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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Lois Mae Bedsaul Fishel
Aug 19, 2026
Mrs. Lois Mae Bedsaul Fishel, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver, and faithful servant of the Lord, Lois lived with a generous heart and made certain that those around her knew they were loved.
Lois was born on October 18, 1948, in Forsyth County to the late Cebert...
William "Billy" Eugene Hamlin, Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
Mr. William Eugene “Billy” Hamlin, Jr., 41, of Rural Hall, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Hamlin was born April 12, 1985 in Forsyth County. He had been a truck driver for James River Equipment for 16 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video games, watching YouTube,...
Nancy Lee Rininger Rexrode
Aug 19, 2026
Kernersville – Nancy Lee Rininger Rexrode, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, peacefully at her home. She was born on December 23, 1946, in Stark County, OH to the late Mervin Leroy and Thelma Mae Varner Rininger. She retired from Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Nancy was a loving mother, sister, and friend who will dearly be missed.
In addition to her...
David Carr Johnson
Aug 18, 2026
David Carr Johnson, 87, passed away on August 18, 2026, at his home in Germanton, NC. David was born on June 2, 1939, in Bakersville, NC, and grew up in Toecane in the North Carolina mountains, surrounded by a large extended family. After graduating from high school, he left the mountains for Wofford College and service in the US Army...
Clinton Lee Shouse
Aug 18, 2026
“Buck” Clinton Lee Shouse passed away peacefully at Trellis Supportive Care of Winston Salem on August 18, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on February 1, 1941, to the late Charlie Clinton and Beulah Mae Kiger Shouse. After high school, he proudly served in the military for several years.
During his time with US Navy, Buck was given...
Patricia Langley McClearen
Aug 18, 2026
Patricia Joyce McClearen, 85, passed away on August 18, 2026, peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center. Patricia was born January 2, 1941, in Merced County, California to Charles Langley and Winne Russom Langley. A talented baker and crafter, Patricia learned her crafting skills from her mother and grandmother. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McClearen; brothers, Kenneth Langley,...
Jerry Sutton Cashwell
Aug 18, 2026
Jerry Sutton Cashwell, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1950, to the late Jerry James and Sybil Sutton Cashwell in New Hanover County, NC. Jerry will be remembered for his quiet and humble nature. He was extremely witty- when he did speak, he had everyone laughing. Jerry...
Shirley Miller Hire
Aug 17, 2026
Shirley Rae Miller Hire, 74, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC, following a long hospitalization.
She was born on February 18, 1952, in Sparta, NC, to William Dain Miller and Mabel Miller. Shirley spent her adult life in Clemmons, where she worked for various businesses in the Winston-Salem area. She later...
Marilyn White Crockett
Aug 17, 2026
Marilyn Elaine White Crockett, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born March 7, 1950, in Morganton, North Carolina, to Charles Edward White and Lois McDaniel White.
Marilyn was a beautiful woman both inside and out—a sweet soul with...
Linda Bray Harville
Aug 17, 2026
Linda Bray Harville, a beloved wife, mother, Gigi, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Linda was born on September 15, 1952, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Oscar Thomas Bray and Lois Bray. After moving to Pfafftown, North Carolina, she devoted many years to being a homemaker and raising her...
Vincent John Muller, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Vincent John Muller, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on January 12, 1944, in Newark, NJ, Vincent lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and devotion to his family.
Vincent attended technical school to become certified as an auto mechanic. After working at several car dealerships, he went into his own...
Sharon Rae Webster Idol
Aug 17, 2026
Sharon Rae Webster Idol, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 17, 2026, in her residence. She was born on January 29, 1943, to the late Howard Webster and Virginia Vanarsdall. Sharon will be forever remembered for her calm demeaner. She can be described as easygoing and compassionate. In her younger years, Sharon played 10 years...
Kimberly "Kim" Dawn Eidson
Aug 16, 2026
Ms. Kimberly “Kim” Dawn Eidson, 53, of Lexington, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Kim was born on May 30, 1973, to the late Roy Wayne Eidson and Barbara “Bobbie” Jo Crouse Eidson in Forsyth County, NC.
Kim graduated from Parkland High School in 1991. Kim retired from a local financial institution in 2023 after 27...
Richard Jay "Jaybird" Donathan
Aug 16, 2026
‘Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts.’
Richard Jay “Jaybird” Donathan, age 78, of Tobaccoville NC passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2026. He was born on September 3rd, 1947, in Elkin NC to C. J. and Bea Donathan. Jay graduated from South Stokes High School and Forsyth Technical Institute. He worked...
Fred Lamont Martin
Aug 16, 2026
Kernersville - Fred Lamont Martin, 79, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born in Patrick County, Virginia on November 8, 1946, to the late Fred Melvin Martin and Vilma Harvey Martin Barbour.
Fred was such a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved to serve others and he would call himself a doctor...
Michael Leslie Thomas
Aug 16, 2026
Michael Leslie "Mike" Thomas entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 16, 2026, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Mike was born on January 29, 1948, in Greensboro, NC, to Gene Leslie Thomas and Betty Wyrick Milder. He was a proud graduate of Grimsley High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was...
Sara Ferguson Nance
Aug 16, 2026
Mama is rejoicing, entering the gates of Heaven, and being reunited with her husband.
Sara Ferguson Nance grew up in the Mountain View area of Stokes County, the daughter of Gib and Reva Rutledge Ferguson. She married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Paul Nance. During her lifetime she worked at Krispy Kreme, Piedmont Airlines, then retired from...
Robert Alan "Bob" Tucker
Aug 15, 2026
Mr. Robert Alan “Bob” Tucker, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a battle with cancer. Bob was born February 11, 1947, in Knoxville, TN to the late James H. and Bertha M. Tucker. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. Following graduation, he and Glenda moved to Winston-Salem, NC where he worked at...
Beverly Jean "BJ" Griffin Lawrence
Aug 15, 2026
Mrs. Beverly Jean “BJ” Griffin Lawrence, 77, passed away, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Lawrence was born on December 16, 1948, in Indiana to the late Dwayne Wilson Griffin and Esther Beckwith Griffin. BJ was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend.
After graduating high school, BJ attended college and received her master’s degree in nursing. Throughout...
Peggy Ann Prim Duggins
Aug 15, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Ann Prim Duggins, 85, of Rural Hall, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Peggy was born in Forsyth County on May 4, 1941.
Peggy was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. She loved traveling with her family, especially going on cruises and spending time...
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