agency in Winston-Salem, NC.

She was a faithful member of the...

James Lloyd Mabe

James Lloyd Mabe

Apr 12, 2026

Mr. James Lloyd Mabe, 85, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Village Care in King, NC. He was born on November 5, 1940, in Stokes County, NC to the late Emory Mabe and Martha Ephegene Tucker Mabe. Lloyd grew up on a farm as a kid. On the weekends, you would find him at the racetrack. Lloyd retired from...

Carol Ann Ellis Corlett

Carol Ann Ellis Corlett

Apr 11, 2026

Carol Ann Ellis Corlett, 83, passed away at home on April 11, 2026. Carol was born on March 16, 1943, to Martha Drabinski Ellis and Wilbur Eugene Ellis in Rochester, NY. Carol was known as a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who never missed sending a card on birthdays, holidays or special occasions.

Carol worked for many years at Bausch...

Joyce "Faye" Yarbrough Norman

Joyce "Faye" Yarbrough Norman

Apr 11, 2026

Mrs. Joyce “Faye” Yarbrough Norman, 78, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center.

Faye was born on November 27, 1947, to the late Fred Hall Yarbrough and Betty “Mozelle” Murphy Yarbrough in Forsyth County, NC. 

Faye leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family and community. Born...

Randy Gerald Johnson

Randy Gerald Johnson

Apr 11, 2026

Randy Gerald Johnson ran into the arms of his Saviour on Saturday April 11th, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1950, to Frank and Nannie Swaim Johnson.

He graduated from John Wesley College in Greensboro and received a master’s degree from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Randy's life from age 23 was spent devoted to serving Jesus Christ through spoken...

Jeanette Idol Oldham

Jeanette Idol Oldham

Apr 11, 2026

Ms. Jeanette Idol Oldham, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born in Forsyth County on May 19, 1936, to the late Boyd and Mamie Idol.

Ms. Oldham lived a life rooted in strong faith. She was a longtime faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and found joy...

Kenneth Theophilus Watson

Kenneth Theophilus Watson

Apr 11, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Theophilus Watson, 95, of Winston-Salem, died Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Priddy Manor Assisted Living in King. Mr. Watson was born March 21,1931 in Shoals Township, Surry County, NC to Samuel Vade Wesley Watson and Florence Ellen Lanier Watson. As a youngster, he developed a fondness for building things. Mr. Watson retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company...

Nicholas "Nick" Richard Peluso

Nicholas "Nick" Richard Peluso

Apr 10, 2026

Nicholas Richard “Nick” Peluso, 49, passed away on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, resilience, and unwavering love for his family. Nick was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 15, 1976, but spent most of his life in Kernersville where he built deep roots and even deeper relationships.

He is survived by his...

Roger Loy Huston

Roger Loy Huston

Apr 10, 2026

Roger Loy Huston, 74, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, on February 9, 1952, to the late Loy Franklin Huston and Leona Anderson Huston. Roger was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1970. He went on to pursue an associate’s degree in electronic engineering at Columbus...

Richard "Dick" Calvin Tate

Richard "Dick" Calvin Tate

Apr 10, 2026

Kernersville – Richard “Dick” Calvin Tate, 86, went to his Heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late John Everett, Sr. and Agatha Taylor Tate.

Dick loved spending time outdoors; whether it was working, playing softball, or fishing. He enjoyed...

Grayson Howard Baxter

Grayson Howard Baxter

Apr 10, 2026

Grayson Howard Baxter passed away on April 10, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 15, 1945. After serving in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, Grayson came to know Jesus as his Savior while watching Billly Graham on television. He later graduated from Piedmont Bible College, served one year on the mission field in...

Teresa Ann "Teri" Nelson

Teresa Ann "Teri" Nelson

Apr 10, 2026

Teresa Ann “Teri” Nelson passed away at home on April 10, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1954, to Claudine Barnes Nelson and James McClain Nelson in Coronado, CA, at the naval base hospital. Teri lived a tremendous life full of activism, community, and joy. She was the oldest and only girl of five children, alongside brothers Craig (deceased),...

Dorothy DeMoss Medford

Dorothy DeMoss Medford

Apr 9, 2026

Dorothy Jean DeMoss Medford, 73, of Myrtle Beach, died Thursday April 9th, 2026, at home with her family.

She was born on September 5, 1952 in Stoneville, North Carolina to Edward Ray DeMoss and Elsie Lee Roberts DeMoss. She graduated from High Point Central High School. On June 12, 1971, she married Robert Lee Medford in High Point. Dorothy dedicated her...

Bonnie Harvey Whicker

Bonnie Harvey Whicker

Apr 9, 2026

Bonnie Jean Harvey Whicker went home to be with her Lord on April 9, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Whicker was born to the late Dallas Mansfield and Viola Ellen Lane Harvey on October 12, 1940 in Surry County, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Beauford, Robert, Ray, Jack, and Hoyle...

Michael "Shane" Everhart

Michael "Shane" Everhart

Apr 8, 2026

Mr. Michael “Shane” Everhart, 50, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Born August 24, 1975, in Forsyth County, Shane was the son of John and Jean Everhart. A skilled craftsman, he spent much of his life working for himself in carpentry and woodworking, taking pride in creating with his hands.

Shane had a deep love for the outdoors. Whether tending...

Charles Raymond Smith, Jr.

Charles Raymond Smith, Jr.

Apr 8, 2026

Mr. Charles Raymond Smith, Jr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15, 1946, in Forsyth Co., the son of the late Charlie Raymond Smith and Helen Louise Belton Smith. Charles retired from B&E Aerospace as a machinist. He loved collecting antiques, and going to auctions and...

Dr. James "Jimmy" L. Pirkle

Dr. James "Jimmy" L. Pirkle

Apr 8, 2026

James Lester Pirkle, Jr, M.D., “Jimmy”, passed away peacefully in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on April 8, 2026, in hospice care and supported by his loving wife and family.

Jimmy graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Biology with Highest Honors in 1999 and his M.D. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2003, Cum Laude, Alpha Omega Alpha....

Thomas Francis McKenna

Thomas Francis McKenna

Apr 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Francis McKenna (Tom), 74 of Kernersville, NC. Tom peacefully went home to be with the Lord after an unwavering battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by his children and family.

Tom was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Francis Matthew McKenna and Marie O’Neill (later...

Mary Jane Eller Neal

Mary Jane Eller Neal

Apr 7, 2026

Mary Jane Eller Neal passed away peacefully in her sleep at Brookdale Reynolda home, in Winston Salem, on April 6, 2026, after declining health. She was 88 years old.

The daughter of the late Raymond and Rachel Wilson Eller of Vilas, N.C., she cherished her childhood growing up in an 1880s farmhouse built by her own grandfather, helping her parents in...