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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Dr. Stephen Joseph Kaluzne
Sep 8, 2025
Dr. Stephen Joseph Kaluzne of Advance, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Born on December 2, 1949, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, he was the eldest of three children of Stephen Benedict Kaluzne and Stella Paula Gladysz Kaluzne Lazor, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death...
Sandra Stone Linker
Sep 7, 2025
Sandra Linker, born Sandra Ruth Stone, lovingly named Mayna by her first granddaughter, this term of endearment quickly became the name she cherished most, not only from her grandchildren Courtney (Bryon), Lindsey, Jensen (Lauren), Karsen (Juliana), Jeremy (Allie), Justin (Caitlin), Riley (Rhian), Estelle (Alex), Chad, Caroline, great grandchildren (15+), great-great grandchildren (1+) but also countless friends and family who treasured...
Donna "Waydell" Hudson Alley Bowen
Sep 7, 2025
Donna “Waydell” Hudson Alley Bowen, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Trinity Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Rockingham County on April 30, 1939, to Wade T. and Rose Leonard Hudson. She was a faithful member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church and was a previous member of Sharon United Methodist Church in Supply,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kohnen
Sep 6, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Baureis Kohnen, 70, of Mocksville, NC passed away while traveling in Alaska. She was born December 14, 1954 to Walter John Baureis and Agnus Collette Chernow Baureis. Betty was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church and taught Special Education at Davie High School. She coached O.M. Teams and was a Girl Scout Leader for many years. Betty...
Dianne Shugart Todd
Sep 6, 2025
Dianne Shugart Todd, 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 6, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1945, to Margaret Huff Shugart and Grover Franklin Shugart, Sr. in Forsyth County. Known affectionately as "Mimi" by family and friends alike, she had a way of making everyone feel like family.
She was a woman who filled every room with...
James "Jim" Turner
Sep 6, 2025
James “Jim” Marshall Turner, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1936, to the late Bruce Wilson Turner and Frances Jones Turner.
Jim was a well-known local businessman, owning and operating Triangle Campers and Jileke Gun Store. He had a passion for woodworking, hunting, and fishing, and was a past president of...
Robert "Jack" Frye, III
Sep 5, 2025
Robert F. Frye III, commonly known as "Jack" by his family and many friends passed away at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 81.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Maple Springs United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Maple Springs United...
Rachel Shaver Long McKnight
Sep 5, 2025
Kernersville – Mrs. Rachel Shaver Long McKnight, 97, passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County on December 8, 1927, to the late Carlie Shaver and Eva Ruth Heitman Shaver. Rachel loved needlepoint, puzzles, and playing the piano. She sang in the choir at church and liked to travel, sometimes by herself. She...
Phyllis Ann Oldham
Sep 4, 2025
Ms. Phyllis Ann Oldham, 67, of Walkertown, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a brief illness.
Phyllis was born on July 21, 1958, in Forsyth County to Phillip Lee Oldham and Jeanette Idol Oldham. Phyllis retired from American Airlines as a reservationist with 46 years of dedicated service. She was a selfless...
Annie Lee Duggins Stewart
Sep 4, 2025
Mrs. Annie Lee Duggins Stewart, 93, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Oak Forest Health and Rehab. She was born September 1, 1932, in Stokes County, to the late William Eugene Duggins and Eunice Burrow Duggins. Annie was a member at Northside Baptist Church. She was known for being a wonderful person and enjoyed spending time with her family....
Sandra Godfrey
Sep 3, 2025
Sandra Marlin Boughman Godfrey, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on October 27, 1947, in Youngstown, Ohio, Sandra was the daughter of the late Glenn and Evelyn Marlin. After graduating from Reynolds High School, she began her career as a radiology technician and later retired from Pepsi Bottling Company. Sandra...
Stephanos "Steve" Ieronimos Palamaris
Sep 3, 2025
Mr. Stephanos “Steve” Ieronimos Palamaris, 85, fell asleep in the Hands of the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born January 9, 1940, in Ysternia, on the island of Tinos, Greece. He was the son of Ieronimos and Angeliki Palamaris. He married Konstantina Mitsios in 1966 and in 1968 they immigrated to the United States with their two...
Edgar Richard Sprouse
Sep 3, 2025
Edgar Richard Sprouse, 85, passed from earthly to heavenly life on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his home in Clemmons, NC.
Edgar was born October 19,1939 in Charlottesville, VA.
Charlottesville is where Edgar’s love of aviation began. He learned to work on and fly airplanes there as a teen and flew his first solo flight at the age of 18. He decided...
Charles Vernon Smitherman
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Charles Vernon Smitherman, 79, of King, surrounded by his family, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on September 2, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late Guy Vernon Smitherman and the late Annie Butner Hiatt. Mr. Smitherman had a long career in the telecommunications industry. He was...
Marvin "Marty" Fenyves
Sep 1, 2025
Marvin “Marty” Fenyves, 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Canon City, CO, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Marty was born on May 27, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Martha Cohen. He spent much of his career in construction but found deep joy supporting his wife, Nancy, in her live theater productions. A talented actor...
Lynn Marie Moyer
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Lynn Marie Ernst Moyer, age 79 of Farmington, went home to be with Jesus Monday, September 1, 2025 with family by her side. She was born October 5, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late William Lee Ernst and Marie Shouse Ernst. Lynn met her beloved sweetheart, Wayne, in the RJ Reynolds High School Marching Band room where it...
James Anglin Whitler Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
James Anglin Whitler Jr., 70, died Monday, September 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
Mr. Whitler was born July 13, 1955, in Salisbury, NC, to James Anglin Whitler Sr. and Carolyn Burke Whitler. He graduated from Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, N.C. before attending Western Carolina. Jim went on to work as Head Buyer at W.R. Vernon Produce...
Eddie Lo-Tak Chan
Sep 1, 2025
Eddie Chan, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, his loving brothers and sister, his caring brother-in-law and sister-in-law, his cherished son and daughter-in-law, and his precious grandchildren, who will continue to carry forward his legacy of love and faith.
Eddie was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to...
Peggy Ann Vestal
Sep 1, 2025
Peggy Ann Johnson Vestal peacefully left this earth on the morning of Monday, September 1st, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County, NC, on January 30, 1935, and was blessed to celebrate her 90th birthday earlier this year surrounded by family and friends. Peggy was the beloved daughter of Kye and Nellie Mae Johnson and a proud graduate of West...
Alicia Marina Chuquiruna Aquino
Aug 31, 2025
Alicia Marina Chuquiruna Aquino passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 31, 2025.
Alicia was a deeply giving person and a true woman of faith. She loved God wholeheartedly, and her devotion was evident in the way she lived her life. She joyfully shared her faith with others and was unwavering in her loyalty and commitment to the Lord....
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